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Acquisitions Incorporated
, message, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): charm person, heroism, illusory script, sleep, unseen servant
2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers, invisibility
Taunt (2/Day). Brahma can use a bonus action
disadvantage on these saves if being charmed by Brahma is something the target openly or secretly desires. For 1 hour after the charm effect ends, the target has disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, or
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
):
At will: detect thoughts, minor illusion
1/day each: arcane gate, hunger of HadarAberrant zealots are cultists who have reached out to the powers of the Far Realm—only for something to reach
back. Steeped in strange energy, aberrant zealots borrow their vicious might from the monstrous entities that inhabit that fell plane.PsychicVoid Warp (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: arcane gate, hunger of HadarAberrant zealots are cultists who have reached out to the powers of the Far Realm—only for something to reach back. Steeped in strange energy, aberrant zealots
borrow their vicious might from the monstrous entities that inhabit that fell plane.PsychicVoid Warp (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Void Warp"}. The zealot
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
blast, mending, prestidigitation, thorn whip, vicious mockery
1st–3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): dissonant whispers, fly, hex, misty step, sending, shatterMultiattack. K'thriss makes two attacks with his
when enemies hear K'thriss whisper the deep truths of the Ur — typically something about how on a geologic time scale, everyone's desires are meaningless — they remember it.
K'thriss's familiar
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become
. The killer always attacks the same type of person in the same type of place in the same way.
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Trophy Taker. The killer reliably collects something from its victims, hoarding them as trophies.
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were
in the same way.
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Trophy Taker. The killer reliably collects something from its victims, hoarding them as trophies.
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her.
Alignment. Neutral evil.
Personality
company, but one hag will occasionally visit another to plot against the third sister, creating a vicious circle in which Bavlorna and Endelyn plot against Skabatha, Endelyn and Skabatha conspire
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
fire bolt, vicious mockery
1st
burning hands, dissonant whispers, hellish rebuke
2nd
crown of madness, enthrall,
Characteristics
Members of demonic cults aren’t generally known as the kindest or most mentally stable individuals, so you’re likely to have something in your nature that distinguishes you from the
Dwarf
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
can make a human friend. And watch them go! They set their hearts on something, they’ll get it, whether it’s a dragon’s hoard or an empire’s throne. You have to admire that
subraces or one from another source.
DUERGAR
In cities deep in the Underdark live the duergar, or gray dwarves. These vicious, stealthy slave traders raid the surface world for captives, then sell
Bugbear
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy
indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
area Y7), if she’s still alive. Within a few minutes, the spyder-fiends in Pandesmos instinctively realize their general has been sealed away again. They desert their posts to engage in vicious
a fight with the characters. The Vampire Notices. After about an hour, Kas realizes that something is wrong. He comes to Miska’s prison-hall to find out what’s going on, and he extends his search for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
exploit or punish, with hubris being the classic example. The gods of Theros aren’t so concerned about “ordinary” flaws like addiction or laziness. Rather, consider a tragic flaw involving something you
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
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->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Aberrant Zealot Aberrant zealots are cultists who have reached out to the powers of the Far Realm—only for something to reach back. Steeped in strange energy, aberrant zealots borrow their vicious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
characters are on watch. This information is important if the party encounters something dangerous. The Triboar Trail is not safe. As the adventurers travel throughout this area, they might stumble across
hungry beasts, greedy bandits, or vicious monsters. Check for encounters once during the day and once at night by rolling a d20. On a roll of 17–20, an encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
): mage hand, message, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): charm person, heroism, illusory script, sleep, unseen servant
2nd level (3 slots): cloud of daggers, invisibility
Taunt (2/Day). Brahma
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. It has disadvantage on these saves if being charmed by Brahma is something the target openly or secretly desires. For 1 hour after the charm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, vicious werewolves, and worse. BAROVIAN CHARACTERS
A diverse populace dwells in Barovia, their ancestors drawn from lands long ago conquered by Count von Zarovich. The people favor dressing in muted
you suffer some brush with the creatures of the night?
What superstitions do you cleave to? Is there something you do or say every morning or at night? Do animals—particularly bats, ravens, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
calloused and amoral. Nils Hamm
Bone devils travel across the multiverse to fulfill diabolical orders. If left with no other choices, they might conscript mortals to aid them in their vicious
the Nine Hells.
2 Convey a message or make an example of someone in the name of an archdevil.
3 Find someone who broke a deal with a devil.
4 Slay someone or steal something as part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
spells such as thorn whip. And when enemies hear K’thriss whisper the deep truths of the Ur — typically something about how on a geologic time scale, everyone’s desires are meaningless — they remember it
warlock spells:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, eldritch blast, mending, prestidigitation, thorn whip, vicious mockery
1st–3rd level (2 3rd-level slots): dissonant whispers, fly, hex, misty step
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Bridge (described later in this chapter) and the crumbling ruins known as the Halls of the Hunting Axe. The realm of Besilmer was something rare: a dwarven kingdom built on the surface, with its
Second Trollwars, and finally a series of vicious drow raids. By the year 942 DR, human settlements in the Dessarin Valley had been all but wiped out, and the Knights of the Silver Horn were no more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
vicious villains or terrifying monsters. But in Valachan, the land is the greatest threat, and the domain’s murderous Darklord hones that threat like a weapon. The Trial of Hearts anchors the terror
, or every arachnid in Valachan will attack the village.
4 The tyrannosaurus rex called Mother Heartless rampages from the Forest of Fossils, incensed by something amiss in her hunting grounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
is sent to the asylum, the shop owner who suddenly strikes down his faithful clerk — these are the crimes that lead to panic and wild rumors. Some commoners claim that something about the city itself
sparks violence in its citizens. A popular theory is that the spirits of the vicious pirates that once sailed the harbors still influence the city. Another is that the spirit of the long-executed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
is sent to the asylum, the shop owner who suddenly strikes down his faithful clerk — these are the crimes that lead to panic and wild rumors. Some commoners claim that something about the city itself
sparks violence in its citizens. A popular theory is that the spirits of the vicious pirates that once sailed the harbors still influence the city. Another is that the spirit of the long-executed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Battle Balloon Through the winter clouds that surround the castle on this desolate hill, you see a shape emerge. Something so gigantic, you can’t believe it can actually fly. Airships are relatively
vicious dragon-slaying spear at the fore that has seen use more than once. The Hard Cloud is a veteran of numerous combat operations, and it has so far come out in one piece. Beyond the tales told of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39) H31. Thing in the Ice A flat sheet of cloudy ice forms one wall of this forty-foot-high cavern. Something dark and humungous shifts behind the wall, its tentacles
waving unimpeded. You become aware you are not alone inside your mind. Somehow, this horror from another world has wormed its way inside you.
Something beyond mortal comprehension exists partially
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Relentless Killer Relentless killers are hateful, revenge-obsessed creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that
help to thwart its own continuing violence.
7 Ritualist. The killer always attacks the same type of person in the same type of place in the same way.
8 Trophy Taker. The killer reliably collects something from its victims, hoarding them as trophies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy. Shiftless
vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core, bugbears are ambush predators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
three statues on short pedestals: one of a tiefling, one of a dwarf, and one of a human, all in poses of supplication. Two of the statues—the tiefling and the human—appear to be missing something
heavens. His other arm is bent as if holding something, but it is empty. An etching at the base of the statue reads, “Leuchis, who traveled on the wind.” Lilva. In the middle of the room, this red stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, along with anyone else with calloused hands or a passion for crafting. Locals are hardworking folk who can churn ingots from ore, press diamonds from coal, and turn a lump of nothing into something
staunch souls are nowhere to be seen for fear of the Ditch Beast, a vicious monster that supposedly stalks the area. Seat of the Rat King. Wererats frequent the Ditch, where they receive the orders from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
telepathically says, “We are the hungry dead. Honor us with lunch, or suffer our curse.” Characters who hear the otyugh can make a DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. On a successful check, they realize something
mentions having seen vicious spirits amid the ruins (a reference to the wraiths in area Y5). The otyugh attacks if any creature tries to enter area Y3 before the otyugh has been fed. Treasure. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
dim light in a 10-foot radius.
Humans To withstand the extremely cold temperatures and vicious winds, humans of the Far North must wrap themselves in cold weather clothing, exposing as little of
improve the attitudes of hunters or Reghed nomads. Before any such check can be made, however, a character must give the hunters or nomads something of use (provisions or pipeweed, for example) or honor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
between them. Tethyrian soldiers stationed at Fort Beluarian brought their chivalric panoply and pageantry with them, but they’ve combined it with a jungle aesthetic to create something unique. The usual
, fast-moving patrols or as pack animals for larger, longer patrols. The deinonychuses are used for hunting — like dogs, only far more vicious. These animals are well respected by the soldiers of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
lighthouse adventuring. One of those adventures was a raid on an old tomb six months ago, where they cleared out numerous monsters and found something noted as a “magic clock.” Second Floor The next
stairs into the single room of this floor, a snarling and growling greets you. On opposite sides of this room stand two vicious-looking hounds with black fur. The creatures smell of sulfur and rot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
staircase railing. Framed portraits and mirrors festoon the walls, surrounding you with judging looks and dark reflections. You hear something scratching at one of the many doors. The scratching noise
have the run of the library. These family pets have vicious dispositions, attacking anyone who tries to pick them up. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 10 or higher notice that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cult attracts adherents of all kinds, from dreamy-eyed youths with little property to world-weary folk eager to put their faith in something as tangible and powerful as an elemental force. Initiates
(at will): friends, prestidigitation, vicious mockery
1st level (4 slots): disguise self, dissonant whispers, thunderwave
2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, shatter, silence
3rd level (3 slots