before back during changed relying

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

parts of the lair. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its

, forming structures and other objects as it wishes. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back

parts of the lair. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form

structures and other objects as it wishes. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.LightningNecrotic

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back. Luminous Blue Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a

themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if they cross into the dragon’s territory. But sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Lhammaruntosz's choice

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back. Luminous Blue

sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory surrounding their lairs. Martial Hoards Sapphire dragons&rsquo

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back. Luminous Blue Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of

or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory surrounding their lairs. Martial Hoards Sapphire dragons’ favorite prizes are weapons and armor, records of military

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the victims unable to fight back. Luminous Blue Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline

they cross into the dragon’s territory. But sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory

Rolling with It

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

characters succeeding or failing on any one check to move the action in a specific direction. You must be ready to improvise and react to a changing situation. Relying on dice also gives the players the sense

that anything is possible. Sure, it might seem unlikely that the party’s halfling can leap on the ogre’s back, pull a sack over its head, and then dive to safety, but with a lucky enough roll it just

How to Play

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

relying on the roll of a die to determine the results of an action. The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings

the flow of the game right back to step 1. This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a mighty dragon

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

some other convenient way (or, in a cannibalistic tribe, eaten). Kobolds believe that if they die in service to their tribe, Kurtulmak immediately sends each of them back to life as the next egg laid in

. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back

Javenesh Stoutclaw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

initially assume, Javenesh is a friendly sort. To make ends meet, he works at Bow’s End Tavern, managing servers and keeping the peace, relying on his rough appearance to dissuade those intent on making

reputation as a tough guy follows you. If peers would be aggressive toward you, they quickly back down. Bond Bane: The servers at Bow’s End Tavern know you are no friend to Javenesh. At the slightest sign of trouble, they blame you and ask you to leave.

The Angry

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

The Angry Relying on violence to sustain their existence, the Angry grow more powerful when their foes fight back. If a creature opts not to attack, though, the Angry becomes confused, and its

K87. Guardians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K87. Guardians The following text assumes that the characters are approaching from area K84. If they approach this area from area K88, references to descending stairs should be changed to ascending

area K84). A creature of lawful good alignment that moves west to east through the curtain can do so without difficulty, but creatures of other alignments that do so are teleported back to the top of

New Race: Verdan

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

goblinoid things. But then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant, and the Verdan emerged. I’m sorry, was that the question? — K’thriss Drow’b

The Missing Delegation

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

The Missing Delegation For months now, the cults of Elemental Evil have been establishing themselves in the Dessarin Valley without attracting much attention. Two tendays ago, that changed when an

the Sumber Hills, bound for Summit Hall. Earth cultists attacked the group a few miles from Summit Hall. The cultists took prisoners back to the Sacred Stone Monastery, paying water cultists for the

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

only visible way out is back through the portal. Lighting This area is well lit. The charging Gith Capacitor creates A LOT of light. Creatures/NPCs A star spawn seer and its guardian star spawn hulk are

shunting the rrakkma involuntarily back through the gate to Pandemonium. Playing the Pillars COMBAT Due to the disorienting nature of the Far Realm, the adventurers make any initiative checks with

Duergar Calassabrak

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

Duergar Calassabrak A duergar prince named Valtagar Steelshadow traveled to Undermountain to plunder its mines and use the wealth to buy his way back into the court of his older brother, King Horgar

and his duergar followers were forced back into the Underdark by the planetar’s sudden arrival and subsequent bloody crusade. Weeks after retreating, they returned to discover that the mines were much

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

have changed over time. Some yuan-ti add more sibilants to their birth names to create an exaggerated hissing sound, based on one’s personal preference and whether an individual’s anatomy

Arcane Origin

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

particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power

. Its magic changed you. 4 Your birth was prophesied in an ancient text, and you are foretold to use your power for terrible ends. 5 You are the product of generations of careful, selective breeding. 6 You were made in a vat by an alchemist.

Filthriddens

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

settlement from time to time, dragging off screaming prisoners to meet a grisly fate. The recent arrival of the demon lords changed things. A group of minotaurs was on its way to raid Filthriddens when

human slave of the drow. Yeenoghu’s intercession saved him from the minotaurs. Yeenoghu and his pack moved on, but Grisha took the head of a slain minotaur and brought it back to Filthriddens. The skull

Helpful Sisters

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

stop relying on the kindness of strangers.” The woman then opens a door into what looks like a kitchen and calls out, “Heat up something for Trovus. He’s been out ‘patrolling’ again.” The woman

flagons of beer if the characters can bring their magic lantern back to the inn. If the characters accept the quest, Allie takes them to the back of the inn, where faint footprints lead toward

Gazre-Azam's Predicament

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

wizard would not release him. When Gazre-Azam changed tactics and became less helpful, Zikran cast a complicated and near-permanent spell to keep Gazre-Azam from escaping. The djinni reveals that the

leave Candlekeep with it, on the condition that the book is returned to them once the djinni is freed. (The Avowed are in no rush to get the book back.)

The Long Road

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

-rings, nails, sheaths, finished leatherwork, and food and drinkables. However, last month the barges came late, orders were short changed, and the prices for what little did arrive went up steeply. The

Zhentarim believes intrigue in Yartar is to blame: someone wants to harm the Black Network’s profits. Zhentarim agents first suspected the Harpers, but trusted spies recently reported back that an

Gnomengarde Roster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

-square rug in the throne room (area G14), but it has since moved elsewhere and changed its appearance. If pressed, the rock gnomes help the characters find the mimic by poking objects with nonmagical wands

to see if they fight back. The gnomes aren’t adventurers, however, and they flee at the first sign of danger (real or imagined). The mimic completely devours and dissolves its victims, leaving no

The Cataclysm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

millennia before, stretching back into shrouded myth, are Pre-Cataclysm (PC). Many records of the time before the Cataclysm are lost to us. Those that do survive are often perplexing, referencing nations

and cultures that no longer exist and geography that has changed beyond recognition. Still, it is possible to piece these scattered sources together. At the request of the good knights of Maelgoth

The Emerald Enclave

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

The Emerald Enclave Members of the Emerald Enclave are spread far and wide across the Sword Coast and the North. They usually operate in isolation, relying on their own abilities and instincts to

particular, they have tracked this corruption back to Zuggtmoy and Juiblex, with the demon lords both infecting different parts of the subterranean realm. The Emerald Enclave fights tirelessly against the

Gnomes of Zilargo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

goals, you may still prefer to use trickery and cunning instead of relying on honesty or brute force. Zil gnomes typically use the forest gnome subrace. The natural illusionist trait is a part of

Zilargo and what ties you still have to it. You could be a sage gathering information for the Library of Korranberg, or an investigator sending stories of your adventures back to the Korranberg Chronicle

Chapter 3: Dragon Hatchery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

you have a chance to get into the camp and look around again, that would be the ideal way to spot anything that’s changed. “I don’t recommend letting yourselves get captured,” he adds with a wry smile

back to the camp immediately. He doesn’t expect the cultists to make any sudden changes in their plans or mode of operation. Leosin is wrong about this, because he doesn’t realize how much his presence

Kruphix as Campaign Villain

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

might end with the adventurers convincing him that his current actions don’t serve the balance among the gods. Kruphix’s mind isn’t easily changed, though, and the adventurers might need to produce

altercation between the gods, Kruphix declares a new Silence. He refuses to lift it unless the other gods agree to aid him in forcing Klothys back into the Underworld.

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