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Storm Herald

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Psychic Wave"}. The herald unleashes a blast of psionic energy into the minds of up to three creatures it can see within 90 feet of itself. Each target must make a DC

other storm giants to its master’s service, while others gather devoted cults of lesser creatures to serve the monsters of the deep.Lightning, ThunderCold, Psychic

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

grapple ends. The elder brain can have up to four targets grappled at a time. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. Creatures of the elder brain

’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType

Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

exhales and a blast of fire roars from his mouth, engulfing his foes. Moving with the silence of the night, a black-clad halfling steps into a shadow beneath an arch and emerges from another inky

serve as spies or assassins at the command of their leader, a noble patron, or some other mortal or divine power. The majority of monks don’t shun their neighbors, making frequent visits to

Warlock

classes Basic Rules (2014)

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

shapes their lives. This thirst drives warlocks into their pacts and shapes their later careers as well. Stories of warlocks binding themselves to fiends are widely known. But many warlocks serve patrons

Salamander Inferno Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, or burning all instances of something from the multiverse. Salamander Inferno Master Large Elemental, Neutral Evil AC 18 Initiative +8 (18) HP 256 (27d10 + 108) Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft

(2d8 + 7) Piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) Fire damage. Hit or Miss: The trident magically returns to the salamander’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Inferno Blast (Recharge 5–6). Dexterity

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

next attack will come. Phenax’s followers could be involved in the political machinations of a polis or the crimes of the local thieves’ guild. Investigating instances of gambling, smuggling, robbery

and individuals that use cleverness and guile to overcome foes. The Phenax’s Monsters table presents just a few foes likely to serve the god’s will. Phenax’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source

Law and Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Defense One hundred trained warriors serve in the town guard. Each of them wears studded leather armor marked with a town guard’s badge — the green reed of Saltmarsh — and is armed with a club while

and serve 1d4 years in prison or at forced labor. Major Crime. Crimes more severe than those outlined above, including murder, are major crimes. The criminal faces 2d10 years of imprisonment, though

Deathlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

warlock who fails to live up to a bargain with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock, a foul undead driven to serve its otherworldly patron from beyond the grave. An

overpowering urge to serve consumes the mind of a newly awakened deathlock. All goals and ambitions it had in life that don’t please its patron fall away as its master’s desires become the purpose that

Example Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

powerful warlocks with mighty spells at their disposal. They can commune with the alien mind of the All-Consuming Star, blast enemies with beams of eldritch energy, and conjure manifestations of this entity

hierophant’s thoughts can’t be read by any means unless the hierophant allows it. Actions Multiattack. The hierophant makes two Herald’s Axe attacks or three Comet Blast attacks. Herald’s Axe. Melee

Storm Herald

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

devoted cults of lesser creatures to serve the monsters of the deep. Storm Herald Huge Aberration, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 287 (23d12 + 138) Speed 50 ft., swim

damage. Psychic Wave (Recharge 6). The herald unleashes a blast of psionic energy into the minds of up to three creatures it can see within 90 feet of itself. Each target must make a DC 21

Creating a Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

did your patron find and choose you? Do you chafe under the obligations of your pact or serve joyfully in anticipation of the rewards promised to you? Work with your DM to determine how big a part

charlatan background. Third, choose the eldritch blast and chill touch cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells charm person and witch bolt. Level Proficiency Bonus Features Cantrips Known

Menzoberranzan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

motivates the slaves of drow. If you’re lucky, you’ll only feel normal shackles and the occasional whip or light spell-blast. A bit less luck or more malice, and the serpent-headed whips of the

priestesses come out. If you aren’t a drow in the City of Spiders, you aren’t worth a name. All manner of surface-dwellers — orcs and elves, humans and halflings — are brought here to serve as slaves to the

Horror Atmosphere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

what fills the pauses in the game’s action or other quiet moments. Lulls breed distractions. Subtle music, though, can fill such instances while reinforcing the game’s atmosphere. Search for ambient

using colored lights or using patterned cut-outs to cast eerie shadows. Whenever manipulating lighting, though, always ensure players have enough light to read by. Props Props can serve as artifacts

Champions and Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

least one member of the adventuring party is a champion of the god in question, these ideas might serve as adventure seeds. Completing a Quest. When a champion undertakes a quest on a god’s behalf, the

the god wants them to be. In extreme instances, the god might place a magical command on the character, similar to a geas spell. God-Based Campaigns Each god’s entry in this chapter explores the themes

Mind Flayer Thralls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

otherwise remaining inactive. A thrall-to-be is first rendered docile through psionic means. Using a low-power version of its Mind Blast ability, the mind flayer bombards the victim with energy that

ever since the gray dwarves revolted against them, but consider their brains a delicacy. Duergar serve as a constant reminder to the illithids that any creatures that serve them must be kept dimwitted

Brass Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

one inside the hoard chamber—provide fresh water for the dragon and any guests, and they also serve as a sort of alarm system. As described in the Monster Manual , whenever a creature with an

animates and attacks one creature within 5 feet of it, with a +7 bonus to hit and dealing 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage on a hit. Blast of Wind. A mighty wind sweeps through the lair in a direction of the

Bearded Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

encourage mortals to act callously and abuse their power, inflating their egos and inspiring petty tyrannies. Villains aligned with the Nine Hells call on bearded devils to serve as guardians, enforce their

behirs can’t chase down, they blast with breaths of powerful lightning. Legends claim the first behirs were magically created by storm giants during an ancient, multiversal conflict between giants

Meenlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

on saving throws against any effect that turns undead. Actions Chilling Grasp. Melee Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) cold damage. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The

Spellcasting (Psionics) traits, as well as the Tentacles, Extract Brain, and Mind Blast action options (all described below). So long as a mind flayer lich feeds captured souls to its phylactery, it

Overlords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

fosters hatred unwittingly serves Rak Tulkhesh, and countless soldiers in the Five Nations are devoted to the Rage of War. Many of the Carrion Tribes of the Demon Wastes likewise serve Rak Tulkhesh and

Khatesh has advantage on Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration. Actions Multiattack. Sul Khatesh makes four attacks with Arcane Blast. Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +18 to hit

Quori

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

as advisors to the kalaraq. They also serve as judges, policing the quori and ensuring that the rivalries of the tsucora never threaten the greater plans of the Dreaming Dark. Hashalaq Quori Medium

makes two Soul Binding attacks. Alternatively, it can make four attacks with Arcane Blast. Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +13 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d10 + 7) force damage

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Bonded Mount. The knight is magically bound to a beast with an innate swimming speed trained to serve as its mount. While mounted on this beast

, the knight gains the beast’s senses and ability to breathe underwater. The bonded mount obeys the knight’s commands. If its mount dies, the knight can train a new beast to serve as its bonded mount

Forge Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

toward the party from hostile to indifferent. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the lizard becomes friendly and willing to serve them as a mount. F3: Outer Hall This grand room is completely

failed check, the character takes 10 (3d6) fire damage from a blast of scalding steam. F9: Shimmering Dome Multicolored light dances through this faceted room, shining from a scintillating dome set

Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Blast (Recharge 5–6). Creatures of the elder brain’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5) psychic damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A

colony according to its own unique personality and storehouse of collected knowledge and experience. Some elder brains reign as tyrants, while others serve as sages, counselors, and repositories of

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

here and built the barricade. Treasure. The largest bugbear carries a pouch containing 15 cp, 13 ep, two agates worth 10 gp each, and a potion of healing. W12: Smelter Cavern A blast furnace and a

by fire, and heaps of debris beneath the sagging ceiling show that this room was damaged by a destructive blast. The furnishings—tables, chairs, bookshelves, beds—are charred or splintered. A

Designing Simple Traps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

spots for traps, especially those that serve as alarms or restraints. The goal is to foil or delay intruders before they can reach a critical location, giving the dungeon’s denizens a chance to mount a

instances, the trap is the last line of defense against a thief or intruder. Alarm traps, since they pose no direct physical threat, are appropriate for areas that are also used by a dungeon’s

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. The mind flayer raises its hands and the beholder shudders, its eye stalks writhing. The beholder telepathically squeals, “I will serve! I will serve!” (This scene shows the creation of Golcuus the

, modify memory, plane shift (self only), wall of force Thundering Blast (Recharge 5–6). Oshundo emits a wave of domineering energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16

Wizards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

new spells. Apprentice Wizard Apprentices are novice arcane spellcasters who serve more experienced wizards or attend school. They perform menial work like cooking or cleaning in exchange for

damage. Force Blast. Each creature in a 20-foot cube originating from the abjurer must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 36 (8d8) force damage and is pushed up

Demon Types

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

rage. It channels this demonic fury in its death throes, falling within a blast of fire that can destroy even the hardiest foes. Balor Huge fiend (demon), chaotic evil Armor Class 19 (natural

that leaves them open to attack. The lowly chasmes serve more powerful masters as interrogators or taskmasters. A chasme lives to dole out torture as punishment, and has a knack for spotting demons

Daelkyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

transformation. A barbarian touched by Belashyrra might serve as an eye of the All-Seer but remain physically unchanged, even as a barbarian tied to Dyrrn takes on aberrant features while raging. When a

specific mortals. Belashyrra’s warlocks serve as its envoys in the world and are often directed to seek out creatures and sites that the daelkyr wishes to see through their eyes. Belashyrra’s Cults. The Lord

Headquarters Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. Hit: 16 (3d10) bludgeoning damage. Lighthouse Energy Blast. Magical power can be focused through a lighthouse beacon, requiring 1 round to gather energy and aim. The following round, the energy can be

headquarters (which already has a cosmetic feature to make it appear haunted) now gains spectral wait staff. The spectral staff serve customers expertly, and speak and understand speech as if intelligent

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

these creatures, humanoids are animals, fit to serve as prey or beasts of burden, and wholly unworthy of respect. Dangerous Lairs. A dragon’s lair serves as the seat of its power and a vault for its

territory. Evil lizardfolk venerate and serve black dragons, raiding humanoid settlements for treasure and food to give as tribute and building crude draconic effigies along the borders of their

Ironslag: Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, and goblins forced to serve the characters are quick to betray them when the characters no longer have the upper hand. 26. Ducal Quarters This T-shaped hallway has doors to the north and south. Each

creature, and deals 9 (2d4 + 4) piercing damage on a hit. When the characters first arrive, Cinderhild is lying face down on her bed, weeping and wallowing in self-pity. Two female hobgoblins serve as her

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Valin’s service, but she recalls no details of the transfer. The ritual likewise leaves no physical signs behind. Personality Trait. “I serve my masters in faith willingly, and I let fate and faith

command me.” Ideal. “I yearn to see the best of all possible futures, so that I can help those futures come to pass.” Bond. “I faithfully serve Valin Sarnaster, the living embodiment of the divine will

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

sleeping, a wooden box for goods, a peg to hang outer garments, and a bag. The ogres serve the jarl willingly and fight fiercely. Treasure. Each ogre has 1d100 sp, 1d100 ep, and 1d100 gp in its box or its

of protection (fiends). Number 5 contains a scroll of gibberish with an explosive runes glyph of warding on it (spell save DC 15). Number 6 has two spell scrolls, one of delayed blast fireball and one

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

explosive fruits overhead. The fruit lands near the base of the tree and bursts in a blast of woody shrapnel. Each creature within 20 feet of the fruit must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21

to that life. But I believe he sought only to serve. “Nafik’s search was rewarded, for the books showed him the way of life eternal here. Now great and terrible in his power, he hopes to share this

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