The esteemed loremaster Volothamp Geddarm is back! And never has his research been so dangerous-- he's compiled a dissertation on iconic monsters! Elminster doesn't believe Volo got some the details quite right-- but you'll discover the stories and lairs of giants, mind flayers, orcs, goblinoids, and much more. They're monsters-- but will they be your friends or your foes?

"For use with the fifth edition Player's handbook, Monster manual, and Dungeon master's guide"--back cover. Includes index.

Monster lore -- Character races -- Bestiary -- App. A: Assorted beasts -- App. B: Nonplayer characters -- App. C: Monster lists -- Maps of monster lairs -- Index of monster stat blocks.