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Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain expended

quarterstaff.Multiattack. Kelek makes three attacks using Sorcerer’s Bolt, Staff of Striking, or a combination of them. He can replace one of the attacks with a use of Spellcasting. Sorcerer

Medusa (Theran variant)

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

until the start of its next turn, when it can avert its eyes again. If the creature looks at the medusa in the meantime, it must immediately make the save. If the medusa sees itself reflected on a

medusa might propose a dangerous quest to fetch some rare ingredient or legendary relic, promising to reward success with a bit of Pharika's knowledge. This information might lead to a cure for a plague, an alchemical breakthrough, or a secret of the cosmos.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation for the finer things! — Volo Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and

occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of creature that can be browbeaten into service might be found with a goblin tribe, but rats and wolves are nearly always present. Both have lived in concert

Yuan-ti

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

, which often manifests as fangs or striking serpents. Yuan-ti have humanlike forms with a variety of horrifying serpentine transformations. Some have a scattering of reptilian scales, while others

are giants that are more snake than human. Typically, the more snakelike yuan-ti are, the greater esteem they hold among their kind. Yuan-ti might gain their reptilian features through dangerous

Kelek

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Kelek Kelek is a greedy, narcissistic sociopath who revels in chaos but is a coward at heart. The fact that he’s highly intelligent makes him even more dangerous. More than anything, he wants the

Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The

Umberlee

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

is reflected by the waters of the deep. Any such community makes sure to host festivals to propitiate the Wavemother and seek her favor. Although mercurial in temperament, she can be generous to those

. Often they wear the colors of waves and storms, and they decorate themselves with items that remind others of the sea’s dangerous nature — a necklace of shark teeth, seaweed wrapped about a human

Notable Kuo-toa in Sloobludop

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

that kuo-toa all look the same sleeping as awake — and virtually all kuo-toa sleepwalk, making things even more confusing. There is a 25 percent chance that any individual kuo-toa the party encounters

religious obsessions as anything other than “dangerous illusions,” combined with his preference for nonviolent solutions.

Ugly, Unpredictable, and Old

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

Ugly, Unpredictable, and Old Hags are mysterious, unfathomable, and dangerous, especially from the viewpoint of mortals. One day a hag might be stealing and eating children that wander into the woods

their exclusion; they like to be left alone to their own schemes, not constrained by a fey queen’s whims, and to be able to talk out of both sides of their mouths. Hags are virtually immortal, with a

Divine Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

mortal world, a god is capable of devastating physical attacks. Heliod’s spear striking the polis of Olantin caused it to sink forever into the sea, and an errant blow from Purphoros’s hammer shaped the

mountains. The power of the gods exceeds that of any mortal being. Even so, a god killing another god—let alone a mortal attempting the task—is virtually inconceivable. Any kind of direct confrontation

Protanther

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Though he sees both good and bad in the lesser races, he believes that their capacity for attaining great power despite their physical limitations makes them dangerous. For all their capability, humanoids

would prefer that the dragons rally their forces with no regard for the humanoid factions, striking immediately and decisively before the cult and its chromatic dragon allies can muster their full

Hook Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

long, powerfully built arms and legs, which end in wickedly curved hooked claws. Echoes in the Dark. Hook horrors communicate by striking their hooks against their exoskeletons or the stone

climbing skills to ambush prey from above. They hunt in packs, working together against the largest and most dangerous opponents. If a battle goes poorly, a hook horror quickly climbs a cavern wall

A Quick Sharn Story

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

man falls from a high bridge, striking the ground near them and dying instantly. He’s carrying a sealed bag of holding and the badge of an agent of the Argentum, a Thrane agency dedicated to the

retrieval of dangerous artifacts. 2 The PCs are caught in the middle of a pitched battle… and they don’t know the people on either side. 3 The PCs notice a corpse in an alley… a corpse that looks

Protanther

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Though he sees both good and bad in the lesser races, he believes that their capacity for attaining great power despite their physical limitations makes them dangerous. For all their capability

. Protanther would prefer that the dragons rally their forces with no regard for the humanoid factions, striking immediately and decisively before the cult and its chromatic dragon allies can muster their

Nontraditional Traditions

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

role in an Acq Inc franchise: that of an infiltrator. As a shadow monk, you’re likely more adept than even a rogue at moving around without being seen, slipping into dangerous places unnoticed, and

. Way of the Drunken Master The most dangerous adventurer in the room is the one that no one knows is an adventurer. As a monk who follows the Way of the Drunken Master, you excel at keeping your true

Running the Adventures

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

a reasonable chance of survival if they use their knowledge and cunning to best advantage. These adventures were designed for strategic play, so some areas of the giant settlements are very dangerous

according to the outcome of previous adventuring by your group. PLACING THE ADVENTURES The preferred habitats of hill giants, frost giants, and fire giants exist in virtually every D&D setting, so it’s

Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

represent uniform strains virtually identical to each other. Other demons (such as manes) are created from mortal souls shunned or cursed by the gods, or which are otherwise trapped in the Abyss

its choosing. Obtaining a demonic amulet is a dangerous enterprise, and simply seeking such a device risks drawing the attention of the demon that created it. A creature possessing a demonic amulet can

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

whether their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the

new capabilities. This increase in power is reflected by an adventurer’s level. There’s no winning and losing in the Dungeons & Dragons game—at least, not the way those terms are usually understood

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

their attacks hit or miss or whether their adventurers can scale a cliff, roll away from the strike of a magical lightning bolt, or pull off some other dangerous task. Anything is possible, but the

capabilities. This increase in power is reflected by an adventurer’s level. There’s no winning and losing in the Dungeons & Dragons game—at least, not the way those terms are usually understood

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

reptiles. You know, reasonable options. Tasha Your group serves as a team of soldiers in a larger military force, one dedicated to combat missions or other dangerous tasks. You could be a band of

, fighting behind enemy lines or striking into wild, unsettled lands. The force must be fast, self-sufficient, and either diplomatic or decisive to assure their survival. 4 Horde. The horde is almost a

Astral Dreadnought

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

. What one sees reflected in that starry void is the sudden, terrifying realization of one’s own mortality. Spellcasters have cause to fear the eye more than others, since it emits a continuous

terrifying, if unimaginative, tactics. It uses its teeth and claws to tear apart its prey. Instinctively aware of how dangerous spellcasters can be, it maneuvers to keep as many opponents as possible

Stage 2: Little Inn of Horrors

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

fight is done, the characters hear noise from the kitchen. As the battle ends, you hear a muffled thumping sound, as if something is striking wood. The sound comes from the kitchen. The characters

noise again, coming from the cabinets underneath the preparation table. Both the knife and the bubbling pot are dangerous, and the cabinet holds a captured flumph. At the end of each character’s

The Moonshaes

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

fomorians, that hurl huge stones at any ship that comes too near the coast. If you do make it to shore, bring friends, and plenty of weapons — it’s a dangerous place, but might be worth the risk. I can

of Alaron, is a possession of Amn, where Lady Erliza rules from Caer Westphal. She is the second of her name, noted for her striking resemblance to her great-grandmother, the first Amnian ruler of the

Nine Hells

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

Asmodeus’s most loyal and resourceful vassals, and few beings in the multiverse can outwit him. He is more obsessed than most devils with striking deals with mortals in exchange for their souls, and his

. Mephistopheles is also a godfather of sorts to Glasya, further complicating the relationship between Mephistopheles and Asmodeus. Mephistopheles is a tall, striking devil with impressive horns and a cool

Palace of Spires Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

in area P7. The latter two arm themselves and come quickly to investigate. Argus and Hamish ignore any ruckus that doesn’t sound dangerous, attributing it to Juliana and Orlando and leaving the young

noise that doesn’t sound dangerous, preferring to give Juliana and Orlando their privacy. Key Leaves. Juliana and Orlando each carry a set of gilt silver keys to the sundials in areas G21 and area P2

The Walking Statues

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

for tenants and expected guests (or a rope chair that is drawn up for guests who are infirm or laden with heavy items). The Swordmaiden This statue appears virtually identical to the Honorable Knight

. Gondwatch Lane. Found at the southern entrance to the House of Inspired Hands in the Sea Ward, this alley serves as the testing ground for inventions considered too dangerous to operate inside the

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

it’s not uncommon for a gravedigger to find themselves striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by

. Always on the lookout for new attractions, he happily pays adventurers for healthy specimens of rare creatures, sometimes reselling the smaller and less dangerous species. While the menagerie is

Outer City Gazetteer

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

striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by brigands and necromancy-obsessed followers of Myrkul only

adventurers for healthy specimens of rare creatures, sometimes reselling the smaller and less dangerous species. While the menagerie is popular with city folk who pay a few coppers to view the

Eileanar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

court’s other accommodations are expensive. The court is renowned for its graceful accommodations, healing pools of magical water, elegant dining rooms, tasteful salons, and striking gardens. Paths and

intellectual offerings, the Last Academies are dangerous places full of unstable magic and unchecked egos. Here, wild experiments cause frequent chaos and destruction, covered up by administrations

Annam and the Ordning

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

childhood accomplishments to bloody battles that ended only when their father or one of their siblings intervened. Other myths describe cunning Surtur leading his brother on dangerous adventures

raids and skirmishes, bringing glory to giantkind and striking terror into the enemies of Annam’s children. Priests and Rites. Giants sometimes ask Thrym for his blessing before hunting or going to war

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

attack. 2. Trapped Hall Once the castle’s foyer, this wide hall makes a dangerous battleground. Doors stand closed to the north and south, with a crumbling mound of rubble partially obscuring the

across the remaining floor space, and a small, twisting passage leads east through the ruins. Three goblins bunk here. Though the rubble appears dangerous, the tower is stable, and the eastern passage is

Ooze Grottos

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

(Huge size; 130 hit points) lurks on the ceiling here, reflected in the pool. Unless a character looks up and sees the ooze, it quickly slides down the pillar and attacks with surprise. White Pillar. A

keep the spawn from climbing up the interior walls, but that doesn’t keep them from striking out at nearby creatures with their pseudopods. Any creature that starts its turn adjacent to a spawn pool

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

otherwise occupied. Shelf Path. Because dangerous fungi often lurk near the footpaths, denizens of the fane who pass through this chamber have found another way around. The shelf fungi adhering to the

below this level. The shaft continues upward into darkness. Three passages lead away from the shaft. A small brass gong and a striking hammer are near the ledge. The floating disk is made to move by

Goblins

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

Goblins Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and cruel in victory, goblins are fawning

the slaves. But humanoids and monsters that are especially capable or that provide unusual services find themselves treated like favored (though occasionally abused) pets. Virtually any kind of

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

unlocks the outside door in area N3g, and two keys for the door and the manacles in area N3m. Treasure. The Vallakovich book collection contains old, leather-bound tomes on virtually every subject. Use

some of its high-level spells. He’s a weird, awkward, and off-putting fellow who is dangerous only if threatened. For practice and for fun, Victor dug up some old cat bones behind the Wachter estate

Gibbet Crossing Locations

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

and lathes line the walls of this large workshop. Four eerie figures toil before a dark forge, striking metal that isn’t there. Several stone tables bear old tools and metal rods adorned with spikes

word can be used to shrink it; the command word is “petrification” in Terran. Withdrawn. Zoklork isn’t willing to scout for the characters because dangerous creatures lurk nearby. If the characters

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