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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s grim energy.
Shadar-kai have ashen skin tones, and while they’re in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the somber nature of that gloomy plane.
Like other elves
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
became the verdan covered an enormous area. As the verdan fled to the surface world, they emerged in culturally diverse locations. Some found themselves near dwarven strongholds, others near elven
When a verdan character gains an ability score improvement at certain levels, that increase can be tied to a physical mutation at the player’s determination. A boost to Strength might be
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
away in the night to seek the cold will of fate.
In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gardens of Decay Locations The following locations appear on map 19.1. Mike Schley Map 19.1: Gardens of Decay View Player Version Glass Arboretum A strangely vibrant beacon of colors and iridescent
location. At the center of Death’s Aperture is a bottomless well that churns with dark smoke. When a grim champion wishes to punish a trespasser or an incompetent minion, they throw the unfortunate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Asteria’s collection of magical cards. These patrons are agents of the Grim Harrow, who expect the adventurers to attract the ire of Asteria and Euryale, giving the Grim Harrow a chance to destroy the
collection in the chaos. To complicate matters, rifflers (see chapter 21) have learned of the heist and are trying to beat the characters to the score. Extraplanar Eviction. The marids who constructed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
their freedom, these grim, ashen-skinned dwarves now take slaves of their own and are as tyrannical as their former masters. Physically similar to other dwarves in some ways, duergar are wiry and
lean, with black eyes and bald heads, with the males growing long, unkempt, gray beards. Duergar value toil above all else. Showing emotions other than grim determination or wrath is frowned on in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
” above) as a lich. Lady Ushien Stormbanner (female Tethyrian human knight of Tyr) oversees Summit Hall. Veterans, many of them scarred and grim, train novices and instruct them in the moral “Rule of the
can turn to the Knights of Samular to recruit guards for locations they’ve cleared or other “off camera” needs for low-level soldiers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
A Grim Discovery As the characters make their way from the River of Gold to the Court of Flowers, they pass a shadowed alley. Glancing down it, the character who has the highest passive Wisdom
(Perception) score sees a still figure surrounded by spilled gold coins and slumped against the wall, head tilted to stare at them. Characters who investigate find a dead dwarf wearing lavish robes. Nearby
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
hounds enforce the merciless order of those realms and the whims of tyrannical masters. On their home planes of existence, these grim canines ensure that souls don’t escape their bleak afterlives. On
terror of their victims’ final moments. Hell Hound Medium Fiend, Lawful Evil
AC 15 Initiative +1 (11)
HP 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 50 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
ritual site. 3 Grasping hands that haunt a miser’s home. 4 A grim storybook character that follows those who speak its name. 5 Its target, acting in eerie pantomime. 6 An ominous priest that haunts a
defiled site. Shadow Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 6 −2 −2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
the Grim Harrow’s attention (the Grim Harrow is detailed in chapter 19). Research the Deck of Many Things. When they aren’t actively pursuing copies of the Deck of Many Things, knights of the Solar
of Many Things in their possession. Warn of the Grim Harrow. The Solar Bastion is on the lookout for the Grim Harrow: Undead that pursue Decks of Many Things across the multiverse (see chapter 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Features of the Astral Sea In the Astral Sea, time is meaningless, and creatures can survive there indefinitely without food or drink. The locations explored within this chapter are a small fraction
traverse the Astral Sea, a vehicle isn’t required. In the Astral Sea, a traveler can propel themself by thought alone. A creature can move in any direction at a flying speed in feet equal to 5 × its Intelligence score.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
secret hoard of alchemical gold) all returned with naught save grim tales of decaying chambers presided over by monstrous perils. Indeed, such is the reputation of the house that the fields around it
strong, central narratives that challenged players to take a creative approach to problem solving. They usually included multiple, smaller locations to explore, lending a sense of variety to a single adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, criminal, noble, urchin Most worshipers of Erebos seek to enforce the boundary between life and death, whether absolutely or selectively. They often find grim satisfaction in serving the covetous but
. (Neutral)
6 Power. I relish having mastery over life and death. (Evil)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Erebos when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
? How does this threat connect to the Darklord seeking their desires? Consider who might need the characters’ aid and might guide them to deeper mysteries. Detail Key Locations. Briefly describe distinct
locations suitable for adventure, where the heroes confront the Darklord’s threats. For inspiration, refer to the Setting and Adventure Sites tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Information About... 1 Artifacts, their locations, and their owners. 2 Betrayals by infernal allies or other devils. 3 Crimes or deceptions by influential leaders. 4 The identities of incognito
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Speed 20 ft., Fly 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 11 +0 +0 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 8 −1 −1
Resistances Cold
Immunities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
description of the different locations throughout the outpost as a guide to opportunities. Taking something without being noticed requires a successful Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the
Wisdom (Perception) checks of any active observers, or using an observer’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score as the base DC. A prisoner that fails the check is commanded to relinquish the item, on pain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Death Knight Death knights are deadly combatants and domineering commanders with grim histories. Some strive to end the curses that doom them to undeath, though their selfish souls eternally shackle
Knight Medium or Small Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 20 Initiative +12 (22)
HP 199 (21d8 + 105)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +5
Dex 11 +0 +6
Con 20 +5 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their territories, whether such places are Abyssal wildernesses or locations where these demons have been conjured by wicked magic-users. Barlguras litter their territories with fiendish icons and
+2 (12)
HP 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 15 +2 +5
Con 16 +3 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 7 −2 −2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
many know the locations of portals to the Lower Planes, the Shadowfell, and other sinister realms. Nightmares’ speed, resilience, and ability to gallop between planes of existence make them steeds
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Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 13 +1 +1 Cha 15 +2 +2
Immunities Fire
Senses Passive Perception 11
Languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Assassin You focus your training on the grim art of death. Those who adhere to this archetype are diverse: hired killers, spies, bounty hunters, and even specially anointed priests trained to
creature that hasn’t taken a turn in the combat yet. In addition, any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit. Infiltration Expertise Starting at 9th level, you can unfailingly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. Specters seek creatures and locations that exude evil and feed on the suffering they inspire. Roll on or choose a result from the Specter Haunts table to inspire where a specter lurks. Specter Haunts
a disaster or mass death. Specter Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 50 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save Str 1 −5 −5 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
undersides, ropers can climb walls and suspend themselves from ceilings. These hunters often position themselves in unexpected or treacherous locations, using their surroundings to weaken their prey. Roll
Roper Large Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC 20 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 93 (11d10 + 33)
Speed 10 ft., Climb 20 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 8 −1 −1 Con 17 +3 +3 Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
order. A 10-foot-square slab of 2-inch-thick stone covers each pit. Each cover is carved to resemble the floor surrounding the pit. A character who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 17 or
the locations marked T on the map. A teleport trap is a magical effect usually cast on a 10-foot-square section of floor, set to trigger whenever a creature enters the trap’s space. The trap extends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Like Khorvaire, Sarlona primarily occupies the northern hemisphere of Eberron, and it has all the climatic and topographic variety one would expect given its immensity. A few places
. Melanora questioned how these grim remnants could linger for so long, but I dismissed it as the remarkable effect of the exceptionally dry climate. If only I had given more thought to this matter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
maelephants (see Morte’s Planar Parade) allow the characters to enter the gate-town. As they enter, characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notice that the community’s gates
characters find Curst’s townsfolk to be a sour, suspicious lot who are generally uninterested in conversation. Getting terse directions to the gate to Carceri or any of the Curst locations requires a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Peylon Tree Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.1. Dyson Logos Map 6.1: Peylon Tree View Player Version P1: Rotted Roots Thick, gnarled roots spread in all directions. A gaping
the hole so Medium creatures can fit through. Alternatively, the boulder can be pushed aside by any number of creatures with a combined Strength score of 30 or more. P3: Ledge This thick, tangled mat of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
97 (15d8 + 30)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3 +3
Dex 17 +3 +3
Con 14 +2 +5
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Wis 14 +2 +5
Cha
, Urban; Treasure: Any
Ghosts arise when living creatures die in a state of extreme emotion or having left an important task undone. These incorporeal spirits haunt locations that are meaningful to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
), Lawful Evil
AC 21 Initiative +15 (25)
HP 402 (23d20 + 161)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 27 +8 +8
Dex 12 +1 +8
Con 25 +7 +7
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 20 +5 +5
Wis 17 +3 +10
Cha 22 +6 +6
Skills Deception +13, Perception +17, Persuasion +13, Stealth +8
Immunities Poison; Poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
approaches quietly. A character whose passive Wisdom (Perception) score meets or exceeds Rahadin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check hear him. “The master wishes to see you,” intones a grim voice in the
, he doesn’t leave until after they do. Shadows If one or more characters have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher, read: You can’t shake the feeling that something is behind you. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
deities, the features of these locations vary between communities. Roll on or choose a result from the Kuo-toa Ritual Sites table to inspire features and suggest adventures within a kuo-toa community
Kuo-toa Medium Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC 13 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 18 (4d8)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 10 +0 +0 Con 11 +0 +0 Ability Score
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forces of chaos. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go
his most ardent supporters. Hell knights cover their armor with trophies taken from fallen enemies, a grim warning to any who dare oppose them and the decrees of their lords. These knights are often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
the dump. The journey through town is uneventful, but characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notice locals watching them suspiciously. When the characters arrive at
escape the sludge at the start of its next turn. Curst Escape Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.1. Mike Schley Map 6.1: Curst Escape View Player Version C1. Junk Heaps The paths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sphinx of Secrets Hazem Ameen Sphinxes of secrets are commonly associated with a site of great magic or learning. These immortal beings often outlive such locations, though, and might protect a
(16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 60 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 16 +3 +3
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Wis 18 +4 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bugbear Lair Locations The following locations are keyed to map H. Marc Moureau Map H: Bugbear Lair (DM’s Version) View Without Tokens View Player Version H1: Entrance Just inside the cave, a
. Skulls are piled in the northwest corner.
Among the trophies are a number of empty mounts equal to the characters in the party—a grim omen of what could happen if they’re defeated in this cave. Treasure