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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dread. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 10 feet of Bael must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of him until the start of its next turn. A creature
doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Bael dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Bael makes two Hellish Morningstar attacks.
Hellish
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Fire Banishment. When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna
ago, the god Maglubiyet—conqueror and then lord of early goblinoids—bargained with the General of Gehenna for aid. The General provided yugoloths, which then died in service to Maglubiyet
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
dies if reduced to 0 hit points by this necrotic damage.The Oriq are a secret society of mages who wield forbidden magic in the service of their leader, Extus Narr. Narr was in consideration for
starting its turn there must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or be restrained by the tentacles. A creature that starts its turn restrained by the tentacles takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Hutijin dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.Multiattack. Hutijin makes
all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
dies only if she starts her turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Incorporeal Movement. Miirym can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. She takes 5
confronted by an archmage and bound into service to protect Candlekeep as penance for her misdeeds. The wizard passed away before Miirym’s sentence had been served, and other spellcasters were
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Contamination", "rollDamageType":"poison
sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give aid freely, though; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Changing Gods If events in your character’s adventuring career warrant doing so, you can abandon the service of one god and turn to a different one. Once you abandon a god’s service, you can rarely
lose all the benefits granted by your old one, including rewards for piety and any other divine blessings. You no longer have a piety score to your old god, and your piety score to your new god starts at 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to his superior stratagems. Bael gladly spares the lives of those he defeats—if they
pledge their souls and service to him. Demons are an exception; although he is willing to corrupt almost any other foes, he always destroys demons he defeats. Bael also welcomes mortals into his service if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
make servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to Bael’s superior stratagems. Bael gladly spares the lives of those he defeats, but
only if they pledge their souls and service to him. Although he is willing to corrupt almost any being in this way, he always destroys any demons he defeats. Bael also welcomes mortals into his service
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The Barovian witches (see appendix D) that dwell in this area have sworn themselves to Strahd’s service in exchange for arcane power. Seven witches are present when the characters arrive, minus any
, seemingly on the verge of falling apart. The book is evil. Any non-evil creature that touches it or starts its turn with the book in its possession takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage. The book contains the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Barghest Long ago, the god Maglubiyet—conqueror and then lord of early goblinoids—bargained with the General of Gehenna for aid. The General provided yugoloths, which then died in service to
Banishment. When the barghest starts its turn engulfed in flames that are at least 10 feet high or wide, it must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or be instantly banished to Gehenna.
Soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
turn. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Hutijin dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Actions
Multiattack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the Dock Ward, the nimblewright detector starts to whir when it comes within range of a couple of the ships in port. Dock Ward Distraction Zardoz Zord, owner of the Sea Maidens Faire, has brought his
, flashing his pearly white teeth. “Zardoz Zord, at your service.” This dashing figure is none other than Jarlaxle Baenre (see appendix B) magically disguised as Zardoz Zord. The characters have piqued
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
traffic, starts leading caravans away from safe water sources and stranding them in the desert.
Connected Creatures Brass dragons seek out the company of other creatures that can carry on an
brass dragon enjoys trading riddles with a gynosphinx.
2 Long ago, an adult brass dragon swore service to a human priest, expecting to outlive the priest. But now the priest is a mummy lord, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
radiant damage, this trait doesn’t function at the start of his next turn. Hutijin dies only if he starts his turn with 0 hit points and doesn’t regenerate.
Actions
Multiattack. Hutijin makes one Bite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
privilege. Any creature that serves a cult of Elder Evil, including a star spawn, can be given one of these rewards — usually as compensation for faithful service, but sometimes as a chance for a creature
a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition, every creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the cultist must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 16 (3d10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
servants of their master. As part of his arrangement with Mr. Dory, Sgothgah pledged several of the creatures to Dory’s service. Skum wear long robes and heavy overcoats to hide their true nature. Only in a
city as wretched as the Styes could they move about unnoticed. Although the skum are loyal minions, they can spend only a short time away from water before their skin starts to slough away. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
sibriexes can graft on new body parts to give the demons greater strength, vision, or stamina. Sibriexes never give aid freely, though; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh
ground in the aura is difficult terrain for other creatures. Any creature that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) poison damage. A creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
aid freely; they demand a service or a treasure in return for the flesh-shaping they provide. Variant: Flesh Warping Creatures that encounter a sibriex can be twisted beyond recognition. Whenever a
difficult terrain for other creatures. Any creature that starts its turn in the aura must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 14 (4d6) poison damage. A creature that succeeds on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to attack the pterafolk, Azaka leaves their service in disgust. The best way to approach Firefinger without being spotted by the pterafolk is to stay under heavy forest canopy and cross open areas only
advantage. Firefinger’s beacon is a magical plume of fire that puts out tremendous heat. Any creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the flame takes 10 (3d6) fire damage. Any creature that enters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
combat starts. Slave Caravan The characters come across a group of 1d4 + 1 duergar slavers herding unarmed slaves (roll a d12 and consult the Slaves table). The slaves wear iron collars and manacles
long been keeping his eye out for mercenaries in the city that could be bent to his service. If he spots the characters, he might take an interest in them. See “Themberchaud’s Lair” for information on the Wyrmsmith’s motivations and possible setups for an additional encounter with the red dragon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
creatures in the court of a cruel noble or foul necromancer. Should a minor bandit chief or low-ranking acolyte of evil gain the service of these creatures, take care. When the devilkin take notice of such
XP)
Agile Flier. Opportunity attacks against the screaming devilkin have disadvantage while it is flying.
Ceaseless Screaming. Any creature other than a screaming devilkin that starts its turn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Abyssal Prisons Originally an area containing summoning traps, this sector has been changed into a place for confining demons. Thayans break the will of imprisoned fiends and bind them into service
. Negotiation. An old curse binds Issem to the Doomvault and to the service of the Thayans, but he hates the Red Wizards, so he is willing to talk. He can offer two pieces of lore (see “Doomvault Lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Adventurers with the Criminal or Guard background might have a connection to the Grand Citadel involving a past run-in with the law or past service on the watch. Reasons to Visit. Adventurers might
Assassin), speak multiple languages and use humor to raise spirits and diffuse tensions. Olaf can almost always break up a fight before it starts, generally with a round of drinks for the instigators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Perception 15
Languages Abyssal, telepathy 120 ft.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Drone. The chasme produces a horrid droning sound to which demons are immune. Any other creature that starts its turn
green gas extends out from the dretch. The gas spreads around corners, and its area is lightly obscured. It lasts for 1 minute or until a strong wind disperses it. Any creature that starts its turn in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
fae kindguards are in direct service to Talion, the Kindly Lord. Nine times nine have these high fae sworn a binding oath to protect the Kindly Lord, each time pricking their hand on a hawthorn branch
that starts its turn within 5 feet of the high fae must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition until the start of its next turn. While charmed, the creature also has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, minotaur bartenders, and vedalken tailors all go about their lives in the shadow of the guilds but divorced from those groups’ intrigue and politics. Starting Contacts Your character starts the game
or more subtle, intangible rewards such as social status — and getting that something is the primary motivation for this type of character. Opportunists often pay lip service to the ideals and goals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
prone
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Stunning Gaze. When a creature that can see the gauth’s central eye starts its
gazer senses as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. If its master causes it physical harm, the gazer will end its service as a familiar, breaking the telepathic bond.
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
make contact with a mirror. A creature that makes contact with a mirror for the first time on a turn or starts its turn in contact with one takes 22 (4d10) psychic damage. A creature that passes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
spoken aloud as an action. Any undead creature that moves within 5 feet of an empowered statue for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there takes 5 (1d10) radiant damage. Each pillar is hollow
allows the characters to earn Gideon’s trust. If they can convince him that they are here only to slay demons, he allows them to enter the crypt — and even provides them with the service of one mezzoloth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
covered with bronze dishware. An iron spit is mounted above a fire pit fueled by natural gas. Development Any goblin that is captured and interrogated claims to be in the service of Duke Zalto and Duchess
forge for the first time on a turn takes 33 (6d10) fire damage. A creature that enters the superheated forge for the first time on a turn or starts its turn inside the forge takes 132 (24d10) fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
has the word “CANDESCA” inscribed above it (see area H4). Treasure. The tea service is fragile but can be sold for 150 gp if it is safely transported out of the ruins. H4. Reading Room Decaying desks
proficiency in the Arcana or History skill. When the fight starts, two mummies per character emerge from stasis at each of the locations marked “M” on the map. When half of those mummies are destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
menace in their eyes.
The human shouts loudly enough for you to hear. “Not acceptable! Friends, show this walking fish my displeasure.”
The lizardfolk starts to argue, saying, “I am not a fish. I
Hoobur do so in ways that aren’t covered by dominate monster.
If the characters develop a strong interest in creating undead horses or summoning will-o’-wisps to their service, you can decide to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
completely submerged in the fog is heavily obscured. The behirs avoid the fog by crawling along the walls and ceiling. When a creature enters the fog for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there
grove and laboratory. She has called a nalfeshnee named Danjak to her service. Danjak is an emissary of Zuggtmoy, and the demon’s form is crusted and interwoven with a riotous blend of molds, lichen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
in the areas where they appear. 1. Out of Service Opening the secret door reveals a hallway leading to this area. The dust in the hallway is thick, disturbed only by tiny vermin that have settled into
rounds during which the modrons repair it, the station hums and glows but does nothing more. If the station is repaired, it has the following effects: A replica modron that starts its turn within the