before beast diffusing concept refers

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

(see appendix D) that she refers to by its proper name, Professor Skant. This orb has knowledge about Netheril that could be important if Vellynne locates the lost Netherese city buried under the

of a beast. Spellbook. Vellynne’s spellbook has black leather covers around pages of ragged parchment, all wrapped in a crimson sash. The necromancer’s personal sigil is written in goat

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the goliath concept of fair play. A permanently injured goliath is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a goliath dies attempting to keep up, or the goliath slips

the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure

Strahd's Enemy

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

-elf carnival ringmaster named Rictavio. Beast (Jack of Diamonds) A werewolf holds a secret hatred for your enemy. Use her hatred to your advantage. This card refers to the werewolf Zuleika

man with a monkey. This man is more than he seems. This card refers to Rictavio (see appendix D), who can be found at the Blue Water Inn in Vallaki (chapter 5, area N2). Normally reluctant to

Credits

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

, Cory Trego-Erdner, Brian Valeza, Anna Veltkamp, Magali Villeneuve, Richard Whitters, Mark Winters, Shawn Wood, Zuzanna Wuzyk, Kieran Yanner, Trish Yochum Concept Art Director: Shawn Wood Concept

Communications Manager: Greg Tito Community Manager: Brandy Camel ON THE COVER The Witchlight Carnival has come to town! On the back cover, a displacer beast finds 8-year-old Tyler Jacobson and leads

Talenta Halflings

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

. 6 You don’t understand the concept of “truth.” To you, everything is a story and it’s all about how you tell it. 7 You are annoyed by buildings and tools designed without consideration for

fighting styles based on different dinosaurs. Likewise, in playing a Beast Totem barbarian or Circle of the Shepherd druid, consider replacing the traditional totems with the following. Bear: Hammertail

Strahd's Location in the Castle

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

darkness where the morning light once shone—a sacred place. Strahd faces the characters in the chapel (area K15). Beast (Jack of Diamonds) The beast sits on his dark throne. Strahd faces the characters

(area K41). “A woman of great beauty” refers to the portrait of Tatyana hanging in the castle’s study (area K37), which contains a secret door that leads to the treasury.

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

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Wight The word “wight” meant “person” in days of yore, but the name now refers to evil undead who were once mortals driven by dark desire and great vanity. When death stills such a creature’s heart

places, surrounded by dead plants, noticeably blackened, and avoided by bird and beast. Humanoids slain by a wight can rise as zombies under its control. Motivated by hunger for living souls and driven by

32. Umbraxakar's Lair

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

this check; it is made with advantage, however, if the character claims to be an emissary of House Moonstar or refers to the dragon by his true name, Glyster. If the character tries to deceive the dragon

(see area 33) and offers the characters a few choice items if they help him transport the hoard. Glyster is an archetypal bronze dragon who likes to assume a variety of humanoid and beast forms. For

Life and Outlook

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

clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking

blows over their differences. Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are

Eldritch Invocations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

refers to your level in this class. Agonizing Blast Prerequisite: eldritch blast cantrip When you cast eldritch blast, add your Charisma modifier to the damage it deals on a hit. Armor of Shadows You

spell slot or material components. Beast Speech You can cast speak with animals at will, without expending a spell slot. Beguiling Influence You gain proficiency in the Deception and Persuasion skills

Triton

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

was forced to focus. As the beast drew closer, Dalakos sought ways to turn the monstrosity from its path. He worked day and night, but ultimately his plans failed. All that Dalakos knew was destroyed

life to another, or after significant life events. Leaving a home community or transitioning to live among dryfolk might constitute such life changes. Tritons also have a fluid concept of gender and

Solitary but Social

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

superstition and adapted it to their own uses, although some among the oldest hags claim to have invented the concept or at least named it. Alternative Coven Spells Some covens gather for a specific

): entangle, speak with animals 2nd level (3 slots): flaming sphere, moonbeam, spike growth 3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, plant growth 4th level (3 slots): dominate beast, grasping vine 5th level

Random Encounters in Yon

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

refers to Endelyn’s weakness, as described in appendix B.) The second goat says, “Play to her passions. Stay on script. A cat, a horn, or a shadow ripped.” (This prophecy refers to Endelyn’s desire to

.) The third goat says, “The fool’s scepter is the key.” (This statement refers to the scepter that belongs to Stagefright the goblin, which can be used to open the stone door to area M17.) After speaking

Arcane Brotherhood

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

. Familiar. Avarice’s familiar throughout the adventure is a squawking raven named Skelm. It uses the raven stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s

frozen remains. It uses the weasel stat block in the Monster Manual but is a fey instead of a beast. If Zelennor is reduced to 0 hit points, Nass’s ghost is unable to cast the find familiar spell in

Finding a Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

by the pterafolk of Firefinger. If questioned about the stolen item, Azaka responds only that it’s a family heirloom: a wooden mask carved to resemble a tiger’s face. It is actually a mask of the beast

member of the Emerald Enclave based in Fort Beluarian. The druid travels with a vegepygmy companion named Kupalué, a Chultan word that means “walking weed.” Qawasha often refers to his companion simply

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

.” Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and Sylvan

. The displacer beast adores the company of children and served as a nanny to the family’s children. Dirlagraun’s own offspring, a kitten named Star, went missing a few weeks ago. Alignment

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

.” Dirlagraun the Displacer Beast CHAPTER 1: WITCHLIGHT CARNIVAL Dirlagraun was raised by a noble high elf family of the Summer Court and blessed with the ability to speak and understand Common and

Sylvan. The displacer beast adores the company of children and served as a nanny to the family’s children. Dirlagraun’s own offspring, a kitten named Star, went missing a few weeks ago. Alignment

Palace Garden Locations

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

fountain takes on the consistency of normal water. Any Beast that bathes in the fountain’s still waters is awakened, as if by the awaken spell, provided it meets the spell’s requirements. The effect

ends if the awakened Beast leaves the palace garden. Any Humanoid that drinks from the fountain or bathes in its waters must make a DC 15 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, its Intelligence

Roleplaying a Giant

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

creatures, either livestock or slaves. Kvit refers to material goods, the most prized being objects of steel, alcohol, and large gems. Frost giants like to grab gems for adorning their clothing, but

beaten into submission more than they’re trained. When a frost giant commands a beast to attack, it’s less a command than an acknowledgment to the creature that the giant won’t beat it for satisfying

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

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

shifts uneasily as its master speaks. Scrivenscry is an arcanaloth who always refers to itself in the third person. It has a fondness for black licorice, strips of which it keeps in the pockets of

collector of such works. Kingsport Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 11 Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1) Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 10 (+0

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