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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
stamp out all opposition while richly rewarding those who swear fealty.
Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the
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
Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their patron. Bane’s clerics wield black
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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Spellcasting. The fomorian casts one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: mage armor (self
of entitlement. Karontor exploited these qualities, tempting them with promises of higher standing in the ordning, and incited his descendants to launch an assault on the Feywild. When the assault
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
Disarming Charm. While Forge isn’t wearing armor, his AC includes his Charisma modifier.
Double-Cross. If Forge hits a creature friendly to him with an attack roll, the attack is automatically
audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile.
Forge enjoys the finer
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
Equipment. Verminaard wears plate, +2;+2 plate armor and wields the mace Nightbringer, which grants him darkvision as well as immunity to fire damage and to the charmed and frightened conditions (included
banish evil forces from the lands of Krynn, Verminaard was tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
At will: dancing lights, detect magic, druidcraft, mage armor (self only)
2/day each: faerie fire, gust of wind
always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae
magic-items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2024)
Armor Class while holding the wand.
Spells. The wand has 7 charges and regains 1d4 + 3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the wand, you can cast one of the spells on the following table
everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor.
To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no
Wand of Orcus
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
while the wand is attuned to Orcus himself.
Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand.
Spells. The wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1
user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus.
Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
5. Great Rift Tumbledown ruins cling to the lip of a rift overlooking a lake of bubbling lava.
A creature that falls from the top of the cliff into the lava takes 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage from
eightieth son of the grung chieftain Yorb. If the characters free Imbok, he grovels at their feet. He doesn’t speak Common but promises to bury his benefactors in gold if they escort him back to his father’s shrine (area 18). Imbok’s promise is empty, but he has nothing else to offer his saviors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
5. Great Rift Tumbledown ruins cling to the lip of a rift overlooking a lake of bubbling lava.
A creature that falls from the top of the cliff into the lava takes 70 (20d6) bludgeoning damage from
eightieth son of the grung chieftain Yorb. If the characters free Imbok, he grovels at their feet. He doesn’t speak Common but promises to bury his benefactors in gold if they escort him back to his father’s shrine (area 18). Imbok’s promise is empty, but he has nothing else to offer his saviors.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
burning. Hands of Havoc Fire Starter Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2
+ 3) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) fire damage. If the target is a creature, magical flames cling to it, causing it to take 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. Immediately after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Humanoid thralls as bodyguards and transports.
Puppeteer Parasite
Tiny Aberration, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 71 (11d4 + 44)
Speed 10 ft., fly
Perception 10
Languages telepathy 30 ft.
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unusual Nature. The parasite doesn’t require air or sleep.
Actions
Cling. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
burning. Hands of Havoc Fire Starter Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
14 (+2
+ 3) bludgeoning damage plus 9 (2d8) fire damage. If the target is a creature, magical flames cling to it, causing it to take 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of each of its turns. Immediately after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Humanoid thralls as bodyguards and transports.
Puppeteer Parasite
Tiny Aberration, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 71 (11d4 + 44)
Speed 10 ft., fly
Perception 10
Languages telepathy 30 ft.
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Unusual Nature. The parasite doesn’t require air or sleep.
Actions
Cling. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the floor. Dust and cobwebs cling to its sides, obscuring ancient inscriptions. The sarcophagus contains the dusty remains of a Melairkyn dwarf entombed here thousands of years ago. The inscriptions on
rows of ten, facing west. As she reaches dramatic peaks in the liturgy, the hobgoblins grunt and nod approvingly, banging their fists on their armor. The hobgoblins attack intruders on sight. A battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Drowned Blade Assaulting the hermitage in Tammeraut’s Fate, this barnacle-encrusted undead warrior fights with surprising cunning. Starfish cling to its wispy beard, and its evil rage is visible in
its bloated gray eyes. Drowned Blade
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 10 (leather armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (-1)
CON
16 (+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Drowned Blade Assaulting the hermitage in Tammeraut’s Fate, this barnacle-encrusted undead warrior fights with surprising cunning. Starfish cling to its wispy beard, and its evil rage is visible in
its bloated gray eyes. Drowned Blade
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 10 (leather armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (-1)
CON
16 (+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the floor. Dust and cobwebs cling to its sides, obscuring ancient inscriptions. The sarcophagus contains the dusty remains of a Melairkyn dwarf entombed here thousands of years ago. The inscriptions on
rows of ten, facing west. As she reaches dramatic peaks in the liturgy, the hobgoblins grunt and nod approvingly, banging their fists on their armor. The hobgoblins attack intruders on sight. A battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
named Linene Graywind. She knows that bandits have raided Lionshield caravans, but she doesn’t know who is responsible. In a back room, Linene keeps a supply of armor and weapons, all of which are for
in area H8 of the Cragmaw hideout (or if they left the goods but reveal where they can be found), Linene offers a reward of 50 gp and promises to help the adventurers any way she can. She warns the characters that the Redbrands are trouble and advises them to avoid the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
indistinguishable from ordinary tree burls. Barkburrs often act in defense of a grove or forest. Some barkburrs cling to the trees from which they sprouted, while others slowly wander until they encounter
the creature into a tree.
Matias Tapia A barkburr lignifies a
dwarf adventurer
Barkburr Small Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d6 + 24)
Speed 10 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
indistinguishable from ordinary tree burls. Barkburrs often act in defense of a grove or forest. Some barkburrs cling to the trees from which they sprouted, while others slowly wander until they encounter
the creature into a tree.
Matias Tapia A barkburr lignifies a
dwarf adventurer
Barkburr Small Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d6 + 24)
Speed 10 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
End-Raze. The druids of the Old Ways believe that civilization will never be eradicated by scattered raids and petty skirmishes. They cling to the idea of a coming apocalypse, the End-Raze, when
another leader — one who is loyal to the Old Ways — will arise among the Gruul before the End-Raze begins.
Druid of the Old Ways
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
.) Ultimately, Kwalish might become a patron of sorts to the party, especially if the powered armor is loaned out. If any character has bestowed a bit of their soul to the inventor, he promises to return it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
.) Ultimately, Kwalish might become a patron of sorts to the party, especially if the powered armor is loaned out. If any character has bestowed a bit of their soul to the inventor, he promises to return it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
named Linene Graywind. She knows that bandits have raided Lionshield caravans, but she doesn’t know who is responsible. In a back room, Linene keeps a supply of armor and weapons, all of which are for
in area H8 of the Cragmaw hideout (or if they left the goods but reveal where they can be found), Linene offers a reward of 50 gp and promises to help the adventurers any way she can. She warns the characters that the Redbrands are trouble and advises them to avoid the Sleeping Giant tap house.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
woman of thirty-five named Linene Graywind. She knows that bandits have raided Lionshield caravans, but she doesn’t know who is responsible. In a back room, Linene keeps a supply of armor and weapons
. Recovered Goods. If the characters return the stolen goods found in area 8 of the Cragmaw hideout (or if they left the goods but reveal where they can be found), Linene gives them a reward of 50 gp and promises to help the adventurers any way she can.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
woman of thirty-five named Linene Graywind. She knows that bandits have raided Lionshield caravans, but she doesn’t know who is responsible. In a back room, Linene keeps a supply of armor and weapons
. Recovered Goods. If the characters return the stolen goods found in area 8 of the Cragmaw hideout (or if they left the goods but reveal where they can be found), Linene gives them a reward of 50 gp and promises to help the adventurers any way she can.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
End-Raze. The druids of the Old Ways believe that civilization will never be eradicated by scattered raids and petty skirmishes. They cling to the idea of a coming apocalypse, the End-Raze, when
another leader — one who is loyal to the Old Ways — will arise among the Gruul before the End-Raze begins.
Druid of the Old Ways
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cling to the canyon’s sides. Reaching some of these natural platforms requires a dangerous climb over jagged rocks. The top of the canyon has a few scrubby plants, but is otherwise barren. Flying monsters
caves.
6 A lamia lures young nobles into its cult with promises of hedonism and sells those who disappoint it to other canyon inhabitants.
7 A vicious gynosphinx captures groups of people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cling to the canyon’s sides. Reaching some of these natural platforms requires a dangerous climb over jagged rocks. The top of the canyon has a few scrubby plants, but is otherwise barren. Flying monsters
caves.
6 A lamia lures young nobles into its cult with promises of hedonism and sells those who disappoint it to other canyon inhabitants.
7 A vicious gynosphinx captures groups of people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, they cling to shadows and serve as hunters and assassins. A long, scaly lure that can be illuminated extends from a deep diver’s forehead. Sahuagin Deep Diver
Medium humanoid (sahuagin), lawful
evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
promises reward. Barbed devils are known for an alertness that makes them difficult to surprise, and they attend to their duties without boredom or distraction. They use their sharp claws as weapons or hurl
balls of flame at foes that try to flee them. Barbed Devil
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX