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Darkling
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath
that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and
Darkling Elder
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or
, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
as smooth as a salamander’s.
Some intelligent Humanoid mutates retain their personalities from before they were exposed to the Far Realm. Some, driven by the allure of otherworldly powers, seek
have tried to create armies of mutates to sweep through the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For
forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait.
Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They
Elf
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humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version.
Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin
, Jelenneth, Keyleth, Leshanna, Lia, Meriele, Mialee, Naivara, Quelenna, Quillathe, Sariel, Shanairra, Shava, Silaqui, Theirastra, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia
Family Names (Common Translations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
a scroll isn’t too hard, but other items are out of the realm of most but the wealthiest nobles. Likewise, aside from a few common magic items, you won’t normally come across magic items or spells to
purchase. The value of magic is far beyond simple gold and should always be treated as such. Gems, Jewelry, and Art Objects. These items retain their full value in the marketplace, and you can either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn
, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
name, typically a combination of other Elvish words. Some elves traveling among humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn
, Thia, Vadania, Valanthe, Xanaphia Family Names (Common Translations): Amakiir (Gemflower), Amastacia (Starflower), Galanodel (Moonwhisper), Holimion (Diamonddew), Ilphelkiir (Gemblossom), Liadon (Silverfrond), Meliamne (Oakenheel), Naïlo (Nightbreeze), Siannodel (Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the towers of Fairhaven to the common folk working the vast vineyards of Bluevine, Aundairians value wit and wisdom. Aundairians prefer finesse to brute force and appreciate cunning wordplay and fine
Aundair is a small nation, its arcane superiority allowed it retain its dominion during the Last War. The people of Aundair know that knowledge is power, and they take pride in their nation’s magical
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well.
All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although
common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mummy Common mummies are the remains of priests, nobles, or champions of faith that underwent magical burial rites. Some are preserved through processes using linen wrappings or clay, but others are
; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus two other languages
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The mummy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Herald of Dust pays a pittance for every corpse delivered to the Mortuary. Some contemptible folk make corpse collecting their vocation. These aptly named corpse collectors are a common sight in the Hive
departed and chronicle the dead’s deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creature’s beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
community prevent the dead from rising? Is burning corpses a common practice or a taboo? How have you seen a burial rite go wrong?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Archmage Archmages have mastered incredible magical power. While some use their magic to protect the world, others become tyrants or pursue forbidden secrets. Many archmages retain magical servants
Languages Common plus five other languages
CR 12 (XP 8,000; PB +4)
Traits
Magic Resistance. The archmage has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. Its skin becomes clammy and as smooth as a salamander’s. Some intelligent Humanoid mutates retain their personalities from before they were exposed to the Far Realm. Some, driven by the allure of
+6
Damage Resistances psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Common, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of the city, this means not merely the ability to carry a weapon, but the right to retain up to seventy equipped soldiers. These soldiers always wear a house’s colors and the house’s “arms of grace
” — a heraldic device often borne on a shield, worn as a cloak pin, or affixed to a helmet. Others throughout the city, even foreign dignitaries, are permitted to retain only up to sixteen armed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
that creates skum, though Dory’s condition is not as severe, and he has managed to retain his free will. Mr. Dory
Medium aberration, chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (leather armor and shield)
Hit
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +6, Stealth +9
Damage Immunities necrotic
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Abyssal, Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. 3 Home to a community of pixies or sprites. 4 The last lore keeper of lost druidic knowledge. 5 Rooted on a hero’s burial mound and animates trees that look like questing knights. 6 Scarred by a fire
Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan
CR 9 (XP 5,000; PB +4)
Traits
Siege Monster. The treant deals double damage to objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The treant makes two Slam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Mogis. These minotaurs have more in common with the monsters in the Monster Manual than with the civilized people described in chapter 1 of this book (including their Large size). Most of them use
Ashlands. The Theriad recounts the brute’s defeat and the loss of his great axe, Goremaster. Viewing Thyrogog’s defeat as a divine sign, the warlord’s descendants retreated into the Ashlands. Burial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
first time a character approaches within 10 feet of the head, the source of the aura becomes apparent as a magic mouth spell cast on it says, in Ezzat’s voice and in Common: Down and down and down
behirs’ unguarded hoard consists of 12,000 cp, 5,450 sp, 1,825 gp, four garnets (100 gp each), a dwarven burial circlet fashioned from mithral and set with four aquamarines (2,500 gp), and a chime of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
them beyond death. Unlike mere zombies, they retain the memories and evil agendas they harbored in life. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight continues its villainous ways, but it is now
Perception +3, Stealth +4
Resistances Necrotic
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned
Gear Studded Leather Armor
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Languages Common plus one other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
are replacing your race with a lineage, replace any Ability Score Increase you previously had with these. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
campaign. If you are replacing your race with a lineage, you retain any languages you had and gain no new languages. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
dance, ball games are a common pastime, ranging from ancient variations played with the hip to more contemporary kicking games. Wrestling evolved into its own form of theatrical entertainment: La
Remembered. Known as olvidados, or “forgotten,” these intelligent Undead often take the form of sapient, peaceful skeletons or spirits. Most retain the memories and personality they had in life, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
cycle; the two can intersect, and at that nexus the liches find immense power, which commands the awe, envy, and fear of other Golgari. Unlike the shambling zombies they command, liches retain their
memories, their personalities, and especially their ambition. They also retain the grace and stature of living elves, but their bodies are in a constant state of slow decay. Various forms of fungus grow in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
a steep spiral staircase leading 20 feet downward. B2: Hall Upright slabs are set into the walls of this large burial chamber. Each slab is carved with the faded likeness of a different robed human
. Instead, a ghost custodian named Newmy lives inside. She’s affixed a piece of paper with “Newmy’s Room” written on it in Common. If anyone approaches the slab, Newmy pops out, sputtering apologies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the most severe wrongs, offenders are banished to uninhabited islands, though they retain the right to travel to the Meet each year to seek reconciliation with the larger community. The Gods’ Tale The
examples of common given names in Godsbreath: Feminine. Aba, Bilah, Diya, Emilene, Essie, Sukie Masculine. Cato, Ellis, Kumber, Mobe, Saffran, Sogo Gender-Neutral. Deland, Holston, June, Madel, Winter Surnames. Godskith, Grayshore, Hilltop, Longkin, Riveridge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
, Survival +8
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Aquan, Common, Druidic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)
Hearth of Moonlight and Shadow. At the start of a short or long rest, Amble can touch a point
form using a bonus action on their turn.
Amble’s game statistics are replaced by the statistics of the beast, but they retain their alignment, personality, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
opposing forces—including civilians among those forces—unless given explicit instructions to the contrary. A few exceptional Karrnathi undead retain their individuality and the memories of their former
., passive Perception 13
Languages Common
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Pack Tactics. The soldier has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the soldier’s allies is within 5 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
lawful good. They have 35 (10d6) hit points each. They lack the Horrifying Visage action. They speak Common and have a challenge rating of 3 (700 XP). The children don’t like it when the characters
characters try to leave, the ghost-children attempt to possess them. If one of the ghosts possesses a character, allow the player to retain control of the character, but assign the character one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the players: Large iron burial urns are positioned reverently throughout this hall, each engraved with a noble coats-of-arms from the city of Elturel. Polished swords, lances, and shields hang from
characters approach one of these areas, read: Recesses in the walls hold iron burial caskets. Each casket has a single, healthy red rose resting on its lid.
Each of these corridors contains six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
stone rivals that of the greatest dwarf artisans, yet their structures retain a decidedly elven aesthetic. Though appearing delicate, drow settlements are structurally sound and remarkably resilient
mages sometimes imbue items with magic to enhance their effectiveness. However, such magic fades when exposed to sunlight, so that magical drow weapons and armor rarely retain their enhancement bonuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mongrelfolk Mongrelfolk are humanoids that have undergone, or whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being
mongrelfolk’s mad combination of humanoid and animal forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait. Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Darklings Ancient legends speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha (“Dark Crow” in Common). So great was
the Summer Queen’s wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha’s house as the dubh sith — or, in Common, “darklings.” Darklings most often settle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
flasks of Oil Shovel R8: Burial Mound A wide, gently sloping dirt mound rises 30 feet in the air, enveloped in feathery grass. Yellow, sickly-looking flowers bloom around the mound’s edges.
This is the
ceremonial burial mound of the thirty-four elves who died in the battle against Death-at-Sunset a century ago, including the elves’ leader, Ethvarn. Ever since Sunset-Is-Nigh hatched, the spirits of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
successful check, the character recognizes that the statue is a guardian common to Silvanesti burial sites and that the silver coins represent souls shining as stars in the night sky. The character also knows
, while the walls are sculpted with empty burial niches. A door stands to the southeast. Sconces on the walls shed light tinged a faint green.
The characters draw the attention of two hostile wraiths that






