Spiderlike hunters, ettercaps lurk in forested depths and seek prey to drag into their web-choked lairs. These vicious predators have arachnid features and hunched, bipedal frames, and they’re notorious for their venomous bites and ability to shoot out webs to entrap their victims. Ettercaps often hunt in small groups alongside giant spiders and mundane spider swarms. Ettercaps frequently…

On the Elemental Plane of Earth, galaxies of gemstones twinkle over vaults of treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move through the earth unimpeded, exploring depths inaccessible to most. Dao delight in the treasures of the earth, whether raw…

Centaur troopers are knight-like guardians. Many are suspicious of non-Fey creatures.

Ettins are physically powerful Giants with two heads. While many ettins have features similar to hill giants, others have more bestial or unusual traits, such as tusks, short horns, or a single eye on each head. Ettins frequently ally with other Giants or groups that value their strength, such as hill giants, bandits, or ogres. Some ettins possess mystical ties to the lands they inhabit, and…

The Order of Tristian harnesses the powers that come from careful study and observation rather than innate magic or honed muscle. They use telekinetic force to alter the environment, entrap their enemies, and destroy evildoers. As the inquisition’s scholars, they represent themselves with a tome.

Ettins are physically powerful Giants with two heads. While many ettins have features similar to hill giants, others have more bestial or unusual traits, such as tusks, short horns, or a single eye on each head. Ettins frequently ally with other Giants or groups that value their strength, such as hill giants, bandits, or ogres. Some ettins possess mystical ties to the lands they inhabit, and they…

Once the undisputed regent of Thay, Szass Tam is an old and powerful lich who plots to regain control over the nation. Although he still wields great power as the zulkir of necromancy and the tharchion of Thaymount (see chapter 1), Szass Tam believes it’s his destiny to rule Thay and use its living people as fodder for his undead armies. History An eloquent and inventive wizard, Szass Tam rose…

Spells Prepared. You determine what spells you can prepare for each class individually, as if you were a single-classed member of that class. If you are a level 4 Ranger / level 3 Sorcerer, for example, you can prepare five level 1 Ranger spells, and you can prepare six Sorcerer spells of level 1 or 2 (as well as four Sorcerer cantrips). Each spell you prepare is associated with one of your…

Wondrous Item, Rare This magic box is made of enamel and bits of bone that stick together with the gummy, red remains of a gibbering mouther. The box weighs 7 pounds and is 1 foot long and 6 inches wide and deep. You can open the box’s wooden lid as a Magic action. When you do, the red paste inside the box swirls and forms a toothy mouth that starts incessantly babbling nonsense. A creature takes…

You place a curse on a creature that you can see within range. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack roll. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has Disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. If the target drops to 0 Hit Points before this spell ends, you can take a Bonus Action on a…

Ankylier Karls are the lowest members of Ankylier society, fulfilling menial tasks and hard labour. Karls are not generally treated with much respect, but are paid appropriately for their efforts by their Ankylier bosses. This allows for wealth to not necessarily be a reflection of social status within Ankylier society. Through an exceptional work ethic or extensive experience, Karls will be…

Assassins are professional killers skilled at stealthily approaching their victims and striking unseen. Most assassins kill for a reason, perhaps hiring themselves out to wealthy patrons or slaying for an unscrupulous cause. They use poisons and other deadly tools, and they might carry equipment to help them break into secure areas or avoid capture. Many assassins adhere to a professional code or…

Scout captains are experienced explorers and sharpshooters. They might lead bands of other scouts or disappear into the wilds alone for months at a time.

Loup garou are powerful lycanthropes capable of transforming into hulking dire wolves. They actively seek to spread the curse of lycanthropy, creating packs of subservient werewolves that can reduce communities to ruins and ravage whole regions. The strain of lycanthropy spread by a loup garou is harder to cure than typical varieties. Only slaying a loup garou can free the monster’s victims from…

Wondrous Item, Common This soft roll of turf is magically fertile. Its soil is 1 inch thick and allows plants of all kinds to grow well within it. Each roll of turf is 10 feet long and 5 feet wide. Its grass and soil are self-containing and will not grow beyond the size of the carpet. The carpet is so fertile that plants growing in its soil require only half the normal amount of sunlight and…

Phaerimm elders are generals of phaerimm forces, directing covert and direct operations to help their kind subjugate all who stand in their way. Their ability to siphon magic from magic items makes them incredibly dangerous foes.