before bad devourer choose roles

Ember

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

. Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If Ember fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Special Equipment. In battle, Ember dons magical plate armor custom-forged for his use. While wearing the armor

who serves the Dragon Queen Takhisis. In his service to the Dragon Queen, Ember has taken on many roles at her behest—including that of a black-robed human member of the Mages of High Sorcery

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Dyrrn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed

start of its turn. Tentacle Whip. Dyrrn makes one attack with its Tentacle Whip. Spawn Aberration (Costs 2 Actions). Dyrrn regurgitates an intellect devourer in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life. Of Two Worlds To humans, half-elves look

contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use in diplomatic roles or as swindlers. Half-Elf Names Half-elves use either human or elven

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack. Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren’t

minotaur heroes are full of other names as well: those of the retainers, allies, lovers, servants, enemies, and others who played roles, however small, in the lives of the heroes. Almost every minotaur

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

spells, requiring no material components: At will: wall of ice 3/day: ice storm 1/day: storm of vengeance Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Olhydra fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed

— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life. Violent downpours become frequent within 10 miles of the lair. A downpour occurs once every 2d12;{"diceNotation

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves

highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm

Criminal / Spy Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below

. 2 When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. 3 If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers. Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Mages

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

choose a result from the Mage Roles table to inspire different sorts of mages. Mage Roles 1d10 The Mage Is... 1 An astronomer who draws magic from stars. 2 An author who writes about the occult. 3

Preparing for the Play

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

role before suggesting another role for the other character (choose a table entry that hasn’t already been assigned). Allow characters to invent new roles for themselves if they don’t like the ones

Preparing for the Play Characters who choose to perform a play are met by Motherhorn’s master of ceremonies, Stagefright, who is a goblin boss (chaotic neutral). Describe this meeting as follows: A

Alley: Spring

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

from them by Xanathar’s gazer spies, in which case they catch up with the gazers in the alley before the creatures can descend into the sewers. Bear Traps Choose five squares on the map. These

the alley followed by eight kobolds disguised as children wearing troll masks. A bugbear named Morga and an intellect devourer hide in a doorway halfway down the alley and can be spotted with a

Adventures with Gith

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

Adventures with Gith Characters might be drawn into conflicts involving githzerai and githyanki in various ways. Roll on or choose a result from the Gith Conflicts table to inspire adventures

devourer to seek out an elusive gith leader. 3 Entreated to aid githzerai fleeing the githyanki who destroyed their sanctuary. 4 Entrusted with renewing or disrupting the githyanki’s alliance with red

Epilogue: Croc Hunt

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

Epilogue: Croc Hunt Either as a way of apologizing for making a bad first impression on the lizardfolk, or to provide some extra excitement for combat-loving characters, this encounter pits the party

Devourer. Roleplay a conversation with the queen, or summarize the conversation using the following information: When the lizardfolk returned to this long-abandoned lair, they soon discovered that a giant

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

waking time is spent working, adversarial kobolds rarely have opportunities to exchange insults, let alone come to blows over their differences. Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their

Warriors

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

. Roll on or choose a result from the Warrior Roles table to inspire the creation of different sorts of warriors. Warrior Roles 1d10 The Warrior Is... 1 A bodyguard who protects a noble. 2 A

Fensirs

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

Fensirs Arash Radkia Two fensirs bring an offering of food to a hungry devourer that has outgrown her hut Long ago, a band of frost giants led trolls in a campaign to win Annam’s favor by conquering

seems like a transparently bad idea. What were those giants thinking? —Bigby And yet, can we fairly say that the existence of fensirs is “transparently bad”? Some might argue they are a

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

necessary. Skill Proficiencies: Nature, Persuasion Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools or one musical instrument Languages: Choose one of Elvish, Loxodon, or

conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do. 6 I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits

Priests

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

ideologies. Roll on or choose a result from the Priest Roles table to inspire different sorts of priests. Priest Roles 1d10 The Priest Is... 1 An ascetic who keeps wicked spirits at bay. 2 An

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. d8 Life

a frivolous lark. You’ve maintained a solitary vigil outside the cavern entrance ever since. 2 You crossed the Guild in a bad way. Fortunately, its members think you’re dead. Less

Adventures in Bluetspur

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

on other domains. Taking inspiration from sci-fi horror and tales of alien abduction, adventures involving Bluetspur’s mind flayers might begin anywhere with bad dreams or a stranger’s impossible

taken over by an intellect devourer. 6 An inventor requests the characters’ insight into a pill-sized device she extracted from her own body. As the characters examine it, the device projects a map

Running for One Player

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

Running for One Player If you’re running this adventure for a single player, you can give that player a sidekick as a secondary character. Let the player choose one of the pregenerated sidekicks from

or no longer needed, the character can return to Phandalin and acquire a new one. Using Sidekicks Make sure the player understands the roles and limitations of sidekicks in this adventure: Sidekicks

Thousand Teeth the Devourer

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

Thousand Teeth the Devourer Thousand Teeth is an ancient crocodilian nightmare that has served as the apex predator in the swamps near Saltmarsh for as long as anyone can remember. This monster

) Hold Breath. Thousand Teeth can hold its breath for 30 minutes. Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Thousand Teeth fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack

Good Wolf, Bad Wolf

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

Good Wolf, Bad Wolf When the characters first approach the outskirts of Dougan’s Hole or shortly after they first leave town, they encounter two winter wolves named Koran and Kanan. Here’s how the

encounter plays out: Koran acts as the “good” wolf while his brother plays the “bad” wolf. This act has worked before on the dim-witted locals; the wolves assume the characters will be fooled just as

Dark Six

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

positive forces, the Dark Six are the source of fears. Arawai and Balinor reflect the positive aspects of nature. The devastating storm, the earthquake, the wildfire? These are the work of the Devourer

. Those who choose to follow these sinister deities embrace darkness. A barbarian may thank the Fury for the gift of rage. An assassin walks the path of the Mockery, while a warlock’s pact may be a gift

Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

recently tumbled into the D&D multiverse. Each player can choose one of these characters or provide a character of their own. About the Animated Series Based on the tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons

guidance of the Dungeon Master, who gave each hero a powerful magic item. Key characters in this adventure—Uni the unicorn, Kelek the spellcaster, and Venger—all played major roles in the animated series.

The Grand Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

bad for it in combat, it might choose to do so in order to escape (if you wish to preserve the Grand Master as a future villain), or to summon an ally (if the fight against it proves too easy).

Hermit

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

where to go in the Lower City and Outer City for anonymity. In these slums and alley camps, you can get a damp bed and a bad meal, but also a degree of privacy and no questions asked. Living here

from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. Hermit Origins d6 Origin 1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your

Hermit

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

where to go in the Lower City and Outer City for anonymity. In these slums and alley camps, you can get a damp bed and a bad meal, but also a degree of privacy and no questions asked. Living here

from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table. Hermit Origins d6 Origin 1 You led an ill-fated expedition into the Riverveins. Your friends were

Foreword

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

. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of

their motives. A D&D adventure is only as good as its villains, and Waterdeep: Dragon Heist has multiple baddies to choose from. Before I pull back the curtain and lead you into the heart of

Clientele

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

known to have a soft spot for a sad story, drawing the type of client who has plenty of troubles but little money. Roll on or choose an option from the Clientele table to determine who tends to show up

justice. 3 Magnet for Trouble. Maybe you trust people too easily or it’s just bad luck, but every client who walks into your office has some double deal, hidden agenda, or scam they’re running. 4

Clerics

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

belong to an established religious hierarchy, but many do not. The gods choose whomever they will, and sometimes a devoted worshiper is blessed with all the abilities of a cleric, despite not being a

path of the cleric. They serve their faiths in other roles, such as priests, scholars, or artisans, while some go on to vocations that have nothing to do with religion. A few souls who are denied the

Horror in Your Game

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

need to be somber or shocking. Action, mystery, and comedy can feature in your adventures to any degree. Heroes can be bold monster-hunters or bumbling mystery-solvers. Choose what elements of this

attention for both of us. We’ve found no trace of Vhorishkova since arriving, but I feel her watching. It’s like she’s everywhere. It’s bad here, Uncle. Not snake-headed hogs bad. Like, full Delmunster

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

your companions. Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight, Persuasion, and StealthTool Proficiencies: Choose two from among one type of gaming set, one musical instrument

Flaw 1 When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it. 2 When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. 3

Lucky

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

extra d20 for an attack roll, ability check, or saving throw; and then choose which d20 to use. This is true no matter how many d20s are in the mix. For example, if you have advantage or disadvantage

, and we know that a specific rule trumps a general rule if they conflict with each other. If a DM wants advantage and disadvantage to play their normal roles even when the Lucky feat is used, here’s

Scout

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

wilderness and among barbarians and rangers, and many Scouts serve as the eyes and ears of war bands. Ambusher, spy, bounty hunter — these are just a few of the roles that Scouts assume as they range

down during a fight. You can move up to half your speed as a reaction when an enemy ends its turn within 5 feet of you. This movement doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks. Survivalist When you choose this

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