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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting.
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
choose the kind of lycanthrope in your past, or you can determine it randomly by rolling on the Lycanthrope Ancestor table. The table also provides a suggestion for the Shifting option you might have
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
horror, Juiblex is a mass of bubbling slime, swirling black and green, with glaring red eyes floating and shifting within it. It can rise up like a 20-foot hill, lashing out with dripping pseudopods to
as it remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained creature, or another creature that can reach it, can use its action to try to break free and must succeed on a DC 21 Strength
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red eyes floating and shifting within it. It can rise up like a 20-foot hill, lashing out with dripping pseudopods to drag victims into its bulk. Those consumed by Juiblex are obliterated.
Only the
remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained creature, or another creature who can reach it, can use its action to try to break free and must succeed on a DC 21 Strength check
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
changelings today—even in those changelings who have never set foot in the fey realm. Each changeling decides how to use their shape-shifting ability, channeling either the peril or the joy of the
your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign.
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turn, the shoggoth can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The shoggoth regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Thrash of Shifting Forms. The shoggoth makes a Horrid
penguins and slithering over the glistening floor that it and its kind had swept so evilly free of all litter. Still came that eldritch, mocking cry—”Tekeli-li! Tekeli-li!” and at
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Thrash of Shifting Forms. The shoggoth makes a Horrid Tendril or Hurled Mucous attack.
Bear Down Upon. The shoggoth moves up to its Speed.
It was a terrible, indescribable thing vaster than any
-filling front that bore down upon us, crushing the frantic penguins and slithering over the glistening floor that it and its kind had swept so evilly free of all litter. Still came that eldritch, mocking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Final Séance This séance occurs whenever you choose to run it, likely after the party has fulfilled any requests made during the second séance. At its end, the house wakes, shifting the party’s
done it themselves: Dalk Dranzorg: “SHE IS COMING … FREE ME … UNDER STAIRS”. Dalk has lost his patience with the party. He demands they free him from area 5a. If the characters realize who he is, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
away — though this manner of expression is merely a metaphor for their shifting influence. When another plane’s influence on the Material Plane is especially strong, the plane is said to be
manifest zone tied to Lamannia might have wild vegetation and enhance druidic magic. A manifest zone might include a portal that allows free passage from either plane to the other. The descriptions of other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, shifting the campaign’s focus to its defense and maintenance; a character could become separated from the rest of the party, trapped in an undetectable and unreachable prison; or characters could instantly
as suggestions for working with players whose characters are imprisoned there. With these resources in hand, you’ll be free to enjoy where the cards lead your characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Final Séance This séance occurs whenever you choose to run it, likely after the party has fulfilled any requests made during the second séance. At its end, the house wakes, shifting the party’s
done it themselves: Dalk Dranzorg: “SHE IS COMING … FREE ME … UNDER STAIRS”. Dalk has lost his patience with the party. He demands they free him from area 5a. If the characters realize who he is, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
away — though this manner of expression is merely a metaphor for their shifting influence. When another plane’s influence on the Material Plane is especially strong, the plane is said to be
manifest zone tied to Lamannia might have wild vegetation and enhance druidic magic. A manifest zone might include a portal that allows free passage from either plane to the other. The descriptions of other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, shifting the campaign’s focus to its defense and maintenance; a character could become separated from the rest of the party, trapped in an undetectable and unreachable prison; or characters could instantly
as suggestions for working with players whose characters are imprisoned there. With these resources in hand, you’ll be free to enjoy where the cards lead your characters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Evil Inchoate I will be the last creature when I am done. The cosmos will then be perfect, free of the braying abominations that are all other living things.
— Orcus
As beings of utter chaos and
bend to its will, shifting to bring about its vision of a world of absolute perfection with the demon at its center. One Cosmos, Infinite Visions All demons seek to satisfy their whims and force others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Book Description The Canopic Being has a cover and spine made of thin crystal sheets, with gems that represent eyes embedded in them. Every so often, the eyes move, shifting their gaze between
of a ritual that can free a servant after the mummy lord is destroyed. The last page of the book appears to be a list of those who have undergone this rite to become a mummy lord’s servants—but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Evil Inchoate I will be the last creature when I am done. The cosmos will then be perfect, free of the braying abominations that are all other living things.
— Orcus
As beings of utter chaos and
bend to its will, shifting to bring about its vision of a world of absolute perfection with the demon at its center. One Cosmos, Infinite Visions All demons seek to satisfy their whims and force others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
47. Devil on the Loose A conjurer named Yarek summoned a bone devil in area 48 and promised to set it free on the condition that it kill his nemesis, Skrianna Shadowdusk. The bone devil agreed. After
, and the greater wards placed on Undermountain by Halaster prevent it from getting away by plane shifting. Before he died, Yarek used a sending spell to warn the headmaster about the escaped devil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Book Description The Canopic Being has a cover and spine made of thin crystal sheets, with gems that represent eyes embedded in them. Every so often, the eyes move, shifting their gaze between
of a ritual that can free a servant after the mummy lord is destroyed. The last page of the book appears to be a list of those who have undergone this rite to become a mummy lord’s servants—but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
47. Devil on the Loose A conjurer named Yarek summoned a bone devil in area 48 and promised to set it free on the condition that it kill his nemesis, Skrianna Shadowdusk. The bone devil agreed. After
, and the greater wards placed on Undermountain by Halaster prevent it from getting away by plane shifting. Before he died, Yarek used a sending spell to warn the headmaster about the escaped devil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
companies of mortal soldiers from above or fly ahead of roc-mounted skyknights. They don’t shy away from the blood, pain, and confusion of combat; rather, they immerse themselves in the shifting tides
of battle. Only by wading into the battle can they fulfill their responsibility to carry out the commands of the warleaders by adapting their tactics to the shifting situation on the ground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
companies of mortal soldiers from above or fly ahead of roc-mounted skyknights. They don’t shy away from the blood, pain, and confusion of combat; rather, they immerse themselves in the shifting tides
of battle. Only by wading into the battle can they fulfill their responsibility to carry out the commands of the warleaders by adapting their tactics to the shifting situation on the ground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
captured by monsters living there. 8 An innocent person is being framed for the crimes of a shape-shifting monster. 9 Ghouls are venturing out of the catacombs at night. 10 A notorious criminal hides
looking for a place to live in peace. 11 An enormous monster on display in a menagerie breaks free and goes on a rampage. 12 A coven of hags steals cherished memories from travelers. 13 A villain seeks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
captured by monsters living there. 8 An innocent person is being framed for the crimes of a shape-shifting monster. 9 Ghouls are venturing out of the catacombs at night. 10 A notorious criminal hides
looking for a place to live in peace. 11 An enormous monster on display in a menagerie breaks free and goes on a rampage. 12 A coven of hags steals cherished memories from travelers. 13 A villain seeks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the party to speak with the Stranger (but not set them free). Determine the game’s outcome by having the deva’s challenger make a DC 19 Intelligence check. Proficiency with the gaming set allows the
shifting blur like that of a deep desert haze. The Stranger is chaotic neutral and uses the archmage stat block, though they abhor combat. The Stranger wears an invisible ring of mind shielding that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
the party to speak with the Stranger (but not set them free). Determine the game’s outcome by having the deva’s challenger make a DC 19 Intelligence check. Proficiency with the gaming set allows the
shifting blur like that of a deep desert haze. The Stranger is chaotic neutral and uses the archmage stat block, though they abhor combat. The Stranger wears an invisible ring of mind shielding that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
floating and shifting within it. It can rise up like a 20-foot hill, lashing out with dripping pseudopods to drag victims into its bulk. Those consumed by Juiblex are obliterated. Juiblex
Huge Fiend
the first time on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must make the same save. A restrained creature is stuck as long as it remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
floating and shifting within it. It can rise up like a 20-foot hill, lashing out with dripping pseudopods to drag victims into its bulk. Those consumed by Juiblex are obliterated. Juiblex
Huge Fiend
the first time on a turn or ends its turn there, that creature must make the same save. A restrained creature is stuck as long as it remains in the slimy area or until it breaks free. The restrained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
characters are the perfect patsies. Kas planned to retrieve the pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts himself, but now he sends the characters to do so. Kas plans to use the rod to free the demon lord Miska
of a lawful alignment, you find your worldview shifting toward keeping a personal code. You are more apt to keep your promises, follow through on your declarations, and adhere to your beliefs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
characters are the perfect patsies. Kas planned to retrieve the pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts himself, but now he sends the characters to do so. Kas plans to use the rod to free the demon lord Miska
of a lawful alignment, you find your worldview shifting toward keeping a personal code. You are more apt to keep your promises, follow through on your declarations, and adhere to your beliefs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
: Little remains of this tower besides its outer shell. The interior walls are decorated with shifting geometric patterns. A human skeleton in a white robe lies on the uneven floor.
If Professor Skant
extensive damage, I would venture to guess that the tower still works!”
A character who examines the shifting geometric patterns can, with a successful DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check, come to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
: Little remains of this tower besides its outer shell. The interior walls are decorated with shifting geometric patterns. A human skeleton in a white robe lies on the uneven floor.
If Professor Skant
extensive damage, I would venture to guess that the tower still works!”
A character who examines the shifting geometric patterns can, with a successful DC 17 Intelligence (Arcana) check, come to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, Sylvania, or Xaos—but Gzemnid’s Realm is elusive, even by the mutable standards of the Outlands. The portion of the Great Modron March that R04M belonged to became lost in a magically shifting cave
depicting sites along the modrons’ endless march. The distance between areas varies from yards to miles. Feel free to add additional encounters between areas, to change their order, or to have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, Sylvania, or Xaos—but Gzemnid’s Realm is elusive, even by the mutable standards of the Outlands. The portion of the Great Modron March that R04M belonged to became lost in a magically shifting cave
depicting sites along the modrons’ endless march. The distance between areas varies from yards to miles. Feel free to add additional encounters between areas, to change their order, or to have the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom checks from being distracted by whispers, shifting movement, and other hallucinations while inside the mine. M2. Southern Wing This tunnel ends at a small
knocked prone. A creature can use its action to attempt to free itself or another creature trapped under the rubble within its reach, doing so with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
disadvantage on Intelligence and Wisdom checks from being distracted by whispers, shifting movement, and other hallucinations while inside the mine. M2. Southern Wing This tunnel ends at a small
knocked prone. A creature can use its action to attempt to free itself or another creature trapped under the rubble within its reach, doing so with a successful DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realm’s doom
friends.
Shape-Shifting Assassins. A secret association of doppelgangers or other shape-shifters slowly assassinates prominent figures one by one.
To Catch a Thief. An extraordinary thief steals