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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
Rogue
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Basic Rules (2014)
any problem, demonstrating a resourcefulness and versatility that is the cornerstone of any successful adventuring party. Skill and Precision Rogues devote as much effort to mastering the use of a
class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
journals or hidden away in someone’s mind. Even you might not be aware of all the reasons behind the missions you carry out. Sometimes a mission’s sole purpose is to conceal the
leave the Dimir and join this guild, but there is no escaping the Dimir.
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I chose this guild at random or on a lark.
Dimir Guild Spells
Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ruins, they devote their time to developing new spells and enslaving the mortals with which they surround themselves. A spirit naga likes to charm its foes, drawing them close so that it can sink its
evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
and pirates like them because they’re fast and sturdy. Military leaders use them as command ships for the same reasons. Damselfly ship owners are a proud lot, fond of painting their ships in colorful
race one another through asteroid belts and other obstacle courses, either for rewards or bragging rights. Damselfly Ship Summary Armor Class: 19 (metal) Cargo: 5 tons Hit Points: 200 Crew: 9 Damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
deities are more likely to spread doom than peace and bounty. Some leonin, known as iconoclasts, devote themselves to thwarting the gods by hunting down their followers and all things born of Nyx that
impede on Oreskos and the safety of the leonin prides. Leonin Iconoclast
Medium humanoid (leonin), any alignment
Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the two-headed Demogorgon and devote themselves to his service. Those who prove exceptionally valuable to Demogorgon’s purposes in the Material Plane are rewarded with a “blessing” that transforms them
other, nearby creatures are racked with psychic pain or join in the ruckus, attacking their allies. Echo of Demogorgon Large Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
fists. They are commonly used as shock troops on the front lines of wars waged in the Abyss and other Outer Planes. Degloths gravitate toward violence and mayhem without caring about the reasons behind
), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 133 (14d10 + 56)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
6 (−2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
thus properly belongs to the Ordning, but others say he formed from Annam’s spilled blood. For a variety of reasons, he is never accorded equal status to the All-Father’s other children. Known as the
or personal bodyguards of cult leaders. Examples of giants serving each of the Elemental Evil cults appear in chapter 6. Cult of Evil Earth. Giants who devote themselves to Ogrémoch and his earth cult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Akros’s inhabitants, though, aren’t members of its martial elite. The famed warriors of Akros have the means to devote their lives to studying and training in the ways of war because they rest atop a
Akroan society are the lektoi, the large warrior class of Akros. Members of this class claim descent from the seven warriors who first established the Kolophon after the fall of the archons. Though the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Drow Arachnomancer Drow spellcasters who seek to devote themselves wholly to Lolth, the Spider Queen, sometimes walk the sinister path of the arachnomancer. By offering up body and soul to Lolth
Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 162 (25d8 + 50)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
19 (+4)
WIS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
full suite of options would make the adventure less exciting, don’t have the incarnation reappear until after the group finishes a long rest, or have the incarnation reappear with their class features
for mysterious reasons—a glitch is, by definition, unreliable. New characters introduced experience the same multiversal glitch. Alternatively, events during the adventure might reveal unexpected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
community. One must work selflessly, listen to one’s elders, and act according to one’s status for Yeonido to prosper. Structure is the central pillar of society. Class structure and family structure are
—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. (See “Draw In the Players” in chapter 4 for advice on this
character for perfectly good (and nondisruptive) reasons, and sometimes a whole group decides it might be fun to play evil characters together. These are valid options, as long as everyone’s on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. The Social Contract of Adventures You must provide reasonably appealing reasons for characters to undertake the adventures you prepare. In exchange, the players should go along with those hooks
mind and make sure their plans square with the group’s expectations for your game. Sometimes a player wants to explore playing an evil character for perfectly good (and nondisruptive) reasons, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
host. After about seven days in its new home, the tadpole transforms its host into a mind flayer. The new creation typically retains no memory of its previous existence. Gnome Ceremorph For reasons
expended, the device becomes inoperable. The energy cell can’t be removed without destroying the weapon. Gnome Ceremorph
Small aberration, any alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 58
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drow Arachnomancer Drow spellcasters who seek to devote themselves wholly to the Spider Queen sometimes walk the dark path of the arachnomancer. By offering up body and soul to Lolth, they gain
even cast my spells. Drow Arachnomancer
Medium humanoid (elf), chaotic evil
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
Hit Points 162 (25d8 + 50)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
11(+0)
DEX
17
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
breathe in water as well. Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange transformations. “Be wary of falling in love with a sea elf or a merfolk,” some say. “Return to port before a storm, no matter how
Medium humanoid, neutral evil
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
15(+2)
DEX
8(−1)
CON
15(+2)
INT
6(−2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
decks from their many dangers—especially from the curse imposed by the Euryale card, which Asteria resents as a defamation of her devoted friend. For this and many other reasons, Asteria tracks down
who would abuse its fate-altering power—securing the deck and delivering it to her. Asteria Medium Humanoid (Human, Paladin), Chaotic Good
Armor Class 18 (breastplate, shield)
Hit Points 195 (26d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
duel, Halaster captured Manshoon and amputated his left arm at the elbow for reasons unknown. Manshoon escaped imprisonment and fled Undermountain, taking refuge in the city above. Attempts to
humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 19 (robe of the archmagi, staff of power)
Hit Points 126 (23d8 + 23)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10(+0)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
12(+1)
INT
23(+6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
into shadow and infamy. Fixated on a specific individual or type of victim, it pursues its target with single-minded obsession. Relentless Slasher
Medium Fiend
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit
trespassers. Relentless Juggernaut
Large Fiend
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 161 (14d10 + 84)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
22 (+6)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
8 (−1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
False Lich Occasionally, liches create nefarious magical copies of themselves to fool enemies, to guard treasure, or for other inscrutable reasons. To create a false lich, a lich binds a shred of its
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 199 (21d8 + 105)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
25 (+7)
WIS
19 (+4)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Con +12, Int
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
. Tales provide myriad reasons for these strange transformations. Folklore warns against falling in love with a sea elf or merfolk, braving storms in hopes of a bounteous catch, and promising your
qualities. Some of these piscine body parts provide them with special abilities. Sea Spawn
Medium Monstrosity, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to her. She’s willing to cautiously parley with characters who claim they are investigating the carnival for their own reasons. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying notes for Kettlesteam
. Kettlesteam the Kenku Medium Humanoid (Kenku, Warlock), Chaotic Neutral
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 22 (5d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
more powerful as well. There are three ways you can approach this issue: Mechanical Improvement. Use the guidelines in chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to add class levels or Hit Dice to the
and evil. Even adventure villains are more often driven by human motives than by cosmic concepts of good and evil. People sometimes do evil things for good reasons. Exercise some caution when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can
add to your spell list if you’re a member of a spellcasting class. Guild Spells The spellcasters of Ravnica’s guilds have a style of magic specific to their guild. A guild’s description includes a list
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
maintain their physical forms. While many undying councilors spend their days advising the living, some devote years projecting their consciousness into the Astral Plane, seeking new knowledge to share
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
17 (+3)
WIS
21 (+5)
CHA
16 (+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Kraken Beneath the waves, the kraken sleeps for untold ages, awaiting some fell sign or calling. Land-born mortals who sail the open sea forget the reasons their ancestors dreaded the ocean, even as
.”
— From NIGHT OF THE KRAKEN CULT
by Malfeore Serrang, pirate-mage of Tethyr
Kraken
Gargantuan monstrosity (titan), chaotic evil
Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
Hit Points 472 (27d20 + 189
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
holder. A creature carrying the periapt can’t prevent communication from alhoons but can silence trapped souls. Alhoon
Medium Undead (Mind Flayer, Wizard), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15
it that is casting a spell. If the spell is 3rd level or lower, the spell fails, but any spell slots or charges are not wasted.
There are many reasons to avoid the way of the lich. An impermanent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
vex other creatures. Their reasons for deception vary, ranging from harmless pranks to malicious infiltration. When a high fae impostor takes on the identity of another creature, the impostor magically
impersonate their targets effectively. High Fae Impostor Medium Fey, Any Alignment
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
21 (+5)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to the cult in pursuit of rumors that they can learn to fly, tame the wind, or shed their obesity. Whatever their reasons, they eventually succumb to the cult’s subtle indoctrination, surrendering
“Elemental Magic Items” section. They are often wearing it when encountered. Feathergale Knight
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (scale)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Class 15 (leather, shield)
Hit Points 44 (8d6 + 16)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
14(+2)
INT
8(−1)
WIS
9(−1)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills Perception +1
nothing to do with it.
— Volo
Kobold Inventor
Small humanoid (kobold), lawful evil
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
7(−2)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
12(+1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Young stone giants practice tirelessly, hoping to prove themselves worthy of assisting the tribe’s best carvers. A stone giant master carver might devote years to finding the best stone before
sometimes hire agents that they dispatch to investigate portents and to retrieve items the giants need for their oracles. It’s dangerous work, for two reasons. The obvious one is that the task involves






