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Classes
Player’s Handbook
Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge
Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources, such as scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s
Classes
Player’s Handbook
, individual Druids gain their magic from nature, a nature deity, or both, and they typically unite with other Druids to perform rites that mark the passage of the seasons and other natural cycles
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Warlock of the Great Old One
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Hadar, crown of madness, clairvoyance, contact other plane, detect thoughts, dimension door, dissonant whispers, dominate beast, telekinesis, vampiric touch
Whispering Aura. At the start of each of the
Grung Elite Warrior
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12
Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature no longer in direct contact with the grung can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their own secret
, speak with animals, spike growth
5th
plant growth, wind wall
7th
dominate beast, grasping vine
9th
insect plague, tree stride
Nature Domain
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Classes
Player’s Handbook (2014)
particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their own secret
with animals
3rd
barkskin, spike growth
5th
plant growth, wind wall
7th
dominate beast, grasping vine
9th
insect plague, tree stride
Monsters
Infernal Machine Rebuild
, crown of madness, clairvoyance, contact other plane, detect thoughts, dimension door, dissonant whispers, dominate beast, telekinesis, vampiric touch
Whispering Aura. At the start of each of Stolos's
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Amphibious. The grung can breathe air and water.
Poisonous Skin. Any creature that grapples the grung or otherwise comes into direct contact with the grung’s skin must succeed on a DC 12
Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. A poisoned creature no longer in direct contact with the grung can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the initiative order. If this wight slays a Humanoid with its Life Drain, the wight transforms into a jiangshi 5 days later.
Change Shape. The jiangshi polymorphs into a Beast, a Humanoid, or an Undead
their descendants and the communities they knew in life, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Equipment: A Gruul insignia, a hunting trap, an herbalism kit, the skull of a boar, a beast-hide cloak, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
fire bolt, produce flame
1st
compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave
2nd
beast sense, shatter
3rd
conjure animals
Adult Gold Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed
’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation with the dragon upon waking.
Banks of
Ancient Gold Dragon
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Basic Rules (2014)
polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is
the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature and converse with it in its dreams. The creature remembers its conversation with the dragon upon waking.
Banks of
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
meaningful connections with others.
Roll twice on the Golgari Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Golgari Contacts table.
Golgari Contacts
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Contact
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One
just about anything, for the right price.
Non-Golgari Contacts
d10
Contact
1
An Azorius arrester I literally pulled out of the gutter will do anything for me.
2
Someone
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new
type. A race tells you what your character’s creature type is.
Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
serve her as bodyguards and scouts. Avarice uses her Rary's telepathic bond spell to stay in telepathic contact with her gargoyles before sending them off on any mission. Avarice also has the support of
the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast.
Spellbook. Avarice’s spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm.
An entity that
even a moment’s contact is enough to break a mortal’s mind. Yet beings do exist that are native to these realms: entities that are ever hungering, searching, warring, and sometimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Religious Order Contacts Your primary contact within the religious order is usually some kind of priest—not necessarily a cleric or druid, but someone who holds a priestly office and a position of
what needs to be done. Of course, some priests (as well as lay functionaries) are more interested in their own agendas than any supposed divine will. Consult the Order Contact table to determine your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bard Subclass A Bard subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Bard levels, as specified in the subclass. Bards form loose associations, which they call colleges, to preserve
their traditions. This section presents the College of Lore subclass. College of Lore Plumb the Depths of Magical Knowledge Bards of the College of Lore collect spells and secrets from diverse sources
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Spider Spider
Tiny beast, unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 1 (1d4 − 1)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
2 (−4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
8 (−1)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Magic Initiate feat to learn a little druidic magic. Most of these traditions work with the druidic Circles of Land, Moon and Shepherd; Beast Totem barbarians; clerics with the Nature domain; or rangers
with the Hunter or Beast Master archetypes. Other classes or archetypes especially suited to a path are called out below. The Wardens of the Wood seek to maintain the balance between nature and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors. The
war in the distant land of Sarlona. Over time the two cultures merged, forming the Marches as they exist today. The Marches had little contact with the Kingdom of Galifar or the east until a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
with orcs and other foul creatures, practicing strange rites by the light of the moons. While flawed, this vision isn’t entirely inaccurate. The Shadow Marches are a desolate land of swamps and moors
in the distant land of Sarlona. Over time the two cultures merged, forming the Marches as they exist today. The Marches had little contact with Galifar or the east until a few hundred years ago, when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Military Contacts Your group’s primary contact within your hierarchy is generally your superior officer—the person who gives you orders and is responsible for your success or failure. The Commanding
any chance to deal them any blow 7 An optimistic officer who believes that a new era of peace is just over the horizon, as soon as these few last military tasks are complete 8 A devout officer who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Halflings of the Five Nations Quick and charming, many halflings put their natural talents to use as bards, barristers, merchants, and politicians throughout Khorvaire. Of course, these same talents
the criminal empire, but your past may yet catch up with you. You could also be the point of contact who has made the Boromar Clan your party’s group patron, as described later in this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
beast, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
3 (−4)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Giant Snail These large mollusks retreat into their hardy shells when threatened, and they’re particularly susceptible to being injured by contact with salt. Giant Snail
Large Beast, Unaligned
)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Salt Osmosis. Whenever the snail starts its turn in contact with a pound or more of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
timid creatures avoid contact with humanoids, but they are sometimes used as mounts by chwingas. Fox
Tiny beast, unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 2 (1d4)
Speed 30 ft., burrow 5 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
Build Your Group Religious orders attract people from all walks of life. It can be fun to play against type—to make a devout character with the criminal or charlatan background, for example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Giant Spider Usually found underground, the lair of a giant spider is often festooned with webs holding helpless victims. Giant Spider
Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit
needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The spider ignores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
and permanently laying them to rest. 2 Devout Scholars. This federation prizes knowledge and texts pertaining to their god. They collect rare holy books and record the life stories of miracle-working
symbol or druidic focus, even if it isn’t needed for spellcasting. Each of you also has a book containing prayers, rites, and scriptures of your faith. Proficiencies. Each member of your party gains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ceilings or in dark, web-filled crevices. Such lairs are often festooned with web cocoons holding past victims. Giant Spider
Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d10
an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The spider ignores movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Giant Spider Giant Spider
Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
12
)
Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
ceilings or in dark, web-filled crevices. Such lairs are often festooned with web cocoons holding past victims. Giant Spider
Large beast, unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d10
an ability check.
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.
Web Walker. The spider ignores movement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and bards and rogues certainly have a place on the plains. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a bold folk hero, a dashing entertainer, or a clever charlatan. You could even be an
the form of dinosaurs. However, you could reflect a strong bond to spirits by playing an Archfey warlock, Nature cleric, Oath of the Ancients paladin, or a Beast Totem or Ancestral Guardian barbarian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis and regularly hold bloody rites in his honor. Warchanters, the minotaur clergy of Mogis, whip their marauders into a near-mindless frenzy before battle; the ensuing slaughter gives glory to
rage. This terrible new creation became his personal harbinger and battle companion. The god of slaughter didn’t name his pet, refusing to do so until the beast had claimed a hundred thousand lives






