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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
unexplained phenomenon.
In either case, deathless riders are undeniably real. They are undead knights, once human, who ride undead steeds through the remotest parts of the wilds. They are sometimes
called lich-knights or fell horsemen.
In stark contrast to the knights of Eldraine, the deathless riders are without virtue of any kind. They are few in number—unless many more lurk in the dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
hides in a corner. Otherwise, he’s visible. If the characters can see Victor, read: In the center of the room, perched on a stool, is a thin young man with a premature streak of gray in his dark hair. He
punchline. Baron Vallakovich has convinced himself that if he can make everyone in Vallaki happy, the town will slip free of Strahd’s dark grasp. The baron has a brittle ego, and he lashes out at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
characters, add one dark tide knight. As enemy approaches, use the following read-aloud text to describe the situation: Strange knights bearing a symbol with three lightning bolts striking ride
anchorites of the Cult of Talos. The forces of the cult include one archer and one dark tide knight (see appendix A) for every two characters, including sidekicks, rounded down. If there is an odd number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Chapter 2: Guilds of Ravnica VICTOR ADAME MINGUEZ The ten guilds are the lifeblood of Ravnica, making up the foundation of its society. They are voluntary associations led by guildmasters, but
guild. For example, it would be highly unusual for a Devkarin elf (a dark elf) to join any guild other than the Golgari, and the Ordruun line of minotaurs has provided the Boros armies with generations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
haze of intoxication 3 A grim officer who expects the Last War to reignite at any moment and intends to be ready 4 A cheerful officer with a dark sense of humor who merrily sends you into grave danger 5
believes that your success or failure lies entirely in divine hands and you’re ultimately just along for the ride
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Amphail Amphail lies on the Long Road, about three days’ ride north of Waterdeep. The town is named after Amphail the Just, one of Waterdeep’s early warlords, who is said to haunt the surrounding
hills in spirit form, frightening away monsters. Horses are bred and trained here, rich Waterdhavians maintain secluded estates in the hills, and farmland is plentiful. Stands of dark duskwood and spruce
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
combination of a few drinks and the crowd’s encouragement induces some folk to pay for a brief trip down into Undermountain. Most folk pay in advance for a ride down and immediately back up, though a few
during its quiet hours. Even at such times, there are still a few prying eyes in the taproom, lurkers who carry news of the comings and goings from Undermountain to the Zhentarim, dark cults, criminal gangs, and other interested parties.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from dark brown to black. Social Mores Umizu is a matrilineal culture with a preference for succession by women. Most families live in multigenerational homes, and the wealthiest favor polyamorous
period of misfortune. Citizens visit the Shrine of Storms to purchase talismans of protection and beseech the Turtle Sage for good luck. At sundown, the shrine’s attendants ride barges through Umizu’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
result of imagination trying to account for a terrifying and unexplained phenomenon. In either case, deathless riders are undeniably real. They are undead knights, once human, who ride undead steeds
few in number—unless many more lurk in the dark heart of the forest than anyone is aware. But when mortal knights meet them in the wilds, the encounter rarely ends well for the living. The deathless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
to “ride the rope”) must pay a gold piece to be lowered down. The return trip also costs a piece of gold, sent up in a bucket in advance. Once the initial payment is made, a few stairs takes one to
and take the long ride down. Oddities on Display A staggering variety of curios and oddities adorn the taproom. Traditionally, adventurers who recover a strange relic from Undermountain present it to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
so the order’s members can profit from selling their services. Some D&D settings have more magic in them than others. On Athas, the harsh world of the Dark Sun setting, arcane magic is a hated
magic items and services to anyone who can afford them. People purchase tickets to ride airships and trains propelled by elemental magic. Consider these questions when fitting magic into your world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Croaking voices penetrate the fog, through which dark shapes appear, resolving into two rowboats. Manning the oars of each rowboat are two bullywugs.
The four bullywugs (neutral) are enjoying a boat
ride on the lake. All four are dressed in soiled garb typical of members of the Soggy Court. In croaking Sylvan, they say, “Welcome to Downfall, travelers.” If the characters don’t attack immediately
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, steaming breath, and crushing tail. A dragon turtle’s rough shell is the same dark green color as the deep water where this monster dwells. Silver highlights lining the shell resemble light dancing on
thrones to the backs of dragon turtles and ride them as mounts. Dragon Turtle
Gargantuan dragon, neutral
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 341 (22d20 + 110)
Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Canyon Shrine Aside from the other dangers of the twisting canyons of Phoberos, followers of Mogis openly worship and offer sacrifices to their dark god in these places. Twisting cave systems run
A tribe of berserkers ride giant bats and hunt humanoids that travel through the canyon.
3 An adult blue dragon enslaves the inhabitants of the caves, intent on building an army to conquer a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the victor. Often, though, the other hunters are a greater threat than the beast! Long Shadows (26-28 Vult). It’s said that the power of the Shadow—sinister deity of the Dark Six—is at its height on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
enforced entry toll for non-residents and those without Watch tokens or escorts effectively bars the poor from setting foot within this district. A patriar caught outside the Upper City after dark
, therefore, is at high risk of robbery, beating, or worse. Victor Adame Minguez Upper City Random Encounters d20 Encounter 1–6 No encounter 7–10 Harmless interaction (roll on table A) 11–16 Denizens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The motif of the Hunt can vary; in some years, multiple beasts are released, and the hunter who catches the most of them is the victor. In any case, it often turns
promised a truly epic festival. Long Shadows (26–28 Vult) It’s said that the power of the Shadow, the sinister deity of the Dark Six, is at its height during these three nights. Careful people spend this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Djinni Proud, sensuous genies from the Elemental Plane of Air, the djinn are attractive, tall, well-muscled humanoids with blue skin and dark eyes. They dress in airy, shimmering silks, designed as
the air, the djinn ride powerful whirlwinds that they create and direct on a whim, and which can even carry passengers. Creatures that stand against a djinni are assaulted by wind and thunder, even as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Donjon (King of Clubs) Search for a troubled young man surrounded by wealth and madness. His home is his prison.
This card refers to Victor Vallakovich (see chapter 5, area N3t). Realizing that the
restored, Stella is happy to join the party and leave her rotten family behind. Seer (Jack of Clubs) Look for a dusk elf living among the Vistani. He has suffered a great loss and is haunted by dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the baron’s son, Victor, as part of a plot to gain a foothold in the baron’s mansion, but Stella found Victor to be demented, and he showed no interest in Stella whatsoever. In fact, he spoke such
staircase railing. Framed portraits and mirrors festoon the walls, surrounding you with judging looks and dark reflections. You hear something scratching at one of the many doors. The scratching noise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
has frozen to death. Her hair is pale white, and she is emaciated, as if she were a person who had survived winter by eating bark and leather. Her eyes are pale and surrounded by dark, bruise-colored
flesh. A bheur carries a twisted gray wooden staff, which she can ride like a flying broom and augments her magical powers. Cold Hearts. Bheur hags are attracted to selfish actions justified by deadly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the region, despite its clear inferiority in size and strength. Amphail’s sovereignty means that, although patrols from the Waterdeep City Guard sometimes ride north to check on matters in Amphail, the
a peaceful town, with the threat of full-scale retaliation from both Waterdeep and the Lords’ Alliance casting a long, dark shadow over any plans to disturb matters there. The nobles of Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
foul, to advance themselves. At the very top of the hierarchy is Asmodeus, who has yet to be bested. If he were to be vanquished, the victor would rule the plane in turn. Such is the law of the Nine
wind, choking smoke, and pyroclastic ash. Within the fire-filled caldera of Phlegethos’s largest volcano rises Abriymoch, a fortress city cast of obsidian and dark glass. With rivers of molten lava
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
now are full-fledged members of Vistani culture (see the “Vistani Characters” sidebar for details). As they travel, members of a Vistani band walk, ride on horseback, and drive ledge wagons, stopping
possess the Mist Walker Dark Gift (see chapter 1), allowing them to make their way between domains. Vistani don’t enter the Mists lightly, though, knowing that each such passage holds inherent danger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
rest and recuperate on their journeys. Even during the dark times when Helm ceased showing signs to his faithful, the priests and people at Helm’s Hold kept their doors open and their eyes on the road
evil in your heart, or if there is the whiff of something otherworldly about you, ride on. You’ll find no sanctuary there. Places and People of the Hold Helm’s Hold is still a relatively small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the wake of the gate-town’s ceaseless gales. Nowhere is safe from the winds. Even when the gusts are dampened, their whispers slip through the cracks and magically encourage townsfolk to commit dark
(see Monsters of the Multiverse) who ride icy clouds spun from the town’s unstable winds. Their leader, Dust Devil (chaotic evil, air genasi bandit captain), derives sick satisfaction from tormenting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
all ride giant vultures. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics Caravan. A caravan consists of a merchant and his or her entourage heading for the nearest settlement. The group consists of 1d4 + 2
fathomers. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics. Water Cult Raiders. A group of raiders from the water cult includes 2d6 Crushing Wave reavers, a Crushing Wave priest, and a one-eyed shiver. The leader is a Dark Tide knight mounted on a giant crocodile. See chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Friends d4 Encounter
1 Awakened tree (coniferous only)
2 Awakened mountain goat (see appendix C)
3 Awakened reindeer (use the elk stat block) with glow-in-the-dark antlers that
beasts that is struggling to survive the endless winter. In clear weather, the characters can spot a herd from hundreds of feet away, even in the dark. If encountered in a blizzard, the beasts are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
advance themselves. At the very top of the hierarchy is Asmodeus, who has yet to be bested. If he were vanquished, the victor would rule the plane in turn. Such is the law of the Nine Hells. The Nine
wind, choking smoke, and volcanic ash. Within the fire-filled caldera of Phlegethos’s largest volcano rises Abriymoch, a fortress city made of obsidian and dark glass. With rivers of molten lava
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Crushing Wave cult. By drawing upon Olhydra’s dark power, they gain the ability to ride sea-creatures that normally wouldn’t be suitable as mounts, and can even breathe underwater and share their
elemental fire as reckless and short-tempered. Crushing Wave Priest Crushing Wave priests are the fanatical core of the cult. Gathering in secretive cabals, they perform dark rituals to glorify
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
alphabetical order. Barovian Commoners The sound of snapping twigs draws your attention to several dark shapes in the fog. They carry torches and pitchforks. If the characters are moving quietly and
least one character has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher, read: You see a dark figure crouched low and perfectly still, aiming a crossbow in your direction. If more than one scout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
bunk beds line the walls, their sheets crumpled. A dark opening in the west wall reveals an empty shaft framed with a metal truss.
At any given time, 1d6 goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A) sleep
climb up and ride the moving buckets must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check or fall 20 feet to forge’s floor, taking 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. The forge has a tall stepladder used to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
prone, or both, it can use its reaction to be neither moved nor knocked prone.
Burrowshark Elite warriors of the earth cult, burrowsharks are fierce champions who ride trained bulettes into battle
senses and can ride the bulette while it burrows. The bonded bulette obeys the burrowshark’s commands. If its mount dies, the burrowshark can train a new bulette to serve as its bonded mount, a process
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
organization into something stronger than before. The man to whom this new Zhentarim owed fealty was a dark knight known only as the Pereghost. The Pereghost had long led the armed forces of the Zhentarim at
Zhentarim have diversified into mercantile pursuits. Zhent guards now ride alongside caravans of their own. And whereas a military organization served it well in the chaotic period after its fall, my source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
event that blackened every stone and sealed its doors and windows. The High Observer at the time ordered the fort, a day’s ride west of Elturel, to be bricked up, and the curious forbidden entrance, for
supporting farmsteads strung along the road to the north and south. It is a waypoint settlement much like any other except for the existence of the Black Abbey. This dark stone structure once served as a