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Dungeon Master’s Guide
While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC.
The Shield has the following additional properties that you can use
directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition.
Protective Field. As a Reaction, when you or an ally you can see
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
positions of power.
Orzhov Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature
For you, the spells on the Orzhov Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class
draw the blood of your enemies, or even directly touch their souls.
Suggested Characteristics
Members of the Orzhov Syndicate range from the decadent nobility at the top of the oligarchy to the debt
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
class feature
For you, the spells on the Selesnya Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells
conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do.
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I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the
, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a courtier.
The noble court or bureaucratic organization where you got your start is directly or indirectly associated with your bond
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
area is at risk. If orcs come upon a target that is too large to assault directly, they will lurk along supply routes, taking out their frustration on caravans and travelers. Left unchecked, a tribe can
everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
university, but the students must travel to the dragon’s mountain lair for class.
Crystal Dragon Lairs
Crystal dragons seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky
dragon until initiative count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
doll until she speaks its name, which she has forgotten. She refuses to leave this place without the doll. Dolora, who only recalls fragmented memories of her life, can’t answer many questions. This
is this talking about?”), she can provide the names of individuals when prompted. For example, if a character asks directly, “What was your mother’s name?” Dolora provides the correct response. She also spells out the name, which is a clue that the spelling is important.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
refuses to speak with the party. If the characters become an annoyance, he has eight crooked members of the City Watch (human veterans) crack down on them, then uses his position as Masked Lord to clear
any charges leveled against these Watch members. Corylus refuses to be indebted to anyone, so any attempt by the characters to curry favor with him is met with suspicion, if not outright hostility
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Bad News As the party’s ship sails north toward the Thunder Cliffs, a southward-sailing vessel approaches them. The ships drop anchor and the captain of the other vessel, called the Uneasy Alliance
to the adventurers. While the Uneasy Alliance was passing near the Thunder Cliffs, they spotted a great deal of wreckage, which likely came from the waters directly before the caves there. They did see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Psion Update October 2, 2025
We've tapped into the collective pool of consciousness (the survey results), blasted several thought constructs, and created a new and improved Psion class for you to
playtest. This document presents a revised Psion class and revised versions of three of its four subclasses: Metamorph, Psykinetic, and Telepath. The Psi Warper subclass scored exceptionally well and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
theories, and I know how to banish the demon lords back to the Abyss. We can do this only if we work together, if you are willing and daring enough to directly challenge the demon lords. Or perhaps
and stronghold, where they can discuss the matter further. There, he can demonstrate what he intends to do and why he needs the heroes’ help. He refuses to discuss plans in detail in Gravenhollow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Suspended Cauldron Large Object Armor Class: 19 Hit Points: 20 Spill (Requires a Full Cauldron). Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 15, each creature in a 10-foot square directly below the cauldron. Failure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
tough opponents. Foul Frithoff in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh is the bosun who protects the cargo aboard the smugglers’ ship. Ever since a bad accident, he has worn a hook at the end of one arm in
place of a hand. Pirate Bosun
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12 (studded leather)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
ship) until the food becomes scarce. Superstitious Wildspace voyagers consider it bad luck to kill a space mollymawk. Space Mollymawk
Small Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 3 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Contests A contest is a kind of ability check that matches two creatures against each other. Use a contest if a character attempts something that either directly foils or is directly opposed by another
something, think of it in terms of what a very high or low score in those two abilities might mean.
A character with a high Wisdom but low Intelligence is aware of the surroundings but is bad at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Morgrave’s bad reputation. They seek fame, wealth, and power by plundering the secrets of ancient civilizations and claiming the magic and money they find for themselves. On the other hand, if the
research grant or an academic award. Or they might be conspicuously spending ill-gotten wealth, boasting of their accomplishments, or directly taunting the characters. (A rival group at these levels might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of Cyre, or do they have other ideas for the nation’s future? For example, when an Aundairan player character meets a group of Eldeen druids, it’s an opportunity to exploit the bad blood between
comrade and work out the details with the player on the spot. The Personal Impact table provides ideas for plot hooks that could directly involve a player character in a scenario. Personal Impact d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Metallic Warbler Metallic warblers resemble songbirds and serve as clandestine agents of their creators, keeping watch over communities without directly intervening. Their telepathic bond lets them
summon their dragon creators in case of dire need. Metallic Warbler
Tiny Construct, Typically Neutral Good
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 14 (4d4 + 4)
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
below. In the center of the deck, directly below the balloon, sits a large magic furnace, whose formidable lifting power is rumored to involve trapped elementals. The airship’s captain controls the arcane
franchises. The versatility of an airship allows for the rapid shipping of goods, mercenaries, and loot. Such a vessel also allows a quick escape from sticky developments and deals gone bad. Battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, or effigies to caricature public figures, or sometimes play pranks on those individuals directly in the streets. Rakdos Lampooner
Medium humanoid (any race), chaotic evil
Armor Class 12 (leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
gifts from Tiamat, the Dragon Queen, wingless kobolds are envious of those gifts and don’t get along with the urds. Winged Kobold
Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points
.
Actions
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
Dropped Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, one target directly below the kobold. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
proficiency in two abilities: one tied to the character’s class and one tied to the character’s background. The Ability Proficiencies by Class table suggests a proficiency for each class, and you choose which
Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Mirror Shade When the spirit of a malevolent trickster or callous rogue refuses to enter the afterlife, the spirit sometimes becomes a mirror shade instead. Mirror shades are incorporeal Undead that
Mirror Shade Medium Undead, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 91 (14d8 + 28)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
8 (−1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Shield of the Cavalier Armor (Shield), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC. The
, and if the target is a creature, you can push it up to 10 feet directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
commands. Harmonium Captain Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment
Armor Class 20 (plate armor and shield)
Hit Points 110 (17d8 + 34)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
14
target automatically succeeds on its saving throw if the command is directly harmful to itself, such as commanding it to walk into fire.
A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a successful save.
Ekaterina Burmak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
takes the group to the Tower of Urm. Abyssal Chicken
Tiny fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 10 (3d4 + 3)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (see Bad Flier below
Immunities blinded, poisoned
Senses blindsight 30 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 9
Languages understands Abyssal but can’t speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Bad Flier. The abyssal chicken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
have intelligence enough to appreciate their role in it, the Blood War offers an endless source of diversion underscored by resentment of a cosmic order that refuses to admit their superiority. As the
aid to defend a plane that is inimical to everything they stand for by aiding the devils directly. Therefore, the demons assault the Nine Hells over and over not only because it is the greatest threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
refuses to do so. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “As long as I have the strength in my bones to fight evil, that is what I will do.” Ideal. “One who stands idle as evil remains unchecked is no
. Having been trained in his youth to fight ogres and trolls, he’s much more dangerous against creatures that are significantly bigger than he is. Elkhorn
Medium Humanoid (Dwarf), Lawful Good
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
(Requires Attunement) While holding this Shield, you have a +2 bonus to Armor Class. This bonus is in addition to the Shield’s normal bonus to AC. The Shield has the following additional properties that
to 10 feet directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition. Protective Field. As a Reaction, when you or an ally you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
moment now and then to involve someone else. You might have an NPC address another character directly: “And what about your hulking friend? What will you pledge in exchange for my favor?” If a player
that the characters can’t use the information they receive until they interpret those obscure facts. Or the NPC refuses to give a direct answer, speaking only in vague hints that the characters must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
to bargain with such supplicants for treasure or service. Gynosphinx
Large monstrosity, lawful neutral
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft
Common, Sphinx
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Inscrutable. The sphinx is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its thoughts, as well as any divination spell that it refuses. Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Channel Divinity At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an
create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Bad Time to Be a Zhent Within days after the events that local broadsheets dub the “Gralhund Villa Bloodbath,” the City Watch cracks down on the Black Network. Even members of the Zhentarim who have
This encounter occurs only if the characters were directly involved in the events that transpired at Gralhund Villa. After Davil Starsong is taken in for questioning, Istrid Horn (see appendix B) sends a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
important common values and work toward the same end: the destruction of slavery. They fulfill something like the role of the Order of the Gauntlet in Athas. The Free are not directly concerned with
destruction is bad for business, even by House Tsalaxa’s standards. If the house’s agents can seize the cult’s secrets in the process of eliminating the threat, so much the better.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
later, they learn the student was delivered to the infirmary, spent a night there with a bad headache, and recovered by the next morning. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation
) check also learns that the sick student was summoned to Dean Tullus’s office earlier in the day, shortly before the reception. During the meeting, Dean Tullus addressed the student’s chronic lateness to class; the student recalls that the conversation was brief and cordial.