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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
"} piercing damage.Deep within the Ethereal Plane are the demiplanes, miniatures worlds built by powerful archmages and other mighty entities to serve as a private domain. Each demiplane is a designed realm
realities. Such is the realm that spawned the xill, horrific, insectoid creatures created long ago to serve an ancient, evil master.
Gruesome Collectors. Xills are horrid, four-armed creatures that seem
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
find yourself driven to annihilate the undead, to defeat fiends, and to protect the innocent. At times, your heart might also be filled with a longing for the celestial realm of your patron, and a
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
canyon, or an immense cavern in the Underdark. Some gargantuas seek only peace and solitude, while others lash out fiercely at a world that fears them.
Giants tell a variety of stories to explain the
existence of gargantuas. One tale connects their origin to an ancient enclave’s pact with an entity from the Far Realm. Another claims that Karontor, “the banished son” of Annam
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
remains. A new incarnation of the World Eater is a fearsome omen, as the monster only appears when the pillars of the world tremble and terrible things are afoot in the realm of the gods. Its rampages
the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid
Goliath
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goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great
physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
working behind the scenes, or they might be champions of their master’s cause, out to defeat villainy wherever it is found.
When viewed from the outside, a ki-rin’s lair is indistinguishable
change in weather to persist.
Pure Waters. Water flows pure within 3 miles of a ki-rin’s lair. Any purposeful corruption of the water lasts for no longer than 3 minutes.
Realm of Respite. Curses
Lizardfolk
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aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and
swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment.
Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"} fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.The term chimera applies to a wide variety of disparate monsters that combine the features of multiple beasts. While many
the realm of Nyx exist, as unrestrained magical energy often causes more chimeras to appear in a region. As such chaotic magic is inherent to a chimera’s being, these monsters often manage to
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Harengons originated in the Feywild, where they spoke Sylvan and embodied the spirit of freedom and travel. In time, these rabbitfolk hopped into other worlds, bringing the fey realm’s
exuberance with them and learning new languages as they went.
Harengons are bipedal, with the characteristic long feet of the rabbits they resemble and fur in a variety of colors. They share the keen senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
defeat the refraction: Far Realm Access. Access to the rest of the Far Realm is enabled. A second gateway opens beside the passage to Illithinoch in the Briny Maze (area B1). The second gateway
Wrapping Up If the characters defeat the refraction of Ilvaash, the entire Briny Maze shudders. Any denizens of the maze still within it realize that the godlet has been dealt a terrible blow, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Duergar The cruel duergar plot not only to defeat other dwarves, but to cast down the entire dwarven pantheon in revenge for their being abandoned and left to be enslaved by mind flayers. To this
end, duergar train warriors to fulfill a variety of roles. Absence of light results in darkness. So, what results from the absence of good? The Underdark is a place with very little of either.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Levels 11-16: Masters of the Realm By 11th level, characters are shining examples of courage and determination — true paragons in the world, set well apart from the masses. At this tier, adventurers
hungry purple worms. They might encounter and even defeat a powerful adult dragon that has established a lair and a significant presence in the world. At this tier, adventurers make their mark on the
Kalashtar
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in a variety of ways. Kalashtar have symmetrical, slightly angular features, and their eyes often glow when they are focused or expressing strong emotions.
Kalashtar can’t directly communicate
for any noble cause.
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You are obsessed with Dreaming Dark conspiracies.
Hunted by Nightmares
The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Elder Evils The Elder Evils are a variety of entities whose existence dates to the beginnings of the multiverse—or possibly predates it. Some Elder Evils are creatures of the Far Realm (see chapter 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Through the Radiant Citadel If your players enjoyed their excursion in the Far Realm, consider running the short adventure “Orchids of the Invisible Mountain” in Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel
. By the time the characters defeat the refraction of Ilvaash, they are already a good level to tackle that adventure. If you send the characters on this adventure, Gwyn Oresong receives a message from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Demiplanes Demiplanes are extradimensional spaces that come into being by a variety of means and boast their own physical laws. Some are created by spells. Others are natural folds of reality pinched
Gate spell is more reliable, assuming the caster knows of the demiplane. A demiplane can be as small as a single chamber or large enough to contain an entire realm. For example, a Mordenkainen’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
couldn’t defeat: the wizard Indreficus. Hazlik gradually came to obsess over Indreficus, viewing him as his only worthy opponent. Indreficus shared Hazlik’s genius and arrogance, and they spent
Dread known as the Nightmare Lands, where Indreficus’s shrieking and condemnation hounded him. After months of torment, Hazlik escaped into the Mists and eventually emerged into a realm that knew nothing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Polukranos, the World Eater, from its heavenly perch. The fifty-headed monster plunged toward the mortal realm, leaving a trail of Nyx blazing in the sky.
Heliod joined with Nylea, God of the Hunt, who
Endless Web exacts her undying revenge upon two more champions of the gods
(BRIAN VALEZA) This chapter provides stat blocks for a variety of creatures unique to Theros, including mythic monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
which is down. The rivers pick up speed only where they thunder down through steep-sided gorges. The safest entry points into this overgrown realm (“safest” is a relative term in this context) are on
can find welcoming civilization. The rest of the peninsula is a breeding ground for bloodsucking, disease-bearing insects, monstrous reptiles, carnivorous birds and beasts of every variety, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Demiplanes Demiplanes are extradimensional spaces that come into being by a variety of means and boast their own physical laws. Some are created by spells. Others exist naturally, as folds of reality
acquire. The gate spell is more reliable, assuming the caster knows of the demiplane. A demiplane can be as small as a single chamber or large enough to contain an entire realm. For example, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
facial features. They begin life as ordinary trees, then gain sentience through an event called the Rising. It is said that treefolk are among the eldest creatures native to the realm of Lorwyn
black poplar tree that loves to contemplate philosophy. 3 A rowan tree that seeks to destroy all technology. 4 A yew tree of a variety so rare that they’re rumored to be extinct.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
serve Ilvaash are behind this plot. These mind flayer fanatics are renegades who hope to reconstruct and harness the power of the obelisk. Using the obelisk to focus wicked Far Realm power, the mind
flayer fanatics plan to enact a ritual to transform Phandalin’s townspeople into mind flayers. The characters must follow the mind flayers into their Underdark stronghold and then into the Far Realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
world. Elves had yet to set dainty foot out of the fey realm when the thunder of the giants’ steps shook the world to its bones, and even the dragons were yet unaware of the power and glory they would
of consorts in addition to his mate Othea, accounting for the variety in appearance and abilities among the types of giantkind. Giants and giant kin rank among the world’s most fearsome creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
and to manufacture bizarre war machines. When Kas deems the time right, he sends his forces into the Mists, believing that Vecna’s realm lies just beyond. Invariably, those troops never return
have released Kas from his domain to torment their onetime prisoner Vecna. Inevitably, when Kas fails to defeat his ancient rival, the Mists return him to his domain to rage for another era.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
proves my excellence and sets me apart.” Ideal. “Once I’ve crushed my opposition, I will claim my realm, ruling not as a conqueror but as royalty.” Bond. “All who live in my domain are my troops, and they
exist to further my will. Those who deny me are traitors bound for execution.” Flaw. “I and all I command will know death before we show weakness in defeat.” Vladeska Drakov and her Talons struggle to defend Lekar from endless zombie hordes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
9. Vaults These chambers have 15-foot-high, flat ceilings. 9a. Hall of Staffs Mosaics. Tiled mosaics depicting a variety of magic staffs cover the walls. (Hidden behind a mosaic depicting a staff of
realm. If the characters claim to have killed Fazrian or helped the planetar achieve atonement, the deva uses a commune spell to verify as much. If the characters speak the truth, Aryx shows its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
at least one orrery component (perhaps more, depending on events in episode 5), and its agents now attempt to use those components to open a portal to the Far Realm. After a suitable amount of questing
inn. That otherwise quiet establishment has always possessed unusual magical qualities, but these have been warped by the slowly opening portal to the Far Realm. The characters can interact with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dwarves of the Mror Holds The dwarves of the Mror Holds are defined in part by their relationship to the ancient Realm Below. In a desperate effort to rediscover and reclaim the holdings of their old
the Realm Below, or a Soldorak warlock drawing on the magic of Xoriat in pursuit of your own power, as well as glory for your clan. Another important question to consider in playing a Mrorian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
a Cult of the Dragon Below into the caverns of Khyber, retrieve one (and only one) of a specific variety of mushroom from a cave where twelve crystals glow. 3 Ensure that the villain you are pursuing
out another part of your patron’s plan. 5 Plant a magical seed in a remote location to ensure it grows into a mighty tree and bears fruit that will give power to future heroes. 6 Defeat a dragon-blooded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is to amass the power they need to defeat a powerful enemy that threatens the world. Their goal in the second example is to defend something they care about by destroying whatever threatens it. The
and using it to defeat a cosmic threat. Example 2: Agents of X You can also build a campaign around the idea that the adventurers are agents of something larger than themselves — a kingdom or secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a matter of time until the titans escape. To prepare the world for the horrors of that inevitable conflict, she unleashes Underworld beasts into the mortal realm, trusting that the mayhem will bring forth heroes who can ultimately defeat the titans.
to enter the mortal realm; its destruction could hurl Klothys back into the Underworld for untold ages to come.
Klothys’s Divine Schemes Klothys has many designs for Theros and for the futures she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the wilder lands within and just outside their borders, and survive only through constant vigilance and the steady recruitment of new defenders. A great variety of independent nations and notable
realm of Najara. The lands of the Uthgardt, the towns of frigid Icewind Dale, the quiet Trielta Hills, the cutthroat city of Luskan, and the legendary Warlock’s Crypt, dominion of the great lich
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
battle, Kas transformed into a vampire. He became the ruler and prisoner of a Domain of Dread (a mist-bordered realm in the Shadowfell) called Tovag. Eventually, the Dark Powers whispered to Kas that Vecna
had risen again, becoming an evil god of secrets and magic on Oerth. Vecna’s defeat of Kas grates on the warlord’s ego. Kas aches to annihilate Vecna. Meanwhile, Vecna has been building his power, though the lich yearns to finally destroy his former lieutenant.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
defeated in a variety of ways by using ability checks or magic. This entry in a trap’s description gives the means for counteracting the trap. It also specifies what happens, if anything, on a failed attempt
for you to describe what happens next, the players should be specific about how they want to defeat the trap. Simply stating the desire to make a check isn’t helpful for you. Ask the players where their characters are positioned and what they intend to do to defeat the trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Xill Deep within the Ethereal Plane are the demiplanes, miniature worlds built by powerful archmages and other mighty entities to serve as a private domain. Each demiplane is a designed realm, built
. Such is the realm that spawned the xill, horrific, insectoid creatures created long ago to serve an ancient, evil master. Gruesome Collectors. Xills are horrid, four-armed creatures that seem to be