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Summon Shadowspawn

Spells Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

You call forth a shadowy spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Shadow Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an emotion

commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

playful eladrin beguile other creatures to fill them with the joy of spring. Their antics can lead other creatures into danger and make mischief for them. If an autumn eladrin invites you over for

creatures as a result—those presented here are of the Fey variety. Some are still Humanoid, however, similar in that respect to their other elven kin. The magic flowing through eladrin responds to

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Khatesh understand what forces they are dealing with, or recognize the danger inherent in her gifts. The Queen of Shadows. An entity of shadow, Sul Khatesh can assume any form. Her favored shape is a twelve

-foot-tall humanoid figure draped in a flowing, hooded robe formed of swirling mist and clinging shadow. Minions. Most of Sul Khatesh's followers are wizards and warlocks, and she is one of the

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

From the Oasis Theater’s spectacular singers and acrobats to the pantomimes and shadow puppeteers of the Wide, Baldur’s Gate hosts a colorful array of performers. Good acts can always

; Entertainer Routines A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three routines or roll on the table below to define your expertise as an

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their reasons are often deeply personal. Some seek danger, imagining monsters as personifications of their own hungers. Others pursue revenge against whatever turned them into a dhampir. And still

to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft): Barovia. In the shadow of Castle Ravenloft, tales flourish of those who love or descend from vampires

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Folk Hero Origins Folk heroes might rise from a variety of circumstances, or their origins might be a secret as they do their work anonymously. If you wish, you may roll on the Folk Hero

, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

’s lair is known to touch remote areas of the Shadow Marches and caverns below Xen’drik. A region containing a passage to Belashyrra’s lair is warped by its magic, which creates one or

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth

accustomed to a variety of different people. GENASI ON ATHAS Although any world that includes one or more elemental planes can feature genasi, on Athas, the world of the Dark Sun campaign setting

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment. Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and

(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

variety of social institutions, kingdoms, and other customs bewildering. For all their proud culture, they remain innocent of the surface world. The typical triton protectorate is tightly regimented

Myconids

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

Myconids dwell in remote Underdark reaches overgrown with molds and mushrooms. These ambulatory fungal creatures tend to their sanctuaries and avoid becoming embroiled in the conflicts of other creatures

. They use specialized spores to communicate, to alert one another to danger, and to defend themselves. When myconids encounter others beings, they use mind-linking spores to allow nearby creatures to telepathically share thoughts. Nevertheless, myconids’ goals remain mysterious to most non-fungal creatures.

Rogue

classes Basic Rules (2014)

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

avoiding danger, and a few learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world

same time, many verdan undergo changes in coloring as they age. Male verdan typically have little to no hair, while females sport shocks of wiry hair that they try to tame in a variety of styles. But

Dwarf Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless

hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow of Death. Researching images from your dreams pointed you to Stormwreck Isle, not

Erebos's Villains

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

loved ones, and still others simply want to get rich. The Erebos’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Erebos’s Villains d6 Villain 1

daughter is restored as a potent Returned who now terrorizes the polis. 4 A wealthy noble drives tenants out of a poor part of a polis so he can build a temple to Erebos. 5 The queen of a remote

Dimir Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Dimir Creatures Alongside human and vampire spies and assassins, a variety of stealthy and shadowy monsters contribute to the work of House Dimir. Doppelgangers and invisible stalkers move unseen

, wraiths, and Nightveil specters keep watch over secret Dimir territories. Dimir Creatures Challenge Creature Source 1/2 Shadow MM 1 Spy MM 1 Thought spy GGR 2 Grick MM 2 Intellect devourer MM 3

Tabaxi Hunter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

unseen, it might shadow the characters for a while, then suddenly appear to help them fight off a tough encounter or warn them of danger in the vicinity. If this encounter takes place in Omu, see chapter 3 for more information on the tabaxi hunters found there.

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

has taken on a young red shadow dragon as a protégé. 2 Two ancient dragon lovers—one ancient deep dragon;deep and one ancient white dragon;white—see each other only

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

Marked for Death

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

set up an ambush in a remote location. All are fanatically loyal to the queen and fight to the end. If the characters capture and subdue one or more of these assailants, threats and intimidation do

Princess of the Shadow Glass, the elves and fomorians can reveal that the Queen of Air and Darkness sent them from the Feywild to slay the marked characters and steal back The Scrivener’s Tale. The queen is

Skill and Precision

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

Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters

with a barrage of attacks. Rogues have an almost supernatural knack for avoiding danger, and a few learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities.

Skill and Precision

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters

with a barrage of attacks. Rogues have an almost supernatural knack for avoiding danger, and a few learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities.

Official Status

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

Official Status Heads of state employ a variety of agents. Some are officially recognized, but others are expected to operate on the borders of legality. Consult the State Status table to determine

you must also ensure your actions avoid staining your patron’s reputation. 4–5 Shadow. You can expect no official, public recognition of your work, but the head of state you work for does acknowledge

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

the remote fortress where she’s stationed. Corlie asks the characters to come to the stronghold and serve on behalf of the five great Sword Coast cities that are jointly restoring the fortress. The

: Allies in Danger. A character’s family or loved ones in the Western Heartlands send word about how dangerous the area has become and how happy they are to hear that the nearby Ironspine Keep is being

Introduction

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

Introduction Welcome to Ghosts of Saltmarsh. This book collects seven D&D adventures, each famous for their unique challenges, for their deadly threats, and for embracing the danger and wonder of

town of Saltmarsh. The original backdrop of three of this collection’s tales (The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh, Danger at Dunwater, and The Final Enemy), this fishing community has a tradition of

Encounter Pace and Tension

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

limited resources. Variety also contributes to a sense of escalating tension. Build variety into your encounters in three ways: Vary Encounter Type. Use a mix of social interaction, exploration, and

therefore expect many encounters to include various kuo-toa, look for opportunities to include different monsters that might serve as guards, pets, or allies to the kuo-toa. Include a variety of hazards

18. Shadow's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, facing one another. Each statue depicts a faceless robed woman holding a silver thread taut between her outstretched hands. Shadow Curtain. A thin, translucent curtain of shadow stretches between the

specifically targets the creature that cut the thread. To determine which rune appears, draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck (see appendix B). The shadow curtain disappears when both silver threads are

Undead Forces

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

, it rushes from its hiding place and attacks. If there are five or more characters in the party, including sidekicks, a second boneclaw accompanies the first. Boneclaws can teleport using their Shadow

attacks to allow the characters to escape from immediate danger. Nine of the gnomes are guards, and the tenth is a priest. The priest, Favora Corehoarder, is a follower of Garl Glittergold, brave enough to put herself in danger to save others.

Serving an Immortal

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

a Cult of the Dragon Below into the caverns of Khyber, retrieve one (and only one) of a specific variety of mushroom from a cave where twelve crystals glow. 3 Ensure that the villain you are pursuing

out another part of your patron’s plan. 5 Plant a magical seed in a remote location to ensure it grows into a mighty tree and bears fruit that will give power to future heroes. 6 Defeat a dragon-blooded

Summon Shadowspawn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

shadowy spirit. It manifests in an unoccupied space that you can see within range. This corporeal form uses the Shadow Spirit stat block. When you cast the spell, choose an emotion: Fury, Despair, or

required by you). If you don’t issue any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its move to avoid danger. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, use the

D19. Watch Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

platform use the swiveling spyglass to keep an eye out for danger, though the device does not help them see through the thick fog. Clothesline. The clothesline attached to the watch tower leads to

Bavlorna’s cottage (area D12) and has a variety of frayed, patchwork garments draped over it. The line can support an additional 200 pounds before snapping.

Monsters and Motivations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Monsters and Motivations See chapter 3, “Creating Adventures” for guidance on creating encounters with monsters. To foster variety and suspense, be sure to include encounters of varying difficulty

d20 Goals 1–2 Find a sanctuary 3–5 Conquer the dungeon 6–8 Seek an item in the dungeon 9–11 Slay a rival 12–13 Hide from enemies 14–15 Recover from a battle 16–17 Avoid danger 18–20 Seek wealth

Atagua Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

threats and engineered by the ancient Flood People who first settled these lands. Yet danger remains. In some years, the rains that end the dry season are late, increasing the risk of wildfires. Bulettes

and other predators shadow travelers on the Grassroads or stalk the thri-kreen folk who wander the Llanos. And among the Green Doctors, a guild of healers and scholars, old tales warn of strange

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

32. Umbraxakar’s Lair Umbraxakar the shadow dragon dwells here and cannot be surprised by the characters, whose presence he has sensed since they first stepped into the Shadowfell. Characters who

, around which gather eleven shadows and four shadow assassins (see appendix A) under Umbraxakar’s command. (These undead act immediately after the dragon in the initiative count.) Dragon’s Dais. To

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