barrier billowing diffusing call rule

Draconian Mastermind

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

: dimension door, disguise self, sendingMagic Shield (3/Day). When the draconian is hit by an attack roll, it can create an invisible barrier of magical force around itself, granting it a +5 bonus to its

, masterminds have a breath weapon—a billowing cloud of poisonous gas. They also have formidable claws and teeth they use to rend foes in close combat. Dying draconian masterminds are a sight to behold

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Forgotten God. Yakfolk are the creations of a malevolent deity they call the Forgotten God. The worship of this nameless deity directs their lives. The deity takes the form of a male Yikaria, but its

that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner. In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and culture, they are enormously

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

apart. Servants of the Forgotten God. Yakfolk are the creations of a malevolent deity they call the Forgotten God. The worship of this nameless deity directs their lives. The deity takes the form of

, and the yakfolk foster that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner. In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

power grew, so did his hubris. His sword urged him to supplant Vecna, so that they could rule the lich’s empire in Vecna’s stead. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s

) from it: call lightning, divine word, or finger of death. Once you use the sword to cast a spell, you can’t cast that spell again from it until the next dawn. Sentience. The Sword of Kas is a

Shifter Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting. Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their

scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Devotion’s Call (1/Day). The medusa can cast the Resurrection spell, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the medusa

2/day: Mass Cure Wounds (cast at 8th level) 1/day each: Blade Barrier, Divination, Greater RestorationThe medusa can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. It can take only one

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order. KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF FAERÛN Many who rightfully call themselves “knight” earn that title as part of an order in

and responsibility to rule, and the demigod is incarnated as a different noble mortal in each generation. By the decree of the Siamorphe at that time, the Knights of the Silver Chalice took it upon

Artificer

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the artificer, and in Mystara, various nations employ artificers

If your group uses the optional rule on multiclassing in the Player’s Handbook, here’s what you need to know if you choose artificer as one of your classes. Ability Score Minimum. As a

A Call for Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

A Call for Heroes When the adventure begins, the characters know the general history of Redwood Watch and its plight involving missing villagers. As soon as the characters enter the village, council

members Selenar Woodwise and Gwenhumara Goldmoss approach them to provide more information about Redwood Watch’s call for heroes. Read or paraphrase the following: Standing before you are two wood

A Call for Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

A Call for Heroes When the adventure begins, the characters know the general history of Redwood Watch and its plight involving missing villagers. As soon as the characters enter the village, council

members Selenar Woodwise and Gwenhumara Goldmoss approach them to provide more information about Redwood Watch’s call for heroes. Read or paraphrase the following: Standing before you are two wood

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks Hidden within the rugged crags of the Barrier Peaks lies the last remnant of a futuristic society from a far-flung world: a crashed spaceship that once

hitherto unknown to this world emerged and attacked settlements at the foot of the mountain, leaving no survivors. When these mysterious attacks were discovered, the call went out for brave souls to

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks Hidden within the rugged crags of the Barrier Peaks lies the last remnant of a futuristic society from a far-flung world: a crashed spaceship that once

hitherto unknown to this world emerged and attacked settlements at the foot of the mountain, leaving no survivors. When these mysterious attacks were discovered, the call went out for brave souls to

A Call for Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

A Call for Heroes When the adventure begins, the characters know the general history of Redwood Watch and its plight involving missing villagers. As soon as the characters enter the village, council

members Selenar Woodwise and Gwenhumara Goldmoss approach them to provide more information about Redwood Watch’s call for heroes. Read or paraphrase the following: Standing before you are two wood

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

you normally would when you forage there. Additionally, you can call upon the hospitality of your people, and those folk allied with your tribe, often including members of druid circles, tribes of

. (Good) 3 Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) 4 Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) 5 Nature. The natural world is more important than all the

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Chapter 7: Expedition to the Barrier Peaks Hidden within the rugged crags of the Barrier Peaks lies the last remnant of a futuristic society from a far-flung world: a crashed spaceship that once

hitherto unknown to this world emerged and attacked settlements at the foot of the mountain, leaving no survivors. When these mysterious attacks were discovered, the call went out for brave souls to

Legends of Siabsungkoh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

west and south. In an act of desperation, Phi climbed Avyrn Mountain and pleaded with the spirits to protect the land’s people. The spirits answered Phi’s call. With their combined power, they shifted

the earth around Siabsungkoh to form jagged mountains that blocked the invasion. This exchange of power was not without a cost—Phi traded their life to form the barrier that protects Siabsungkoh

Legends of Siabsungkoh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

west and south. In an act of desperation, Phi climbed Avyrn Mountain and pleaded with the spirits to protect the land’s people. The spirits answered Phi’s call. With their combined power, they shifted

the earth around Siabsungkoh to form jagged mountains that blocked the invasion. This exchange of power was not without a cost—Phi traded their life to form the barrier that protects Siabsungkoh

Legends of Siabsungkoh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

west and south. In an act of desperation, Phi climbed Avyrn Mountain and pleaded with the spirits to protect the land’s people. The spirits answered Phi’s call. With their combined power, they shifted

the earth around Siabsungkoh to form jagged mountains that blocked the invasion. This exchange of power was not without a cost—Phi traded their life to form the barrier that protects Siabsungkoh

Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does. The Magic of Ki Monks make careful study of a magical energy that most monastic traditions call ki. This energy is an element of

seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater

Rules Discussions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others

prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.

Rules Discussions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others

prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.

Rules Discussions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others

prefer to let the DM make a call and continue with the action. If you gloss over a rules issue in play, make a note of it (a good task to delegate to a player) and return to the issue later.

Valor's Call

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Valor’s Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human Paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its head. Strongheart alone

determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, and he is always looking for courageous heroes willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters can join Valor’s Call

Valor's Call

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Valor’s Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human Paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its head. Strongheart alone

determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, and he is always looking for courageous heroes willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters can join Valor’s Call

Valor's Call

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Valor’s Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human Paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its head. Strongheart alone

determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, and he is always looking for courageous heroes willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters can join Valor’s Call

Inspiration

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration