Research has never been so dangerous
Explore the breadth of D&Ds monsters in this immersive
224-page volume filled with beautiful illustrations and in-depth lore. Volos Guide to Monsters
provides something exciting for players and Dungeon Masters everywhere! The esteemed loremaster
Volothamp Geddarm is back and hes written a fantastical dissertation covering some of the
most iconic monsters in the Forgotten Realms. Unfortunately the Sage of Shadowdale himself
Elminster doesnt believe Volo gets some of the important details quite right. Dont miss out
as Volo and Elminster square off (academically speaking of course) to illuminate the
uninitiated on creatures both common and obscure. Uncover the machinations of the mysterious
Kraken Society what is the origin of the bizarre froghemoth or how to avoid participating in
the ghastly reproductive cycle of the grotesque vargouille. Dungeon Masters and players will
get some much-needed guidance as you plan your next venture traipsing about some dusty old
ruin in search of treasure lore and lets not forget ... dangerous creatures whose horns
claws fangs heads or even hides might comfortably adorn the walls of your trophy room. If
you survive. - Chapter 1: Monster Lore takes several iconic D&D monsters and provides
additional information about their origins their dispositions and behaviors and their
lairsabove and beyond what is written in the Monster Manual. Dive deep into the story behind
D&Ds most popular and iconic monsters including beholders mind flayers and the yuan-ti as
well as classics like orcs gnolls and kobolds. - Chapter 2: Character Races presents
character races that are some of the more distinctive race options in the D&D multiverse
including the goblin the orc and the firbolg. - Chapter 3: Bestiary provides game statistics
and lore for nearly one hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign. Gain access to rules
and story for dozens of monsters new to fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons such as the
froghemoth the neogi and the vargouille.
