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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
and rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the
connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and down through the floor of the lower level, but the dragon’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons’ echoes across
ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius.
Chimneys. Two chimneys connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and
monsters
special organs for the purpose.
Most shoggoths serve powerful cult leaders or Mythos entities directly. They are called forth to provide physical power, working to hew cities from mountains or trample
armies beneath their shifting, iridescent mass. Shoggoths are effectively immortal. Some continue their labors in ruins or dungeons long after the cults that summoned them have vanished while others
monsters
. They communicate when their masters wish, forming special organs for the purpose.
Most shoggoths serve powerful cult leaders or Mythos entities directly. They are called forth to provide physical
power, working to hew cities from mountains or trample armies beneath their shifting, iridescent mass. Shoggoths are effectively immortal. Some continue their labors in ruins or dungeons long after the
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency.
Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned
Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but
pride. Such a feud can continue over generations in an ongoing cycle of retribution. Each legion has a list of grievances against any others it knows about, and any legions meeting for the first time view
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Astral projection, teleport, plane shift, and similar spells cast for the purpose of leaving Barovia simply fail, as do effects that banish a creature to another plane of existence. These restrictions
purpose of spells whose effects change across or are blocked by planar boundaries (such as sending), Strahd’s domain is considered its own plane. Magic that summons creatures or objects from other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Astral projection, teleport, plane shift, and similar spells cast for the purpose of leaving Barovia simply fail, as do effects that banish a creature to another plane of existence. These restrictions
purpose of spells whose effects change across or are blocked by planar boundaries (such as sending), Strahd’s domain is considered its own plane. Magic that summons creatures or objects from other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Existing Characters One or more of your players might want to continue playing characters who have successfully completed previous D&D adventures, and that’s fine! Any character from any campaign
family connection brings them there). If a character takes a break after their previous adventure, consider rolling on or picking an option from the Purpose in Neverwinter table, expanding on it as necessary, to provide a reason the character has come to Neverwinter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Existing Characters One or more of your players might want to continue playing characters who have successfully completed previous D&D adventures, and that’s fine! Any character from any campaign
family connection brings them there). If a character takes a break after their previous adventure, consider rolling on or picking an option from the Purpose in Neverwinter table, expanding on it as necessary, to provide a reason the character has come to Neverwinter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
storerooms (area F4). The kagu-svirfneblin announce their purpose here is complete, and they’re about to return to the Underdark, sealing off their tunnel to protect themselves from dragons and other
horrors, dead or alive, in areas F6 and area F7. If any treasure is missing, the deep gnomes shrug and continue on their way. After setting the machines in the workshop (area F8) to overload, the kagu
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
storerooms (area F4). The kagu-svirfneblin announce their purpose here is complete, and they’re about to return to the Underdark, sealing off their tunnel to protect themselves from dragons and other
horrors, dead or alive, in areas F6 and area F7. If any treasure is missing, the deep gnomes shrug and continue on their way. After setting the machines in the workshop (area F8) to overload, the kagu
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
alone, the kobolds grab their share of the half-cooked lunch and move about fifty yards away to eat, while the humans continue squabbling over how to cook a hen and the uselessness of kobolds as
unless they give away their presence on purpose (by hailing the camp, for example), they gain a surprise round. The humans spend their first turns retrieving their weapons and shields. The kobolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
shimmer from the sound. Any character within 20 feet of the doorway must succeed on a DC 12 Strength check to continue pushing against the pressure of the sound. A failure indicates the character can
to chromatic dragons—a purpose the Cult of the Dragon has corrupted to call chromatic dragons to the Well of Dragons from across the North.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
from the Domains of Dread. Spells such astral projection, plane shift, teleport, and similar magic cast for the purpose of escaping a domain simply fail, as do effects that banish a creature to
leaving the Ethereal. For the purpose of spells whose effects change across or are blocked by planar boundaries (such as sending), each domain is considered its own plane. Magic that summons creatures or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
shimmer from the sound. Any character within 20 feet of the doorway must succeed on a DC 12 Strength check to continue pushing against the pressure of the sound. A failure indicates the character can
to chromatic dragons—a purpose the Cult of the Dragon has corrupted to call chromatic dragons to the Well of Dragons from across the North.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
alone, the kobolds grab their share of the half-cooked lunch and move about fifty yards away to eat, while the humans continue squabbling over how to cook a hen and the uselessness of kobolds as
unless they give away their presence on purpose (by hailing the camp, for example), they gain a surprise round. The humans spend their first turns retrieving their weapons and shields. The kobolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
from the Domains of Dread. Spells such astral projection, plane shift, teleport, and similar magic cast for the purpose of escaping a domain simply fail, as do effects that banish a creature to
leaving the Ethereal. For the purpose of spells whose effects change across or are blocked by planar boundaries (such as sending), each domain is considered its own plane. Magic that summons creatures or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of time. Rather than imparting his skills to them, he fueled their spirits with a burning desire to follow his example. His gifts of durability and purpose gave the dwarves all they needed to devote
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
you don’t have any magical cheese on hand). 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3
corners of the pot), gradually add the milk. Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, whisking the liquid and scraping the bottom of the pan often. Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
you don’t have any magical cheese on hand). 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper 3
corners of the pot), gradually add the milk. Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, whisking the liquid and scraping the bottom of the pan often. Adjust the heat to medium and continue simmering and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
yourself to him as a champion, he will not desert you—as long as you remain faithful and your actions continue to reflect well on him. Heliod’s Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at noon on
have to. (Good)
4 Enforcement. Those who violate the laws that hold civilization together must be punished. (Lawful)
5 Justice. The purpose of law is to establish fair and equitable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
his lair, which lies beyond the opening in the ceiling. Statue Guardian. If the characters approach the statue, the panther will stand and pad menacingly in their direction … and then continue on
light flashes upward and a bellowing voice fills the chamber. The voice belongs to Xipe, and he asks (in Giant) who has come and for what purpose. Nothing else happens, for Xipe can’t be bothered to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
his lair, which lies beyond the opening in the ceiling. Statue Guardian. If the characters approach the statue, the panther will stand and pad menacingly in their direction … and then continue on
light flashes upward and a bellowing voice fills the chamber. The voice belongs to Xipe, and he asks (in Giant) who has come and for what purpose. Nothing else happens, for Xipe can’t be bothered to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of time. Rather than imparting his skills to them, he fueled their spirits with a burning desire to follow his example. His gifts of durability and purpose gave the dwarves all they needed to devote
centuries, but the same inflexibility can bring problems when applied to the unpredictable dangers of the world. A clan might continue to depend on the same plan for defending its stronghold that has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
yourself to him as a champion, he will not desert you—as long as you remain faithful and your actions continue to reflect well on him. Heliod’s Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at noon on
have to. (Good)
4 Enforcement. Those who violate the laws that hold civilization together must be punished. (Lawful)
5 Justice. The purpose of law is to establish fair and equitable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
move through the air. Housed in each cylinder is a swollen human brain floating in a bath of slimy, translucent goo.
Three Netherese wizards chose to continue their revels into undeath, each one
chamber discover an unfinished letter that details the acquisition of an artifact dating back to the empire of Ostoria. This rune-carved stone spindle is described as having an unknown purpose. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
move through the air. Housed in each cylinder is a swollen human brain floating in a bath of slimy, translucent goo.
Three Netherese wizards chose to continue their revels into undeath, each one
chamber discover an unfinished letter that details the acquisition of an artifact dating back to the empire of Ostoria. This rune-carved stone spindle is described as having an unknown purpose. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
item is struck or is used to strike a foe, you hear a fragment of an ancient song. 14–15 Strange Material. The item was created from a material that is bizarre given its purpose. Its durability is
item’s use. 7 Painful. You experience a harmless flash of pain when using the item. 8 Repulsive. You feel a sense of distaste when in contact with the item and continue to experience discomfort while bearing it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
item is struck or is used to strike a foe, you hear a fragment of an ancient song. 14–15 Strange Material. The item was created from a material that is bizarre given its purpose. Its durability is
item’s use. 7 Painful. You experience a harmless flash of pain when using the item. 8 Repulsive. You feel a sense of distaste when in contact with the item and continue to experience discomfort while bearing it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
command post buzzes with activity during the day, with human and draconian patrols coming and going. At night, only the draconian patrols continue. Guards. Four kapak draconians (see appendix B) stand
shout to alert Captain Hask, who arrives from area O10 after 1 round. These officers are loyal to Captain Hask, and he counts as a Dragon for the purpose of their Draconic Devotion trait. Two of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sense of loyalty or camaraderie toward these sycophants and often devours members of its retinue, yet more of the same continue to flock around the demon, offering fealty and squabbling for scraps
and dominating lesser beings, eaters of hope hoard treasure for the sole purpose of tempting and manipulating mortals. They revel in using creatures’ greed to turn them against one another and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sense of loyalty or camaraderie toward these sycophants and often devours members of its retinue, yet more of the same continue to flock around the demon, offering fealty and squabbling for scraps
and dominating lesser beings, eaters of hope hoard treasure for the sole purpose of tempting and manipulating mortals. They revel in using creatures’ greed to turn them against one another and their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the new culture, taking up most leadership roles and acting as the strong center in any military action. Hobgoblins that are called to lead a host become fired with purpose, overtaken by a fanaticism
community to continue to produce goods and services. The labor force likely includes more youngsters and elderly than before the goblinoids’ conquest, with a corresponding drop-off in production. In any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the new culture, taking up most leadership roles and acting as the strong center in any military action. Hobgoblins that are called to lead a host become fired with purpose, overtaken by a fanaticism
community to continue to produce goods and services. The labor force likely includes more youngsters and elderly than before the goblinoids’ conquest, with a corresponding drop-off in production. In any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
command post buzzes with activity during the day, with human and draconian patrols coming and going. At night, only the draconian patrols continue. Guards. Four kapak draconians (see appendix B) stand
shout to alert Captain Hask, who arrives from area O10 after 1 round. These officers are loyal to Captain Hask, and he counts as a Dragon for the purpose of their Draconic Devotion trait. Two of the