been before deeds creature raised

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

this damage disappears in a flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. The book then vanishes, and the creature’s Attunement to it ends. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book

Dwarf

Species Player’s Handbook

Dwarves were raised from the earth in the elder days by a deity of the forge. Called by various names on different worlds—Moradin, Reorx, and others—that god gave dwarves an affinity for

subterranean horrors. Inspired by those tales, dwarves of any culture often sing of valorous deeds—especially of the little overcoming the mighty. On some worlds in the multiverse, the first settlements

Orc

Species Player’s Handbook

ancestors’ great travels and travails. Inspired by those tales, many of those orcs wonder when Gruumsh will call on them to match the heroic deeds of old and if they will prove worthy of his favor

. Other orcs are happy to leave old tales in the past and find their own way. Orc Traits Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Medium (about 6–7 feet tall)Speed: 30 feet

Night Hag

Monsters Monster Manual

Ethereal Plane, the hag casts Dream, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Only the hag can serve as the spell’s messenger, and the target must be a creature the hag can see on the

raised from the dead until its soul is released. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, requiring no Material components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save

Speaker Devil

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

Each: Dimension Door, Modify MemoryDevil of Spoken Compulsion Speaker devils are hulking, four-armed devils who discover the secrets of creatures they then compel to perform wicked deeds. Despite

! Oh, the possibilities! But trust me when I say it’ll only end in tears. —Astarion on Speaker Devils Fire, PoisonColdUtterance of Pain. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 18, each creature in a 20

Demodragon

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

Breath"}. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 13, each creature in a 30-foot-long, 5-foot-wide Line. Failure: 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Acid Breath", "rollDamageType

gatekeeper of the Hellfire Games’ final challenge. Raised by vile magic from the corpse of a beheaded black dragon, the demodragon is the picture of its creator: an abomination with three

Lorwyn Changeling

Species Lorwyn: First Light

to contemplate their past deeds. Lorwyn Changeling Traits Creature Type: FeySize: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this speciesSpeed: 30 feet

Vampire Infernalist

Monsters Astarion's Book of Hungers

is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 17) from one of two claws. Bite (Imp or Vampire Form Only). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, one creature within 5 feet

"} Piercing damage plus 16 (3d10);{"diceNotation":"3d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage and the creature loses its highest-level available spell slot

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

book’s various authors filled the pages with their own vision of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil. The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book

Red Wizard Blade

Magic Items Legendary Magic Items

, the target takes an extra 3d12 necrotic damage. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this weapon dies and can’t be raised from the dead except by a deity or by a creature using a tablet of reawakening to cast the true resurrection spell.

Forged by Red Wizards using a secret process known only to them, this grim steel dagger draws its power from the Negative Plane. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using this magic dagger

Worg Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"Bite"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it

the remote wilderness or are raised by goblins and hobgoblins. Those creatures use worgs as mounts, but a worg will turn on its rider if it feels mistreated or malnourished. Worgs speak in their own language and Goblin, and a few learn to speak Common as well.

Coldlight Walker

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Blinding Light. The walker sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet. As a bonus action, the walker can target one creature in its bright light that it can see

and force it to succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be blinded until the start of the walker's next turn. Icy Doom. Any creature killed by the walker freezes for 9 days, during which time it

Wildspacer

Backgrounds Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

You were raised in the void of Wildspace—home to asteroid miners, moon farmers, and other hardy folk. Perhaps you grew up in a far-flung settlement such as the Rock of Bral, or you spent your

recurring nightmare. Roll on the Close Encounter table to determine which creature nearly got the best of you. Creatures marked with an asterisk appear in Boo’s Astral Menagerie; the others are

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or fall unconscious for 10 minutes. This effect ends for a creature if the creature takes damage or someone uses an

action to wake it. Moonlight Breath. The dragon exhales a beam of moonlight in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6

Yellow Musk Creeper

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

. Unless the bulb is destroyed, the corpse animates as a yellow musk zombie after being dead for 24 hours. The bulb is destroyed if the creature is raised from the dead before it can transform into a yellow

regenerate.Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Touch"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation":"3d8","rollType":"damage

Cultist (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead.Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Scimitar"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in

life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of

Bullywug Croaker

Monsters Ghosts of Saltmarsh

(1d6 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Bite","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Glaaar-pat (3/Day). The croaker sings a song of marshy doom. Each chosen creature

"} psychic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature that fails this saving throw also has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws until the end of its next turn

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead.Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks. Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation

":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Dagger"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2);{"diceNotation":"1d4+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

their mighty deeds. Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common

of great kindness and compassion. Half-Orc Names Half-orcs usually have names appropriate to the culture in which they were raised. A half-orc who wants to fit in among humans might trade an orc

Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Guardian Aura. Whenever a creature of Asteria’s choice within 30 feet of her makes a saving throw, Asteria can give the creature advantage on the saving throw (no action required). This trait

":"damage", "rollAction":"Radiant Blade", "rollDamageType":"radiant"} radiant damage. Bursting Benediction. Asteria causes a burst of magical energy to envelop one creature she can see within 60 feet of

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

throw or be frightened for 1 minute. An affected creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Eye of Flame. The target must make a DC

creature or a flammable object, it ignites. On a successful save, the target takes half as much damage and does not ignite. A target that ignites takes 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"damage

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Markos Delphi

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

3 (1d6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ceremonial Blade", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution

saving throw or become poisoned for 1 minute. The creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Psychic Orb. Ranged Spell Attack: +5

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage", "rollAction":"Crushing Hug", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 15 if it is a Large or smaller creature. Until the grapple ends, the target

can’t make attacks while grappling a creature in this way. Spellcasting. The hag casts one of the following spells, using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 13): 3/day each

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1

minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened

for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it

Grippli Warrior

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

hit","rollAction":"Tongue"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one Medium or smaller creature. Hit: The target is grappled (escape DC 12). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the grippli can&rsquo

;t grab another creature. Trident. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Trident"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5

Owlin

Species Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list

of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list for a particular campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is

appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D

Gem Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other

language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify that list for a campaign. Creature

Hundred-Handed One

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

: 30 (4d10 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d10+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 21 Strength

memories into the ancient stone, covering their territories with intricate reliefs and massive statues of bygone ages. Some linger near ancient temples and palaces, ruins they once raised to the gods or

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Vladimir is immune to effects that turn undead. Vengeful Tracker. Vladimir knows the distance to and direction of any creature against which it seeks revenge, even if the creature and Vladimir are on

different planes of existence. If the creature being tracked by Vladimir dies, Vladimir knows.Multiattack. Vladimir makes two fist attacks or two with his +2 greatsword. Fist. Melee Weapon Attack: +7

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Ear of the Chosen. Whenever a creature on the same plane of existence as Alustriel speaks Alustriel’s name, Alustriel hears her name and the next nine words the speaker utters. Legendary

);{"diceNotation":"9d12+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Reproving Ray", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and if the target is a creature, it must make a DC 22 Charisma saving throw. On a failed save

Metallic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

scores to increase. You’re free to follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can

to modify that list for a campaign. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most

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