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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
are tiny thieves who steal whatever they can lay their hands on to cause confusion and consternation. A faerie borrower stands less than six inches tall, with blue or blue-gray skin and wings resembling
shards of broken glass.
Faerie borrowers often adorn themselves with purloined trophies: stolen keys and needles filed into swords, and buttons and scraps of paper fashioned into clothing. Though
Monsters
Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
surrounding area as the captain of the Scaly Eye, a fleet that battled pirates and other threats. To honor her deeds, the Swords of Leilon constructed the Bronze Shrine, a massive temple to Bahamut, god
its eggs.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
The dragon creates fog as though it had cast the fog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
opens the door, read: You see a bare chamber, with a small door on the north wall, and pairs of swords crossed behind shields hung upon the walls. There are three such sets on each of the walls to either
hand, and two sets on the north wall, one flanking each side of the door.
Creatures. If the threshold of the chamber is crossed by any creature, one set of swords will fly off the wall and attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
. They move to block the doorway opposite where you entered.
If the characters approach the phantom guards, they raise their swords threateningly. But they can cause no harm, for they are just images
hands in despair, rushes into one of the alcoves, and disappears.
Immediately afterward, two more dusty phantoms emerge—mighty warriors armed with jagged-edged swords and bearing fierce countenances
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
College of Swords Bards of the College of Swords are called blades, and they entertain through daring feats of weapon prowess. Blades perform stunts such as sword swallowing, knife throwing and
. With their weapon skills and magic, these blades either take up work as enforcers for thieves’ guilds or strike out on their own as adventurers. College of Swords Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
slaughtered indiscriminately. A cursory investigation reveals that these animals — some as large as deer and others as small as hares — were killed using sharp swords. None of the animals were eaten
or skinned; they were just slaughtered brutally and without cause. Characters who succeed on DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) or Intelligence (Nature) check notice a single chipmunk watching the party from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Circle gathers around their namesake pool in the northern forest of Mir. The Circle of Swords Protectors of the Neverwinter Wood, the Circle of Swords drives destructive humanoids like hobgoblins
Circle class feature in the Player’s Handbook, the Circle of the Moon is common for Circle of Swords druids, although some belong to the Circle of the Land (Forest). The Emerald Enclave Less a druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
crossed swords. But no one was prepared for the disaster that struck in 994 YK. Accounts of the Mourning vary. Some say that a blinding light engulfed the battlefield near the Saerun Road. Others say
the Treaty of Thronehold ended the Last War. But all of those questions remain unanswered. No one knows the cause of the Mourning or whether it could suddenly expand anew. Breland opened its borders to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The Moonshaes Cloaked in mists, the rocky cliffs of the Moonshae Isles rise high above the surf of the Sea of Swords, their tops clothed in ancient forests. The Moonshaes lie due west from Mintarn
to cross the Strait of Alaron and land on Gwynneth, if they pledge to aid the cause. Korinn Archipelago The Korinn Archipelago is dozens of rocky, rainy, and windswept islands populated mostly by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
The Forgotten Realms Just like a fantasy novel or movie, an adventure is set in a larger world. In fact, the world can be anything that the DM and players can imagine. It could be a swords-and
possession. A flaw is a characteristic that someone else can exploit to bring the character to ruin or cause the character to act against his or her best interests.
When a player roleplays a negative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
following text to the players: Your meeting with Captain Zodge is interrupted by the arrival of several Flaming Fist soldiers clad in plate armor. From behind this wall of swords and steel steps an armored
, Dwarvish
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Brave. Liara has advantage on saving throws against being frightened.
Flaming Fury. Once per turn, when Liara hits a creature with a melee weapon, she can cause fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their deep hoods concealed skeletal forms. A green dragon was spotted flying over the Sea of Swords just west of the city. The Blackstaff and her team are on high alert in case it ventures closer or
harasses ships in the area. One of the great walking statues of Waterdeep has been reported to be crying over the last three days. No one is sure about the cause of this watery discharge from the eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Nations crossed swords. But no one was prepared for the disaster that struck in 994 YK. Accounts of the Mourning vary. Some say that a blinding light engulfed the battlefield near the Saerun Road. Others
prefer not to dwell on such things? If you’re religious, did the shocking tragedy of the Mourning cause you to question your faith, or did it reinforce it? If you’re an artificer or a wizard, are you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
.
—Tales of the Fae
Faerie borrowers are tiny thieves who steal whatever they can lay their hands on to cause confusion and consternation. A faerie borrower stands less than six inches tall, with
blue or blue-gray skin and wings resembling shards of broken glass. Eric Deschamps Faerie borrowers often adorn themselves with purloined trophies: stolen keys and needles filed into swords, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
be heard everywhere on the battlefield, but they have no source. Crumbling buildings, bare trees, blast craters, and jumbles of bones around spears and swords indicate an immense battle. None of the
nodule, as they enjoy the wails, but aren’t sure what to do next. A nycaloth named Nellik commands the rebellious fiends. Nellik insisted that the mezzoloths keep their heads down and not cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
auctions up and down the Sword Coast, and such golem-like constructs are usually the province of wizards, not tinkerers. Nelanther Take an old salt’s advice and beware the Pirate Isles of the Sea of Swords
time since we last spoke, all those captains have died, and I can’t question them further about what they know of the place. If you have cause to sail south by Chult, keep a wary eye on the skies. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
group is a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. Your collective faith could compel you to hunt evil monsters or
your group as the adventuring arm of the organization, or perhaps a legion of paladins who call on your group’s finesse where swords and shields fail. You might receive orders directly from the immortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Waterdeep Rising from the shores of its deep harbor to ring the great mountain standing tall out of the Sea of Swords is Waterdeep, the City of Splendors and the Crown of the North. To all of Faerûn
famed sisters is cause for her to cut short whatever conversation may be in progress at the time. Her relationship with the current Blackstaff, Vajra Safahr, is cordial, but the two are seldom seen in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
omens are right. Meanwhile, they endure—and stockpile weapons. Borngray has only a rough idea of how many lizardfolk are in the tribe all together, and he hasn’t kept close count over how many swords
lizardfolk probably could not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
it. Many of the hallways and rooms, however, have suits of armor standing in dark corners, swords mounted on oak-paneled walls, and dusty carpets spread across stone floors. These are actually suits
of animated armor, flying swords, and rugs of smothering that obey Lord Zymorven’s commands. Lord Zymorven retains the services of a scribe, a stablehand, a cook, and a musician (all commoners), as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
surface of the water, the vortex manifests as a half-mile-wide whirlpool powerful enough to drag ships to their doom.) The sinkhole has a drain at the bottom. Plugging the drain would cause the vortex
recognizes the creatures for what they are. Treasure A few treasures lie scattered across the cave floor amid rusty, barnacle-covered swords and other detritus. A thorough search yields 67 gp, a shiny
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Alignment Province Suggested Domains Common Symbol
Arvoreen LG Vigilance, war War Crossed short swords
Brandobaris N Adventure, thievery Trickery Halfling footprint
Charmalaine N
the intruders, as though nature herself were aiding the halflings’ cause. On nights when the moon is full, especially during the planting and harvesting seasons, the elders tell stories about Sheela
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, they endure — and stockpile weapons. Borngray has only a rough idea of how many lizardfolk are in the tribe all together, and he hasn’t kept close count over how many swords, spears, daggers, shields
not have been maneuvered into making common cause with the bullywugs. Characters should not encounter either of these dragons face to face in this adventure (they are likely to meet in The Rise of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
his forge, in various stages of completion, are three giant-sized swords, some pieces of armor, and several axe and spear heads. Treasure. The weaponsmith has in his possession a special +2 mace, made
in the southern passage. The other two monsters are in the central chamber. Dozens of various polearms, morningstars, and swords lie heaped in the middle of the room. (These are used to arm the gnolls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
against the walls with swords in hand, watching over this armory. Three large chests sit along the south wall.
The two easternmost suits of armor are helmed horrors. They attack creatures (other
don’t leave this room, and they ignore orders that would cause them to do so. Guards. This room is part of the guard rotation. Roll to determine if a guard is present (as described in “Interior Security
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
swear fealty. Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their
vulnerable to their long-bladed knives. When Bhaal’s magic works its power, stab wounds erupt in terrible gouts of blood. Seemingly minor wounds plunge deep into a victim’s body and cause terrible pain and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the hand-shaped impressions, the impressions begin to glow as the altars activate. From then on, any creature in the room can use a bonus action to say one of the following words to cause its
and her companions (see area P47), lie sprawled on the floor of this long chamber. A character who inspects the wights notices marks left by swords and arrows on the corpses. P38: West Hall Two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
prey
8 1 marilith (attitude: 1d4 + 2) searching for a renowned giant smith to forge six new swords
9 1 cambion (attitude: 1d8) trading verbal jabs with 1 succubus (attitude: 1d12)
10
where giants once thrived that have been destroyed, fallen into decline, or succumbed to necromantic magic. The meddling of death giants or the planar influence of the Shadowfell might cause a giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
the party will cause her to fulfill her obligation as quickly as possible and depart. By contrast, she might strike up a long-term friendship with a party of good-aligned characters. Treasure. The
of this area hang two normal shields, a heavy crossbow, two normal two-handed swords, and a pair of huge ivory tusks of no value. A few worthless furs and tapestries hang on the short sections of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools
the death if an avenue of retreat is open to them. Reavers carry shields made of giant crab shells, and the blades of their swords are lined with shark’s teeth. Crushing Wave Reaver
Medium humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
imp is perched on the southeast fountain. If the characters look as though they intend to cause trouble, the imp observes them quietly until they enter the bathhouse, then flies to Vanthampur Villa in
together and is harmless, but its gauntlets are detachable. Both gauntlets are animated objects statistically identical to flying swords, except they deal bludgeoning damage instead of slashing damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart halfling commoner, ever intended
leave the treasures at the bottom of the staircase, where they are fetched within the hour by 2d6 sahuagin led by a sahuagin priestess. The sahuagin make the long trip from the Sea of Swords to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
renamed breakfast foods, the Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart
from the Sea of Swords to obtain these treasures, and in exchange, they refrain from attacking the city, its harbor, and ships heading out to sea. If the waveservants wish harm to befall a ship or its