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Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
a barbarian might be inhabited by a primal spirit or be descended from shape-shifters. You can choose the origin of your feral might or determine it by rolling on the Origin of the Beast table
.
Origin of the Beast
d4
Origin
1
One of your parents is a lycanthrope, and you’ve inherited some of their curse.
2
You are descended from an archdruid and inherited the
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
a barbarian might be inhabited by a primal spirit or be descended from shape-shifters. You can choose the origin of your feral might or determine it by rolling on the Origin of the Beast table
.
Origin of the Beast
d4
Origin
1
One of your parents is a lycanthrope, and you’ve inherited some of their curse.
2
You are descended from an archdruid and inherited the
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
a grotesque window into the virulent refuse the otyugh recently consumed.
Mutates
A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm risks developing mutations. Such a creature undergoes a
with the Far Realm. Some creatures become mutates after prolonged exposure to Far Realm energy or magic drawn from that strange plane. Others deliberately change themselves, seeking to embrace the
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
related to vrock;vrocks, vulturelike demons known for their covetousness and their capricious violence. According to these scholars, a flock of vrocks descended on a Material Plane world through a
.
Werevultures appear perfectly ordinary when in humanoid shape. But by the light of the full moon—or at other times when they give in to the curse—they change. Foul wings burst painfully
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently, and when he does appear, he’s restless.
Augustus is a natural-born lycanthrope, born to werewolf parents. His parents
curse. And if bargaining doesn’t work, there’s always blackmail. (See the “Using the Moonstalkers in Your Campaign” section in chapter 11 for more details.)Change Shape
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
"} hit points and is freed from any curse, disease, poison, blindness, or deafness.
Change Shape. The Abbot magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating equal to or less
in reuniting Strahd with his lost love and, in so doing, ending Barovia's curse. The Abbot has recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
until recently performed amazing acts of balance and agility at the Witchlight Carnival. Together, they are known as the Selenelion twins. (A selenelion is a celestial event during a lunar eclipse in
the masks they wear; Gleam wears a crescent moon mask, and Glister wears a sun mask.
Blessed by Corellon, the twins can each change their sex at the end of a long rest, though one twin rarely does so
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these principles, and much
Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
2
Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But
discoveries is that their physical forms change as they age, signifying that the mutative power of That-Which-Endures is not done with them. The first verdan emerged from the Underdark as creatures of goblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
not of a long-lost lover but of Elturel. This surprises everyone, including Alan Alyth, who has never heard the spirit change its tune. Characters who understand Elvish can translate the lyrics: O
after hearing the song can ask him about it, since he speaks Elvish in addition to Common. However, he was so surprised by the change in lyrics that he remembers only parts of it. The spirit will sing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
inside. In this case, Vatri is Hostile toward the characters and has nothing to say to them. Brezo Brezo was playing his bagpipes to the morning crowd outside the tavern when the Corsairs descended
place on fire. Nelida The bartender has heard tales of the scarred black dragon that accompanied the Corsairs. The dragon’s name is Sablewing. Travelers told her a rumor that Sablewing recently murdered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
a ticket taker, a job she’s recently switched to as a result of struggling to give correct change while working at the box office.
Extracurriculars: Intramural Water-Dancing Club
Job: Strixhaven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Goliath, you have these special traits. Giant Ancestry. You are descended from Giants. Choose one of the following benefits—a supernatural boon from your ancestry; you can use the chosen benefit a
within 60 feet of you, you can take a Reaction to deal 1d8 Thunder damage to that creature.
Large Form. Starting at character level 5, you can change your size to Large as a Bonus Action if you’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Thassa’s dominion. The sea has many metaphorical aspects that Thassa oversees as well: ancient knowledge, long-term change, introspection, voyaging, and repetitive patterns such as the tides. Thassa
Thassa’s displeasure. Thassa’s Goals Thassa is never satisfied with the status quo, and she also never advocates hasty, uncontrolled change. She constantly resculpts the physical world, altering coastlines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, you have these special traits. Giant Ancestry. You are descended from Giants. Choose one of the following benefits—a supernatural boon from your ancestry; you can use the chosen benefit a number of
feet of you, you can take a Reaction to deal 1d8 Thunder damage to that creature.
Large Form. Starting at character level 5, you can change your size to Large as a Bonus Action if you’re in a big
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
key components of life within the city. Change is possible, but usually only when it’s driven by members of the royal family or the noble clans. Queen Jin-Mi sits at the apex of the social order
descended from the city’s founder and first ruler, the dragon Mireu. The bureaucracy surrounding her consists of officials known as magistrates, who govern the city-state and enforce its laws. Those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
. The change in climate is very stark; the portal and a nearby lodge are buffeted by chill winds, and the surrounding countryside is heavily forested. The portal is one of several that predate the Cult of
recently appointed a dwarf named Varram as his wyrmspeaker in charge of recovering the White Dragon Mask. The adventurers meet Talis and her servants, and they could end up fighting Talis and her crew in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
the weak, the poor, and the oppressed. Sister Garaele regularly reports to her superiors on events in and around Phandalin. Quest: The Banshee’s Bargain. Recently, Garaele’s superiors asked her to
positive change through information and secrecy. If a character agrees, Sister Garaele awards the individual the title of Watcher.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
disfiguring injuries recently. Before then, he seemed more in Ilvara’s favor. Now Shoor seems to have displaced him. Jorlan used to have a wand that shot globs of sticky material able to trap targets. Now
Shoor carries it, as another sign of their change in status. It might be a matter of days or tendays before a contingent from Menzoberranzan arrives to take prisoners back to the drow city. Additionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
altar is a serene priest in sunny robes.
The priest is, in fact, a gray slaad using its Change Shape ability to fool the characters. The slaad was sent here to kill them, plain and simple. It
Vault.” If you’re using the rivals described in this book’s introduction, their patron might be a STEAL operative. One of STEAL’s operatives, having recently acquired the gray slaad’s control gem, used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. The change in climate is very stark; the portal and a nearby lodge are buffeted by chill winds, and the surrounding countryside is heavily forested. The portal is one of several that predate the Cult of
recently appointed a dwarf named Varram as his wyrmspeaker in charge of recovering the White Dragon Mask. The adventurers meet Talis and her servants, and they could end up fighting Talis and her crew in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, and you’ve inherited some of their curse. 2 You are descended from an archdruid and inherited the ability to partially change shape. 3 A fey spirit gifted you with the ability to adopt different bestial
bestial spark burning within their souls. That beast bursts forth in the throes of rage, physically transforming the barbarian. Such a barbarian might be inhabited by a primal spirit or be descended from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
(leading to a 10-foot-square closet). A small hole has been drilled through the middle of the door.
An adventuring party called the Fine Fellows of Daggerford descended into Undermountain one tenday
alpha is coiled up in the southernmost section of the room and appears to be asleep. The creature recently gorged itself on goblins and is not hungry. If the characters stay at least 10 feet away from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
monstrous creatures. Until recently, Port Nyanzaru was under the firm control of Amn, a foreign nation. Nine years ago, Amn was forced to relinquish the city to a wealthy and powerful consortium of Chultan
place Port Nyanzaru wherever you see fit and even change its name. If you’re using another published D&D setting, you can dispense with Port Nyanzaru entirely and use a different coastal city as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
him as honest, optimistic, and extraordinarily lucky. Until recently, he was a member of Force Grey and reported directly to the Blackstaff. In recent months, Meloon has spent much of his time at the
restored and his statistics change as follows: Meloon is neutral good. He loses his telepathy, and his ability to speak and understand Deep Speech. He can attune to Azuredge (see appendix A).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
recently excavated tunnel leads to Xeluan’s tomb and is guarded at all times, as described below: Ten members of the town guard stand watch atop giant blocks of stone that were once part of a great
Aminta and attack anyone who tries to enter the tunnel without an escort. If the characters come here in the guise of workers, five of the guards lead them to area X1 at the start of the next shift change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and the oppressed. Sister Garaele regularly reports to her superiors on events in and around Phandalin. Olga Drebas Harpers Pin Sister Garaele’s Bargain Recently, Garaele’s superiors asked her to
certain members of the group and urges them to join the Harpers. She speaks with those who exemplify the virtues of the network and possess a desire to enact positive change by gathering intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
woman named Veen. Ronnom is the son of Ishyllia Daamos, a knight who was a frequent guest at the monastery before her death. Recently it has come to light that Ronnom is a wanted man whose crimes
approach the island. The monks began noticing Skalanthas’s change in demeanor shortly after Ronnom’s arrival.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
recently been sensed north of the lighthouse, and relatively close. All the activities mentioned in this section are introduced or talked about in the “Franchise Tasks and Downtime” section in chapter 2
Luskan — and adding rumors suggesting that the organization has recently been engaging in conduct even more secretive than usual. Such activities can also preview some of the information on Luskan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
working in the temple recently, she witnessed a ship change course and crash into the rocks to the north (see “Cloister Quests”). Varnoth is indifferent to visitors, but a character can shift her attitude
Kobolds are small reptilian Humanoids who believe they are descended from dragons and often live near them. Over the centuries, many bands of kobolds have been drawn to Stormwreck Isle by the lingering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
of faerzress-infused stone. The change in the faerzress brought on by the arrival of the demon lords has left the xorn confused and easily angered. It tries to bargain for metal or gems to eat, and
attacks if refused. If the adventurers feed the xorn and can communicate with it, the creature can tell them that it sensed a great planar upheaval recently, though it knows nothing about the demons or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, experiencing little or no change in their lives until recently. Now their world is being altered faster than many of the fungus folk can keep up with — as is their world view, twisted by the chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Eberron. For example, if you wanted to use Gruumsh in Eberron, you could re-imagine him as one of the demon overlords of the first age. You could decide that he’s the classic Gruumsh, who has recently
sourcebook that’s come before it, this book is intended to be a source of inspiration: use what inspires you, but always feel empowered to change the world to better suit the story you want to tell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
not go stand titanic menhirs, likely erected by stone giants. The folk of Hartsvale are ruled by House Hartwick, a line of royals supposedly descended from Hartkiller. Though human, House Hartwick’s
young ranger who has recently returned from a three-year journey to explore the North. He came back with a wife, the sorceress Ylienna of Silverymoon, and has begun to take on more of his father’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Welcome to the Far North North of the Spine of the World and west of the towering Reghed Glacier is a frigid expanse few dare to explore, let alone inhabit. This icy land of windswept tundra recently
lights of civilization known as Ten-Towns but also the indigenous flora and fauna that need sunlight and the change of seasons to survive. Not all creatures are discouraged by what has transpired