been before dignity compared remains

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Members of the Azorius Senate tend toward a demeanor of cold dignity and a pragmatic, orderly nature. Steeped in the law as they are, their ideals and priorities revolve around legal issues. Personality

successfully prevented a murder, and the would-be perpetrator wants me dead. 5 One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard. 6 I’ve

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who

exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic) 4 Dignity. The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful) 5 Immortality. All my

A Magical World

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

become a wizard or an artificer, and high-level magic remains rare. Resurrection and teleportation aren’t part of everyday life, but citizens harness lesser effects and use them for the common good

. Artisans called magewrights provide much of this magic. Compared to a wizard or an artificer, a magewright’s knowledge of magic is narrow: a locksmith might master the arcane lock and knock spells to

Demons and Souls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer

trait. The trait remains active until the demon’s soul count drops below the threshold, and the trait reactivates when the demon’s soul count equals or exceeds it. Active Features. During an encounter

what I think when I look upon my vast hoard? I think, “This is nothing compared to the taste of a mortal soul.” Aurumvas of Meaningless Greed

Nylea's Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But

. As a result, she remains wary of his designs. Nylea is disappointed in Karametra, precisely because of the overlap in their spheres of influence. Karametra insists on transforming nature into a

A Night to Remember

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

appendix B). The Open Lord is waiting for them in an alley in the Dock Ward, under the cloak of an invisibility spell. She remains invisible for the entire meeting. Harper spies in Luskan recently

and strike back at he who robbed Waterdavians of their wealth and dignity. I’m speaking, of course, of that dirty sack of rats, Dagult Neverember. That’s the phrase you used to describe him yesterday

Pixie Kingdom

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

2d4 less damage (this change can’t reduce the damage below 1). Exploring the Kingdom The Pixie Kingdom is a tranquil oasis compared to the rest of the bustling carnival. The air is filled with the aroma

who has the lowest check result, at which point all the remaining characters move to new hiding places and make another check. The game continues until only one character remains hidden; this

Star Forge Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

is cracked, the water remains unsafe to drink, touch, or even go near. Acidic Fumes. A creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the water’s edge or anywhere in the air within 100 feet above

workshop to the south. A simple furnace—its light and heat humble compared to the Star Forge—fills one wall of the southern chamber. Heaped in a pile near the furnace are metal building materials, gigantic

Modifying a Class

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

any new option you add should be compared to existing options to make sure it’s no more or less powerful, yet remains distinctive in flavor. Like anything in class design, be prepared to playtest your

Ascendant Factions

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

unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls

steel, Sarin is a decisive factol who promotes honor, dignity, and peace in word and deed. Faction Attire. Most Hardheads wear the faction’s standard-issue armor, a distinctive suit of red plate with

Giants

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

, smiling ones overstep the bounds of decorum with their behavior, doing and saying things that nobler cloud giants consider beneath the dignity of their kind. Mysterious Masks. Smiling ones take

last-ditch defense of the tribe’s home. When the mouth of Grolantor has slaughtered and eaten its fill of the tribe’s enemies, it passes out amid the gory remains of its victims, making it easy to

NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. Nothing is more important to him than protecting Icewind Dale. He judges others by their actions, not their words. Ideal: “All people deserve to be treated with dignity.” Bond: “Duvessa is a natural

Perception 10 Languages Common False Appearance. While Lifferlas remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal tree. Actions Multiattack. Lifferlas makes two Slam attacks. Slam. Melee

Black Earth Cultists

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

fickle and insubstantial compared to the power of elemental earth. Black Earth Guard Black Earth guards are the warriors of the earth cult. They are brutal, heavily armored thugs devoted to Ogrémoch

petrifying his foes, especially those of great physical beauty, and smashing the remains to rubble. Marlos wields the magical war pick Ironfang, which he found in the Fane of the Eye after being

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

lock for 10 minutes, lowering the DCs by 10 during that time. The mechanical lock remains intact if the magical lock is bypassed, requiring another knock spell or the use of the key. The key, which

Intelligence (Investigation) check, a character can deduce the presence of the pressure plate from variations in the mortar and stone around it, compared to the surrounding floor. Wedging an iron spike

Lower City Gazetteer

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

occasionally appear on citizens’ doorsteps are genuine or harmless pranks remains anyone’s guess. In truth, Mandorcai gained occult knowledge and his magical manor in a bargain with the obese twin chain

only holy-ground burial the city’s poor can afford, and Brother Hodges does his best to bring quiet dignity to the practice. However, a fertile carrion crawler has recently slithered up from the sewers

Lower City Gazetteer

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

going in or out. Whether the little black invitations that still occasionally appear on citizens’ doorsteps are genuine or harmless pranks remains anyone’s guess. In truth, Mandorcai gained occult

poor can afford, and Brother Hodges does his best to bring quiet dignity to the practice. However, a fertile carrion crawler has recently slithered up from the sewers to feast on the corpses in the

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