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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil.
Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a
reveres and the function each typically performs in service to that god. Some resemble gigantic unicorns; these are often used as guardians. Others have draconic features and tend to be aggressive foes
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, command, inflict wounds, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): blindness/deafness, ray of enfeeblement, spiritual weapon
3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse, dispel magic, spirit guardians
Lair
A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
this effect, the weeds and vines feel soft and reshape themselves to serve as temporary seats or beds.
Grove Guardians. You can animate up to four trees in the area, causing them to uproot themselves
creature not immune to this effect enters the warded area, the grove guardians fight until they have driven off or slain the intruders. The grove guardians also obey your spoken commands (no action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Skytower Shelter Skytower Shelter is one of two goliath settlements described in this chapter, the other being Wyrmdoom Crag (see "Wyrmdoom Crag"). Read both entries before running encounters in
either location. Also review the “Goliaths” entry in appendix C, in particular the “Spine of the World Goliaths” section. There is also a list of goliath names you can draw from, as needed. Characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Wyrmdoom Crag Wyrmdoom Crag is one of two goliath settlements described in this chapter, the other being Skytower Shelter (see "Skytower Shelter"). Read both entries before running encounters in
either location. Also review the “Goliaths” entry in appendix C, in particular the “Spine of the World Goliaths” section. There is also a list of goliath names you can draw from, as needed. Wyrmdoom Crag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Cackling Chasm A chasm in the foothills of the Spine of the World mountains gets its name from the cackling gnolls that take shelter inside it. Most who hear the maniacal cackles know well enough to
stay away. The gnolls of the Cackling Chasm are emaciated and hungry, their laughing brought on by crazed starvation. The characters might visit this location after hearing a tale about a murdered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Location Overview Claugiyliamatar, nicknamed Old Gnawbone, has laired in a cave in Kryptgarden Forest for nearly two centuries. The dragon’s long-term presence makes the cave a place of primal magic
druids revere Claugiyliamatar, calling themselves the Gnawbones. They live in the lair, caring for the cave’s guardians and doing anything else the dragon demands. The druids have been on edge recently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Orestes, a site sacred to the god Phenax. She also notes that a recent earthquake has uncovered a cave along the Khystonos River that could be the secret site’s location. If so, then perhaps within
reaching the Court of Orestes. Once at the lost holy site, the characters discover ancient guardians, as well as an unliving entity with the potential to reveal Phenax’s lost secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to this effect, the weeds and vines feel soft and reshape themselves to serve as temporary seats or beds. Grove Guardians. You can animate up to four trees in the area, causing them to uproot
creature not immune to this effect enters the warded area, the grove guardians fight until they have driven off or slain the intruders. The grove guardians also obey your spoken commands (no action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Location Overview Lhammaruntosz, a bronze dragon with the ability to heal quickly, spent decades defending Leilon and the surrounding area as the captain of the Scaly Eye, a fleet that battled
. Members of the Scaly Eye still live within the Bronze Shrine, as Lhammaruntosz has ordered them to stay on as her guardians.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Crystal Dome This location is presented on map 8.2. The characters arrive on the platform at the bottom of the map, through the pinhole shown. Mike Schley Map 8.2: Crystal Dome A nodule almost two
extending from an opening in the dome.
Five shield guardians shaped like mind flayers normally guard the walkway, but the Ilvaash fanatics have relocated the shield guardians inside the dome where they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
location. The spirit can’t be harmed and doesn’t speak.
Fog cloud: Misty, harmless claws form in the fog.
Gust of wind: A ghastly moan accompanies the summoned wind.
Mage hand: The summoned hand is
, as though waking from some horrible nightmare.
Spirit guardians: The spirits appear as ghostly, skeletal warriors.
Wall of stone: A wall created by the spell has ghastly faces sculpted into it, as though tortured spirits were somehow trapped within the stone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
without guardians. Beasts, plants, and nymphs are always on the lookout for intruders. Forest Shrine Adventures A forest shrine is a remote place with inhabitants who are difficult to impress. Simply
from the forest. Characters who are accepted into a forest shrine find it to be a guarded, peaceful place, an excellent shelter against enemies and weather. Sacred animals and hunting weapons are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
entrance to Kwalish’s hidden laboratory — and avoid the empty city’s deadly guardians. Once they reach the lab, the characters meet with the legendary inventor and can negotiate for the assistance necessary
adventure in any similar location: a mysterious mountain range that even dedicated explorers have failed to fully map. In the Forgotten Realms, one possible location for the adventure is Chult, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
worship for the druids’ devotions and ceremonies. Map 4.4: Gatekeeper Seal View Player Version Gatekeeper Seal Adventures The location of a Gatekeeper seal might be the site of an adventure’s climax
, or the characters might need to find one in order to consult with the guardians there. The Gatekeeper Seal Adventures table presents some possibilities. Gatekeeper Seal Adventures d4 Adventure Goal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Planar Portals A portal is a stationary, interplanar connection that links a specific location on one plane of existence to a specific location on another. Some portals function like doorways
, or even whole towns—that exist on multiple planes at once or flicker from one plane to another. Some are vortices, joining an Elemental Plane with a very similar location on the Material Plane, such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"Revel's End") and book passage on a ship bringing supplies or convicts to the prison. Ask the Akannathi goliaths (see “Skytower Shelter") to loan them some trained griffons and then fly to the island on
the griffons’ backs. Via Angajuk the Sperm Whale The characters can get directions to the pier where Angajuk can be summoned and befriended. Vellynne Harpell knows the location of Angajuk’s pier; if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
material component: a small, forked, metal rod (like a tuning fork) attuned to the desired planar destination. The spell requires the proper resonating frequency to home in on the correct location, and the
doesn’t send the caster to a specific location unless he or she has specialized information. The sigil sequence of a teleportation circle located on another plane allows the caster to travel directly to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ignored or worse. For residents of Ravenloft, ignorance provides a well-defended shelter against unfathomable truths. The Secret of the Dark Powers The true nature of the Dark Powers is for you to decide
hint at ways to escape the Domains of Dread. Consider the following possibilities when developing your perspective on the Dark Powers: Amoral Guardians. The Dark Powers are a group of powerful beings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Knucklebone doesn’t appear on the poster map of Avernus, as the map’s cartographer never found or visited this location. Fort Knucklebone provides shelter to a gang of wasteland marauders called the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate
location. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for these spells. After you cast either spell in this way, you can’t use this feature again until you finish a short or long rest. Vengeful Ancestors At 14th
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
them cordially at first, offering them food, drink, shelter, and safe passage. In return, she demands that they hunt down and slay Muiral, who has become an unwelcome distraction. Vlonwelv kills them
characters first meet Vlonwelv and her retinue, roll a d20 and consult the following table: d20 Vlonwelv’s Location 1–5 Area 25b 6–15 Area 26 16–20 Area 27a Treasure. Vlonwelv wears two webbed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
challenge.
— Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, War of the Twins
“Portal” is a general term for a stationary interplanar connection that links a specific location on one plane to a specific location on
Plane with a very similar location on the Material Plane, such as the heart of a volcano (leading to the Plane of Fire) or the depths of the ocean (to the Plane of Water). Passing through a planar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shapes match the keyholes of the skeleton gate in the lair of the Sewn Sisters (area 71). The Skeleton Keys table summarizes the location and shape of each key. Finding a Skeleton Key. Each of the first
five levels of the tomb has its own skeleton key. A skeleton key can be encountered in any of the locations marked with a skull symbol on the level map. You choose a skeleton key’s location. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Arrival at the Fort When the characters get within sight of Fort Knucklebone, describe the location as follows: A fortified compound sits atop a low plateau that rises out of a crater-pocked
characters could use, including infernal war machines, provisions, temporary shelter, and information. The characters have something Mad Maggie desires greatly: Lulu’s memories. One way to run a complex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
at the end of this chapter). Fire Cult Raiders. The fire cult sends out raiders that include 2d6 Eternal Flame guardians and an Eternal Flame priest. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics. Fire
Cult War Band. A war band of the fire cult consists of 1d6 Eternal Flame guardians, an Eternal Flame priest, and 1d3 hell hounds. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics. Homestead. The party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Stragglers Characters spot this group’s cooking fire smoke from several miles away, because the stragglers stopped to roast a few prairie hens for a meal. They sought shelter in a low spot between
don’t know how strong the rearguard will be, but they expect it is sited about a mile ahead where the path passes between rocky bluffs. They also can describe the raiders’ camp and its location, plus they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Stragglers Characters spot this group’s cooking fire smoke from several miles away, because the stragglers stopped to roast a few prairie hens for a meal. They sought shelter in a low spot between
don’t know how strong the rearguard will be, but they expect it is sited about a mile ahead where the path passes between rocky bluffs. They also can describe the raiders’ camp and its location, plus they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
best-known location on the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, which stands on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and spiked walls reflect the
is the formidable Charcoal Palace, where the tyrannical emperor of the efreet reigns supreme, surrounded by nobles and a host of servants, guardians, and sycophants. Sea of Fire Lava flows through the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
best-known location in the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and metal walls reflect their grandiose and
. The heart of the city is the towering Charcoal Palace, where the tyrannical sultan of the efreet reigns supreme, surrounded by efreet nobles and a host of servants, guardians, and sycophants.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Old Owl Well, and that undead guardians have been posted to keep intruders out. The ruins are currently occupied by a wizard who is exploring the site in the hope of gleaning arcane lore left by its
indication of what they might want (for example, the location of Cragmaw Castle or Wave Echo Cave), he shares one or both requests: He wants the marauders at Wyvern Tor to leave; they’ve scouted out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
inspire what a naga knows. Guardian Naga Lore 1d8 The Guardian Naga Recalls... 1 The last words of an ancient sage or leader. 2 The location of a hidden city or continent. 3 A magic word, password, or
outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face.
To distinguish between Waterdeep’s different groups of guardians, keep this handy mnemonic in mind: the Guard guards the walls while the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
feed on their fear and despair. Dungeon builders and Underdark tyrants sometimes venture into the Shadowfell to capture balhannoths for use as guardians. Balhannoth
Large Aberration, Typically
location sought by one Humanoid whose desires the balhannoth has sensed (see Regional Effects below). The transformation affects nonliving material only and can’t create anything with moving parts or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, sculpted by sea spray and wind. The ridges block the view of the village until characters are 200 feet from the nearest shelter. The first sight that greets the adventurers when they emerge onto the plateau
structures are small, one-room family dwellings. One ice-block shelter is a storeroom used for gear owned in common by the tribesfolk, including fishing nets and heavy ropes used for whaling. One yurt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, sculpted by sea spray and wind. The ridges block the view of the village until characters are 200 feet from the nearest shelter. The first sight that greets the adventurers when they emerge onto the plateau
structures are small, one-room family dwellings. One ice-block shelter is a storeroom used for gear owned in common by the tribesfolk, including fishing nets and heavy ropes used for whaling. One yurt near