num_pages: 224
description: Immerse yourself in monster lore in this supplement for the world's greatest roleplaying gameThis is NOT just another Monster Manual! Volo's Guide to Monsters provides something exciting for players and Dungeon Masters everywhere. - A deep dive into the lore behind some of D&amp;D's most popular and iconic monsters - Dozens of monsters new to the fifth edition to include in your epic adventures - New playable races to allow you to build characters to fit nearly any type of story in your D&amp;D game.The esteemed loremaster Volothamp Geddarm is back and he's written a fantastical dissertation covering some of the most iconic monsters in the Forgotten Realms. Unfortunately the Sage of Shadowdale himself Elminster doesn't believe Volo gets some of the important details quite right. Don't 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 let's not forget ... dangerous creatures whose horns claws fangs heads or even hides might comfortably adorn the walls of your trophy room. If you survive.Research has never been so dangerous!
language: English
title: Volo's Guide to Monsters
publisher: Wizards of the Coast