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Astarion's Book of Hungers
Each: Dimension Door, Modify MemoryDevil of Spoken Compulsion
Speaker devils are hulking, four-armed devils who discover the secrets of creatures they then compel to perform wicked deeds. Despite
their large tongues, speaker devils speak with clear and pleasing voices. Among the ranks of the Nine Hells, they are known as logokrons.
Many speaker devils are loyal to the archdevil Mephistopheles
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
robots designed to be in public view—such as units that carry out deliveries, repairs, or transportation—have voices that more closely mimic those of their creators. These robots employ
mollifying phrases or make shallow but pleasant small talk.
Robots
Robots are Constructs created for heavy labor, menial tasks, or routine security. Despite robots’ hardy construction, their
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
imminent arrival with an intimidating display. Combat robots display a wide range of voices. Some units are clearly designed to intimidate, while others offer canned, upbeat platitudes in pleasant tones
even while subduing opponents.
Robots
Robots are Constructs created for heavy labor, menial tasks, or routine security. Despite robots’ hardy construction, their circuitry is prone to
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Tail","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The ferocious screaming devilkin are bizarre fey creatures spawned by overwhelming moments of panic. Despite their diabolic appearance and name, are
denizens of the Feywild. Sages believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
target ends.Archaics are towering, multi-armed creatures overflowing with magic. Despite their solitude, archaics carry vast understanding of magic and the world’s history, as well as the ability
to warp the fabric of the world around them. Sages who seek out archaics for their knowledge receive confusing and often contradictory answers to questions. If a supplicant successfully unwinds the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, and hippopotamus parts. Despite its ungainly physiology, a catoblepas resembles a natural animal in its behavior, ambling through its marshy home, munching choice vegetation, eating the occasional bit
proven false. In some lands, the silhouette of a catoblepas, with its tail extended over its body and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom.
Sages say that gods of
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To
, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from their followers. But despite their austere demeanor, the Kindly
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be
followers. Despite having an austere demeanor, the Kindly Lord is also known for following mysterious whims, journeying to the farthest reaches of Eldraine out of an insatiable curiosity.Bludgeoning
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must
the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from followers. Despite having an austere demeanor, the Kindly Lord is also known for following mysterious whims, journeying to
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own people and
level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Blessed with a supernaturally strong sense of direction, minotaurs make great navigators. Some sages believe minotaurs
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
untamed wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored
Lord demands fealty and respect from their followers. But despite their austere demeanor, the Kindly Lord is also known for following their own mysterious whims, journeying to the farthest reaches of Eldraine to satiate their curiosity.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lurking just out of sight, and many of them have sneaked away from that god’s influence.
They are long of limb and covered in coarse hair, with wedge-shaped ears and pointed teeth. Despite their
character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
master took away their voices. Once the entity was satisfied that they had been sufficiently punished, the kenku were set loose on the Material Plane.
Since then, the kenku have wandered the world
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
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’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
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A young crystal dragon finds some manticore;manticores' bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Lizardfolk The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Observatories Observatories are structures that help astronomers and stargazers observe the cosmos. This section includes rules and adventure ideas the DM can use for an observatory in any campaign
explore, and the kinds of people and monsters attracted to an observatory—sages, eccentrics, and space travelers—make it a great location for roleplaying and combat encounters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
appearance leads many to underestimate her. Ivana rules her family’s business and political empire brilliantly. Despite this, she is endlessly doubted and second guessed. Many believe she is a typical, vacant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Language. What gestures did the DM use when describing a scene? How did the DM’s body language change when playing different NPCs? DM Voice. Did the DM use different voices or mannerisms for NPCs? Did
unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Language. What gestures did the DM use when describing a scene? How did the DM’s body language change when playing different NPCs? DM Voice. Did the DM use different voices or mannerisms for NPCs? Did
unexpected direction? How did the DM handle it? Rules Adjudication. To what extent did the DM lean on the rules to adjudicate outcomes? Did the DM adjudicate situations wisely or in ways that made the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
into the gloom. Despite all attempts to demystify her, the Raven Queen has remained enigmatic and aloof. She rules from her Raven Throne within the Fortress of Memories, a mazelike castle deep within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Howlers. Before an avalanche, a blizzard, or a deadly frost, the yetis’ howls sweep down the mountain slopes on the icy wind. Some people of the alpine peaks believe that the voices of loved ones killed
in avalanches and blizzards sound out in the wails of the yetis, crying warnings of ill omen. More pragmatic folk attest that the yeti’s howl is a reminder that, despite the great accomplishments of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
of Heroes Despite the horrors lurking in Mordent, the domain hosts several quiet, relatively peaceful communities. Characters from Mordent might have had relatively peaceful, mundane lives before
mysteries or tragedies led them to adventure. The abandoned estates of Mordent also make fine places to use the rules for Haunted Bastions, detailed in chapter 3. Ghosts of Mordent Ghost stories often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the city a green cast. Despite its arboreal architecture, Silverymoon is very much civilized, boasting schools of music and magic, a great library, bardic instruction, and temples or shrines to
lost or hidden often come to Silverymoon seeking a means to find it, whether by studying in the Vault of the Sages or perusing the Map House for the location of a lost city or grove. These are but two of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
left will love and worship him. Despite his extreme self-indulgence, Graz’zt isn’t blind to what goes on around him. He can curb his lust when he needs to plot against an enemy or counter an attack
. GRAZ'ZT'S MURKY PAST
Sages have put forth ideas for why demons consider the denizens of the Nine Hells as the greatest threat to their designs for the cosmos. Some researchers claim to have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
merchants, her influence spans legitimate and underhanded commerce alike, and she receives occasional worship from thieves. Despite this, most consider her a god of fair dealing; supplicants pray she
necessary to wield knowledge in the world. He’s said to exist in all times and places, possessing the collected wisdom of every plane of existence. Zivilyn often attracts the worship of eccentrics, philosophers, and sages.
Symbol of Zivilyn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
attracts numerous spies despite the inhospitable environment. Merely observing Mephistopheles’s disciples at work can provide insights into the nature of their research and the discoveries they have
and his followers specialize in luring wizards and sages into making compacts with the Nine Hells. Of all the Lords of the Nine, he has the lowest quotas but the highest standards. He harvests the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
secrets of creatures they then compel to perform wicked deeds. Despite their large tongues, speaker devils speak with clear and pleasing voices. Among the ranks of the Nine Hells, they are known as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
19. Giant Spider Den Giant spiders make their home here despite countless attempts by adventurers to get rid of them. 19a. Arachnid Down Clutter. Narrow paths wind between scattered piles of broken
Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
rattling sound, followed by shouts and groans and a sudden gabble of voices as wagers are paid. If the characters burst into the room, they automatically surprise its occupants. Several worn tables and
drinking heavily, and they are poisoned (see the appendix in the Basic Rules for the effects of being poisoned). The Redbrands immediately recognize characters wearing scarlet cloaks as impostors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Rudolph’s wife, Doctor Ingrid van Richten. Despite imaginative bargains and threats, Alcio couldn’t convince Ingrid to reveal anything beyond psychological diagnoses and bemused mockery. Furious, the vampire
betray what she knows. Using Alcio Metus. Alcio is a flashy, passionate, and fantastically violent vampire. As the head of the Kargat and the region’s criminal operations, she rules the Jagged Coast using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dread, or an unknown presence that pulled them screaming blindly into the gloom. Despite all attempts to demystify her, the Raven Queen has remained enigmatic and aloof, immersed in a sea of
questions. She rules from her Raven Throne within the Fortress of Memories, a mazelike castle deep within the bleakness of the Shadowfell. From there she sends out her ravens to find interesting souls she can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from
the Player’s Handbook, but you can choose any feat your DM allows:
A snake emerged from my mouth before I took my first breath—an omen of my gift for deception. (Actor)
I hear voices on the wind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Catoblepas The catoblepas is as loathsome as the vile swamplands in which it lives, a conglomeration of bloated buffalo, dinosaur, warthog, and hippopotamus parts. Despite its ungainly physiology, a
and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom. Sages say that gods of pestilence and rot created catoblepases as embodiments of their influence, while other stories link
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
A Culture of Fugitives Despite all their unique and overwhelming abilities, the mind flayers are a race on the edge of extinction. Thousands of years ago, the illithids were the dominant power of the
realms yet adrift in the Astral Plane. Though no one has discovered such a place, it is beyond dispute that an empire as vast as the illithids’ built great cities and other edifices. Most sages, however