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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
on a successful one.Trolls kill and eat almost anything—including, in rare cases, other trolls. This cannibalism has the effect of causing a troll to grow to an unusually large size. The
questions, some fear and venerate the entity known as Vaprak the Destroyer. Vaprak’s true nature is something of a mystery, but Vaprak is always portrayed as a horrid, misshapen, greenish creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
perform other tasks, such as crafting arms and armor, performing research, or spending their hard-earned gold. In some cases, the passage of time is something that occurs with little fanfare or
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
perform other tasks, such as crafting arms and armor, performing research, or spending their hard-earned gold. In some cases, the passage of time is something that occurs with little fanfare or
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
bandit ambush interrupts their journey. The exploration rules in the Player’s Handbook give guidelines for determining travel time based on the characters’ pace. In most cases, it’s fine to estimate
that time rather than calculating it down to the minute. Exceptions include situations like these: Spell Timer. The characters might need to go somewhere or accomplish something before the duration of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
used for. The Ability Checks table summarizes that material for easy reference. Multiple Ability Checks Sometimes a character fails an ability check and wants to try again. In some cases, a character is
successful one. In other cases, failing an ability check makes it impossible to make the same check to do the same thing again. For example, a rogue might try to trick a town guard into thinking the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
abandon this careful approach. First, because of their hatred of gnomes, city kobolds often go out of their way to target gnomes’ houses and shops. Even in such cases, the kobolds’ fear of
on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
ready to play. Or maybe your group needs a break or a diversion from the ongoing campaign. In any of these cases, you can pick an adventure from this book and run it.
In an Ongoing Campaign Maybe
campaign, and you want to give them a change of pace before they get immersed in the next act of the unfolding drama. Or they’re traveling halfway around the world, and you’re looking for something to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
suffered, and in some cases are still being subjected to. Examples of villains linked to the Lord of Blades appear in the Lord of Blades NPCs table. Lord of Blades NPCs d6 NPC 1 A House Cannith
poses as a simple workshop assistant while exterminating those who speak out against the rights of the warforged. 5 A mad artificer is trying to reactivate a destroyed warforged colossus. 6 A band of warforged attacks a lightning rail, intent on stealing something in one of the cargo carriages.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Laying Curses Curses aren’t something to throw around lightly. They should be dramatically appropriate responses to meaningful choices characters make. If every goblin or bandit coughs out a dying
meaningful to an entire culture In cases where the curse arises from a creature, such as a dying villain’s last breath, the pronouncement of the curse is clear. When there is no wronged party present to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against pirates, raiders, and monsters. The guard is seen as something of a meddlesome force, since most of its members are drawn from the military veterans who migrated here with the crown’s blessing
most cases, criminals pay a fine and are let go. Those who cannot pay are required to work off their debt, usually put to work sweeping streets or helping with construction projects. If a crime
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. An assignment involves finding something or solving a mystery (see “Inquisitive Agency”). 7 Military Action. Your party is invited to serve as a military unit (see “Military Force”). 8 Gathering News
-hunting (see “University”). In any of these cases, the potential employer might represent an established organization (a crime syndicate or university, for example) or might be independent like your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
world. In some cases, these portraits are a dragon’s most prized possessions. Beyond such keepsakes, silver dragons prefer treasures that complement their natural coloration. Diamonds are much coveted
, but also turquoise, malachite, and sapphires, all of pelagic hues like something plucked from the deep ocean. Some silver dragons also collect ornamental weapons or ingenious examples of technology
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the
rules tell you that melee attacks use Strength and ranged attacks use Dexterity. That’s a general rule, and a general rule is in effect as long as something in the game doesn’t explicitly say otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the
rules tell you that melee attacks use Strength and ranged attacks use Dexterity. That’s a general rule, and a general rule is in effect as long as something in the game doesn’t explicitly say otherwise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
avoid it. Triggering a Trap Most traps are triggered when a creature goes somewhere or touches something that the trap's creator wanted to protect. Common triggers include stepping on a pressure plate or
which jets of flame will erupt, or otherwise detect something that points to a trap's presence. A trap's description specifies the checks and DCs needed to detect it, disable it, or both. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
avoid it. Triggering a Trap Most traps are triggered when a creature goes somewhere or touches something that the trap’s creator wanted to protect. Common triggers include stepping on a pressure plate or
which jets of flame will erupt, or otherwise detect something that points to a trap’s presence. A trap’s description specifies the checks and DCs needed to detect it, disable it, or both. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
character’s skill or tool proficiencies applies. Trying Again Sometimes a character fails an ability check and the player wants to try again. In many cases, failing an ability check makes it impossible to
checks are a tool you can use when the party is trying to accomplish something together and the most skilled characters can cover for characters who are less adept at the task. To make a group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Underworld
(JOHN STANKO) The Soul Abides When adventurers in higher tiers of play die, they can often expect to be resurrected. In these cases, an interlude where the hero gets a glimpse of the
similar threat. Silent contemplation while sailing on the Nerono oceans could give the character time to decipher part of a mystery. An Underworld demon might even say something that only one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dire Troll Trolls kill and eat almost anything — including, in rare cases, other trolls. This cannibalism has the effect of causing the troll to grow to an unusually large size. These dire trolls
, they do fear and venerate the entity known as Vaprak the Destroyer. As with many lesser deities, Vaprak’s true nature is something of a mystery, but it is always portrayed as a horrid, misshapen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses. For example, you might try to hear a conversation through a closed door, eavesdrop under an open
a Wisdom (Perception) check. Such a check can be used to find hidden details or other information and clues that you might otherwise overlook.
In most cases, you need to describe where you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
presence of something. It measures your general awareness of your surroundings and the keenness of your senses. For example, you might try to hear a conversation through a closed door, eavesdrop under an
make a Wisdom (Perception) check. Such a check can be used to find hidden details or other information and clues that you might otherwise overlook.
In most cases, you need to describe where you are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
controls the vessel. The helm is typically situated near the rear of the ship, inside the shelter of a wheelhouse. Controlling the vessel (without the benefit of something like the conductor stones that
smaller stations, in open terrain, or in cases of dire emergency. A typical airship can reach a speed of 20 miles per hour in clear skies carrying up to 30 tons of cargo. Airships are most often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, Galifar laid claim to all Khorvaire. Several new states emerged over the course of the war. In some cases, this was largely a formality; Galifar never had a strong grip on the Lhazaar Principalities or the
in major cities. But there is always the possibility that something you want—a luxury item or a spell component—simply isn’t available or can be acquired only through the black market.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
twisted imagination of a beholder, with a set of magical abilities unlike that of its parent. In most cases, the process yields one of the three principal forms of the beholder: a solitary beholder, a
tyrant that leads an organization of humanoids, see the section on the Xanathar Guild. Beholder Hives In exceedingly rare cases, a beholder might experience a dream in which it sees itself in a mirror, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
goal was to make something explode. CELESTIAL TOYMAKERS
A handful of master artificers exist among the rock gnomes who take the magic of their craft to new heights. These legendary gnomes usually
. Failure is part of the eventual solution and something to be celebrated. A truly epic failure might be cause for a great celebration in the community.
Tunnel Vision When they are at work, rock gnomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
creature in a random encounter has a glyph key attuned to the zone it is in or an adjacent zone. In cases where foes have no way to enter an area, they instead follow the party into that area
. Changing Treasure. Feel free to change the treasure in the Doomvault or add more. It’s especially appropriate to change treasure to something characters in the party can use, and it’s satisfying to let
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
locked door, at which she offers a word of caution. “This wing is where the worst of our cases are kept. I beg you not to look into any of the other cells. We’ve given succor to many folk over the years
that they are multiple depictions of a tentacled creature something like a squid or octopus, but determining further details is difficult. With a successful DC 13 Intelligence check, a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
of frost-covered white and green tile. A worn carpet leads from the entrance to staircases going up and down. Two doors to the west lead to other rooms. Three giant-sized display cases along the east
wall hold faded documents.
The two cloud giant ghosts seem to have no regard for the party. They are indifferent toward intruders but turn hostile if attacked or if any of the display cases in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
decorations, torture chambers, and quarters for enslaved creatures might be common features in a vault built by drow, telling something about that location and its occupants. The Dungeon Creator table includes
magic items and great material wealth, treasure vault dungeons are heavily guarded by monsters and traps. History In most cases, the original architects of a dungeon are long gone, and the question of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Material Plane. They have one critical advantage compared to their mortal contemporaries: Glasya’s knowledge of the law. She knew that in many cases, procedures that devils observed and obeyed as laws
expired and the gold became lead once more. Asmodeus, although he couldn’t punish Glasya for breaking the law, decided to discipline her by doing something only he could do: making her an archdevil. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
time the sahuagin begin to notice that something is not as it should be and raise their alert level (see “On Alert’). At the end of this period, check the party’s victory points. If their number of
might decapitate the sahuagin forces, practically ending the offensive before it begins. In any of these cases, refer to the Triumph or Failure sections afterward.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mirabar more advantageous relationships with Waterdeep and Baldur’s Gate, something which has not gone unappreciated by the council. The city’s guard, the Axe of Mirabar, exists primarily to deter
maintain their luster without needing to be polished, and are resistant to natural (and, in some cases, magical) pitting, rusting, and tarnishing.
To other dwarves, Mierren are translators and local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
.
If the figurehead is intact and the characters participated in Rinaldo’s séance (see "Séance"), they see something else as well: Lashed to the figurehead with rope is a scrawny woman who is dripping
wooden chairs face a large, cloth-covered table, behind which the speaker sits while presiding over small claims court cases. Next to this table is a small writing desk for the court clerk.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
obedience. These missions have clear and precise goals, leading you on the path of adventure. In rare cases, you’re trusted with open-ended tasks that afford you leeway in interpreting orders. Salary. Each
-scarred officer who experienced horrors in combat. They rely on something to dull the pain of their memories or wounds, from a favorite writer’s prose to a distracting vice. 2 Taskmaster. This angry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
be reached and the character can see. In some cases, a mechanism (usually hidden behind a secret door nearby) opens the pit. Spiked Pit. This pit trap is a simple, hidden, or locking pit trap with
. Poison Needle Mechanical trap A poisoned needle is hidden within a treasure chest's lock, or in something else that a creature might open. Opening the chest without the proper key causes the needle to