before behind down convinced rule

Derro Raider

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

cruelty and destruction. Derro Derro are Underdark dwellers of dubious origin. According to the histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a community of dwarves that was left behind when the

others escaped the rule of mind flayer;mind flayers. The mind flayers’ psionic power eventually transformed these forsaken dwarves into Aberrations. You can learn more about derro in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.

Derro Apprentice

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Derro Derro are Underdark dwellers of dubious origin. According to the histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a community of dwarves that was left behind when the others escaped the

rule of mind flayer;mind flayers. The mind flayers’ psionic power eventually transformed these forsaken dwarves into Aberrations. You can learn more about derro in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic

King Jhaeros

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

Ashen Creature. When Jhaeros drops to 0 hit points, he explodes in a harmless cloud of ashes, leaving nothing else behind. Berserk. Whenever Jhaeros starts his turn with 60 hit points or fewer, roll

. Governing from Castle Cinis, Jhaeros was advised by two councilors, Regine LaVerne and Charmayne Daymore, and a guard captain named Naevys Tharesso. Jhaeros’s rule was compassionate, just, and kind

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers

Death Kiss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Lacking the egotism of their stronger kin, a death kiss usually submits to the rule of its creator or any other beholder it encounters, but it tries to escape as soon as the beholder is preoccupied. A

;rats, leaving behind a trail of bloodless corpses. When underground, it uses its tentacles as feelers, prodding and examining the environment in all directions. Above ground, it usually keeps its

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

power grew, so did his hubris. His sword urged him to supplant Vecna, so that they could rule the lich’s empire in Vecna’s stead. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s

hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind. The world was made brighter thereby. The Sword of Kas is a magic, sentient longsword that

Bak Mei

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

shirt and trousers. Personality Trait. “I judge others by their actions. Words mean nothing.” Ideal. “Knowledge. The Book of Inner Alchemy will help me leave behind the sins of my

convinced that I deserve eternal life, despite all the suffering I've inflicted on others."Poison, ThunderNimble Escape. Bak Mei takes the Disengage or Hide action.

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Teleport. Assault (Costs 2 Actions). Titivilus makes one Silver Sword attack, or he uses Frightful Word.Dispater, the gloomy Lord of Dis, rules from his iron palace, seeming to hide behind its

, Titivilus has manipulated everyone along his path to power, either to win them over to his cause or to remove them as a threat. Since gaining his position, Titivilus has convinced Dispater that countless

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

refuse to recognize my rule over these waters suffer my displeasure. (Lawful or Evil) 5 Preservation. I am the ocean’s steward, tending reefs and waters to ensure that they remain unspoiled

ship that tries to leave. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

, conversation. 3 A moonstone dragon wyrmling has convinced a lost white dragon wyrmling that the latter is also a moonstone dragon, cursed by an archfey of winter. The two travel together, causing

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the surface world. (Any) 4 Supremacy. Creatures who refuse to recognize my rule over these waters suffer my displeasure. (Lawful or Evil) 5 Preservation. I am the ocean’s steward

to leave. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A royal

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the

luxuries faster than I bring them in... 3 I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others. 4 I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in

situations. 8 I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. d6 Ideal 1 Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

leave my loved one(s) behind. I hope to see them again one day. d6 Flaw 1 I am secretly (or not so secretly) convinced of the superiority of my own culture over that of this

here as part of some such delegation, then decided to stay when the mission was over. Mulhorand. From the terrain to the architecture to the god-kings who rule over these lands, nearly everything

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can

attached to. Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I can’t wait to see what I become next! 2 I am convinced that everything inclines toward constant improvement

Githyanki

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

cultivated over eons in the Astral Plane. Now all githyanki can use their psychic bond with that plane to access splinters of knowledge left behind by beings who travel, live, and die among the silver

by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The &ldquo

Hadozee

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

branch. Today, hadozees are sapient, bipedal beings eager to leave behind the fearsome predators of their home world and explore other worlds. In addition to being natural climbers, hadozees have feet

determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot

… compared … to me. 7 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. 8 I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. d6 Ideal

Legends of San Citlán

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

dressed skeletal figure trailing behind her, never moving too close or straying too far. She tried to flee, but the figure always caught up. When she turned and followed her pursuer instead, the

home and convinced others to join her to settle the valley north of the cenote and the mountains now known as Citlali’s Rest. Citlali grew old, and the skeletal figure returned to take her, but the

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any) 4 Supremacy. Creatures who refuse to recognize my rule over these waters

. 4 The sea around a wizard’s tower is too stormy for ships to sail through, but a resident dragon turtle might be convinced to ferry the characters across. 5 A royal bathhouse was

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such

to finding a solution to a scientific problem. 2 I’ll never forget the laboratory where I learned my skills, or the other attendants who learned alongside me. 3 I’m convinced

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

of an enemy ship, surviving on brackish water and foolhardy rats. At the right moment, you crept up to the deck and took over the ship on your own. 6 Leave None Behind. You carried an

Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil) 5 Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any) 6

Rivals

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

Orcus whose plans the characters have foiled, the ambitious merchant prince who wants to rule the city with an iron fist, and the nosy high priest of Helm who is convinced the characters are up to no

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

effects, such as flames smoldering behind your eyes or dancing over your hands. Suggested Characteristics Gruul ways aren’t the ways of civilized folk, and the Gruul have little patience for

.] 3 I’m as stubborn as a batterboar. 4 I’m so convinced of my superiority over soft, civilized people that I’ll take great risks to prove it. 5 I’m easily

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe

gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in... 3 I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others. 4 I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t

Derro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Derro Derro are Underdark dwellers of dubious origin. According to the histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a community of dwarves that was left behind when the others escaped the rule

Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Optional Rule: Shadowfell Despair A melancholic atmosphere pervades the Shadowfell. Extended forays to this plane can afflict characters with despair, as reflected in this optional rule. When you

character has disadvantage on all saving throws and gains the following flaw: “I am convinced that this place is going to kill me.” 6 Delusion. The character has disadvantage on ability checks and saving

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Even if you have left your tribe behind (at least for now), you hold to the

. (Good) 3 Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) 4 Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil) 5 Nature. The natural world is more important than all the

Adventures in San Citlán

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Montesco hires the characters to capture one. 3 A spectral olvidado named Don Edelmiro hires the characters for protection after a band of criminal thugs raid his estate. He’s convinced his

descendants are behind the attack. 4 A street child named Anita approaches the characters for help. Her friends were taken by a banshee that wanders the streets near the Calaveras River at night.

Ghost Story Plots

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

Ghost Story Plots Ghost story adventures deal with learning the story behind a haunting and ultimately resolving it. They benefit from preserving the mystery behind a spirit’s motivations until the

heroes discover a hidden truth. Ghost Story Plots d8 Plot 1 Investigate the bloody graffiti being left on the village’s ancient walls and stop the vandal. 2 A dying hero is convinced

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all. WHO'S THE BOSS? Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god, Khurgorbaeyag

The Role of Rules

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

. RAI. Some of you are especially interested in knowing the intent behind a rule. That’s where RAI comes in: “rules as intended.” This approach is all about what the designers meant when they wrote

running. There are times, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. This column

The Role of Rules

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

you are especially interested in knowing the intent behind a rule. That’s where RAI comes in: “rules as intended.” This approach is all about what the designers meant when they wrote something. In a

, though, when the design intent of a rule isn’t clear or when one rule seems to contradict another. Dealing with those situations is where Sage Advice comes in. It doesn’t replace a DM’s adjudication

Neronvain's Stronghold

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

Neronvain’s Stronghold The Green Wyrmspeaker has established a stronghold for himself and Chuth within a cave complex in the Misty Forest, its entrance hidden behind a waterfall that tumbles down a

unless they can be convinced to flee. Chuth is an adult green dragon. Statistics for Neronvain can be found in appendix D. NO ONE HOME When the characters approach the stronghold, there might be a

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