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Darkling
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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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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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;s wing, a tattered piece of a Boros banner (a souvenir from a famous battle), a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 2 gp (Boros-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legion Station
You have
;sacred flame
1st
guiding bolt, heroism
2nd
aid, scorching ray
3rd
beacon of hope, blinding smite
4th
death ward, wall of fire
5th
flame strike
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->Divine Contention
Thalivar.
Map 7: Thalivar’s Beacon View Player Version TOWER FEATURES
The House of Thalivar is an 80-foot-tall stone tower that serves as a garrison for Leilon’s soldiery. Its common features
. Gallio meets the party in the building’s entry hall and escorts them to his laboratory on the third floor, where he explains the mission: Gallio has recently repaired Thalivar’s planar beacon and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Material Plane. As the characters watch from afar, he reaches the top of the column he is ascending and uses his torch to light the beacon there. The beacon burns bright as he descends the stairs and
boards the rowboat. As the elf rows toward the next beacon, the eight perytons that had been harassing him extinguish the flame in the brazier with powerful beats of their wings. Alagarthas believes
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
to Candlekeep, though she is unaware that the book was the cause of the malaise. Varnyr is a noble with the following changes: Varnyr speaks Common and Elvish, and she has darkvision out to a range of
place, and everyone has their role.” Bond. “Candlekeep is the beacon of enlightenment in an otherwise bleak and backward world.” Flaw. “When something irritates me, I try to ignore it, but I usually end up snapping at someone.”
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
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->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->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel’s founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors
grim reminder of the Citadel’s precarious position. Heroes and paupers meet on equal footing in the Radiant Citadel. By common agreement, power and resources are equitably shared. Dignity is afforded to all, and great need is met with great aid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors unpredictably, but
the Citadel’s precarious position. Heroes and paupers meet on equal footing in the Radiant Citadel. By common agreement, power and resources are equitably shared. Dignity is afforded to all, and great need is met with great aid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
eerie green light pulses from this beacon, shining westward out to sea. With each green pulse of light, you hear the thump of a slow-beating heart.
Characters searching for a safe way down the cliffs
this creature with an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Common. If the characters approach it peacefully, the crab says, “Well met!” and tries to strike up a conversation, during which it
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->The Book of Many Things
as it infuses the world. 4 Seek out a new generation of champions, and train them to fight in a war. 5 Tend a sacred beacon fed by the Outer Planes, sending embers of that beacon to the corners of
charmed, frightened, petrified, poisoned
Senses passive Perception 22
Languages Common plus any three languages (Abyssal, Celestial, Druidic, or Infernal recommended)
Challenge 17 (18,000 XP
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
its founder, Lord Lareth ir’Morgrave, to be “a beacon of knowledge shining from the tallest towers of the city.” On the other hand, the university’s reputation is tainted by allegations of smuggling
Morgrave University, but they still celebrate the two institutions’ common purpose of pursuing knowledge. If Morgrave’s own libraries are insufficient for the task at hand, your group can probably find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. Any creatures meazels draw through the shadows are cursed by the meazels’ baleful magic. The curse acts as a beacon; sorrowsworn (which appear in this book), Undead, and other terrors sense where they
Common
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Garrote. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target of the meazel’s size or smaller. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
+4
Skills Athletics +4, History +2, Medicine +4, Perception +4
Damage Resistances poison
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Proficiency Bonus +2
to hit of his weapon attacks.
Spellcasting. Hrigg gains two 3rd-level spell slots. He also learns a 3rd-level spell: beacon of hope.
10th 60 (11d8 + 11) Spellcasting. Hrigg learns another cantrip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spells 1st Dissonant Whispers, Silvery Barbs (in this book) 2nd Calm Emotions, Darkness 3rd Beacon of Hope, Daylight 4th Compulsion, Confusion 5th Dominate Person, Rary’s Telepathic Bond Consider
bards find a home in Silverquill, putting the power of their voices to use with Silverquill magic. Wizards (especially those who study the Schools of Illusion and Enchantment) are common in
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->Acquisitions Incorporated
Languages Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Goblin
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Divine Strike. Once on each of his turns when he hits a creature with a weapon attack, Omin can cause the attack to deal an extra
): beacon of hope, crusader’s mantle, dispel magic, mass healing word, spirit guardians
4th level (3 slots): death ward, freedom of movement, locate creature, stoneskin
5th level (1 slot): dispel
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->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->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->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