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Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For

character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful) 5 Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful

The Gods of Two Peoples

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

The Gods of Two Peoples There are no half-elven gods, so half-elves follow elven or human deities of their choosing — although just as many religious half-elves believe that their gods choose them

for rangers, Milil or Corellon for poets and bards, and so forth. Many half-elves worship Sune or Hanali Celanil in appreciation for the love their parents felt for one another, and the two goddesses

Eldeen Characters

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

Modifying a Class

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

modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping

presented as a divine blessing. Changing Spell Lists Modifying a class’s spell list usually has little effect on a character’s power but can change the flavor of a class significantly. In your world

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

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

there simply so that Sir Baerdren can keep his eye on her and ensure that she doesn’t sabotage the templars from within? Fixer. The Fixer might work for a religious order for entirely non-religious

Talentan Characters

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

Divine Soul

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who

commands sacred power, a Divine Soul can undermine an existing order by claiming a direct tie to the divine. In some cultures, only those who can claim the power of a Divine Soul may command religious power

Kartakass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

a way of life in this forested domain, with everyone from the bards of Skald to the actors of Emherst pursuing dazzling dreams. Here, the people live by a simple rule: never let an audience grow bored

. To outsiders, life feels staged and surreal in Kartakass, as every plant and beast, every peasant and performer strives to prove their greatness. Trees and flowers burst into bloom and then wither

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

others than to make sure the value of faith is measured in gp. In addition to your franchise’s regular operations, you always keep a sideline going in religious paraphernalia, selling specialized signature

creatures, the changing weather, the shapes of buildings, other stuff. 3 In secret, you curse the burden your deity has placed on you. 4 You wonder often if you’re worthy of your deity’s gifts

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

Redcloak Battalion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Battalion. This elite unit fought at the forefront of the Last War, and Brelish bards still sing of the exploits of Khandan the Hammer and Meira the Huntress. At the end of the war, the battalion was split

snarling displacer beast surrounded by the words, “First in battle, last to fall”—the Redcloak insignia and motto—on the right. Allies. As part of Breland’s military forces, the Redcloaks can count on

Sea Elf Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

communicate simple ideas to any Beast that has a swimming speed. It can understand your words, though you have no special ability to understand it in return. Keen Senses. You have proficiency in the

beings who cavorted on various planes of existence, changing their physical forms at will. Outside the glory of Arvandor, their favorite place was the Feywild—a realm of unbridled passion. It was to

Adult Gold Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Adult Gold Dragon Alexander Ostrowski An adult gold dragon guards the site of a mysterious seal from intruders Adult gold dragons act subtly, frequently changing their shape to resemble harmless

21, +13 to hit with spell attacks): At Will: Detect Magic, Guiding Bolt (level 2 version), Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no

Druid Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Elemental Fury 3 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 3 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 17 +6 — 4 4 19 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18 +6 Beast Spells 4 4 20 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 4 4 21 4 3 3 3

of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Druid spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list of

Circle of Spores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. But these druids believe that the natural cycle is healthiest when each segment of it is vibrant and changing. Undead that seek to replace all life with undeath, or that try to avoid passing to a final

those spores, rather than transforming into a beast form, and you gain 4 temporary hit points for each level you have in this class. While this feature is active, you gain the following benefits

Druid Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Elemental Fury 3 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 3 4 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 17 +6 — 4 4 19 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18 +6 Beast Spells 4 4 20 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 4 4 21 4 3 3 3

number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Druid spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change your list of

17. Arcturia's Court

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

on transforming herself, her surroundings, and other creatures. Her moods are ever-changing as well. If the characters destroyed her phylactery on level 14, Arcturia knows what they did and attacks

butterfly swarm is an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp). The yellow sapphires carried by the animal-headed guards fit into the pillars in area 8. Each gemstone is worth 1,000 gp.

Xaos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Xaos Gate Destination: Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo Primary Citizens: Githzerai Ruler: Varies Chaos reigns supreme in Xaos, a gate-town tethered to the ever-turbulent plane of Limbo, where reality is

. Robson Michel Three modrons prepare to enter the Cube, a mechanical outpost corrupted by the disorder of Xaos Gate The gate to Limbo shifts with the town, changing shape and location at indeterminate

Little Oak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

children until the hag’s sisters placed a curse on him that warmed his heart, changing his alignment from lawful evil to chaotic good. He now strives to help children escape from Skabatha’s clutches

you?” as it fights to the death. The oni has a pet displacer beast kitten (see the accompanying stat block) named Star, which it abandons if its curse is ended. Characters who aided Dirlagraun in the

Blade Bazaar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

different prices to buy or sell every time they are asked about the same items, and insist that the characters dealing with them are the ones changing their terms. A duergar merchant suddenly turns

from a displacer beast sewn into the hat’s crown. A large satchel hangs from his shoulder, and he’s always muttering to himself. Duergar merchants glare scornfully at this derro, and none will discuss

48. Shagambi's Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

teleport is also polymorphed into a random beast, as though it had failed its saving throw against the polymorph spell. Roll a d4 to determine the new form: 1, baboon; 2, bat; 3, flying snake; 4, quipper

heaped around Shagambi’s bones: 200 gp, five moonstones (50 gp each), the fine music box activated by the trap (250 gp), and an instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin). The instrument turns to dust and

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

table) Far Realm Cysts* d4 Encounter 1 1 gibbering mouther 2 1 grell 3 1d4 gricks 4 1 otyugh Forests of Slaughter* d4 Encounter 1 1d2 hook horrors 2 1d4 cockatrices 3 1 displacer beast 4 1

. Changing Treasure. Feel free to change the treasure in the Doomvault or add more. It’s especially appropriate to change treasure to something characters in the party can use, and it’s satisfying to let

Firenewts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

pleasant internal heat and it enables a firenewt to vomit forth a small ball of flame. Most firenewts carry a container with this mixture in it. Religious Militants. Firenewt society and culture are

for them, so ’tis also one for ye. — Elminster Giant Striders. Firenewts have a close relationship with a type of monstrous beast they believe Imix sent to aid them — borne out by the creatures

Demilich Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

its next turn. Necrosis. The demilich makes one Necrotic Burst attack. Sean Murray Deva World-Changing Angelic Messenger Habitat: Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Relics Devas are

(spell save DC 17): At Will: Detect Evil and Good, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to

Other Religious Systems

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

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

shadows, sometimes aiding the other deities, and sometimes working against them with the pantheon’s enemies. Mystery Cults A mystery cult is a secretive religious organization based on a ritual of

Ranger Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

, but those spells otherwise count as Ranger spells for you. Changing Your Prepared Spells. Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace one spell on your list with another Ranger spell for which

Ranger subclass of your choice.The Beast Master, Fey Wanderer, Gloom Stalker, and Hunter subclasses are detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at

Interloper Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment

, and some hill giants share two strange commonalities: insatiable hunger and a tendency to serve the demon lord Yeenoghu. Sometimes a hill giant who delights in senseless slaughter turns to the Beast

Encounters (F-H)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

disposition. Roll a d4 and consult the Frost Druid Friends table to determine each creature, or just roll once and assume all the creatures are the same kind of beast or plant. (It’s okay if multiples of the

same kind of creature are present, since the druid might favor a certain kind of beast or plant.) Running the Encounter. The frost druid aims to kill the characters or send them scurrying back to Ten

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Factions Factions are like political parties, religious organizations, or secret societies. Players can choose a connection to one of five factions: the Harpers, the Order of the Gauntlet, the

least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the

Landgrave's Folly

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

full-grown kraken, so the creature should be destroyed for the aboleths’ own safety. The kraken’s substantial intellect has been hopelessly tainted by exposure to Sgothgah’s religious beliefs. All gods

unholy symbol of Tharizdun that the kraken bears, that energy accelerates the kraken’s growth and fuels its hostility. Normally such a beast would take decades to reach maturity, but Sgothgah’s magic

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ status to that of hunters and reducing the number of castes in the host to two. Leaders and religious figures of the tribe still maintain some of their authority, but the lowliest hobgoblin or bugbear can

on each head that direct the beast by controlling the view of its blinkered eyes. Former slaves, often soldiers who once fought against the host, who now fight alongside the host to gain better

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

and unimaginable joy. THE BLESSED OF CORELLON Ever changing, mirthful, and beautiful, the primal elves could assume whatever sex they liked. When they bowed to Lolth’s influence and chose to fix

be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing

patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing working

patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the

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