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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
an additional 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Searing Bite", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Also known as Pyros, Ember is an imperious and ruthless red dragon
—but he is best known as the adviser of Dragon Highlord Verminaard, leader of the Red Dragon Army.
Empowered by Takhisis herself, Ember’s innate fire can sear those nearby, and his breath
backgrounds
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Ability Scores: Strength, Constitution, Wisdom Feat: Healer Skill Proficiencies: Medicine and Survival Tool Proficiency: Leatherworker's Tools Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Greatclub, Leatherworker's
desert are anathema to spellcasters and monsters that rely on magic—which is exactly why you made your life there. Perhaps you’re on the run from Red Wizards, or you ran afoul of a
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies—usually red, orange, yellow, brown, or gray. Their heads are also avian, often resembling those of parrots or eagles.
Creating Your Character
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Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonborn with chromatic ancestry claim the raw elemental power of chromatic dragons. The vibrant colors of black, blue, green, red, and white dragons gleam in those dragonborn’s scaled skin
. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
chooses a point within 150 feet of himself, and a 20-foot radius sphere centered on that point fills with a burst of searing, blood-red mist. Each creature of Murgaxor’s choice that he can see in
ritual ends or is interrupted:
Clinging to Life. Death saving throws are made with advantage.
Grievous Wounds. Any creature that scores a critical hit rolls one additional damage die to determine
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, pointed ears and noses that turn bright red or blue during displays of emotion.
Creating Your Character
At 1st 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 Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
range from deep charcoal to shades of red and orange. Some bear skin tones common to humanity but with fiery marks, such as slowly swirling lights under their skin that resemble embers or glowing red
determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
ability scores as 10 (+0). If it finishes a short or long rest, the carapace heals, any destroyed hearts regenerate, and the hearts are covered again. Tromokratis dies when all the hearts are
:
The titanic monster’s carapace cracks, revealing a pulsing, red-purple heart buried amid heaps of blubber and muscle. Fissures run across the beast’s ancient shell, revealing three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
neck. He speaks Common, Giant, and Giant Owl. He has Wisdom and Charisma scores of 16 (+3) and gains the Spellcasting action option described below. Spellcasting. Storvald casts one of the following
the Helm of Svardborg, a copper helm fitted with red dragon horns. The helm weighs 250 pounds, has no magical properties, and is worth 2,500 gp as an art object.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
21. Animated Ballistae Light. The arched, 30-foot-high ceiling of this long hall is studded with glowing red crystals that cast dim light throughout the hall. (Crystals pried out of their fixtures go
of 30 feet, immunity to poison damage, and the following ability scores: Strength 14, Dexterity 10, Constitution 10, Intelligence 3, Wisdom 3, and Charisma 1. It has blindsight out to a range of 120
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
its ability scores as you see fit (for example, raising the monster’s Intelligence score so that the monster is a more effective wizard), and make whatever other adjustments are needed. You’ll need to
little or increase dramatically. For example, a werewolf that gains four barbarian levels is a much greater threat than it was before. In contrast, the hit points, spells, and other class features that an ancient red dragon gains from five levels of wizard don’t increase its challenge rating.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
deal with their progress is to roll a d4. On a roll of 3 or 4, they advance 1 additional hex that day. Characters moving at a fast pace take a –5 penalty to their passive Wisdom (Perception) scores
, here are a few places where they might be found:
Camp Righteous (exploring the ruins) The Heart of Ubtao (spying on the Red Wizards) Jahaka Anchorage (trying to free prisoners trapped in the pirates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
Will, Verminaard
Highlord of the Red Dragon Army
Also known as Pyros, Ember is an imperious and ruthless red dragon who serves the Dragon Queen Takhisis. In his service to the Dragon Queen, Ember
has taken on many roles at her behest—including that of a black-robed human member of the Mages of High Sorcery—but he is best known as the adviser of Dragon Highlord Verminaard, leader of the Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, so the characters have a hard time fooling them. Except for the cowardly Red Wizard Shalok (area 103), the Thayans in this sector are unlikely to surrender and are unwilling to help intruders even
at the cost of their lives. The Red Wizards in this sector might feign surrender to put the characters off their guard. For example, they might fall to their knees and hold up their hands. Then, when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Red Larch Locations Here follow brief descriptions of important locations in town. Buildings shown on the map that don’t have a number and a description are houses, sheds, or outbuildings. They
about the “Trouble in Red Larch” storyline (for 1st-level characters) or the “Rumors of Evil” storyline (for characters ready to investigate the cult of Elemental Evil). Just ignore the leads and clues
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sanguine moon, the symbol of Mogis’s red eye.
2 Your twin sibling is a champion of Iroas.
3 You successfully carried out a brutal vendetta against a rival family.
4 You proved yourself
dramatically (and perhaps violently) worthy in a contest of strength, a feat of endurance, or a similar accomplishment.
5 You called on Mogis’s power to settle old scores by becoming an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Captain Dapplewing’s time. On the northern wall, a plaque holds the heads of a black and a red dragon, each clearly constructed from metallic crafting supplies. This device is a strange magic curiosity
, each dragon head has blindsight out to a range of 30 feet and is blind beyond that distance. On initiative count 20, the black dragon head exhales a glob of acid while the red dragon exhales a fiery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
domain. Markedly taller than most southerners, with some men approaching seven feet in height, Reghed barbarians have blue eyes and hair of blond, red, or light brown. Their skin is bronzed from the sun
and cracked by the wind, giving their faces the look of tough leather set in an expressionless mask. They dress in leather and furs. At one time, scores of Reghed tribes roamed the frozen north. Now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Illuskan Illuskans are tall, fair-skinned folk with blue or steely gray eyes. Most have raven-black hair, but those who inhabit the extreme northwest have blond, red, or light brown hair. Illuskan Names
Increase trait.
Ability Score Increase. Two different ability scores of your choice increase by 1.
Skills. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice.
Feat. You gain one feat of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
characters approach one of these areas, read: Recesses in the walls hold iron burial caskets. Each casket has a single, healthy red rose resting on its lid.
Each of these corridors contains six
(Perception) scores of 15 or higher spot a secret door within 5 feet of them. Otherwise, a secret door can be found by a character who examines the surrounding wall and succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Ward. He also collects fetid rainwater in small, red clay pots, which leach out just enough color that he can pass the water off as potions of healing. The potions have a faintly fruity aroma. A detect
unusual skeleton with these changes: She has Intelligence and Charisma scores of 14 (+2). She can speak Common. Jelayne isn’t aware that she’s undead. Even though the last of her flesh is constantly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
away with, without compassion or qualms. Yugoloths are typically neutral evil. Chaotic Evil. (CE) creatures act with arbitrary violence, spurred by their greed, hatred, or bloodlust. Demons and red
dislikes or fears, your character’s self-attitude or mannerisms, or the influence of his or her ability scores.
A useful place to start thinking about personality traits is to look at your highest and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Chromatic Dragons The black, blue, green, red, and white dragons represent the evil side of dragonkind. Aggressive, gluttonous, and vain, chromatic dragons are dark sages and powerful tyrants feared
vast swamp, while a red dragon might claim the caldera of an active volcano. In addition to the natural defenses of their lairs, powerful chromatic dragons use magical guardians, traps, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Predator Pools The Red Wizards’ plans involve the disruption and control of the Sword Coast’s trade. To that end, the Thayans are spawning an aquatic army. Locations in the Predator Pools are
dreams that, after weeks or months of exposure, improve combat skill and imbue most creatures with strong devotion to the Red Wizards. Reactions. Creatures in this sector usually hesitate to attack those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
have been gliding through the astral mists since the dawn of the multiverse, trying to devour all other creatures they encounter. As big as an ancient red dragon and covered from head to tail in
succeed instead.
Magic Weapons. An astral dreadnought’s weapon attacks are magical.
Sever Silver Cord. If the astral dreadnought scores a critical hit against a creature traveling through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
secrecy by Krr’ook. At any given time, Dungrunglung is home to grungs representing all castes and colors. There is only one gold grung (Groak) and one red grung (Krr’ook). For grung stat blocks and more
consort.
Krr’ook (red grung wildling) is a grung priest who fears the king’s instability. She whispers favorable signs and omens in the king’s ear to keep in his good graces. Secretly, Krr’ook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
jut from the floor of this ten-foot-high cave of ice. Perched atop the largest stone is an emaciated kobold with glowing red eyes. It bares elongated fangs as it hisses at you, then scampers away
wings wrapped tightly around their bodies so that they are easily mistaken for icicles. Characters who have passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of 13 or higher can distinguish the mephits from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters who are assisting Aphelion or who present a red key card and succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to command the robots to stand down. Otherwise, the robots warn the characters to
. The cache includes two sleep grenades, a moldy laser pistol, and a red key card. The pistol can fire 15 shots before its energy cell is drained. S17: Will-o’-Wisps (Violet) Three will-o’-wisps haunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
wounds.
As the party approaches the turntable, characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 or higher hear skittering emanating from a nearby tunnel. Characters who have lower scores
the aurumvoraxes. Danger Signs. A large red X is painted next to one cave entrance, a warning from the mining crew formerly working here. Inside the cavern, three patches of green slime cling to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Fierna, Belial’s daughter. Both are handsome devils who resemble tieflings, with red skin and small horns. Belial exudes civility, even as his words carry an undercurrent of threat. His daughter is
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Dale on the Sword Coast). The brotherhood’s leadership consists of five renowned archmages who handpick the other members, favoring wizards of great accomplishment. Every year, scores of wizards from
companions Dzaan, a human illusionist and Red Wizard of Thay who perished recently, but whose simulacrum lives on Nass Lantomir, a human diviner who died and now exists as a spellcasting ghost Vellynne
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Approaching the Dock As Krux and the characters make their way to the dock, read: Scores of pelicans, mollymawks, and smaller birds nesting on the asteroid squawk as you approach the rickety dock. At the
you didn’t come across her, but then, she can be hard to see—except for her single red eye. I’ll give you my Wildspace orrery if you slay Big Momma for me.”
Topolah trusts Krux and the characters