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Monsters
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
"} radiant damage.
Disorienting Futures. The pari attempts to flood the mind of one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself with visions of the future. The target must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving
. A visit from a pari is often a prophetic warning or portent of an event yet to come. Pari have pastel blue skin, wear robes and armor, and have two sets of wings with vivid red feathers sprouting from their back.Fire, Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podling;podlings within 10 miles of it.
Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in the place
sprouting from hidden depths, the malicious vegetation known as bodytaker plants seek to become the dominant form of life wherever they appear. These invasive organisms subvert whole societies by
Demogorgon
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Out of the Abyss
until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
Gaze. Demogorgon turns his magical gaze toward one creature that he can see within 120 feet of him. That
;t see Demogorgon until the start of his next turn. If the target looks at him in the meantime, it must immediately make the save.
If the target fails the save, the target suffers one of the
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
tooth replaces one of your teeth as if you implanted it (potentially replacing another implanted tooth, see below).
Each tooth can only be used once. Track which teeth have been used. If a tooth’s
it are removed. When you use this action, a shimmering image of a unicorn’s horn appears until the end of your turn, sprouting from your forehead. The tooth regains all expended charges daily at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
order in the multiverse, to see everything dragged howling into the infinite depths of the Abyss. The demon lord is a meld of different forms, with a saurian lower body and clawed, webbed feet, as
well as suckered tentacles sprouting from the shoulders of a great apelike torso, surmounted by two hideous simian heads, named Aameul and Hathradiah, both equally mad. Their gaze brings madness and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with butterfly wings sprouting from its back and sharp bone spurs on its forearms and elbows. The statue stands atop a 3-foot-high stone base. The statue clutches a stone wand and points it toward the
floor. The statue represents Arcturia and is neither magical nor animate. The statue’s wand points in the direction of the polymorph trap that is set before it (see “Polymorph Traps”). Characters who search the floor for traps have advantage on checks made to detect the polymorph trap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
order in the multiverse, to see everything dragged howling into the infinite depths of the Abyss. The demon lord is a meld of different forms, with a saurian lower body and clawed, webbed feet, as
well as suckered tentacles sprouting from the shoulders of a great apelike torso, surmounted by two hideous simian heads, named Aameul and Hathradiah, both equally mad. Their gaze brings madness and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Treasure In addition to (or instead of) providing information to the adventurers, the last connection to the surviving Araumycos can bestow a charm of heroism to all the player characters (see “Other
Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Additionally, the thirteen timmask mushrooms on the list of required components that Vizeran needs to create his dark heart talisman (see chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
automatically from inside the tunnel.
If the characters watch to see how the battle plays out between the troglodytes and the troll, assume that one troglodyte dies each round, while the troll’s
door, and retreat to area 7a, leaving the characters to deal with the troll on their own. The mutated troll has an extra pair of arms sprouting from its chest and a fifth arm growing out of its back. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
10. Mushroom Farm This damp cave contains a large, shallow pool, around which colorful beds of moss grow. Sprouting from these mossy beds are scores of mushrooms that range in height from a few
spilling into the canyon. A stone giant bathes in the pool. It has gained the benefits of the Olach Morrah feature (see “The Great Stillness” section earlier in this chapter). If it hears intruders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
tiny, riotous insects that moved in and out of the sheen of moss growing on their shoulders — a bed for sprouting fungi. Whether it was the Golgari themselves who had made the chittering sound or
their bugs, Ral could not be sure.
— Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist
The teeming masses that compose the Golgari Swarm see themselves as pragmatic above all else, uncowed by the simple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
what’s left of it. If the characters leave the settlement by land, they see dozens of gigantic crystalline vines sprouting across the countryside as hundreds of astral blights rove the fields. The
. If the characters stay in a single location for longer than 1 minute, 1d6 astral blights (see the accompanying stat block) converge on their location and attack them. The following events occur as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
. Characters who approach the statue see a creature clinging to the ceiling behind it: Clinging to the ceiling behind the statue is a nine-foot-long slug with glistening black skin and tentacles sprouting
statue that the slug can see. The tentacle deals 8 (1d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage on a hit.
It has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet.
It understands Abyssal, Aquan, and Common, but can’t speak.
It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
fashion. 38c. Dezmyr’s Sanctum Dezmyr. Dezmyr Shadowdusk (see below) stands in the middle of the room, clad in ancient armor and joined by six wraiths (her counselors).
Portraits. Dozens of framed
starry eyes, while others have melted flesh or tentacles sprouting from their faces.)
Fresco. A 10-foot-square, tiled fresco on the middle of the east wall depicts Dezmyr and Zalthar Shadowdusk as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
hungry and crawl out of buildings or descend from rooftops to attack the party. Infected Drow This drow has been infected with Zuggtmoy’s spores (see chapter 5) and will succumb to the infestation in
1d12 hours. Strange fungi has already begun sprouting from the drow’s head and limbs. The drow offers a 500 gp gemstone in exchange for the party’s protection and tries to stay as close to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
growths sprouting from its upper surface, superficially resembling a beholder’s eyestalks. Death Burst. A gas spore is a hollow shell filled with a lighter-than-air gas that enables it to float as a
grow to full size in 7 days.
Eerie Resemblance. The gas spore resembles a beholder. A creature that can see the gas spore can discern its true nature with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mosaic floor depicts a tall bird using its long, pointy beak to pin a monstrous frog-like creature with tentacles sprouting from its shoulders. Set into the far wall is a set of heavy stone doors
story of how Kubazan disobeyed Papazotl and was cursed (see “Legend of the Nine Gods”). The doors are not locked but hang heavy on their hinges. Each door weighs 600 pounds, so one or more characters must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
pottery lead up to the coffin, whose painted lid shows a leopard with serpents sprouting from its shoulders.
If intruders are heard within the tomb, the terracotta warriors rise to defend it (see
48. Shagambi’s Tomb Each character who teleports into this tomb from area 47C appears atop a randomly determined teleportation rune (see “Teleportation Runes” below). Characters can also enter the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a spider medallion half-embedded in the bloated growth that was once her hand. Half her face is rotten and pustulate, a bed for the sprouting of scores of tiny mushrooms. “The Great Seeder … trap
about the presence of the Demon Queen of Fungi in the Underdark, unaware of the madness that has already erupted in Menzoberranzan and throughout the Underdark (see chapter 15). Xinaya is too far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
inspection reveals roots sprouting from the ground around its base. These roots are part of the Gulthias tree in area Y4. They wrap around the statue, providing added support and durability. The roots
not only prevent the statue from being toppled but also allow the effigy to serve as a component in a ritual to create a tree blight (see “Druids’ Ritual” in the “Special Events” section below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(see “Skabatha’s Ring of Keys” earlier in the chapter). Three balconies overlooking the garden connect to areas area L8, area L9, and L12, respectively. The balcony outside area L9 is only 5 feet above
provide entry to the hag’s lair.
Skabatha Nightshade (see appendix B) uses the garden to cultivate ingredients for her potions and candies. The hag spends a few hours here each day tending to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the deck with his right hand. A shimmering wave of magical energy washes over the ship. Gargenhale then cackles in triumph, “We are invisible! They won’t see us coming until it’s too bloody late
aboard the Last Breath can see the invisible Second Wind or its crew, the characters can close the remaining distance and climb aboard the space galleon, becoming visible only after they leave the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Attacking the Citadel When the characters come within 1 mile of the imperial citadel, read: Ahead, you see an elegant, crystal-spired city built on the back of an asteroid shaped like a moth, with
shipyards sprouting from its wings. Atop the moth’s head stands a magnificent temple. A beam of light stretches from a crystal atop the temple toward the bright white star, Xaryxis.
An armada of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bodytaker Plant Whether hailing from the stars or sprouting from hidden depths, the malicious vegetation known as bodytaker plants seek to become the dominant form of life wherever they appear. These
) Proficiency Bonus +3
Podling Link. The plant can see through and communicate telepathically with any of its podlings within 10 miles of it.
Rejuvenation. When the plant dies, it returns to life in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
thugs) and their leader, Shunn “Spider Eyes” Shurreth (see “Shunn Shurreth” below), gather around a campfire in the middle of the hall. Two intellect devourers have taken residence in the skulls of two
displeased her. The curse partially transformed him into a spider, giving him eight red arachnid eyes, a mouth full of fangs, and black bristles sprouting from his slender limbs. A remove curse or greater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
north.
The statue is life-size and depicts a dwarf king standing atop a 3-foot-high stone pedestal. Sprouting from the king’s neck is a deformed, mostly featureless second head with an elongated
the center.
Forge. A blackened forge dominates the north wall. The magic that once heated the forge expired long ago. The ettins keep their treasure inside it (see “Treasure” below). An iron anvil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
4. Shagambi’s Shrine A ruined shrine stands at the heart of this walled compound. Tall monoliths flank the entrance, decorated with images of a jaguar with six snakes sprouting from its shoulders. A
kamadans (see appendix D) use a cart at the back of the shrine as their lair. If they hear intruders approaching the shrine, the kamadans try to ambush them. The kamadans fight tooth and claw to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
cylindrical device is the Soulmonger. The malformed creature floating next to it is an atropal (see appendix D), which feeds on the captured souls of the dead. The atropal attacks any creature that
threatens it or tries to damage its food source. If the atropal dies, Acererak arrives to take his revenge (see “Acererak’s Revenge” below). The ceiling of the vault is 30 feet high, and the walls along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
magical taunts at one creature it can see within 60 feet of itself. The creature must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or take 3 (1d6) psychic damage and have disadvantage on attack rolls and
the opportunity to menace someone new. Jodie Muir A faerie pest could be mistaken for a human toddler except for the black-feathered wings sprouting from the faerie’s shoulders. When engaged in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inside a hollow red triangle.
Patrols. Four bands of hobgoblins patrol Azrok’s Hold. Each patrol consists of three hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain, who interrogates visitors and demands to see
identification papers. Visitors without papers are escorted by the bugbears to area 21c for processing. Once each party member has papers, the bugbears take the characters to see Azrok in area 21n. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beast that resembles a bear with three long, fleshy tentacles sprouting from its skull. Each tentacle is topped with a glowing, knobby lump of flesh.
The monster dwelling here is a blazebear (see
surprise attack. Regardless of whether the characters fight the strike squad, if they search this area, they find a comatose warforged warrior (see appendix A) in the northeast corner of this area. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Staircase by Nafas (see chapter 1), who could ask them to repay him by completing another adventure in this book. Expanded Ziggurat Features Unless otherwise noted, this tier has the following features
Chamber Eleven robed cultists chant within this ritual chamber. Each wears a horned, golden mask with four metallic tentacles sprouting from its chin. The cultists gather around a black marble altar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
a staircase that climbs 20 feet to the Guts & Garters Inn, an establishment located in the subterranean town of Skullport, which is under Xanathar’s control. See Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
elsewhere, the arena is empty but under surveillance (see “Scrying Sensor” below). If Xanathar is present, it hovers in the southeast alcove and uses its ring of invisibility to remain unseen. Standing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, a vial containing oil of slipperiness, and a vial with one dose of assassin’s blood poison (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide). D14: Meditation Room A fetid stench permeates this room, which is empty
room now contains two psychic gray oozes (see the “Variant: Psychic Gray Ooze” sidebar in the Monster Manual) that mill about. They attack intruders on sight. Treasure. Characters who search the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
end of the tunnel, where hewn steps rise into the darkness.
Eight pechs (see appendix B) are diligently carving a tunnel from this grotto up into the mountain toward an enclosed cavern they can
six feet, fill this moist cavern. The caps of the mushrooms sprouting from the floor and walls glow with a faint blue light. Pale, dog-sized insects chitter among the fungus.
Three ghost-white cave