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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
other houses. In communities free of Lolth’s sway, they serve as spies tasked with foiling the plots of that demon lord’s cult. In any role they take on, they move undetected until the
-forming in the Abyss, siphoning its essence into themselves.
drow shadowblade (summoner variant);Variant: Demon Summoning
Some drow shadowblades have an action that allows them to summon a demon
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
typically fill the role of advisor, and when threatened, a scale sorcerer lashes out with colorful magic.
A scale sorcerer who resides in or near a dragon’s lair may serve as that dragon&rsquo
;s diplomat and mouthpiece—anticipating the dragon’s needs, issuing commands to others on the dragon’s behalf, and reporting information back to the dragon. Such scale sorcerers often
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
drake is a reptilian creature created out of dragon scales by means of a bizarre and grisly ritual. When trained properly, a drake is obedient and territorial, which makes it an excellent watch beast
chromatic dragon’s aid; the dragon typically helps to reward its allies or worshipers with a valuable servant.
The ritual, which takes several days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales
classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon personally took an active role in shaping your inner energy.
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You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one
The dragon god Bahamut is known to travel the Material Plane in the guise of a young monk, and legend says that he founded the first monastery of the Way of the Ascendant Dragon in this guise. The
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
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Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Multiattack. The dragon turtle makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9","rollType
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic
sands of time or are guarded by ancient monsters.
Constructed Nature. An anvilwrought doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
VARIANT: ANVILWROUGHT RAPTOR FAMILIAR
Some anvilwrought raptors are
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
characters, and use the Dragon Turtle Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (1d12
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
the die is subtracted from the next attack roll made against Bel or an ally of his choice within the next minute.
Summon Ice Devil (Costs 3 Actions). Bel magically summons an Ice Devil (Spear Variant
keep them apart.
Bel outwardly plays the role of Zariel’s loyal vassal. However, Bel rankles at Zariel’s rulership of the layer of the Nine Hells that was once his, but he won’t
classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon personally took an active role in shaping your inner energy.
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You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one
The dragon god Bahamut is known to travel the Material Plane in the guise of a young monk, and legend says that he founded the first monastery of the Way of the Ascendant Dragon in this guise. The
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water
Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a night hag (coven variant);night hag coven are determined to prevent an adult moonstone dragon from contacting creatures in the dream realm, and the dragon has no idea why.
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An adult
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
see.Well over 1,500 years ago, the silver dragon Miirym broke into Candlekeep, intent on adding its riches to her hoard. She devoured scholars and destroyed a score of irreplaceable books before she was
. The spectral dragon—what’s left of her— dwells in the catacombs and caves under the library. Those who have visited the depths describe Miirym as a set of immense spectral jaws whose
Pseudodragon (familiar variant)
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Monster Manual (2014)
Keen Senses. The pseudodragon has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight, hearing, or smell.
Magic Resistance. The pseudodragon has advantage on saving throws against spells and
Criminal / Spy
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. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below
; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different
Firbolg
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center
heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
;green hags in a Green Hag (Coven Variant);coven
When you damage a target that hasn’t taken a turn in this combat, the target takes an extra 3d10 slashing damage from ghostly blades.
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use this property, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. You smell strongly of burning sulfur.
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Why the Sky Screams (blue dragon fang)
1 ancient blue dragon
You gain immunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Chapter 1 introduces draconic-themed options for adventurers, including three variant dragonborn races, two dragon-oriented subclasses (the Drakewarden ranger and the Way of the Ascendant Dragon monk
dragons of the worlds of D&D. It introduces the gem dragons—a family of five dragon kinds—as well as a variety of other Dragons and dragon-related monsters, character options, and inspirations. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Dragon Age Categories Category Size Age Range Wyrmling Medium 5 years or less Young Large 6–100 years Adult Huge 101–800 years Ancient Gargantuan 801 years or more VARIANT: DRAGONS AS INNATE
SPELLCASTERS
Dragons are innately magical creatures that can master a few spells as they age, using this variant.
A young or older dragon can innately cast a number of spells equal to its Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Dragon Attack (p. 9) In the Rewards paragraph, add the following sentence after the existing text, “For their role in driving off the dragon, the characters receive four potions of healing from the grateful Governor Nighthill.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to highlight the dragon’s importance, grandeur, and terrifying power? When you’re using the adventure hooks in this book, dragons will fall broadly into three roles: monster, schemer, or power. Think about those categories as you consider the role you want a dragon to play in your adventure.
Dragon Adventures Dragons are not in your world. You are in theirs.
-Fizban
When you want a dragon encounter to be the goal or focal point of an entire adventure, how do you craft that adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers aspire to be dragonslayers. In time, some have their dreams realized—or shattered in spectacular fashion, as they discover they are woefully unprepared for the threat a dragon poses. This
chapter is for any D&D character who hopes or fears that they might one day face a dragon. But this chapter is also for the bard who has made a lifelong study of dragonsong, the cleric devoted to
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or
can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Shadow Dragon Use the Shadow Dragon Personality Traits and Shadow Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive shadow dragon characters. If you use the variant rule in the
Monster Manual for making a dragon a spellcaster, shadow dragons typically have the spellcasting ability of their original forms. Over time, some shadow dragons might replace one or more of their
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
treated by your creator, so you ran away from home.
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You were built to complete a special mission.
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You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator
, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
campaign, consider the following changes and additions. Draconic Influence In this variant, the Dragon Highlords are also interested in the power that the elemental nodes represent. They dispatch
own by adding the half-dragon template (see the Monster Manual) to hobgoblins or lizardfolk. Add a Death Throes trait to complete the transition: for example, baaz draconians turn to stone when killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Fighter With the Last War in the recent past, the Purple Dragon Knight’s role as a combat leader can apply to any fighter who served in one of Khorvaire’s militaries as an officer. Soldiers from Karrnath, with its strong martial tradition, are especially likely to choose this option.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Flameskull Gargoyle Mage Mummy Mummy Lord Sphinx of Lore Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Anthradusk Primary antagonist Ancient Blue Dragon “Anthradusk’s Return” Eldemere Quest giver
individuals the characters will interact with during the adventure. Step 3. Bookmark following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Blue Dragon, Adult Blue Dragon, Ancient Bandit Basilisk Dao
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
Creating a Dragon Turtle Use the Dragon Turtle Personality Traits and Dragon Turtle Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive dragon turtle characters, and use the Dragon Turtle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Asger Applegarth Lost halfling wanderer Commoner (Small) C15 Briochebane Dragon charmed by Uncle Nibblecheek Gold Dragon Wyrmling C10 Bubba Wugga Animated doll
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Skeleton, Flaming Spirit Naga Tough Boss Treant Troll Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Key NPCs Name
Role
Stat Block
Location
Catacus Druidic elf elder who wants the dragon protected Archpriest
Sentry Druid Fire Elemental Flameskull Githyanki Knight Green Hag Grick Ancient Guard Hill Giant Hydra Manticore Marid Mephit, Smoke Mind Flayer Noble Noble Prodigy Owlbear Red Dragon, Young Roc
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Stage 4 Fourth Council of Waterdeep At the final meeting of the council, the characters must work to unite the factions of the Sword Coast for the final battle against the Cult of the Dragon. Severin
fate of Faerûn. The factions of the Sword Coast fight alongside new and unexpected allies, facing off against the assembled might of the dragon cultists, flights of chromatic dragons, other monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Beak, Giant Commoner Copper Dragon, Adult Djinni Druid Galeb Duhr Green Dragon Wyrmling Hill Giant Kobold, Winged Performer Performer Maestro Priest Acolyte Purple Worm Warrior Veteran Key NPCs Name
Role Stat Block Location Aunt Dellie Human boat pilot Commoner (Medium, Chaotic Good) “Listening Post” Gleem Happenbolt Dead gnome miner — N14 Hurch Henley Human street magician Performer (Small
Kobold
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owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
they were demigods — mighty beings of divine descent. This isn’t a casual sort of worship or lip service; kobolds are awed in the presence of a dragon, as if an actual avatar of a deity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
only solution is to slay the dragon An adventure featuring a dragon in a monster’s role lends itself to a location-based structure. That location is likely the dragon’s lair, since it’s difficult to pin
Dragon as Monster For all their vast power, great intellect, and range of possible motivations, dragons are often simple creatures at heart. They want food, a secure lair, and treasure. Many tropes