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Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Physical Restraint. The dabus doesn’t make melee attacks or opportunity attack;opportunity attacks, even in self-defense.
Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and
. Where they travel, cracks in the mortar seal shut, stray bricks float back into place, and ruined city blocks are restored. These are dabus, the silent caretakers of Sigil and loyal servants of the
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, requiring no material components:
1/day each: banishment, detect evil and good
Unarmored Defense. While the leonin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom
warrior;tribal warriors, but those who hunt the servants of the gods rather than game are known as leonin iconoclasts.
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
weapon is searching for a new owner.
Azuredge has a solid steel handle etched with tiny runes, wrapped in blue dragon hide with a star sapphire set into the pommel. The axe head is forged from silver
defense against the axe, which passes through that spell’s barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
into a vast necropolis populated solely by Undead creatures under his command.
Orcus rewards those who spread death in his name by granting them a small portion of his power. The least of these
become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies (both appear in the Monster Manual) that serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
for a treasure or two.
Bandit Kings. Forced to dwell in exile in the lands of the small folk, many fog giants develop an interest in those folk. Using a combination of threats and the promise of vast
servants are civilized folk who can mingle among the rich and refined. These agents take note of treasures that might interest the fog giant, who then plots heists, raids, and other stratagems to seize
monsters
manipulates all aspects of society. Her servants, employees, and fractious cousins prove endlessly unreliable, forcing her to attend personally to tedious duties and social functions to maintain her
, she takes refuge in her alchemical studies and her gardens of poisonous plants. Her vast knowledge of toxins makes her a peerless poisoner. She uses her creations to make people more pliable and to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
staff of power taken from him by those who imprisoned him and commands his servants to do likewise.
The Prince of Deception’s true form is like that of a great gargoyle, some 12 feet tall, with
topped with razors and hooks. Corkscrew towers loom above twisted domes and vast amphitheaters, forming a surreal and disorienting cityscape.
The challenge rating of Fraz-Urb’luu is 24 (62,000
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
multiverse transformed into a vast necropolis populated solely by undead creatures under his command.
Orcus rewards those who spread death in his name by granting them a small portion of his power
. The least of these become ghoul;ghouls and zombie;zombies who serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate the dead
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
the Abyss. He seeks the pieces of the legendary staff of power taken from him by those who imprisoned him, and commands his servants to do likewise.
The Prince of Deception’s true form is like
hooks. Corkscrew towers loom above twisted domes and vast amphitheaters, just a few examples of the impossible architecture that fills the city.
The challenge rating of Fraz-Urb’luu is 24
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
4
I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
5
taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic)
5
Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm.
An entity that
find any way out.
The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
her hatred of the gods and their servants. She doesn’t do so alone, though, as innumerable arachnids fawn over her, serving as her eyes throughout the wilderness, disposing of victims trapped
within her hair, and sacrificing themselves in her defense if they must.
See “Myths of Nylea” in chapter 2 for more details on the tragedy of Arasta.
Arasta as a Mythic Encounter
Arasta
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
Waterdeep (Northeast) The siege weapon in Waterdeep’s defense zone (see Map 1.5) is a small bronze cannon inlaid with arcane runes and mounted on a heavy tripod. It launches balls of crackling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Lurking Undead, tormented spirits, and Strahd’s other servants haunt the vast castle, each serving the count’s schemes; reflecting some aspect of his depraved past; or protecting his coffin, which lies
hidden within the castle’s vast catacombs. Mementos of lost times and fallen heroes lie scattered throughout the count’s home. Strahd keeps these relics close, but that might hold the key to his undoing. Castle Ravenloft is detailed in the adventure Curse of Strahd.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Demiplane Level 17 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: Ability to use an Arcane Focus or a tool as a Spellcasting Focus
Space: Vast
Hirelings: 1
Order: Empower
A door up to 5 feet wide and 10 feet
facility, magical runes appear on the Demiplane’s walls and last for 7 days. Until the runes disappear, you gain Temporary Hit Points equal to five times your level after spending an entire Long Rest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Strahd’s Lairs While the notorious Castle Ravenloft is Strahd’s home, it isn’t his only redoubt in Barovia. Multiple bastions of evil serve as sanctuaries for the count and his servants, should fate
. Tormented spirits and Strahd’s minions haunt the vast castle, each serving the count’s schemes, reflecting some aspect of his depraved past, or protecting his coffin in the castle catacombs. Mementos
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
fireplace are inscribed with runes extolling the god Hiatea and invoking her blessing upon all who shelter here. Many dynasties of giants have claimed ownership of Hiatea’s Hearth since its founding, and each
one has known vast prosperity within its walls—followed by a spectacular fall. The magic of the hall invokes Hiatea’s aspect as a tender of the hearth, but it also carries a curse laid by her brother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
devastation, Castle Avernus isn’t empty. Azalin’s treasures and former servants survived, including Ebbasheyth, the Darklord’s black shadow dragon advisor; a vast library that records the memories of all who die in Darkon; and the tomb haunted by Irik Zal’honen, Azalin’s son.
fortress, home to Azalin’s deadliest servants and magical depravities. During the Hour of Ascension, that changed. Castle Avernus was destroyed in a torrent of otherworldly flame, an explosion that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
this massive pyramid. Broad paths used by Ankhtepot’s servants lead past deadly side passages to the heights of the monument. Prominent locations are depicted on map 2.14 and have the following features
defaced sarcophagus. Within, Ankhtepot awaits word of his ka’s discovery, rising only when disturbed by trespassers or at the call of servants from the funeral barge chamber below. Funeral Barge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
runes is etched into the ground. The symbols move, crawling in a circle. Above them hovers a mass of insectile limbs encompassing an alien light. Beyond it, a narrow passage opens into the vast void
that feels like the interior of some vast, insectile organ. Dozens of pale, oblong masses lie piled at the room’s center, and a curved passage leads out of the space. Nearby, a glowing, oval portal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Semuanya’s followers believe in pushing their limits in the face of the most hostile conditions. Semuanya’s realm reflects this: a vast, densely canopied swamp that is colorful, sweet smelling, and full of
lethal natural hazards. Along with the servants of Semuanya—who eagerly encourage visitors and one another to strive toward ever-greater goals—all manner of giant Beasts and swamp monsters inhabit the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the west and east walls of this 20-foot-high room bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes that tell of King Melair’s obsession with mithral. The discovery of vast veins of that metal in the Seadeeps (beneath
stone arches beneath a 30-foot-high domed ceiling.
Frescoes. Stone panels set into the walls bear frescoes and Dwarvish runes.
The frescoes chronicle the birth of Melair, a common shield dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are known as the Labyrinth—a vast, dungeon-underworld that connects every tomb and monument in Har’Akir. The Children of Ankhtepot and their undead servants make use of hidden thoroughfares connecting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Inhabitants Karazikar considers itself the master of all it surveys. The beholder doesn’t live alone, though, keeping its lair well stocked with disposable servants. Karazikar the Eye Tyrant Like
most of its kind, this beholder is hateful and paranoid, trusting no one. Its servants are keenly aware that failure to please their master means death or petrification. Karazikar has goals beyond simply
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
teleportation circles. Each circle includes a unique sigil sequence—a string of runes arranged in a particular pattern. When you first gain the ability to cast this spell, you learn the sigil sequences for two
. You can create a permanent teleportation circle by casting this spell in the same location every day for 365 days. RALPH HORSLEY A Red Wizard of Thay orders skeletal servants to heap riches on the disk of Tenser’s Floating Disk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Talismans: Effigy of Great Cthulhu, starmetal rod or amulet with eldritch runes, sahuagin-tooth fishing lure
Aligned Tarokka Card: Bishop
Opposed Tarokka Card: Donjon
Pam Wishbow Hidden amid
the island its name: Innsmouth. Despite its forsaken appearance, the isle of Innsmouth isn’t abandoned. Cults vie for control of the island, among them the servants of Great Cthulhu, a harbinger of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
weapon and its best defense, and much of the guild’s work is hidden even from other members. Dimir agents leave no trace of their covert activities, warping the memories of witnesses to their crimes
couriers, information brokers, and librarians. But Szadek also used his guild’s expertise at gathering information to build a vast spy network, and before long, the secret operations of the guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
between the fractured floors. Castle Avernus Amid its magical destruction, Castle Avernus is a vast structure filled with Azalin’s arcane creations and summoned servants. Prominent locations from this
servants who avoided the disaster have returned, unaffected by the castle’s frozen time. Meanwhile, the fortress’s magic attempts to heal the wreckage, slowly creating new halls and winding stairs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
upon 1d4 myconid adults, 2d6 myconid sprouts, and one or more spore servants. Roll a d8 and consult the Spore Servants table to determine what kind of spore servants are present. Spore Servants d8
Spore Servants 1–2 1d6 chuul spore servants (see appendix C) 3–4 1d6 drow spore servants 1d6 duergar spore servants (see appendix C for both) 5–6 1d6 drow spore servants (see appendix C) and 1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
preserved in vast storage cellars, vats, ricks, and squat stone grain-towers. Now run by Abbot Ellardin Darovik (male Tethyrian human priest), Goldenfields is a stronghold of the Emerald Enclave. Members of
that faction are as welcome here as clergy of Chauntea; many of them stay for months at a time to help with the work and the vigilant defense of the farm against insects and blights, as well as would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
door to area 36c. Dwarvish runes are inscribed above each lever.
The pit is a trash compactor designed to flatten garbage into sheets that can be easily carted away and disposed of. The first lever
wyrmling with its mouth open.
Slaad. Two invisible gray slaadi in their natural forms flank the arch. The slaadi are Halaster’s willing servants and attack anyone who approaches the arch or emerges from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but those who hunt the servants of the gods rather than game are known as leonin iconoclasts. Leonin Iconoclast While leonin don’t deny the existence of the gods, most denounce them, believing the
impede on Oreskos and the safety of the leonin prides. Leonin Iconoclast
Medium humanoid (leonin), any alignment
Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Minions and Pets Although they are solitary by nature, hags sometimes feel the need for companionship. Usually one scratches this itch by acquiring servants she can insult and slap around as she
kind of slave or minion creature living with or near them as a defense against attackers, even if it’s just a common animal. Hags particularly delight in using mortals bound to their service as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
merely fuels his torment. Exceptionally arrogant, Godefroy brooks no opinions or criticisms from his inferiors, and blames every failure on his spirit servants. Godefroy’s family still haunts the
book. With the House on Gryphon Hill, Barovia and Mordent paved the way for Ravenloft to become a vast and varied setting encompassing dozens of Domains of Dread.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed into a vast necropolis populated solely by undead creatures under his command. Orcus rewards those who spread death in his name by granting them a
small portion of his power. The least of these become ghouls and zombies who serve in his legions, while his favored servants are the cultists and necromancers who murder the living and then manipulate