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Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s followers gain power, they institute draconian measures to ensure that their rule is unquestioned. They
to strict military hierarchies. The lowest rank consists of the fist of Bane;fists of Bane, foot soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal vassals.
Cruel Tyrants. Whenever Bane’s
soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consul;iron consuls, cunning field officers who excel at coordinating the fists in combat. The black gauntlet of bane;black gauntlets are the priests who command the consuls.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
evil artifact that transforms the giant into a fiendish form. Once in a while, Yeenoghu whispers promises of power in the dreams of a giant whose hunger surpasses other giants’. In any case, the
relief, but the teeth quickly regrow. Cunning maws use this phenomenon as a ready supply of weaponry, throwing clusters of teeth at their foes.
A maw of Yeenoghu charges at its prey on all fours with its mouth wide open, scraping the ground like a plow.
The entities of the Cthulhu Mythos have many enemies. Not all who learn of these terrible creatures fall victim to their promises of forbidden power. Across the cosmos, a grand conspiracy consisting
coordinates efforts to sustain and protect their servants. They forge magical pact with those who show the right mix of cunning, bravery, and etiquette.
The entities of the Cthulhu Mythos have many enemies. Not all who learn of these terrible creatures fall victim to their promises of forbidden power. Across the cosmos, a grand conspiracy consisting
coordinates efforts to sustain and protect their servants. They forge magical pact with those who show the right mix of cunning, bravery, and etiquette.
monsters
rely on culling the weak among their own numbers. The community seeks outsiders. Brutal and vicious cults rely on raids, but more cunning ones lure strangers to their lands with promises of food and
great numbers, tapping into the magic of this Mythos entity to multiply and thrive.
Twisted Promises. Cults of Shub-Niggurath begin innocently enough. A village deep in a primal forest, or a group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
inspiration, invention, and knowledge—from Neverwinter’s House of Knowledge. When the characters enter his audience chamber, Lord Neverember is busy discussing politics with his advisers. He breaks off
divinations. Lord Neverember asks the characters to investigate the disappearances at Hallix Mausoleum. He promises each character a fine house in Neverwinter if they can recover the four missing townspeople and bring the kidnappers to justice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
inspiration, invention, and knowledge—from Neverwinter’s House of Knowledge. When the characters enter his audience chamber, Lord Neverember is busy discussing politics with his advisers. He breaks off
divinations. Lord Neverember asks the characters to investigate the disappearances at Hallix Mausoleum. He promises each character a fine house in Neverwinter if they can recover the four missing townspeople and bring the kidnappers to justice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Glabrezu Demon of Delusion and Entrapment Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Relics Richard Luong Glabrezus embody delusion and predatory guile. These cunning demons know the most effective traps
themselves and harming others. In the Abyss, glabrezus act as lone hunters or deceitful advisers to greater demons. Glabrezus seek routes to the Material Plane and relish being summoned by magic-users. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Glabrezu Demon of Delusion and Entrapment Habitat: Planar (Abyss); Treasure: Relics Richard Luong Glabrezus embody delusion and predatory guile. These cunning demons know the most effective traps
themselves and harming others. In the Abyss, glabrezus act as lone hunters or deceitful advisers to greater demons. Glabrezus seek routes to the Material Plane and relish being summoned by magic-users. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
to confirm my suspicion that one of the king’s closest advisers—Charmayne Daymore—is behind this. She has stolen the king’s heart and is using it to power a ritual. Jhaeros is now her obedient puppet
characters press her for a reward, she promises to “drown them in gold coins” if they are successful. (In fact, the possible rewards are much greater than that, as discussed in the adventure’s conclusion.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
to confirm my suspicion that one of the king’s closest advisers—Charmayne Daymore—is behind this. She has stolen the king’s heart and is using it to power a ritual. Jhaeros is now her obedient puppet
characters press her for a reward, she promises to “drown them in gold coins” if they are successful. (In fact, the possible rewards are much greater than that, as discussed in the adventure’s conclusion.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, bestial features with ogre-like frames. Through both brute force and cunning, nalfeshnees compel cultists and weaker demons to serve them in the endless conflicts of the Abyss or in plots on the Material
Plane. Many nalfeshnees view themselves as prospective demon lords and seek to conquer realms of their own. They often use promises of fiendish magic or Abyssal alliances to tempt ambitious mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Forge Fitzwilliam Forge Fitzwilliam is a con artist who manipulates others with lies and flattery. The audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword
.
Bonus Actions
Cunning. Forge takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action, or he gives himself advantage on the next attack roll he makes before the end of this turn.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Forge halves the damage he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, bestial features with ogre-like frames. Through both brute force and cunning, nalfeshnees compel cultists and weaker demons to serve them in the endless conflicts of the Abyss or in plots on the Material
Plane. Many nalfeshnees view themselves as prospective demon lords and seek to conquer realms of their own. They often use promises of fiendish magic or Abyssal alliances to tempt ambitious mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
Forge Fitzwilliam Forge Fitzwilliam is a con artist who manipulates others with lies and flattery. The audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword
.
Bonus Actions
Cunning. Forge takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action, or he gives himself advantage on the next attack roll he makes before the end of this turn.
Reactions
Uncanny Dodge. Forge halves the damage he takes from an attack that hits him. He must be able to see the attacker.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mind Flayer Fanatics The three most ruthless, domineering, and cunning mind flayers in Illithinoch spent their early lives scheming against one another. A few decades ago, they each realized the
in turn adopting new personalities that set them apart from their ilk. The fanatics’ plan hinges on the transformation ritual, as it promises to provide the beginnings of a new mind flayer empire on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
promises of power in the dreams of a giant whose hunger surpasses other giants’. In any case, the result is a ravenous monster called a maw of Yeenoghu, which is wholly devoted to the demon lord. A maw of
chew on anything within reach. Some maws desperately rip the teeth from their mouth for relief, but the teeth quickly regrow. Cunning maws use this phenomenon as a ready supply of weaponry, throwing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
promises of power in the dreams of a giant whose hunger surpasses other giants’. In any case, the result is a ravenous monster called a maw of Yeenoghu, which is wholly devoted to the demon lord. A maw of
chew on anything within reach. Some maws desperately rip the teeth from their mouth for relief, but the teeth quickly regrow. Cunning maws use this phenomenon as a ready supply of weaponry, throwing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mind Flayer Fanatics The three most ruthless, domineering, and cunning mind flayers in Illithinoch spent their early lives scheming against one another. A few decades ago, they each realized the
in turn adopting new personalities that set them apart from their ilk. The fanatics’ plan hinges on the transformation ritual, as it promises to provide the beginnings of a new mind flayer empire on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
souls of skilled wizards and cunning sages, exactly the sort of folk he needs to further his research. Curiosity and ambition are motivating factors that entice such souls into his service — often, a mage
is apparent only after a new contract is signed. He can be charming when he recruits a soul directly, and his agents are careful to avoid making any promises about his actions or attitudes. But once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
souls of skilled wizards and cunning sages, exactly the sort of folk he needs to further his research. Curiosity and ambition are motivating factors that entice such souls into his service — often, a mage
is apparent only after a new contract is signed. He can be charming when he recruits a soul directly, and his agents are careful to avoid making any promises about his actions or attitudes. But once
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Hunt. If the characters can find out who is behind Oka’s death, Ophelia promises to reward them with a figurine of wondrous power (serpentine owl). Razortooth Rock Razortooth Rock stands 5 miles
cunning, but he is nursing his wounded pride after a clash with Ophelia. He seeks to create a Faunel where the residents embrace their skills, becoming proud and powerful. Ebonclaw is suspicious of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Hunt. If the characters can find out who is behind Oka’s death, Ophelia promises to reward them with a figurine of wondrous power (serpentine owl). Razortooth Rock Razortooth Rock stands 5 miles
cunning, but he is nursing his wounded pride after a clash with Ophelia. He seeks to create a Faunel where the residents embrace their skills, becoming proud and powerful. Ebonclaw is suspicious of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
red eyes, and flowing robes. He can also assume other forms and is seldom seen without his ruby-tipped scepter in hand. Asmodeus is the most cunning and well-mannered of archdevils. On the surface, he
them as advisers, and hope to supplant them. Promotion and Demotion. When the soul of an evil mortal sinks into the Nine Hells, it takes on the physical form of a wretched lemure. Archdevils and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
red eyes, and flowing robes. He can also assume other forms and is seldom seen without his ruby-tipped scepter in hand. Asmodeus is the most cunning and well-mannered of archdevils. On the surface, he
them as advisers, and hope to supplant them. Promotion and Demotion. When the soul of an evil mortal sinks into the Nine Hells, it takes on the physical form of a wretched lemure. Archdevils and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool
against the party, promising each character what it knows the character wants in exchange for nothing more than being allowed to spend a few more months in the temple. After that time, Sgothgah promises, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool
against the party, promising each character what it knows the character wants in exchange for nothing more than being allowed to spend a few more months in the temple. After that time, Sgothgah promises, it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
investigation, it’s impossible to separate these villains from the ranks of those priests of Memnor who faithfully serve the ordning, acting as advisers and advocates at every rank of giants’ society
childhood accomplishments to bloody battles that ended only when their father or one of their siblings intervened. Other myths describe cunning Surtur leading his brother on dangerous adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
promises and flattery. He is the mastermind of the Dead Three, the one whose ambitions drive the group’s efforts. Bane’s devoted followers are warriors who seek to rule through martial strength and
intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
promises and flattery. He is the mastermind of the Dead Three, the one whose ambitions drive the group’s efforts. Bane’s devoted followers are warriors who seek to rule through martial strength and
intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
investigation, it’s impossible to separate these villains from the ranks of those priests of Memnor who faithfully serve the ordning, acting as advisers and advocates at every rank of giants’ society
childhood accomplishments to bloody battles that ended only when their father or one of their siblings intervened. Other myths describe cunning Surtur leading his brother on dangerous adventures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
feet above the broad mud pool below. A wooden trough connects the ship to a nearby water tower, and a crude bridge suspended between the crane and the ship’s deck promises a treacherous climb. Steam
cunning and clever. If combat breaks out here, he remains hidden in the water while the skum do the fighting. He makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide. As long as he remains unnoticed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
joined their ranks. He worries that some of his peers who are loyal to Szass Tam might suspect him. Aware of Szass Tam’s cunning, Lahnis first assumes the characters are testing his allegiance. Around the
Tam, Phaia follows the lich lord’s philosophy that no magic is too dangerous and no experiment too dark if it promises power. Lawful evil, Phaia is as opportunistic as she is wicked. She does anything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
joined their ranks. He worries that some of his peers who are loyal to Szass Tam might suspect him. Aware of Szass Tam’s cunning, Lahnis first assumes the characters are testing his allegiance. Around the
Tam, Phaia follows the lich lord’s philosophy that no magic is too dangerous and no experiment too dark if it promises power. Lawful evil, Phaia is as opportunistic as she is wicked. She does anything