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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might
warriors on the lances and other weapons embedded in their salvaged armor.
Corpses that accumulate on a cadaver collector’s shell aren’t just grisly battle trophies. A cadaver collector
Cadaver Collector
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home.
Sweeping the Dead
that accumulate on the construct's shell aren't just grisly battle trophies. A cadaver collector can summon the spirits of these cadavers to join battle with its enemies and to paralyze more
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
diameter, weighs 10 pounds, and has a solid outer shell. The orb detonates 1d100 hours after its creation, releasing the elemental energy it contains. The orb gives no outward sign of how much time
effect. The wildfire covers a 10-foot-square area initially but expands to fill another 10-foot square each round until the fire is extinguished or burns itself out. A creature that comes within 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
places for pirates to hide.”
As if on cue, a vessel lurking behind a nearby asteroid comes into view. Its enormous spiral shell merges with an open bow, beneath which long tentacles wave as if caught
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
shell prevents it from instantly igniting everything it comes into contact with. However, like the fires inside them, magmins are capricious and unpredictable. Moreover, as simple elemental creations
Magmin A grinning, mischievous magmin resembles a stumpy humanoid sculpted from a black shell of magma. Even when it isn’t ablaze and radiating heat like a bonfire, small jets of flame erupt from its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
48. Hound of the Bat The description below assumes that the characters entered the room by traveling through the chute and pushing aside the pewter cover. The tunnel comes out at the bottom of a
“crayfish” is nothing more than the shed shell of a long-expired resident of the fountain. Beneath it is a platinum key and chain (worth 20 gp). The key unlocks the portcullis that blocks the exit in area 53.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, creatures of living water attack people trying to flee.
A hostile water elemental and two water weirds with heads shaped like king cobras attack anyone who comes near the temple. A character who
boat and a guide who can take them upriver to search for Amanisha. Before the characters leave, Plabon gives one of them a small shankha shell from the temple. This shell functions as a stone of good luck.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
double door to the south. The construct is missing its head, and there are gaps in its outer shell through which the construct’s inner supports and mechanisms can be glimpsed.
Emberosa. This female
(level 13). When complete, the construct will be the spitting image of Halaster Blackcloak himself — 100 feet tall and made of iron. When the time comes to conquer Waterdeep, the Mad Mage plans to use
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19):
1/day each: antilife shell, bane, control water, create or destroy
Territoriality. Any creature that comes into my territory has forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil)
5
Wonder. Though I don’t wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Optional Encounter If the characters are struggling or you worry about their ability to defeat the dracolich at the end of the adventure, this encounter adds a “here comes the cavalry” possibility to
, sensing your presence.
The tiny creatures are desert-dwelling chwingas (see their stat block at the end of the adventure) that live in tiny caves built up on the shell of a giant dragon tortoise. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
darkness. Unless characters are aided by magic, such as the cowrie shell necklaces from Atiba-Pa, they can’t swim for a full 8 hours per day. After each hour of swimming, a character must succeed on a
plainly emblazoned on the ghost ship’s hull. As the ship comes alongside the characters, the first mate (use the wraith stat block) is joined by four crew members who are little more than eerie light and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the
warriors on the lances and other weapons embedded in the collector’s salvaged armor. Corpses that accumulate on a cadaver collector’s shell aren’t just grisly trophies; a cadaver collector can summon the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector
impale the corpses of those warriors on the lances and other weapons embedded in their salvaged armor. Conjured Berserkers. Corpses that accumulate on the construct’s shell aren’t just grisly battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
effect occurs when the die comes to rest after rolling across the ground for at least 10 feet. If an effect requires a target and no eligible target is within range, nothing happens. Spells cast by
creature to touch the dodecahedron gains 1d10 temporary hit points that last for 1 hour. Orb of Gonging. This common wondrous item is a hollow, 5-inch-diameter orb that weighs 5 pounds. Its outer shell is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the
the lances and other weapons embedded in their salvaged armor. Corpses that accumulate on a cadaver collector’s shell aren’t just grisly battle trophies. A cadaver collector can summon the spirits of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a hill less than a quarter mile away. Parts of its conical roof and outer shell have fallen inward, leaving a gaping hole above which four hawks circle.
If the characters approach within a few
hundred feet of the tower (see map 3.14), add: A large boulder blocks the tower’s ground-floor entrance, and a horrible noise comes from within — a deep, guttural, dirge pouring from the lips of something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
itself. Without riders, the snails are an even match, but a jockey can try to improve a snail’s performance by patting its shell or speaking words of encouragement at it. Initiative rolls are
random snail comes loose and falls off. The snail’s jockey must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw to remain atop the snail. On a failed save, the jockey falls off, and the snail continues the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, padlocks, and keys lie discarded on the floor outside them. Inside each cell are fragments of the shell of a bluish-white egg that must’ve been as large as a halfling. Any character who examines these
therefore not a discrete object. It can’t be moved or damaged, and its magical flame can’t be smothered or put out with water. Any creature that comes into direct contact with the fire for the first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
attack against them all.
A Life in Exile If the worst comes to pass and the loss of a clan’s stronghold to invaders is inevitable, most of the dwarves would be willing to die while making a last stand
for their home. But the clan must survive, even if only as a shell of its former self, and so every clan has a contingency plan to secure a safe escape for the stronghold’s children and enough adults
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
becomes a shell of its former self and can be restored to normalcy only by magic. Water Dependency. A grung that fails to immerse itself in water for at least 1 hour during a day suffers one level of
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Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
Initiative ties), whichever comes first, Venger appears outside the demiplane. Read or paraphrase the following: A colossal, fiendish face with fangs and red eyes appears overhead, distorted by the
demiplane’s curved outer shell. Scaly wings flex from the creature’s shoulders, and a single curved horn protrudes from the side of its head.
“Kelek, you fool!” says the fiendish figure. “You thought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
pipe organ. The music comes from within a spiral staircase that leads up to area 14. The two storm giants who normally stand guard at the foot of this staircase are currently in area 14, keeping an eye
psychic damage. Neither door has a lock. A similar hall stretches northward. The statue at the end of the north hall depicts a male storm giant blowing a pink and blue conch shell. Giant-sized doors to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
hours of searching to find buried foundations and tumbled stones.
The ziggurat is encased in magic, which becomes obvious if anyone casts detect magic. This protective shell prevents anyone from
same room, but as it was centuries ago. They can enter the naga’s presence once. Someone who leaves and comes back in sees only the bare room. Read the following to players whose characters find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
orb measures 12 inches in diameter, weighs 10 pounds, and has a solid outer shell. The orb detonates 1d100 hours after its creation, releasing the elemental energy it contains. The orb gives no
. The wildfire covers a 10-foot-square area initially but expands to fill another 10-foot square each round until the fire is extinguished or burns itself out. A creature that comes within 10 feet of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
markets in Waterdeep. He is a stubborn, argumentative man with strong opinions about almost everything, but he is generous when it comes to pouring drinks for those who will sit and argue with him
at the road gone by. The only thing that brings him out of this shell is a game of chance. He gambles boisterously and well. Samardag the Hoper (Male Human Merchant). Perhaps someone who hauls crates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
in Waterdeep. He is a stubborn, argumentative man with strong opinions about almost everything, but he is generous when it comes to pouring drinks for those who will sit and argue with him endlessly
the road gone by. The only thing that brings him out of this shell is a game of chance. He gambles boisterously and well. Samardag the Hoper (Male Human Merchant). Perhaps someone who hauls crates of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, or even take down an ogre. When the time comes to put those tactics to use in earnest, everyone will be ready. Cooperation is a fundamental principle in how halflings fend off their enemies. Every
concentrated effort. Turtle Shell. Halflings cluster together and cover each other with shields, washtubs, wheelbarrows, coffer lids, or anything else that can deflect a blow. Troll Knocker. A few halflings act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Landro. Suddenly, Chandry cries out with joy and sprints toward the colossus. When the ghost comes within arm’s reach of Landro, it blinks out of existence. Chandry then reappears at the bottom of the
discoloration, mild warping, or mysterious engravings. 5–6 The item craves more graymatter fluid. Every time the item’s wielder comes within 30 feet of graymatter fluid, the item emits a high-pitched hum that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
character comes within 30 feet of the android, it calls out to them for help. The android introduces itself as a bartending unit named Oakley. The android wears a bow tie and has a suave, shell-form
propulsion sounds, saying “Here comes the spaceship!” to entice a character to take a bite. If the characters consume any of the food, or if they pretend to and succeed on a DC 16 Charisma (Performance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
anyone they encounter. Skeletal Rider Through the mist comes a skeletal warhorse and rider, both clad in ruined chainmail. The skeletal rider holds up a rusted lantern that sheds no light. The human
location of their den, where they keep their prisoners. Will-o’-Wisp This random encounter occurs only once. If it comes up again, treat the result as no encounter. Several hundred yards away, through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
before entering it. A bronze torch glowing with a magical light lies next to the corpse of a bare-chested man with a shield in the shape of a crab shell and a broken shark-toothed sword. Several
floor. The first 40 feet of the climb require a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks, but after that, the DC is 15. Corpses. The bodies on the floor include a water cultist (the figure with the crab-shell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
tentacles. This is where the aboleth in area P6 comes to feed on sacrifices. A kuo-toa archpriest armed with a trident of fish command and two kuo-toa attend their god here. They attempt to capture the
, its supplies long gone. One of the skeletons aboard wears a suit of fine scale mail decorated with shell motifs. This scale mail is mariner’s armor. P19a–P19b. Vortexes Strong currents channel water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the orb, the character touching the orb experiences a vivid vision of the target’s location and knows how far away it is and in what direction. Such insight, however, comes with a risk: a creature
, its crystal roof marred by a web of cracks. Through the gaps in the building’s shell, and on the other side of the open entranceway, you see a strange landscape of miniaturized natural features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
apparent is a soulless abomination thanks to his parents’ thoughtless greed. His empty shell of a body has been transformed into a chain devil that his parents have imprisoned using his own chains. A 10-foot
cellar contains the following features: The east wall is lined with nearly thirty cask s of wine. A faint draft comes from the south end of the wine cellar. The draft betrays the location of a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
apparition comes the faintest of whispers: “The vampire must be destroyed. Use me as your weapon.” With that, it fades away. Treasure. A detect magic spell reveals that the thighbone radiates an aura of
her web shroud like an unloved wedding dress and attacks. Crypt 21 Patrina Velikovna—Bride The creature inside this crypt attacks as soon as the door is opened. From the darkness comes a horrifying