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Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
received a vision affirming that the bloodline of Vol was no more. To the world, the last survivor of that bloodline is known as Lady Illmarrow. But in truth, she is Erandis Vol, heir to the Mark of
her ancestors, Lady Illmarrow has a more important goal: restoring her dragonmark and unlocking godlike powers. The agents of the Emerald Claw who serve her fight either for the good of Karrnath or
monsters
Powers.
To rid themselves of this curse, Osybus’s former devotees turned to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They received a mission: Provide a mighty noble to serve as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
— as they ever have been. Some do choose to serve the Lord of the Nine Hells and his schemes, while others align themselves with different fiendish factions, or none at all, doing their best to stay
those not descended from Asmodeus might exhibit different qualities; see the “Tiefling Variants” sidebar.
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library or university, teaching others the secrets of the multiverse. Other wizards sell their services as diviners, serve in military forces, or pursue lives of crime or domination.
But the lure of
?
What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and others who have reason to leave. For those individuals, a monastery might serve as a refuge between excursions to the world or as a source of support in times of need. What sort of place was your
can be reached only by flying. 4 Your monastery is built beside a volcanic system of hot springs, geysers, and sulfur pools. You regularly received visits from azer traders. 5 Your monastery was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
variants of the monsters discussed in chapter 1. This chapter is a continuation of the Monster Manual and adopts a similar presentation. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the
blocks. Appendix A gathers a handful of beasts that don’t warrant longer entries. Appendix B provides generic NPCs whose statistics can be customized to serve your campaign. This chapter and
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, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received.
Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds
worthy of a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures.
Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
dwarves and have adopted their culture. 4 At a young age, you adopted a human religion and now serve it faithfully. 5 You received divine insight that sent you on your path, and occasionally receive new
rivalries with humans, elves, and dwarves. A hobgoblin kingdom might serve as a buffer between a human kingdom and a blighted region overrun by the spawn of Kyuss. Kobolds might be city builders, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
, treant 11 Behir, roc 12 Archmage 13 Jabberwock (WW), storm giant 17 Dragon turtle AWAKENED BEASTS
Awakened Beasts (Beasts that have received the benefits of an awaken spell) are common in the Feywild
, where they often serve as spies and companions.
Domain Visitors As they explore a domain, the characters might encounter other visitors, including friends and foes of the domain’s archfey, planar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the multiverse is above such monstrous beings as demon lords, elemental evils, and gods who are not Annam’s children, so it is upside-down for a giant to serve these entities. Giants who follow
Demogorgon in chapter 6 is an ettin cultist who has received Demogorgon’s hideous gifts. Kostchtchie. Though he is not terribly important in the Abyss, the demon lord Kostchtchie is revered by many giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
traveled to the city of Neverwinter with your company to serve in both the army and city watch. Over time, you grew disillusioned with many of your fellow soldiers. They seemed to enjoy their authority at
graduating from your apprenticeship, you and your peers went your separate ways to focus on your own studies. Recently, you received a letter from one of your colleagues, pointing you toward a source of lost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. As an undead being, Erandis lost the use of her dragonmark. Thus, when the diviners of Aerenal asked if the line of Vol had been exterminated and the Mark of Death destroyed, they received a vision
has a more important goal: restoring her dragonmark and unlocking godlike powers. The agents of the Emerald Claw who serve her fight either for the good of Karrnath or for personal gain, but Illmarrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
returned. Valin Sarnaster is known to all who serve Savras, and her works have long been an inspiration. She has lived alone for decades now, so that the influence of the outside world will have no effect
, Shir says that the high priest went through the portal to visit Valin eight months ago and has not come back. Messages received from him through Valin’s attendant, Alessia, say that he continues to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Blingdenstone, paying adventurers to scout and keep an eye on the territory while they organized their people across the dwarven holds and surface-world cities that had received them. After a decade of
defensive measures. When needed, the spellcasters of the Stoneheart Enclave serve as extraplanar diplomats, forging occasional agreements with xorn and galeb duhr to aid Blingdenstone. The enclave’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
on the Flesh of
a Priest of Osybus To rid themselves of this curse, Osybus’s former devotees turned to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They received a mission: Provide a
mighty noble to serve as an earthly vessel for the Dark Powers to enter the world and conquer it. They found a suitable vessel in Strahd von Zarovich. Working in shadows and through intermediaries, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
a dozen or two dozen halfling or gnome families, living in homes molded gently into rolling hills. Relatively shallow valleys serve as agricultural land, while the slopes are used for growing vine
. According to recent letters I have received from friends in these hills, parties of Najaran raiders have become more common and numerous. My friends fear that the threat from the Serpent Kingdom to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
some cases with mysterious clawlike gashes in their armor. Lord Bakaris and the characters have provided the clearest information on the enemy that Kalaman has received to date. Marshal Vendri knows
Vendri provides the following clarifications as needed: Only one of the characters needs to swear themself to serve Kalaman’s military—though all are welcome—and only until the threat to the region is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
who oppose her are taking no chances. Burney is particularly interested in any information about the activities of Arkhan the Cruel (see "Arkhan the Cruel"). Burney has received several blessings in
soul coin delivered, and can serve as an official notary for the signing of infernal contracts. Fhet’Ahla failed a critical mission at some point in the past and gained the disfavor of Asmodeus. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, he was owed better than he received. When he didn’t receive the accolades, he began to see everyone in his way as the problem, trying to keep him down, and he vowed to do whatever it took to turn the
careful not to emerge from his hiding place beneath the docks unless it’s dark and rainy, and even then he hides under a bulky cloak. He and Unferth serve as the Kraken Society’s top operatives in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
turn in the steaming water takes 1 fire damage and is poisoned until the start of its next turn. (The creatures that serve Dory spend all their time in the water and have become immune to it.)
D8
streams down the walls and drips from the ceiling.
Water and slime make this area difficult terrain. The last two skum (see the “Skum” sidebar and appendix C) that serve Mr. Dory lurk in this room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of the nearest longhouse, loses his balance, and falls. You have never seen such a clumsy, disheveled halfling.
Not long after the initial attack on Goldenfields, the abbot received reports of
action that the contraption’s wearer can’t perform. A goblin willing to serve as a living projectile can load itself, if necessary. The ogre must then use an action to aim the weapon and pull the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
question and receive a telepathic response, as though it had cast augury. Once a creature has asked its question and received a response, it can never activate the statuette again.
Awarding
12 hit points) and two ordinary goblins that serve as his “acolytes.” They all wear filthy robes over their armor, but none of them possess divine powers (although Lhupo claims to hear Maglubiyet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
massage? Haircut? A shave or pedicure? Oh! Road-tired feet simply cry out for comfort! Whatever your pleasure, I am here to serve.”
The lobby is staffed by the disguised cambion Saeth (see “Coven Minions
and pedicure station with nail files, clippers, and bottles of nail varnish.
The lounge is watched over by two members of the staff, who serve drinks to the guests and perform other mundane tasks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
NPCs by Guild This section describes various nonplayer characters that belong to each guild. These characters can serve as enemies, rivals, allies, or contacts. In addition to the NPCs presented here
. Chaos can only destroy, and her visions are a tool to ensure that society can live in safety in all variants of the future.
Precognitive Mage
Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral
Armor
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
), having received the “blessing of Imix.” Long before dwarves established their stronghold in the caves above the fane, these caverns belonged to drow who were drawn here by the area’s elemental energies
the room, which is guarded by an air elemental myrmidon (see chapter 7). When intruders appear, the myrmidon levels its flail at them and asks in a cold voice, “Whom do you serve?” The myrmidon decides
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
you? Flamerule 7: Lliira’s Night Originally a celebration held only in Waterdeep, this holiday has since spread up and down the Sword Coast. It has received a recent boost in popularity from the custom
disobey the normal order — as long as no laws are actually broken and no rift is made that can’t be later bridged. During the Reign of Misrule, nobles serve meals to their servants, children take
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
local businesses serve the station or travelers. Lower Tavick’s Landing Wroann’s Gate Travelers who arrive on the main road enter Sharn through Wroann’s Gate, passing below a huge statue of the legendary
Families were those that received standing invitations to the first Tain Gala. Though the list has remained generally stable through the years, just last year Celyria expelled the ir’Moros family and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Sildar takes 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage, dropping him to 0 hit points if he hasn’t received any healing. A character can help Sildar with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Medicine) check, a healer’s kit, or
, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows from the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
into area P14. P5: Watery Chamber Michele Giorgi The ruins of the Crypt of the Talhund now serve as lairs
for many monsters, including a hydra and a water weird Most of this room has collapsed into a
first received Dumathoin’s vision for Talhundereth and who oversaw its initial construction. As fourteen Talhund assisted her, the number fourteen became important throughout Talhundereth and the crypt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
; the statues are three of her victims. Honna’s galeb duhr idolize her and eagerly serve as her bodyguards, though she doesn’t care much about their fates and hasn’t bothered to learn their names
Henlifel (see area T15) lead this group. The brothers have come to try to convince their father, Ontharyx, to return home. Their father said he received a psychic call, and they worry he has joined a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters received a letter of recommendation from Tamalin Zoar (see the “Calling Horns” section) and they show it to Dral Thelev, the half-orc tells them that the Zoar family has power in the city and
. Triumvirate members serve for life or until they resign, and they are known to take bribes, rewarding families who pay them in coin or precious ore with supplies of higher quality or in greater quantity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Black Earth priest Qarbo uses this space as his personal quarters. Qarbo keeps two Black Earth guards at his beck and call to serve as bodyguards. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics. Qarbo
ambushed the Mirabar delegation south of Beliard, slaying most of their guards. Earth cultists and their captives were ferried across the Dessarin River by pirates who received the sage’s beloved books as