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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
long ago, the garrison at Redtooth Keep turned away a group of travelers seeking shelter. Before departing, one of the travelers was revealed to be a powerful witch and cursed the elves, declaring that
skills, our beauty, and our history.”
—Yenna, Redtooth regent
Change Shape. The werefox polymorphs into a fox-elf hybrid, into a fox, or back into its elf form. Its game statistics, other
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic.
Humble Guardians
Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the
call home.
Orphaned firbolgs are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They become crusaders for nature, seeking to avenge their loss and prevent the further destruction of the natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
multiverse. Equipped with powerful magic items, they foiled the schemes of foes such as Venger and Tiamat while seeking some means to return home. Eventually, as the heroes’ mastery of adventuring
skills increased, they discovered the secrets of traveling between worlds, though they still haven’t found a way home. The heroes of the Realm weren’t the only kids transported from Earth to the worlds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
Build Your Group A group sponsored by a university might look very much like any other adventuring party, with a range of diverse skills and capabilities. The only significant distinction lies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Copper Dragon Wyrmling Copper dragon wyrmlings venture into the world seeking to make friends and discover wonders. They sometimes get into trouble, but those who help them can become their friends
+2 +2
Dex 12 +1 +3
Con 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +3
Immunities Acid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Copper Dragon Wyrmling Dragon of Curiosity and Community Copper dragon wyrmlings venture into the world seeking to make friends and discover wonders. They sometimes get into trouble, but those who
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 12 +1 +3
Con 13 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 14 +2 +2
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with demonic fury, rushing into battle seeking vengeance against those who bound their fiendish masters. Rakshasas are described in the Monster Manual. A martial variant—the zakya rakshasa—is
presented here. Zakya Rakshasa Zakya rakshasas are the bloodthirsty foot soldiers of the rakshasa horde. They are driven to free their fiendish rulers, seeking vengeance against the dragons and those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, recently hatched ones might hunt one another, seeking dominance over their clutch and slaying rivals they can’t subjugate. Black Dragon Wyrmling Medium Dragon (Chromatic), Chaotic Evil
AC 17 Initiative
10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4
Immunities Acid
Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, he took to the life of an adventuring wizard, seeking to see the world and what magic exists beyond dusty tomes. Although his travels have only just begun, Andir knows that one day his road will lead
)
Saving Throws Wis +2
Skills Arcana +4, History +4, Investigation +4, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Draconic
Proficiency Bonus +2
Bonus Proficiencies. Andir is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
Redtooth Werefox “My people are both bloom and thorn. Our ferocious impulses are as much a part of us as our skills, our beauty, and our history.”
—Yenna, Redtooth regent
By day, the elves of
, the garrison at Redtooth Keep turned away a group of travelers seeking shelter. Before departing, one of the travelers was revealed to be a powerful witch and cursed the elves, declaring that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
seeking mastery over their own skills or a quiet place to study are welcomed here, no matter who they are or where they are from. A small congregation of rimekin created the settlement’s first buildings
solitude, artisans of Ice Forge share their knowledge and work together to hone their skills. The forge’s creations are each as unique as their creators, often letting the smiths express something new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Phaerimm Agent Phaerimm agents travel the surface world, seeking out powerful magic to rule others. Phaerimm Agent Large Aberration, Neutral Evil
AC 15Initiative +4 (14)
HP 123 (19d10 + 19
Cha 18 +4 +7
Skills Arcana +9, Insight +6, Perception +6
Immunities Charmed
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages Understands Common and Deep Speech but can’t speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks who have extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms
Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
13(+1)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
16(+3)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gray Slaad Gray slaadi arise from green slaadi transformed by the Spawning Stone or slaad lords. They explore the planes, seeking Humanoid communities to invade near planar pathways. Gray Slaad
Score Mod Save
Int 13 +1 +1
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 18 +4 +4
Skills Arcana +5, Perception +7
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Blindsight 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spirit Statue Mascot To enhance their studies of the past, Lorehold students often call upon the spirits of dead creatures. Mages seeking longer-term assistance from ancient spirits have learned to
)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any languages it knew in life
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
curse stole their wings and transformed their voices. Now kenku slip through the shadows of cities and the Shadowfell, trying to recover what they’ve lost. To some, this means seeking an end to their
+0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +4, Perception +2, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
no nobles to be petitioned or placated. Those seeking to create a home or start a business can simply do so, and even those without skills or money can use their hands and backs to provide until they
Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership. (My rumored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a former mercenary now seeking adventure. You could be working as an emissary for one of the Ghaal’dar tribes, or even Lhesh Haruuc himself. Or you could have been driven from your tribe by the
actions of a rival; perhaps you’re seeking allies to reclaim your birthright. The Marguul The Marguul bugbears threw off the yoke of the Ghaal’dar long ago, seizing territory in the Seawall Mountains in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
diplomats who use their gifts of gab to elevate their status. In conversation, a Lorwyn merrow is both insufferably haughty and endlessly polite. In a fight, they can use their oratory skills with
Mod Save
INT 14 +2 +2
WIS 15 +2 +2
CHA 19 +4 +7
Skills Performance +7, Persuasion +7
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 5 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
judges the needs of planar beings seeking uniquely binding terms and forges ironclad agreements. Those who break these contracts are pursued by maruts (detailed in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the
obscure the truth. Occasionally, the Hall of Concordance loans kolyaruts to lawful beings who have inherent interest in the orderly functioning of the multiverse, aiding them in seeking answers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Save
Str 16 +3 +3
Dex 19 +4 +4
Con 14 +2 +2
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 15 +2 +2
Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Perception +8, Stealth
start of each of the stalker’s turns.
As detectives, we seek truth by eliminating the impossible, ever mindful that the impossible might also be seeking to eliminate us.
—The Casebook of Alanik Ray
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Shambling Mound Manifestation of Primeval Power Habitat: Forest, Swamp; Treasure: None Robson Michel Shambling mounds—also known as “shamblers”—embody the tenacity of the wilderness, seeking only to
5 −3 −3
Skills Stealth +3
Resistances Cold, Fire
Immunities Lightning; Deafened, Exhaustion
Senses Blindsight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Martial Arts Adept Martial arts adepts are disciplined monks with extensive training in hand-to-hand combat. Some protect monasteries; others travel the world seeking enlightenment or new forms of
)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Persuasion, these skills are common in Zil society; you could take the charlatan or criminal background as a way of reflecting your Zil upbringing. As a player character, one question is why you’ve left
. Family is very important to the Zil, and you could be pursuing the interests of your family… or seeking to interfere with the plans of a rival family. You could even be working for the mysterious Trust
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and weird trinkets he often comes across in his role as a kind of arcane archaeologist. Seeking out the family feeling that an adventuring group provides keeps him in the “B” Team, even if that
ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Arcana +5, Investigation +5, Performance +2
Senses passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
alongside trophies and bones from their recent kills. Brave souls seeking to distract or temporarily appease a chimera can do so by offering it treasure and food. Chimera Large Monstrosity, Chaotic Evil
AC
Int 3 −4 −4
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Perception +8
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 18
Languages Understands Draconic but can’t speak
CR 6 (XP 2,300
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
similar deals. They often dwell near ruins, seeking mysterious magic they can use to gain riches and influence. Lamias use magical illusions and enchantments to trick others into serving them. They
(13d10 + 26)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 16 +3 +3 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 14 +2 +2 Wis 15 +2 +2 Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills Deception +7, Insight +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
hold less value there. Stone giants sometimes go on dream quests in the surface world, seeking inspiration for their art, a break from decades-long ennui, or satisfaction of simple curiosity. Some who
)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
21 (+5)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
8 (−1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +6, Con +9, Wis +3
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of information and revenge. Perhaps you’re guided by the spirits, who send you whispers and visions driving you on your adventures. You could be an official envoy of your tribe seeking allies in the
)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
13(+1)
INT
2(−4)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +5, Stealth +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages —
Challenge 1/2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
skeletons or nightmares.
Headless Hunts Dullahans are known for seeking their lost heads, giving rise to regional legends of headless hunters and endless searches. The Dullahan Legends table suggests
dullahan pursues it own relatives, seeking to claim a head with its family resemblance.
3 A greedy dullahan seeks to recover its bejeweled helmet, caring nothing for the head that wears it.
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
to greater divinity. They demand obeisance from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas
19 (+4)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
20 (+5)
Skills Perception +11, Stealth +5
Damage Resistances acid, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
only to feed and spread. 2 The larvae of another creature and require electrically charged environs to reproduce. 3 Seeking to escape some catastrophe or terror lurking in the depths. 4 Supernaturally
)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 30 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 13 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 11 +0 +0 Cha 9 −1 −1
Skills Perception +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
alike, seeking to hoard power and spread suffering. These sinister masterminds often work with other yugoloths, but they might compel nearly any creature into their service. If coercion doesn’t work
+3 +3 Con 18 +4 +4 Ability Score Mod Save Int 19 +4 +4 Wis 15 +2 +2 Cha 18 +4 +4
Skills Deception +9, Perception +7, Stealth +8
Resistances Cold, Fire, Lightning
Immunities Acid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tracker tastes the ground it courses over, seeking any trace of its prey. To kill, a slithering tracker rises up and enshrouds a creature, attempting to drown the prey while also draining it of blood. A
)
CHA
11(+0)
Skills Stealth +8
Damage Vulnerabilities cold, fire
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Condition Immunities blinded, deafened
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Gremishka Gremishkas are the vicious products of mistakes made by novice spellcasters seeking to create life. The results are cat-sized, magically unstable creatures with a taste for the trappings of
)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
4 (−3)
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistance bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Condition Immunities charmed