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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the
player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what your character’s creature type is.
Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
it, giff are drawn to the Astral Plane because, on a deep psychic level, they remain connected to their creator gods, who have just enough divine spark left in them to imbue giff with sparks of their
identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race option presented here tells you what your character’s creature type is.
Here’s a list of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Then draw the top two cards from the high deck and lay them face down in the 4 and 5 positions, as shown below: Once all five cards are drawn and placed face down, follow the instructions below for each
card in order. 1. The Tome of Strahd Flip over card 1, and read: This card tells of history. Knowledge of the ancient will help you better understand your enemy. This card determines the location of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
. The characters could also be drawn into this story if a noncombatant draws the Moon card and becomes a target for the Moonstalkers. Wanewort’s ritual tells her the name and location of anyone who
Bargaining for a Wish If your characters have access to the Wish spell—for example, because they’ve drawn the Moon card from a Deck of Many Things—Boss Augustus makes them an offer they can’t refuse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
deal with Tockworth is up to you.”
Mayor Broadfoot provides a hand-drawn map of the town (give your players a copy of map 5.1). In her haste, the flustered mayor has flip-flopped the locations of the
infirmary (area L4) and the jail (area L5) on her map. Mayor Broadfoot also tells the characters about some useful items hidden under her desk in the town hall (area L2). The characters are free to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
there, they might be drawn into helping Erebos maintain the line between life and death by fighting against Returned raiders. Champions of Erebos who want to maintain a moral code separate from that of
their god have a difficult path to walk. They might find themselves forced to choose between what they believe is right and what their god tells them to do. If this leads them to violate one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Such mercenary negotiation lowers Bruenor’s opinion of the adventurers a bit, but he never loses his genial manner. If the characters are agreeable, the king tells them the next step is to bring the
best interests of his people and home at heart. He is drawn to help characters who follow a strong moral and ethical code, and often seeks their help in return. Use his good humor and folksy demeanor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
bars.” (True)
“The castellan tells me monsters are drawn to the Caves of Chaos in droves. I wonder why.” (True)
Gatehouse Features The gatehouse has the following features:
Garrison. Twenty-four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
they will keep quiet about her mission, she tells them about the job: “The Afterlife Casino is a new Nine Hells–themed attraction just outside town. The owner, Quentin Togglepocket, built it using prize
bag of holding, she doesn’t provide them with the command word. Verity’s Map The map Verity gives to the characters is a hand-drawn floor plan of the casino and the employee-only areas, as shown in map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd’s Location in the Castle Drawn from the high deck, the fifth card in the card reading determines the location of the final showdown with Strahd—the place in Castle Ravenloft where the
Strahd will occur. It can happen anywhere you like in Castle Ravenloft. Alternatively, Madam Eva tells the characters to return to her after at least three days, and she will consult the cards again for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Ritual Area Ritual circles drawn in fine, chalky powder cover the floor. Notebooks, scrolls, and brass braziers sit on shelves carved into the walls.
Murgaxor used this area to perfect his rituals
. If captured, she tells the students about Murgaxor’s setup in Caerdoon, if she thinks doing so will help keep her alive. She informs the characters that Murgaxor’s ritual will take about a week to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
, and she can become a valuable patron to adventurers who don’t cross her. If the characters get on her good side, Halia tells them a tale. Roll a d6 and consult the Phandalin Tales table, or pick a tale
“Falcon’s Hunting Lodge”.) 5 “West of Phandalin, on the coast, is an old stone lighthouse. Ships are drawn to this gleaming tower like moths to a flame, and are doomed to crash upon its rocks. Their wrecks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Soapwort and is laid to rest when the faerie tells him that this life is but a dream. Soapwort returns to the Feywild when his job is done.
Casting speak with dead is fruitless, as the corpse no
later entries have been made in the last few days. Thalivar describes how he visits a ruined version of his tower in his dreams each night. In this dead world, he is drawn to a pile of rubble in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. Nothing of value can be found here. Development. Combat in this room alerts Zan, the jackalwere in area A5, who enters with their scimitar drawn. At your discretion, Korvala might also investigate a
meals in Blackgate. Unless a jackalwere tells it not to, it will attempt to eat any character who touches it. True Storage Trunk. The bottom wooden trunk, which is unlocked, is empty except for 50 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Their leader, formerly an adventuring rogue, wears magical studded leather armor that increases its AC to 13 (see “Treasure” below). These former citizens of the city died when Elturel was drawn into
pair. The contract is written on parchment made of halfling skin. If any character interrupts the signing and asks to read the contract, the imp tells them this is none of their business. Pilster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the DM tells the player the secret and informs them that their character is compelled to fulfill that secret goal. For maximum entertainment value, wait until the triggering scene to tell the players
about any secret goals. The Caravan The caravan is made up of three horse-drawn carriages and bears sixteen dwarves to Horn Enclave for a wedding that will unite the Dhargun and Thunderwind clans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
bombastic arguments have drawn a small crowd of spectators. Three Arguments The crux of their arguments are as follows: The Athar vigorously asserts that the gods are false powers, pointing to their
characters accept Farrow’s guidance, Farrow leads them to the closest entrance to Undersigil, a boarded-up archway in the basement of a nearby building. If the characters decline, Farrow tells them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of Dragon’s Rest. If the characters defeated the zombies at the beach, she thanks them for their service to the cloister. Even if they did not fight the zombies, she tells them they’re welcome to
Kobolds are small reptilian Humanoids who believe they are descended from dragons and often live near them. Over the centuries, many bands of kobolds have been drawn to Stormwreck Isle by the lingering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
leader’s, as described below. Nature Lovers Herbalists, naturalists, and druids came to Arborean Springs not long after the fall of the githyanki exiles’ realm, drawn by the special plants that grow
and freely share their hard-won wisdom with others. It is largely their influence that keeps the merchants from entering the Forbidden Vale. Any traditionalist in town tells the characters the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
above Avernus and is no longer drawn toward the River Styx. However, the characters must still find a way to return the city to the Material Plane. Each chain link is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide
tells Arkhan as such. Read or paraphrase the following: A shroud of confusion passes over Arkhan’s face, dissolving his bravado. He mutters to Tiamat under his breath, “Is that wise, my queen?” Then his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
characters’ business at the monastery, Anish tells them he’d like to make a request of them. If the characters are interested, read or paraphrase the following: The aasimar tightens his grip on his cane as he
knew about Ronnom’s crimes, the dragon surely would act differently. Quest Accepted. Should the characters agree to help, Anish tells them that Ronnom and his bodyguards reside on the lower level. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
them home and allows them and their companions to pass through the gate unmolested. Otherwise, Arn tells the party in a deep and gravelly voice, “Turn back. You are not welcome here.” Two 500-pound
to give him something he wants. If the characters ask him what he wants, he tells them: The goliath thinks for a moment, then points toward a neighboring mountain to the northeast. “Bring me the white
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
many sins, and he yearns not only to free her but also to restore her to life. If the characters seem intent on destroying Strahd, Kasimir tells them about the Amber Temple. Without divulging too much
female humans) emerge from three of the surrounding wagons (area N9g) and arrive at the tent with weapons drawn in 2 rounds. Luvash won’t meddle in the characters’ affairs without Strahd’s consent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, he tells the characters, he can get several other fire giants to aid them in overthrowing the king and restoring the peace. In fact, Boldo will betray the party at his earliest opportunity. He is
inside of the lid. If the invisibility is dispelled, the information tells where a stone in the wall along the stairs down can be removed to reveal a ring of shooting stars, a spell scroll of seven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. The tale is also beloved because it offers hope that Annam might emerge from his self-imposed exile if his descendants can restore his faith in them. Diancastra’s Saga tells of the demigod boasting to
on the wind each morning), but their prayers often sound more like a list of grievances than honest worship. His priests are drawn from giants who occupy high positions within the ordning of their kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
psychically sensitive Ten-Towners (human commoners) who have been kept awake by a telepathic distress signal that it seems only they can hear. They were drawn together by this common experience. They don’t
end, Yselm approaches the characters and claims to be looking for work. She tells them about Jarlmoot (“a circle of giant thrones on a haunted hilltop”) and offers to lead them there for 25 gp. “On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
12 or lower, it fails. The encounter’s description tells you what happens on a successful check. In this encounter, nothing happens on a failed check, but the character can try again. Example. The
, prompting more bandits to spring from the bushes with weapons drawn. In an instant, you’re surrounded—roll Initiative!
Pral and his bandits are brigands, not murderers. A character reduced to 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
feigned his demise to trick his attackers. If the characters search the bodies, they notice Seltern open his eyes. If the characters treat him kindly, Seltern tells of how forces of devils assaulted
drawn to Avernus. H12. Temple of the Highest This large temple was used for private ceremonies involving the most powerful and respected figures in Elturel. Each of the semicircular alcoves here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
minutes before being magically drawn back into it. Gelida’s Favor. Gelida wants to leave the lair before Challidax finds and destroys her. Moreover, the mephit is done serving other creatures. She
frozen trophies in area D16, but Gelida knows Finkleton didn’t have the guardian’s magic amulet when he was frozen. Gelida tells the characters the amulet’s location (area D7) and even lets them use the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
nomads belong to the Bear tribe or the Elk tribe, they give the party a wide berth and attack only if threatened. (Anyone who approaches them with weapons drawn is considered a threat.) Nomads
they are told. Kheldell Path Ox-drawn carts laden with cut timber from Kheldell use a well-worn trail called Kheldell Path to reach Red Larch, and from there the communities north and south along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
swings of a spoiled princess. She quickly realizes that she can use the characters to keep her parents distracted while she sneaks out of the fortress. She tells them that her father spends most of
Cinderhild and then ransoming her back to her parents. If ordered to surrender, she tells the characters that she’s willing to pretend to be their prisoner until her father gives them what they want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
dragon’s shyness, she tells the characters about a few of the garden’s denizens, such as Gnarlroot, the treant in area G12, who “seems extra grumpy today.” In addition to this general knowledge
+1 Longsword with a gem-encrusted hilt pokes up from the central oak’s roots. The sword sheds light as a torch when drawn. Hanging from the high branches of a smaller oak is a black opal pendant (1,500
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
creature is either disguised in plain sight as a cloak or hiding on the ceiling. The cloaker uses hit-and-run tactics against the characters, rather than risking itself in a drawn-out fight. Treasure The
indoctrinated into the cult or sacrificed. One of the prisoners is Bero Gladham. If freed, he tells the characters that his wife Nerise was “taken below” by the cultists. Development If the prisoners
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
nothing, or bribe them to cause trouble somewhere else. C13. Blackmaw Den A musty odor pervades the hall outside this room. The doors are marked with crudely drawn pictures of monstrous eyes and
nonhuman members, mostly because the ogres and trolls do anything she tells them to. Thuluna would like to unseat Shatterkeel and purge the cult of its human fathomers and one-eyed shivers, but she is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
enormous pentagram drawn in chalk, with stubby unlit candles placed at each of its five points, covers the floor of this open chamber. A hooded figure hunches over a cluttered table in the southwest
infiltrators. If the characters are impersonating devotees of Lolth, Maaltok tells them who’s imprisoned in each cell. Cell Keys. Maaltok carries keys to each of the cells in the prison (areas W6a–W6d