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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Tortles have a saying: “We wear our homes on our backs.” These turtle folk live on many worlds, most often journeying up and down coasts, along waterways, and across the sea. Tortles don
’t have a unified story of how they were created, but they all have a sense of being mystically connected to the natural world. Carrying their shelter on their backs gives tortles a special
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
powerful backs, and some have long patches of hair on their chins and cheeks. Their legs end in heavy, cloven hooves, and they have long, tufted tails.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
Orcus
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withdrawn and moody, dwelling on the insufferable state of life.”
21–40
“I am compelled to make the weak suffer.”
41–60
“I have no compunction against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma
trusting few creatures outside of their own kind. Having turned their backs on their warlike githyanki kin, the githzerai maintain a strict monastic lifestyle, dwelling on islands of order in the vast sea of chaos that is the plane of Limbo.
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
easily portable. It is not unusual to see individual verdan or whole families trooping along the roads of the world with their tents and belongings strapped to their backs.
Even when they are happily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the following choices: Race. Choose one of the playable races detailed in this chapter, or pick a race from the Player’s Handbook and learn here how Eberron has affected that species’ development
in your group, decide which of the great powers in the world backs your group. This decision can shape your entire campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Chapter 2: Character Races Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. This chapter presents character races that are some of the more distinctive race options in the D&D multiverse. They supplement the
consider the implications for their world before adding a new race. Your DM may say yes or no to you using a race or may modifiy it in some way. The following races are detailed in this chapter: Aasimar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
belongings strapped to their backs. Even when they are happily steeped in a culture, the verdan remain on the lookout for oppression and curtailment of freedoms. They understand the need for laws that
speak out against cultural restraints on individuals, particularly those based on physical characteristics such as gender, race, or appearance.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Gnomes Small of stature and dwelling in the corners of Faerûn away from prying eyes, gnomes are one of the least populous and influential races in the world, called the “Forgotten Folk” by some. This
wider exposure. Gnomes gladly socialize and work with humans, elves, and dwarves, but they always keep in mind that, as a small and relatively insignificant race, their interests can become secondary
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them.
Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow
at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
claims that he keeps a watchful eye on all strangers, though he doesn’t mention the name of his employer. If the characters threaten him, he backs off and reports to Lady Wachter after he believes he’s
sighted leaving. The Vistani, worried that the characters might be more than a match for them, send one emissary on horseback to race ahead of the characters and inform Strahd. If Arrigal is alive, he makes the ride himself. Otherwise, the rider is a young Vistana bandit named Alexei (see area N9c).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
dwelling on the plane of Concordant Opposition (known now as the Outlands) to test the greed of hapless adventurers. The cards were distributed throughout the world by leprechauns, who were familiar
hoard, the DM could offer them a physical deck to draw from. Barr also detailed the backs of the cards for the first time. No design on the backs of the cards had ever been mentioned before, but here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
never say it too loudly anywhere a wizard might overhear. The greatest wizards of the Realms find means of extending their lives far beyond the span of any race except the elves. Archwizards may be
centuries old, having seen civilizations rise and fall across Faerûn. Other wizards seeking this longevity turn to lichdom, dwelling in isolated tombs and strongholds as they withdraw from the world in body as well as mind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
trusting few creatures outside of their own kind. Having turned their backs on their warlike githyanki kin, the githzerai maintain a strict monastic lifestyle, dwelling on islands of order in the vast
’ virtues in their everyday lives.
Disciples of Zerthimon. Githzerai revere Zerthimon, the founder of their race. Although Gith won their people’s freedom, Zerthimon saw her as unfit to lead. He believed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
-proud order to find a new purpose in the service of Lady Illmarrow. Bone Knight
Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment
Armor Class 20 (bonecraft armor)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26
14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). It has the following paladin spells prepared:
1st level (4 slots): command, compelled duel, hellish rebuke, wrathful smite
2nd level (3 slots): branding smite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
reconciliation. In the even more distant past, both high elf nations separated from their Kagonesti kin, while the waves themselves isolate Dargonesti and Dimernesti from their surface-dwelling cousins. As the
possible to find individual members—or even small enclaves—of folk like dragonborn, halflings, tieflings, or any other race in Ansalon. Perhaps such individuals stepped through a portal and found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
giant kin such as fomorians, ettins, and ogres. Regardless of a giant’s rank among its own race, the chief of a hill giant tribe is inferior to the most common of stone giants. The lowest ranked giant
automatically revere their kind’s primary deity, however. Many good cloud giants refuse to worship the deceitful Memnor, and a storm giant dwelling in the icy mountains of the north might pay more homage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
don’t recognize and far from welcoming, even toward those who show them charity. These people would tear the clothes from the characters’ backs given half a chance. Ice Escapades Playing on the ice
party’s favor, Grinda Garloth (see area D2) appears and uses her magic to aid them. Next Encounter Armed with information from Agorn Fuoco or his hire-coach driver, the characters might feel compelled to pay a visit to Yellowspire in the Castle Ward. Proceed with encounter 7, “Old Tower.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Orcus d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I often become withdrawn and moody, dwelling on the insufferable
state of life.” 21–40 “I am compelled to make the weak suffer.” 41–60 “I have no compunction against tampering with the dead in my search to better understand death.” 61–80 “I want to achieve the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I often become withdrawn and moody, dwelling on the insufferable state of life.” 21
–40 “I am compelled to make the weak suffer.” 41–60 “I have no compunction against tampering with the dead in my search to better understand death.” 61–80 “I want to achieve the everlasting existence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dwarves of the Multiverse Like any race, dwarves display a wide array of skin tones, hair colors, and other physical traits. Adding to this diversity, they have a variety of cultural identities from
form bonds with neighbors. Mountain Dwarves. As tough and strong as the natural stoneworks they dwell among, mountain dwarves see themselves as the true progenitors of their race and the exemplars of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
A Race Divided Once we followed in Corellon’s footsteps, but we strayed from that path. For our whole existence, we pay penance for a misstep. It is just? Mayhap not, but when is love just? Is loss
-dwelling groups, each worshiping some or all of the Seldarine in their respective enclaves. As a consequence of this rift, no elf would ever fully return to Corellon’s embrace to enjoy life eternal in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Githyanki The githyanki plunder countless worlds from the decks of their astral vessels and the backs of red dragons. Feathers, beads, gems, and precious metals decorate their armor and weapons — the
race. When their leader Gith perished, she was replaced by her undead adviser, Vlaakith. The lich-queen forbade worship of all beings except herself.
Of all their enemies, the githyanki most hate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
along with them. Knights often emerge from planar travel astride the backs of red dragons, which have been serving the githyanki as allies ever since their time of enslavement under the mind flayers
silver swords were created eons ago, when the gith were still a single race, by those who would become the first githyanki knights. A silver sword, which functions as a +3 greatsword, is a conduit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary.
Soldier
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield)
Hit Points 16 (3d8
vedalken are lawmages.
Lawmage
Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral
Armor Class 15 (breastplate)
Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
13(+1)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Ravenloft, then fades away. A creature charmed by Strahd feels compelled to accept the vampire’s invitation. N3q. Bathroom An iron tub with clawed feet stands against the back wall. Neatly folded
their backs to you in the northeast corner of the room. If the characters trigger the glyph of warding or otherwise announce their arrival, Victor casts a greater invisibility spell on himself and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
tunnels beneath the warehouse were dug as smugglers’ byways. Later, worshipers of That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3) excavated chambers beneath the ground
1d4 rounds, as if affected by the polymorph spell. The snakes are compelled to attack any other creatures in the room. Treasure. In addition to opening the door, the key is worth 25 gp. RESTING
No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
skulls and pelts of various mountain-dwelling creatures. Seated by the fire is a wizened goliath with long white hair. A yeti fur cloak is draped over her stooped shoulders, and a tiger-sized feline
smaller folk. She is suspicious of strangers just as other members of her clan are, but at her age, she feels compelled to listen to what they have to say. She would very much like to see an end to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
incinerated their barricades and then burned them out with her breath. The entire area from the bottom of the steps to the backs of the chambers is scorched and black. A dozen or more (it’s difficult to sort
race out and prepare to yank this rope, timing it so the boulder smashes down on the cart. They make an attack roll (+4 to hit) against the cart’s AC, which depends on its speed. Rolling at top speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
) piercing damage.
Martial Arts Adept
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
17(+3)
CON
13(+1
Languages Modron
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Axiomatic Mind. The monodrone can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Disintegration. If the monodrone dies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mastery of our traditional crafts. (Good) 3 Strength. No other race can match the strength of giants, and none should dare to try. (Evil) 4 Lordship. Giants are the rightful rulers of the world. All
blasphemous to aspire to anything higher or lower. 4 Though I can never rise above my clan’s position in the ordning, I can be a leader among my clan. 5 My own kind have turned their backs on me, so I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
large enough for a human to recline in. Six hideous, monocular creatures with spines on their backs lounge in pods.
Six nothics who were once mind flayers lair here. Each has a fringe of tentacles
.
Illithinoch’s infected elder brain (see the accompanying stat block) squats in the fluid remaining in this pool, occasionally running its tendrils across the mold-crusted rim and dwelling on its obsessions