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Runic Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

combined their efforts to protect their ancient empire from a particularly vicious dragon. Stone and hill giants hewed a mighty form from living stone. Cloud and frost giants gathered rare metals, and

fire giants shaped them into flexible joints and plated armor. Storm giants inscribed runes into the inert form to give it the semblance of life. The fruit of these labors was an everlasting guardian

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

, Tasha's hideous laughter, vicious mockery 1/day: confusion Nilbogism. Any creature that attempts to damage the nilbog must first succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or be charmed until the end

as a harsh overseer who would keep the goblins under heel. But the goblins’ pantheon included a trickster deity who was determined to get the last laugh. Although its essence was shattered by

Relentless Slasher Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become

manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality. 4 Doctor. The killer dissects victims or harvests their organs for the sake of medical understanding. 5 Mask. The killer wears a distinctive

Relentless Juggernaut Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were

masterpiece at the scenes of its crimes. 3 Avatar. The killer sacrifices its victims, believing it’s a manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality. 4 Doctor. The killer

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Poised between the worlds of the living and the dead, dhampirs retain their grip on life yet are endlessly tested by vicious hungers. Their ties to the undead grant dhampirs a taste of a vampire

their lineage. Dhampir Origins d8 Origin 1 You are the reincarnation of an ancestor who was a vampiric tyrant. 2 Your pact with a predatory deity, fiend, fey, or spirit causes

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan

subraces or one from another source. DUERGAR In cities deep in the Underdark live the duergar, or gray dwarves. These vicious, stealthy slave traders raid the surface world for captives, then sell

Goblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

their destructiveness toward banditry, sabotage, or war. The deity Maglubiyet claims to be the god of goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears, and on the Infinite Battlefield of Acheron, the deity commands

. Since then, hordes of these more martial-minded goblins have flourished, with some finding their ways to Material Plane worlds. These vicious invaders seek to sow ruin in preparation for their god’s conquest. Bree-yark! —Approximate translation from Goblin to Common: “Hey, rube!”

Sahuagin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

undersea communities to slake their bloodthirst, claim treasure, and make sacrifices to their vicious deity—the sharklike god Sekolah. Sahuagin constantly war on any peoples living near their territory

Exploring the Gulch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

(Religion or Arcana) check. Succeed on a DC 25 Intelligence (Religion or Arcana) check. Belong to the cleric or paladin class and worship Dumathoin as a deity. A creature that deciphers the moon runes

Exploring the Gulch Dumathoin’s Gulch was once a dwarven mine, but the erosion of the stream exposed it to the sky. The mine contained a shrine to Dumathoin, and the power of that deity still infuses

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous

sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises

Religious Institutions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

“Divine Magic” below). The work of a priest is to serve one’s deity and that deity’s faithful, a task that doesn’t necessarily require the use of magic. The kind of person attracted to a deity’s

marriages and funerals. Temples are places where worshipers go either to spend personal or family time in a space consecrated to a deity or to seek the aid of the priests for some reason. Small

Dewlight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

folk, and he shares his supposition about the nighttime thunderclaps and lightning strikes in the distance. “Signs of a battle brewing,” he says. A group of vicious predators have been stalking

coming from the vicinity of the Pool of Eternal Spring, a hallowed site associated with a lesser deity known as Lurue the Unicorn. The sprite says he would not be surprised to find that Malar’s minions are

Runic Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

vicious dragon. Stone and hill giants hewed a mighty form from living stone. Cloud and frost giants gathered rare metals, and fire giants shaped them into flexible joints and plated armor. Storm giants

inscribed runes into the inert form to give it the semblance of life. The fruit of these labors was an everlasting guardian: the first runic colossus. A runic colossus stands 30 feet tall. It regards all

Silent Sound Lighthouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

stairs into the single room of this floor, a snarling and growling greets you. On opposite sides of this room stand two vicious-looking hounds with black fur. The creatures smell of sulfur and rot

, and both wear ornate collars of silvery metal. Each stands within a square scribed onto the floor, ten feet on a side and edged with runes. The rune-marked boundaries appear to push the creatures back

Chain Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Chain Devil Devil of Pain and Control Habitat: Planar (Nine Hells); Treasure: Implements Also known as kytons, chain devils consider themselves morbid artisans who use deception, menace, and vicious

To a Viewer, the Chain Devil Looks Like... 1 The corpse of a loved one. 2 A disapproving deity. 3 A harsh instructor or superior. 4 The viewer at their lowest point in life

Nilbog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

trickster deity who was determined to get the last laugh. Although its essence was shattered by Maglubiyet, this trickster god survives in splintered form as a possessing spirit that arises when goblinoids

form a host, causing disorder in the ranks unless it is appeased. Goblins have no name for this deity and dare not give it one, lest Maglubiyet use its name to ensnare and crush it as he did their

Special Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

is durable and has Dwarven runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 10 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal

light in a 5-foot radius. Any metal in the item is silver or mithral, rather than iron or steel. 17 Fiend. The item is made of black iron or horn inscribed with runes, and any cloth or leather

Chamber Purpose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

dedicated to a patron deity of miners, earth, or protection 5 Cistern providing drinking water for miners 6–7 Guardroom 8 Kitchen used to feed workers 9 Laboratory used to conduct tests on strange minerals

dedicated to a deity or deities related to the portal and its defenders 31–35 Cistern providing fresh water 36–38 Classroom for use of initiates learning about the portal’s secrets 39 Conjuring room for

Magic Item Special Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Dwarvish runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 7 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal weight and feels hollow

. 14 Fiend. The item is made of iron or horn, and any cloth or leather components are crafted from the hide of Fiends. Leering faces or vile runes are engraved on its surface. Celestials find it

Derro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Derro Derro slink through the subterranean realms, seeking places that are safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than

by their deity, Diirinka. Forgotten Duergar. Grandiose fantasies and rampant fanaticism have obscured the true origin of the derro, even among themselves. Most dwarves don’t recognize derro as kin, but

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Different groups of orcs exist within a tribe, the actions of each dictated by the deity they pay homage to. To complement the various kinds of warriors that spill forth to ravage the countryside, each

emulate their deity. Such orcs learn to command their fellows in ways that are unpredictable but help to ensure victory. The wisest among these leaders gain Ilneval’s favor and rise to become known as

Screaming Devilkin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

that the devilkin’s screeching is a sure sign that easy prey draws near. Opportunistic Alliances. A flock of screaming devilkins can appreciate vicious cruelty in other creatures. If they see signs of

an evil presence in the land, such as a cruel overlord or a vicious necromancer, they may offer an alliance if the villain offers plenty of opportunities for them to engage in wanton destruction and

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

pillars, all carved of black jet. Glowing arcane runes surround the top edge of this shrine. Between the pillars, an unconscious humanoid is suspended in a roiling field of golden light. Thereafter, you

may disable its magic by making three successful DC 15 ability checks: Strength to smash the pillars, Dexterity to remove elements and disable key arcane runes, or Intelligence to disrupt the flow of

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

. Stone shelves bearing books and ornamental ceramic jars line the walls alongside dust-covered banners embroidered with Dwarven runes. In one corner stands an elegant mahogany desk, on top of which is a

elemental gem. Secret Door. Any character who examines the north wall and succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check notices a small section of wall engraved with four Dwarvish runes. The runes are

Relentless Killer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Relentless Killer Relentless killers are hateful, revenge-obsessed creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that

. 3 Avatar. The killer sacrifices its victims, believing it’s a manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality. 4 Doctor. The killer dissects victims or harvests their organs for the sake of

Halfling Gods and Myths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

rarely worship a single deity exclusively; they revere all the gods equally and pay their respects in modest ways. Halflings speak of Yondalla the way humans would describe a strong and protective parent

areas of interest and responsibility), suggested domains for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Each of the gods in the table is described below. Halfling Deities Deity

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

back out. Development. If a character tries to identify the runes on the altar, a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check determines only that they are connected to no known deity, but

faint runes etched among the ornate carvings on the lock. A subsequent DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check to study the runes reveals that they can emit a wave of transmutation magic throughout the room

Dungeon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

ingredients and spices. V26. Temple of Zariel The iron double door leading to this room has Infernal runes carved into its arched door frame. A character who understands Infernal can translate these

runes as follows: “That which falls can rise again.” DISGUISED CHARACTERS Characters can disguise themselves using masks and robes taken from defeated cultists. While disguised in this fashion

Government

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. The satraps are bureaucrats and military officers, or unusual characters or monsters. The cities of Highport and Suderham in the Greyhawk campaign setting are satrapies controlled by agents of a vicious

gang of marauders. Theocracy. Rulership falls to a direct representative or a collection of agents of a deity. The centers of power in a theocracy are usually located on sacred sites. In the Eberron

Najara

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

courtiers believe that she is frequently kept to hand as a foil to Dhosun, as her slickly vicious nature offsets the Dhosun’s more honorable tendencies. For my part, I believe she’s biding her time. A great

hangers-on can be found within Jarant’s court, which is a dangerous place. A trio of yuan-ti warlocks, who claim to have tapped into the vestiges of the ancient serpent deity once worshiped at

Cultists of the Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, is hairless, and is covered with bleeding wounds caused by a slashing blade. His face is a skull flayed of its flesh and surrounded by a halo of blood. Bhaal is a vicious bully who enjoys killing

people in gruesome ways. He’s brought to heel only by the combination of Bane and Myrkul. Bhaal’s cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are charming

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

for clerics who serve the god, and a common symbol of the god. Several of the gods in the table are described in this section. Elf Deities (The Seldarine) Deity Alignment Province Suggested Domains

Three interlocking circles Alathrien Druanna N Runes, writing, spellcasting Arcana,** Knowledge A quill or glyph Alobal Lorfiril CG Revelry, mirth Life, Trickery Wine glass

Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

other paths to power. Cloud Giant Smiling One Cloud giants aren’t, on the whole, religious. They tolerate many conflicting ideas about their patron deity, Memnor. The smiling ones strain that tolerance

, prestidigitation, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, disguise self, silent image, Tasha’s hideous laughter 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, suggestion 3rd level (2 slots): major image

Wyrmheart Mine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. Shrine. The chamber to the east is a shrine to Kurtulmak. It contains two empty barrels, atop one of which is a 3-foot-tall statue of the kobold deity assembled from bits of metal, glass, wood, and stone

made to swim. Etched into the haft of the battleaxe are Dethek (Dwarvish) runes that spell the weapon’s name: Bob.

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

area if it hears any creature coming up the steps toward its lair. The creature is very vicious, as the king beats it and torments it for fun, and it hopes to take revenge on virtually any other

six bone batons with Dwarvish runes upon them. Each of the batons is a token of free passage whose runes read, in Giant, “Official Business on Behalf of King Snurre the Fearsome.” Any individuals or

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