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Monsters
Monster Manual
turns.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Veil of Shadow. The dragon uses Shadow Stealth, and one creature of its choice that it can see within 10 feet of it
takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Veil of Shadow", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. The dragon can’t take this action again until the start of
Monsters
Monster Manual
turns.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Veil of Shadow. The dragon uses Shadow Stealth, and one creature of its choice that it can see within 10 feet of it
takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Veil of Shadow", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. The dragon can’t take this action again until the start of
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
sunlight, these hounds are usually met as a pack. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work
Ethereal Awareness. The shadow mastiff can see ethereal creatures and objects.
Sunlight Weakness. While in bright light created by sunlight, the shadow mastiff has disadvantage on attack rolls
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
radiant energy from their staves to repel a host of supernatural entities.
An exorcist’s senses pierce the veil of death to perceive wandering ghosts on the Ethereal Plane as well as shadow demon
(exorcist’s choice).
Admit Entity (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Admit Entity"}. The exorcist thins the veil of death for a creature it can see within 60
Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
Amphibious. The dragon can breathe air and water.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Living Shadow. While in dim light or darkness
, the dragon has resistance to damage that isn’t force, psychic, or radiant.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the dragon can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Sunlight
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The shepherd pulls twisted souls from the Underworld; 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Herd the Underworld"} shadow;shadows (without
the five wards of the Underworld where they will spend their dismal eternity. They prey upon souls who wander from their rightful places in the Underworld.
Some foul souls can’t let go of the
monsters
turns.
Lash Out. Saidra makes one Necrotic Burst attack.
Shadow Veil. Saidra gives herself the Invisible condition until the start of her next turn and can fly up to half her Fly Speed. The condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Shadow Mastiff These black hounds of the Shadowfell move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt. In gloomy places where the veil between the Shadowfell and the Material Plane is thinnest
tolerate bright light, but they shun sunlight. Summoned for Service. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Shadow Crossings Similar to fey crossings, shadow crossings are locations where the veil between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is so thin that creatures can walk from one plane to the other
. A blot of shadow in the corner of a dusty crypt might be a shadow crossing, as might an open grave. Shadow crossings form in gloomy places where spirits or the stench of death lingers, such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Dragon, Shadow Shadow dragons are true dragons that were either born in the Shadowfell or transformed by years spent within its dismal confines. Some shadow dragons embrace the Shadowfell for its
bleak landscapes and desolation. Others seek to return to the Material Plane, hungry to spread the darkness and evil of the Plane of Shadow. Dark Portals. Portals to the Shadowfell manifest in forlorn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors. The
Shadow Marches Capital: Zarash’ak (unofficial) Hallmarks: Eberron dragonshards, herbs When most people think of the Shadow Marches, they imagine a fetid backwater where illiterate humans mingle with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
with orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors
The Shadow Marches Capital: Zarash’ak (unofficial) Noted for Eberron dragonshards, herbs When most people think of the Shadow Marches, they imagine a fetid backwater where illiterate humans mingle
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
centuries-old conflict between fey courts.
4
An ancient moonstone dragon;ancient moonstone dragon's sibling, imprisoned for centuries in the Shadowfell, has finally returned home as a shadow
and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation with the dragon upon waking.
Planar Transition. The veil between planes is thinned near a moonstone dragon’s lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it makes one Rend attack.
Veil of Shadow. The
Shadow Dragon Lairs Shadow dragons lair in places of darkness and despair, such as accursed ruins, the depths of the Underdark, or the Shadowfell. The region around a shadow dragon’s lair is twisted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiff
Medium
Shadow Mastiffs Shadow mastiffs—hounds of the Shadowfell—move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt. Shadow Mastiff Shunning sunlight, these hounds are usually met as a pack. Some faiths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mask The Lord of Shadows, the Master of All Thieves Mask is a trickster god, the patron of ne’er-do-wells, spies, and thieves. All that occurs within shadow is in the purview of Mask. People whisper
probably earned Mask’s ire anyway. Priests of Mask are usually thieves by profession, and often serve as higher-ups in the local underworld or criminal syndicate. They go by the title of demarche or demarchess, and wear veil-masks when acting in their priestly capacity.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
crossings are locations where the veil between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is so thin that creatures can pass from one plane to the other. A blot of shadow in the corner of a dusty crypt
Shadowfell The Shadowfell, also called the Plane of Shadow, is a gloomy dimension whose sky is a black vault with neither sun nor stars. The Shadowfell overlaps the Material Plane in much the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
of supernatural entities. An exorcist’s senses pierce the veil of death to perceive wandering ghosts on the Ethereal Plane as well as shadow demons, wraiths, and other incorporeal entities hiding in
+ 3) necrotic or radiant damage (exorcist’s choice).
Admit Entity (Recharge 5–6). The exorcist thins the veil of death for a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself, exposing the target to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sea Hag Sea hags live in dismal and polluted underwater lairs, surrounded by merrow and other aquatic monsters. Beauty drives a sea hag to fits of anger. When confronted with something beautiful, the
. Although a sea hag can hide her true form under a veil of illusion, the hag is cursed to forever appear ugly. Her illusory form appears haggard at best. Covens. A sea hag that is part of a coven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters discover manic drawings of a gargantuan squid-like demon of the deep, just like those seen in Jarme’s cell. In part 4, “The Lamp’s Shadow,” these clues lead the characters to a hidden temple
. You might have a hard time attracting the characters to such a dismal location, however, without drawing on the Styes’ reputation for its alchemists and potion factories.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. With constant upheaval, no one has performed the rites necessary to placate what dwells in the deep.
4 Dozens of servants were hired to help host a grand gala thrown by Arijani. The event was
, and the shadow-bereft soon sicken and die. A local leader claims that the strange plague’s cure lies among the hidden isles known as the Ashram of Niranjan (detailed in “Other Domains of Dread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
above it. Drowned Altar The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar. With Kalakeri’s upheaval, no one has performed the rites to placate what dwells in the deep. Forest of the
The shadows of people of Meenakara are disappearing, and the shadow-bereft soon sicken and die. Meenakara’s people believe the cure lies in the Ashram of Niranjan. Neelakurinji Bandits overtook the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
guardian that resembles a deer with two heads. 10 A shadow that appears only when individuals look away from the woods’ tree line. Villain Torments Folk horror villains have been consumed by the
traditions or land they embody, causing them to fail in their duties or their rites to spin out of control. Choose from or roll on the Folk Horror Torments to determine how these twisted traditions torment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Genies “Welcome to the Great Dismal Delve, gem of the Inner Planes. You are now slaves of the mighty and merciful Khatun Zafara al’Yil jin Zarain, Queen of the Mantled Depths, Pontiff of the Diamond
of magical capabilities, including spells. A few have even greater powers that allow them to alter their appearance or the nature of reality.
Disguises. Some genies can veil themselves in illusion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exploits, while men do so by finding their own way in the world. As a result, the polis is populated mostly by women and children. When young men reach the age of fourteen, their rites of passage
, and Kallias of Ophis Tower. The fifth member is Silverbrow, a centaur oracle who reads the Kelema Veil at the Nexuses of the Seasons and advises action based on her visions. Anthousa is the head of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Seasons Four holy sites, corresponding to the four seasons, stand in or near the polis and serve as temples—primarily for the rites of Karametra and Nylea, but also to the other gods to an extent. These
nexus points between the mortal world and Nyx—a phenomenon called the Kelema Veil—are where omens manifest amid star fields that glitter in the shadows and where oracles seek messages from the divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Necrotic Burst attack.
Shadow Veil. Saidra gives herself the Invisible condition until the start of her next turn and can fly up to half her Fly Speed. The condition ends early immediately after Saidra deals damage. Saidra can’t take this action again until the start of her next turn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
shadow demon that directs his wererat minions through wispy messages scrawled on passage walls. The King of the Rats spends his lonely hours obsessively counting the treasure the rats sift from the Ditch
2.4 depicts one of the forges within the Mithral Tower. Calder Moore The light of the Great Foundry’s forges pierces the industrial smog that suffocates the Lower Ward Parted Veil Nearly every faction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
Adventure Start The party has arrived at White Plume Mountain, which stands alone in a vast area of dismal moors and tangled thickets. They will probably arrange to leave their horses and possessions
further, he at last found the refuge he was looking for in the tangled maze of volcanic tunnels beneath the cone. He and his gnomes vanished into the shadow of the Plume, and humankind heard no more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
deity. Religious Order Contact d6 Contact 1 Shadow Tongue. A mysterious speaker for your order advises your next steps but fears being discovered by a powerful rival faith. 2 Inspired Creator. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a pile of bones. 2. Antechamber The scent of warm, humid rot smothers this dismal chamber. Mosaics cover the walls, their colors faded and images scrambled by lost tiles. A thick layer of mud covers
lid caked in crumbling candle wax and rotted offerings. Whatever rites were performed here were overseen by a larger-than-life statue in the alcove to the south, a sculpture depicting the upper body of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
chamber cut out of the rock with a veil of calcite and stalactites covering the walls. Buttresses rise from the corners, brown shot through with black, and triangular stone pillars support the high
. At the foot of the slab is a row of eleven of these symbols, all different in form. The carved block is the resting place of Tloques-Popolocas, a servant of the shadow-loving Zotzilaha. The glyphs on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
refers to Endelyn’s weakness, as described in appendix B.) The second goat says, “Play to her passions. Stay on script. A cat, a horn, or a shadow ripped.” (This prophecy refers to Endelyn’s desire to
characters while he is searching for Pollenella, his lost queen bee. Mudlump wears a hooded veil to protect his eye from bee stings and carries a large beehive on a stick, which doubles as a greatclub
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows
them, if they leave him to his work here. The laboratory is such a great space, and the archmage is making incredible strides in understanding the thin veil between the worlds of the living and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
frequent in the Hive than elsewhere in Sigil, reflecting the ward’s dismal mood. When it falls, gutters ooze sludge into brackish pools of oil and rainwater, their surfaces disturbed by scurrying
ward, moving constantly to evade Sigil’s enforcers. Heralds of Dust. The Heralds of Dust are Sigil’s undertakers. They conduct funerary rites for creatures from all places, ensuring their souls pass to