Monstrous Compendium Vol 2: Dragonlance Creatures

This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for eleven monsters that, while linked to the fantastical and war-gripped Dragonlance setting, are
suitable for any Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically.

If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block
terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.

Creature Summary

Details of the creatures in this bestiary are summarized in the Creature Type and CR table.

Creature Type and CR

Creature Creature Type CR

Dream Eater Aberration 7

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 Ember Dragon 22

Forest Master Celestial 8

Foresworn Undead 6

Irda Seeker Giant 1

Irda Veil Keeper Giant 4

Nevermind Gnome Inventor Humanoid 2

Nevermind Gnome Mastermind Humanoid 5

Thanoi Hunter Monstrosity 1

Traag Draconian Monstrosity 5

Verminaard Humanoid 17

Creatures (A-Z)

Dream Eater

Originating from the dream-warped elven realm of Silvanesti, dream eaters are violent manifestations of nightmares and subconscious terrors. The
true appearance of a dream eater is obscured, as the dream eater twists its hazy form into surreal illusions of its foes’ greatest fears. However, all
dream eaters share one thing: a gaping, always-smiling mouth, which it reveals before engulRng its prey in a phantasmagorical nightmare.

The key to defeating a dream eater lies not in brute force but in the ability to pierce its illusions and wrest others from its terrors. As such, bards and
other persuasive adventurers Rnd themselves uniquely poised to confront a hungering dream eater.

DREAM EATER
Medium Aberration, Typically Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 77 (14d8 + 14)

Speed 0 ft., `y 50 ft. (hover)

STR DEX CON

15 (+2) 20 (+5) 13 (+1)

INT WIS CHA

12 (+1) 16 (+3) 21 (+5)

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities psychic

Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petriDed, restrained

Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 13

Languages Deep Speech, telepathy 120 ft.

Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) ProDciency Bonus +3

Ghastly Visions. Each creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the dream eater must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is
frightened of the dream eater until the start of the creature’s next turn. If a creature’s saving throw is successful, the creature is immune to this dream eater’s Ghastly
Visions trait for the next 24 hours.
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 Incorporeal Movement. The dream eater can move through other creatures and objects as if they were diLcult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its
turn inside an object.

Magic Resistance. The dream eater has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The dream eater makes two Ensnaring Shriek attacks.

Ensnaring Shriek. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) psychic damage, and if the target is a Medium or
smaller creature, the target must succeed on a DC 16 Charisma saving throw or be pulled up to 15 feet toward the dream eater.

Bonus Action

EngulDng Nightmare. The dream eater targets one creature within 5 feet of itself. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or be engulfed by the
dream eater, as the dream eater envelops the creature in a miasma of its worst fears.

When the dream eater engulfs a target, the dream eater enters its space, and the target immediately takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage. An engulfed target is restrained
and blinded, and it takes an additional 10 (3d6) psychic damage at the start of each of the dream eater’s turns. When the dream eater moves, the engulfed target
moves with it.

The dream eater can have only one target engulfed at a time. An engulfed target escapes at the start of its turn by making a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a
successful save, the target escapes; the target is no longer engulfed, and it enters a space of its choice within 5 feet of the dream eater. A creature within 15 feet of
the dream eater also can use its action to attempt to free an engulfed target. Doing so requires the creature to use its action to make a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion)
check to convince the engulfed target the nightmare isn’t real, with the target escaping on a success. The creature making the check takes 10 (3d6) psychic damage,
regardless of the check’s success or failure, as its mind brushes against the nightmare.

Ember

Emperor Ariakas,

Glory to the Dragon Queen’s name! Our designs on Abanasinia unfold according to your plans. This is no thanks to the so-called “adviser”
I’ve been saddled with, the dragon Ember. The beast is terrifying, both in might and cunning, but it undermines my every design and
terrorizes my forces. It’s too canny to be caught, but I’m certain some portion of the troops we’ve lost to Qualinesti ambushes in fact
smolder in the wyrm’s gut. It thinks I don’t hear, but it whispers curses in reply to my every command. Were it not one of our queen’s
favored children, I would have replaced my bed linens with its hide.

I will complete our queen’s work with the troops at my disposal, but when I return to Neraka, I would have this viper reassigned. I
recommend to Icewall.

By Her Will, Verminaard

Highlord of the Red Dragon Army
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Also known as Pyros, Ember is an imperious and ruthless red dragon who serves the Dragon Queen Takhisis. In his service to the Dragon Queen,
Ember has taken on many roles at her behest—including that of a black-robed human member of the Mages of High Sorcery—but he is best known as
the adviser of Dragon Highlord Verminaard, leader of the Red Dragon Army.

Empowered by Takhisis herself, Ember’s innate Rre can sear those nearby, and his breath weapon is a molten storm of ash and `ame. In combat,
Ember wears a set of magic plate armor that bolsters his already-impressive might, allowing him to annihilate entire cohorts with terrifying ease.

EMBER
Huge Dragon (Adult Chromatic), Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 20 (Special Equipment)

Hit Points 270 (20d12 + 140)

Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft., `y 80 ft.

STR DEX CON

28 (+9) 10 (+0) 25 (+7)

INT WIS CHA

17 (+3) 14 (+2) 22 (+6)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +14, Wis +9, Cha +13

Skills Perception +16, Religion +10, Stealth +14

Damage Immunities Rre

Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 26

Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic

Challenge 22 (41,000 XP) ProDciency Bonus +7

Calescent Aura. At the start of Ember’s turn, Ember can force any number of creatures of his choice within 10 feet of himself to make a DC 22 Constitution saving
throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 7 (2d6) Rre damage and is frightened of Ember until the start of its next turn.

Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Ember fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Special Equipment. In battle, Ember dons magical plate armor custom-forged for his use. While wearing the armor, Ember adds his Charisma modiRer to his weapon
damage rolls (included in the attack descriptions), and his AC can’t be lower than 20.

Actions

Multiattack. Ember makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (2d10 + 15) piercing damage plus 13 (2d6 + 6) Rre damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +16 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (2d6 + 15) slashing damage.

Firestorm Breath (Recharge 5–6). Ember exhales roiling `ames and ash in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw. On a
failed save, a creature takes 56 (16d6) Rre damage and is pushed up to 30 feet away from Ember and knocked prone. On a successful save, a creature takes half as
much damage with no other effects. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this effect, the creature immediately dies, and its body is reduced to ash.

Bonus Action

Alter Shape. Ember magically transforms into a vulture or a mage and retains his alignment, damage immunities, hit points, and Hit Dice, as well as his Intelligence,
Wisdom, and Charisma scores. This transformation ends if Ember is reduced to 0 hit points or if he uses another bonus action to end it.

Legendary Actions

Ember can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn.
Ember regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Pursuit. Ember moves up to 40 feet in a straight line toward one creature he can see. This movement ignores opportunity attacks.

Searing Bite (Costs 2 Actions). Ember makes one Bite attack. If the attack hits, it deals an additional 7 (2d6) Rre damage.
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Forest Master

Said to be older than the trees themselves, the Forest Master is a wise and powerful unicorn who rules over the creatures of Darken Wood in Krynn.
The ancient being’s body is wreathed in protective briars, and moonlight dances around the unicorn’s horn. Those who threaten the Forest Master’s
lands Rnd themselves beguiled by magical mist and nigh-impregnable thorny thickets, but those who gain the Forest Master’s favor are blessed with
healing and protected as they traverse the woods.

FOREST MASTER
Large Celestial (Unicorn), Neutral Good

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 105 (14d10 + 28)

Speed 50 ft.

STR DEX CON

18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)

INT WIS CHA

13 (+1) 19 (+4) 17 (+3)

Saving Throws Int +4, Wis +7

Skills Insight +7, Nature +4, Perception +7

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17

Languages Celestial, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft.

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 Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) ProDciency Bonus +3

Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the Forest Master fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Resistance. The Forest Master has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Master of Beasts. The Forest Master can comprehend and communicate with any Beast, even if the Beast knows no languages.

Actions

Multiattack. The Forest Master makes either two Hooves attacks, two Moon Bolt attacks, or one of each.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Moon Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) radiant damage.

Spellcasting. The Forest Master casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

At will: druidcraft, fog cloud, guidance

2/day each: goodberry, greater restoration, pass without trace, speak with plants

Bonus Action

Erupting Briars (Recharge 4–6). The Forest Master touches his horn to the earth and causes a 5-foot-tall wall of briars to erupt in a 90-foot line that is 10 feet wide.
When the wall appears, each creature in its area is pushed into the nearest unoccupied space adjacent to the wall and must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw,
taking 27 (6d8) piercing damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

The wall of briars lasts until the start of the Forest Master’s next turn. The wall blocks line of sight and counts as diLcult terrain for all creatures except the Forest
Master. The Rrst time a creature enters the wall’s area on a turn, that creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 13 (3d8) piercing damage.

Reaction

Misty Escape. If the Forest Master takes damage from a melee attack, he, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, teleports to an unoccupied space
within 30 feet that he can see.

Foresworn

Foresworn are the spirits of fallen Solamnic knights who attend to their duty long after death. Armed with spectral armor and weaponry, a foresworn
maintains the martial prowess it had in life and can call on magic and its fallen brethren for aid.

Like revenants, foresworn Rxate on a singular purpose, and they refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is fulRlled. For
example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact against thieves. If a foresworn is
destroyed before it can complete its duty, it returns within a few days, its strength and purpose renewed.

FORESWORN
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Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Good

Armor Class 18 (plate armor)

Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

20 (+5) 14 (+2) 17 (+3)

INT WIS CHA

12 (+1) 18 (+4) 10 (+0)

Saving Throws Str +8, Wis +7

Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petriDed, poisoned, prone, restrained, unconscious

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages the languages it knew in life

Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) ProDciency Bonus +3

Duty-Bound. The foresworn is bound to enacting a singular duty it pledged itself to in life. While this duty is incomplete, whenever the foresworn is destroyed, it re-
forms at its previous location after 3 (1d6) days, with all its hit points restored.

Incorporeal Movement. The foresworn can move through other creatures and objects as if they were diLcult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn
inside an object.

Unusual Nature. The foresworn doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Actions

Multiattack. The foresworn makes three Spectral Polearm attacks.

Spectral Polearm. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) force damage.

Spellcasting. The foresworn casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):

2/day each: command, detect evil and good

1/day: wall of force

Bonus Actions

Phantasmic Battalion (Recharge 5–6). The foresworn summons a battalion of ghostly soldiers to its aid. The ghostly soldiers Rll a 10-foot-cube centered on the
foresworn, move with the foresworn when the foresworn moves, and last until the start of the foresworn’s next turn. While the ghostly soldiers are present, the area
they occupy is considered diLcult terrain for all creatures except the foresworn, and the foresworn’s reach for melee weapon attacks increases by 10 feet.
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Irda

The Dragon Queen created the irda long ago. While most irda embraced their wicked creator’s teachings, some of them adopted the philosophies of
other deities. Those irda who don’t serve the Dragon Queen live in hidden communities across Krynn, avoiding the eyes of their creator and her
minions.

Distantly related to oni, ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic
provides them with limited shape-shifting abilities and the power to create illusions.

Irda Seeker
Irda seekers are skilled spies who use their magic to disguise themselves and gather intelligence for their allies. In combat, irda seekers can
momentarily cloak themselves as they dart around the battleReld.

IRDA SEEKER
Medium Giant, Any Alignment

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

10 (+0) 15 (+2) 12 (+1)

INT WIS CHA

11 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
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Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Stealth +4

Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 5 ft., passive Perception 16

Languages Common, Giant, Sylvan

Challenge 1 (200 XP) ProDciency Bonus +2

Actions

Multiattack. The seeker uses Augment Physicality, if available, and makes two Crystal Blade attacks.

Crystal Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) force damage, plus 7 (2d6) force damage if the seeker is Large.

Augment Physicality (1/Day). For 1 minute, the seeker magically heightens its physical ability and increases in size, along with anything it is wearing or carrying. While
augmented, the seeker is Large, and makes Strength and Dexterity saving throws with advantage. If the seeker lacks the room to become Large, it attains the
maximum size possible in the space available.

Change Shape (1/Day). The seeker magically transforms to look and feel like a Medium Humanoid it has seen. Any equipment the seeker is wearing or carrying isn’t
transformed, and the seeker’s statistics don’t change. The seeker reverts to its true form if the seeker is reduced to 0 hit points or if the seeker uses an action to end
the transformation.

Bonus Action

Veil Walk (Recharge 4–6). The seeker, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, turns invisible and teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30
feet of itself. The seeker remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until immediately after the seeker makes an attack roll, whichever comes Rrst.

Irda Veil Keeper

Masters of their innate illusory powers, irda veil keepers protect their companions by weaving magical mirages that disorient foes. Rumors say that
the most skilled irda veil keepers can keep entire enclaves hidden, guarding a community’s inhabitants from the outside world for centuries.

IRDA VEIL KEEPER

Medium Giant (Sorcerer), Any Alignment

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 49 (9d8 + 9)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

9 (−1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1)

INT WIS CHA

14 (+2) 17 (+3) 19 (+4)
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 Saving Throws Int +4, Wis +5, Cha +6

Skills Arcana +4, Insight +7, Perception +7

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened

Senses darkvision 60 ft., truesight 5 ft., passive Perception 17

Languages Common, Giant, Sylvan

Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) ProDciency Bonus +2

Actions

Multiattack. The veil keeper uses Augment Physicality, if available, and makes two Mirage Flare attacks.

Mirage Flare. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 14
Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the veil keeper until the start of the veil keeper’s next turn. While charmed in this way, a creature is incapacitated as it is beset
by hypnotic, illusory visions.

Augment Physicality (1/Day). For 1 minute, the veil keeper magically obscures it location, heightens its physical ability, and increases in size, along with anything it is
wearing or carrying. While the veil keeper is augmented, attack rolls against it have disadvantage, it is Large, and it makes Strength and Dexterity saving throws with
advantage. If the veil keeper lacks the room to become Large, it attains the maximum size possible in the space available. These augmentations end if the veil keeper
is incapacitated.

Change Shape (3/Day). The veil keeper magically transforms to look and feel like a Medium Humanoid it has seen. Any equipment the veil keeper is wearing or
carrying isn’t transformed, and the veil keeper’s statistics don’t change. The veil keeper reverts to its true form if the veil keeper is reduced to 0 hit points or if the veil
keeper uses an action to end the transformation.

Spellcasting. The veil keeper casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14):

At will: dancing lights, minor illusion

2/day each: invisibility, major image, phantasmal force

1/day: hallucinatory terrain (as an action)

Reaction

Obscuring Mist. If a creature that the veil keeper can see within 30 feet of itself is targeted by an attack, the veil keeper surrounds the creature with illusory mist,
granting the creature half cover until the start of the veil keeper’s next turn.

Nevermind Gnomes

Mount Nevermind is a hollow, dormant volcano on the island of Sancrist in Krynn. Within the mountain, a vibrant community of rock gnome tinkerers
and other inventors relentlessly study various scientiRc pursuits to create mechanical marvels.

Nevermind Gnome Inventor

Brimming with innovative ideas and reckless enthusiasm, the inventors of Mount Nevermind love any chance to showcase their creations. These
talented inventors use their cleverness and technological know-how to outwit foes.
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NEVERMIND GNOME INVENTOR
Small Humanoid, Any Alignment

Armor Class 14 (leather armor)

Hit Points 36 (8d6 + 8)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

8 (−1) 17 (+3) 13 (+1)

INT WIS CHA

18 (+4) 11 (+0) 14 (+2)

Saving Throws Dex +5, Int +6

Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6, Perception +2

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12

Languages Common, Gnomish

Challenge 2 (450 XP) ProDciency Bonus +2

Always Thinking Ahead. The inventor has advantage on initiative rolls.

Actions

Multiattack. The inventor makes two Flying Fangtrap attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Thunderscream Gadget if it’s available.

Flying Fangtrap. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage, and the creature must succeed on
a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or have its speed reduced to 0 until the start of the inventor’s next turn.

Thunderscream Gadget (Recharge 5–6). The inventor produces a gadget that emits a screeching wave of sound in a 30-foot cone originating from the inventor. Each
creature in that area must make a DC 14 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reaction

Flash Powder. If the inventor is damaged by a creature it can see within 15 feet of itself, the inventor retaliates by `inging brilliantly explosive powder at the creature.
The creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be blinded until the end of its next turn.

Who among us hasn’t marveled at a majestic bird soaring high above and thought, “I can do better”?

First, thanks to the work of esteemed elavationist, Rirordinees Thrump, we created lifts to climb the heights of Mount Nevermind. Then,
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 with the gnome`inger, we brushed the heavens as gracefully as skipping stones. Now, let me present the next stage in automated
ascendancy: the cloud clinger!

Where is it, you ask? You’re seated in it! And in just three… two… one…

—Last words of inventor Meeka Mallowswain prior to her disappearance

Nevermind Gnome Mastermind

The gnome masterminds of Mount Nevermind temper their creativity with years of experience. While they still create wild inventions on a whim, these
masterminds also wield at least one more stable clockwork invention—typically something that affords the mastermind more movement, extends
their reach with extra appendages, or both.

NEVERMIND GNOME MASTERMIND

Small Humanoid, Any Alignment

Armor Class 15 (leather armor)

Hit Points 82 (15d6 + 30)

Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

9 (−1) 18 (+4) 14 (+2)

INT WIS CHA

20 (+5) 11 (+0) 15 (+2)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +5, Int +8

Skills Arcana +8, Investigation +8, Perception +3

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13

Languages Common, Gnomish

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) ProDciency Bonus +3

Always Thinking Ahead. The mastermind has advantage on initiative rolls.

Spider Climb. The mastermind can climb discult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. This trait doesn’t function if
the mastermind is grappling creatures in both of its clockwork claws.

Actions

Multiattack. The mastermind makes two Clockwork Claw attacks. The mastermind can replace one of these attacks with Generate Gadget if it’s available.

Clockwork Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage, and if the target is a Medium or smaller creature, the
target is grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target takes 10 (3d6) piercing damage at the start of each of the mastermind’s turns. The mastermind
has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.

Generate Gadget (Recharge 5–6). The mastermind quickly assembles a clockwork gadget, producing one of the following effects (the mastermind’s choice):

Chattergrab. Parts of this gadget look like gnashing metal teeth. This gadget hurtles toward a creature the mastermind can see within 60 feet of itself. The creature
must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 31 (7d8) piercing damage and be incapacitated until the start of the mastermind’s next turn.

Phasmoball. The mastermind launches this gadget to a point the mastermind can see within 30 feet of itself, where the gadget unleashes a cloud of mind-warping
gases in a 10-foot-radius sphere. Each creature within the sphere must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or take 11 (2d10) psychic damage and be
frightened of the mastermind until the start of the mastermind’s next turn.

Thunderscream. This gadget emits a screeching wave of sound in a 30-foot cone originating from the mastermind. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16
Constitution saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) thunder damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.
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Thanoi Hunter
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Thanoi are walrus-like beings who dwell in the frozen wastelands of
Krynn. They sport thick, ivory tusks, which they use both to defend THANOI HUNTER
Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment
themselves and to poke breathing holes in sea ice as they swim.
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
Often at odds with the monstrous creatures that live in the frozen wastes,
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
thanoi are adept hunters. In addition to their tusks, they use harpoons on
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
long ropes that they can quickly reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work
together to take down monsters far larger than themselves, including STR DEX CON

remorhazes and white dragons. 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)

INT WIS CHA

12 (+1) 16 (+3) 11 (+0)

Saving Throws Str +6, Con +4

Skills Athletics +6, Perception +5, Survival +5

Damage Immunities cold

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages Aquan, Common

Challenge 1 (200 XP) ProDciency Bonus +2

Hold Breath. The hunter can hold its breath for up to 10 minutes.

Pack Tactics. The hunter has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if
at least one of the hunter’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally
isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack. The hunter makes one Bone Harpoon attack and one Tusk attack.

Bone Harpoon. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft. or

range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. Hit or Miss: The
harpoon returns to the hunter’s hand.

Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4)
slashing damage.

Traag Draconian

In their experimentation with corrupting dragon eggs, the Dragon Armies created traag draconians, the precursor to what would become baaz
draconian foot soldiers. Unlike their draconian brethren, traag draconians are little more than bloodthirsty engines of carnage. Few commanders have
successfully used a traag draconian’s reckless violence to their advantage in battle; for most, a traag draconian is as much of a danger to its allies as
it is to its enemies. Even magic cannot tame a traag draconian’s thirst for violence.

A traag draconian’s vestigial wings lack the strength to support its hulking body in true `ight, and they only minimally help to slow a falling traag’s
descent. Its metallic scales are coated in a sickly patina. In battle, the draconian can charge its body with vicious Rre, burning all in its wake. When a
traag draconian dies, its body explodes in a thick, disgusting sludge.

TRAAG DRACONIAN
Large Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Evil

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)

Speed 40 ft.
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21 (+5) 10 (+0) 17 (+3)

INT WIS CHA

6 (−2) 8 (−1) 9 (−1)

Saving Throws Str +8, Con +6

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Languages Common, Draconic

Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) ProDciency Bonus +3

Blood Frenzy. The draconian has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn’t have all its hit points.

Controlled Fall. If the draconian falls and isn’t incapacitated, it subtracts up to 50 feet from the fall when calculating the fall’s damage.

Death Throes. If the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its body erupts into sludge that Rlls a 10-foot-radius sphere. Each creature within that area must succeed on
a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or be covered in the sludge for 1 minute. While covered in the sludge, a creature’s speed is halved. A creature can use its action to
scrape the sludge off itself or another creature within 5 feet of itself.

Actions

Multiattack. The draconian makes two Claw attacks.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage.

Flaming Carnage (Recharge 5–6). The draconian indulges its rage, wreathing itself in Rre and moving up to its speed. The draconian can enter creatures’ spaces
during this move. During this movement, when the draconian enters a creature’s space, the creature must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the
creature takes 22 (4d10) Rre damage and is knocked prone. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and is pushed to the nearest space out of
the draconian’s path. A creature can be affected by this draconian’s Flaming Carnage only once during a turn.

Reaction

Violent Retaliation. If a creature within 10 feet of the draconian hits it with an attack, the draconian can make one Claw attack against that creature. If the Claw attack
hits, it deals an additional 4 (1d8) slashing damage.

Verminaard
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As the Dragon Queen wills me to obey, here is my assessment of your servant, Verminaard of Nidus: Unchanged. The man remains a
blustering dastard awash in blessings earned by his blood rather than his brains. He glories in Takhisis’s favor and wields her power in
manners both frivolous and brutal. In their bunks, his troops whisper of his zealotry and claim that those missing from their ranks have
been sacriRced on his secret altar. I don’t dismiss this possibility.

While his work progresses, it is the effort of an instrument as blunt as the mace he wields.

Verminaard thinks himself invincible, and I pray to her majesty that I’m present when she divests him of that delusion.

I hope you Rnd these reports illuminating.

Ember

Dragon Highlord Verminaard leads the Red Dragon Army—the largest and most powerful of the Dragon Queen’s forces—with fanatic zeal and ruthless
might. Though prophesied to banish evil forces from the lands of Krynn, Verminaard was tempted by Takhisis and her promises of glory. Corrupted by
the Dragon Queen, Verminaard rose to become one of her champions, claiming command of the Rercest among the Dragon Armies.

Verminaard’s extreme devotion to Takhisis allows him to channel her unholy power on the battleReld, bolstering those under his command while
raining cursed Rre on his foes. His towering silhouette is often wreathed in the Rre of Ember, his red dragon companion and adviser.

DRACONIC DEVOTION

Verminaard’s stat block references the Draconic Devotion monster trait. Though this trait does not appear in any of the creatures in this compendium, you will
Rnd several monsters with the Draconic Devotion trait terrorizing the lands of Krynn in the book Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen.

VERMINAARD
Medium Humanoid (Human, Cleric), Lawful Evil

Armor Class 20 (+2 plate armor)

Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)

Speed 30 ft.

STR DEX CON

22 (+6) 13 (+1) 15 (+2)

INT WIS CHA

16 (+3) 18 (+4) 17 (+3)

Saving Throws Wis +10, Cha +9

Skills Perception +16, Religion +9

Damage Immunities Rre

Condition Immunities charmed, frightened

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 26

Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic

Challenge 17 (18,000 XP) ProDciency Bonus +6

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 Draconic Command. Whenever a Dragon or a creature with the Draconic Devotion trait within 30 feet of Verminaard makes an attack roll, the creature can roll a d4 and
add the number rolled to the attack roll.

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Verminaard fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Special Equipment. Verminaard wears +2 plate armor and wields the mace Nightbringer, which grants him darkvision as well as immunity to Rre damage and to the
charmed and frightened conditions (included above).

Actions

Multiattack. Verminaard makes two Nightbringer attacks and uses Malediction.

Nightbringer. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 + 9) bludgeoning damage plus 10 (4d4) radiant damage. If the target is a creature,
the target must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the start of Verminaard’s next turn.

Malediction. Verminaard utters an unholy word, causing profane Rre to descend on one creature Verminaard can see within 60 feet of himself. The creature must
make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 11 (2d10) necrotic damage plus 11 (2d10) radiant damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Spellcasting. Verminaard casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):

At will: light, thaumaturgy

2/day each: bane, fear, freedom of movement, greater restoration, hold monster, revivify

Bonus Action

Dragon Queen’s Favor (5/Day). Verminaard or one creature he can see within 60 feet of himself magically regains 17 (2d12 + 4) hit points.

Legendary Actions

Verminaard can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s
turn. Verminaard regains spent legendary actions at the start of his turn.

Tactical Movement. Verminaard moves up to his speed or commands a mount he is riding to move up to its speed. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity
attacks.

Fervent Strike (Costs 2 Actions). Verminaard makes one Nightbringer attack. If this attack hits, it deals an additional 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage.

Cast a Spell (Costs 3 Actions). Verminaard uses Spellcasting.

Nightbringer
Verminaard wields the mace Nightbringer, which was given to him by the Dragon Queen. Should the characters defeat Verminaard and wish to
harness Nightbringer’s power for themselves, the mace’s magic item description for player characters is provided below.

Nightbringer
Weapon (Mace), Legendary (Requires Attunement)
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 This heavy mace has a dark oaken handle and a head of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy.

You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this weapon. When you hit with an attack roll using it, the target takes an additional 4d4 radiant damage.

If you have an evil alignment, you also gain the following beneRts when attuned to Nightbringer:

Blessing of the Dragon Queen. You are immune to the charmed and frightened conditions, and you gain immunity to one of the following damage types (choose
when you attune to the weapon): acid, cold, Rre, lightning, or poison.

Eyes of Midnight. You have darkvision with a range of 60 feet. If you already have darkvision, its range increases by 60 feet.

Midnight Shroud. The weapon has 6 charges. When you hit a creature with an attack using this weapon, you can expend one charge to force the creature to make a
DC 20 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is blinded until the start of your next turn. The weapon regains 1d6 expended charges daily at dawn.

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