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Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine

to the law, no common criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue

Brigganock

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 11): At will: minor illusion, spare the dying 1/day each: animal friendship, faerie fire, meld into stone, silence Time Lapse (Recharges after a Short or

wish stones, discarding the ones that contain wishes of ill intent and keeping those that hold good wishes. Brigganocks refine wish stones into gems and use them to decorate their architecture

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

of life, resulting in such creatures as the thessalhydra and the owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich

, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time, Thessalar has subjected himself to so many of his own experiments that his blood has taken on alchemical and magical properties. He regularly uses it as the basis for many of the reagents used throughout his labs.Acid, Poison

Armorer Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

formidable defense. The artificer bonds with this armor, becoming one with it even as they experiment with it and refine its magical capabilities.

Leather Golem Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

resistance to lightning damage. Whenever you take lightning damage, you gain 5 temporary hit points. Curse. This armor is cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. Until

object, with preference for an object smaller than yourself. Once the armor causes you to go berserk, it cannot be removed. You continue to attack until you are incapacitated or until another creature is

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery. Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue

its existence. Few liches seek to become demiliches, for it means an end to the existence they hoped to preserve by becoming undead. However, time can erode the lich’s reason and memory, causing

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

unconscious condition but is stable instead of dying. Breath of Tranquility (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Breath of Tranquility"}. The Gardener exhales soporific

carrying, to an unoccupied space they can see within 15 feet. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the psychic damage has the unconscious condition and is stable instead of dying. Spell Refuge. When

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and

’s wall—the dying remains of those who failed to impress the archdevil. The stronghold, covering five square miles, is surrounded by walls reinforced with high turrets. Devils of all kinds

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spell Level Spells Cantrip dancing lights, spare the dying 1st entangle, ray of sickness 2nd protection from poison, ray of enfeeblement, spider climb 3rd

. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Stoicism. All of us are part of the cyclical march of nature, which will continue with

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the dreams that inspire them. Its horrors don’t feature in their nightmares. Cowardice is more terrible to hobgoblins than dying, for they carry their living acts into the afterlife. A hero in

pride. Such a feud can continue over generations in an ongoing cycle of retribution. Each legion has a list of grievances against any others it knows about, and any legions meeting for the first time view

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4 Responsibility. Having knowledge and

ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius. Chimneys. Two chimneys connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, seeking to understand itself. (Any) 3 Self-Improvement. I am a complex gem, and I constantly polish and refine my many facets to make the whole that much more perfect. (Any) 4

connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and down through the floor of the lower level, but the dragon’s

Stalkers in the Stars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the party. The star anglers attack immediately. Once the star anglers are dispatched, the characters can continue on to the surface of the dying god, where the wreckage of the Lambent Zenith lies.

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

can restore the characters to life so they can continue waging war for the forces of good. Surprisingly, dying in this battle might give the characters an advantage. When the attackers report to

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help

criminal or officer of the law can match the subtle brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s

Conclusion

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

can restore the characters to life so they can continue waging war for the forces of good. Surprisingly, dying in this battle might give the characters an advantage. When the attackers report to

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding

brilliance of the greatest Rogues. Becoming a Rogue... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Rogue Traits table. Gain the Rogue’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Rogue Features

The Lords of Dust and the War

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

goes on to tempt a good-hearted priest into becoming corrupted.) In the years since the Thronehold Accords, the Lords of Dust continue on as they ever have, advancing one small step at a time.

Beholders: Bad Dreams Come True

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

beholder’s mind remains semiconscious even as it dreams. As a result, on rare occasions when a beholder dreams of another beholder, the dream-reality becomes warped and takes on physical form, becoming

. Think ye weave cunning schemes and elaborate intrigues with fallback plans and positions? Beholders change, refine, discard, and spin anew scores of such plans, all the time. To the average beholder, human intrigues are the fumblings of babies. — Elminster

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

. These tenets vary from tribe to tribe, and are often based in events that the tribe has experienced. Here are a few examples: If a dwarf or a human invokes its god upon dying, you must carry the

Brigganock

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

keeping those that hold good wishes. Brigganocks refine wish stones into gems and use them to decorate their architecture and crafts, or they trade them to other Fey for food and favors. A more powerful

ability (spell save DC 11): At will: minor illusion, spare the dying 1/day each: animal friendship, faerie fire, meld into stone, silence Time Lapse (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The

Leather Golem Armor

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

would alter your form. Lightning Absorption. You gain resistance to lightning damage. Whenever you take lightning damage, you gain 5 temporary hit points. Curse. This armor is cursed, and becoming

attack, you attack an object, with preference for an object smaller than yourself. Once the armor causes you to go berserk, it cannot be removed. You continue to attack until you are incapacitated or

The Cold War

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

outcome of the war, but no one dares to continue fighting, since all believe that renewed full-scale conflict could result in utter destruction. That said, the general belief is that the mystery of the

realize that it has a secret magical compartment until enemy spies come looking for whatever is inside it. Or a dying spy presses an amulet into the hand of one of the adventurers, saying, “The fate of

The Vanthampur Family

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

Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard to fulfill her ultimate goal of becoming the new grand duke of Baldur’s Gate. When not engaged in political matters, she conducts her most secret business in the dungeon

his mother’s wrath. Mortlock is a different matter, as it’s been made abundantly clear that Thalamra would disown him had she not agreed to the dying wish of her third husband to look after Mortlock

Wight

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

Motives 1d8 The Wight Returned from the Dead To... 1 Challenge anyone who passes near its grave on a certain cursed night. 2 Conquer the land it believes it should rule. 3 Continue

NPC Support

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

one of the following ways: The NPC uses the Help action to assist the character. If the character is dying, the NPC stabilizes them or carries them to a safer location. The NPC moves close enough to

? Vellynne Harpell’s survival is important for the story to continue forward. She fights alongside the party but does not participate in any foolhardy acts of heroism. During encounters with the dragon

Roleplaying a Yuan-ti

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

Personality Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone rather

1 Greed. I display my wealth as a sign of my power and prosperity. (Evil) 2 Aspiration. I strive to follow the path toward becoming an anathema. (Evil) 3 Unity. No leader shall put personal goals

Thessalar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

owlbear. In recent years, he has also researched the prolonging of life—namely his own. Thessalar hopes that by becoming a lich, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time

Dracolich

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

called dracoliches. These deathless dragons bind their spirits to gems and magically animate their rotting corpses. Eventually becoming skeletal horrors, dracoliches continue the centuries-spanning

Running Glitch Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Running Glitch Characters Use the guidance in this section when portraying the glitch that affects characters in this adventure. Incarnations Returning After dying, glitch characters return as one of

insights about a character’s past. At your discretion, a character might change their incarnations, effectively becoming a new character. Work to tie such changes into meaningful character developments

Shadow Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

that both dragon and lair have changed. In these cases, a shadow dragon’s lair undergoes the same transformation as the dragon, becoming a shadowy, melancholic version of the original site. Shadow

Despair. Creatures within 1 mile of the dragon’s lair that have an Intelligence score of 5 or higher feel forlorn and hopeless. Dying Light. Light is diminished within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, lightly

Deathly Interludes

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

be quite sudden—or to give them a way to continue engaging in the quest while their companions attempt to bring them back to life. These interludes can be played as brief scenes where the player of

character’s dead rivals could have known. Whatever a character learns during their temporary death, they can carry with them back into the mortal world. Such might make dying one of the most helpful things to happen in a character’s greater heroic career.

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

continue up the path and leave the slow, shambling zombies behind. If the characters turn and fight, this is the first combat encounter in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it

fight until they’re all defeated. Tip: Undead Fortitude. The zombies’ Undead Fortitude trait reflects how hard it is to kill these walking corpses. When this trait prevents a zombie from dying, give the

Drowned Sailors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

continue up the path and leave the slow, shambling zombies behind. If the characters turn and fight, this is the first combat encounter in the adventure. Here are the steps you should follow to run it

hard it is to kill these walking corpses. When this trait prevents a zombie from dying, give the players a hint about what happened. You might say, “That should have finished the creature off, but it

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