before being driving class relatively

Portentia Dran

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

speak, but her AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and special senses are replaced by those of the new form, and she gains any statistics and capabilities (except class features, legendary

actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that she lacks.Now the owner and driving force behind Dran Enterprises — perhaps Acquisitions Incorporated's most notable rival in the adventuring-for

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.No creature in Barovia is older than the master of the Abbey of Saint Markovia in Krezk. This

in a flesh golem bride, but he enjoys corrupting this once angelic being and driving the Abbot to commit further acts of depravity. The Abbot's Traits Ideal. “I want to rid Barovia of its sickness. By

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

combatants on battlefields and in dungeons alike. Trained for Danger Not every member of the city watch, the village militia, or the queen’s army is a fighter. Most of these troops are relatively

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to get rid of it, or to

20th +6 20 Sorcerous Restoration 6 15 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a sorcerer, you gain the following class features.

Medium Armor

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

Medium Armor Armor Name Cost Armor Class (AC) Strength Stealth Weight Hide 10 gp 12 + Dex modifier (max 2) - - 12 lb. Chain shirt 50 gp 13 + Dex modifier (max 2) - - 20 lb. Scale mail 50 gp 14

Class. Hide. This crude armor consists of thick furs and pelts. It is commonly worn by barbarian tribes, evil humanoids, and other folk who lack access to the tools and materials needed to create

Settlements and Sites

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

, and Westcote Manor—number among the most notable landmarks in the domain. The tenant farmers who work the land pay a portion of their crops to the landowners as rent. A small but relatively well-off

middle class populates the handful of towns and villages scattered across the domain, most notably the town of Mordentshire. Map 3.11: mordent View Player Version

What You'll Find Within

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

What You’ll Find Within Chapter 1 brims with new features and subclasses for the classes in the Player’s Handbook, and it presents the artificer class, a master of magical invention. The chapter also

offers feats for groups that use them. Chapter 2 contains patrons who can become one of the driving forces behind your group’s adventures. Chapter 3 sparkles with new magical options, including

Whorlstone Tunnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

relatively regular dimensions. They are known for their unusual rock formations and abundant patches of fungi, and for being suffused with faerzress (see chapter 2). There are currently two factions

Steelshadow V, the cultists plan to inflict a curse on the stone giants of Clan Cairngorm that causes them to grow second heads, driving them insane. WHORLSTONE TUNNELS: GENERAL FEATURES The following

Scorpion Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

ship’s two claws are relatively inefficient in combat, but a claw that grabs a creature can quickly take it out of action. Scorpion Ship Summary Armor Class: 19 (metal) Cargo: 12 tons Hit Points: 250

Crew: 12 Damage Threshold: 15 Keel/Beam: 75 ft./25 ft. Speed: 30 ft. (3½ mph), fly 30 ft. (3½ mph) Cost: 25,000 gp Ballista (Crew: 3) Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Cost: 50 gp (ballista), 5 gp

Shrike Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Shrike Ship This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates. A shrike ship’s legs enable it to land safely on the ground. The ship can float

the sterncastle. In a desperate situation, the ship’s reinforced bow can be used as a piercing ram. Shrike Ship Summary Armor Class: 15 (wood) Cargo: 20 tons Hit Points: 250 Crew: 11 Damage Threshold

Strixhaven Is a University

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

going to class, doing homework, and studying for exams. Optional rules in chapter 3 reinforce the importance of study in the adventures. The characters are also subject to the authority of the

, sleep, study, socialize, and adventure as part of a community of students, faculty, and staff. The school is like a town, where a relatively small cast of characters can play significant roles over the course of the campaign.

Testing Phase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Testing Phase On the day of the Exam, Dean Tullus doesn’t show up for class. After 10 minutes of uncertainty, one of the dean’s teaching assistants steps in to administer the Exam. Each character

assistant administering the test, cheating on this Exam is a relatively easy matter; the DCs of the two checks is only 12. Costume Designs A character who showed Dean Tullus their plans for a historical

Humans

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

dominated Khorvaire for thousands of years. They founded the Five Nations and make up the majority of the population in these countries. Despite their relatively short lifespan—or perhaps because of it

rogue. When you’re creating a human character, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas

Skyjek Roc

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

roc’s body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest. Skyjek rocs are headstrong and impulsive, but their bravery makes them ideal

mounts for the Boros knights. Skyjek Roc Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (breastplate) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 20 ft., fly 90 ft. STR 20(+5) DEX 13(+1

Portentia Dran

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Portentia Dran Now the owner and driving force behind Dran Enterprises — perhaps Acquisitions Incorporated’s most notable rival in the adventuring-for-profit-and-power biz — Portentia Dran is more

known only to her. Portentia Dran Medium monstrosity (shapechanger), lawful evil Armor Class 17 (chain shirt) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 18 (+4

Nightmare

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

multiverse. They must be created from pegasi. The ritual that creates a nightmare requires the torturous removal of a pegasus’s wings, driving that noble creature to evil as it is transformed by dark

magic. Nightmare Large fiend, neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24) Speed 60 ft., fly 90 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 15 (+2) CON 16 (+3

Transportation

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

relatively rare; many cities don’t yet have docking towers. For those with no time to spare and plenty of money to spend, House Orien also has teleportation circles in each of its enclaves in cities

30 mph Lightning rail, first class (House Orien) 5 sp/mile 30 mph Lightning rail, steerage (House Orien) 3 cp/mile 30 mph Magebred coach (House Orien) 3 sp/mile 5 mph Teleportation circle (House Orien) 2,500 gp Instant

Gnomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

wider exposure. Gnomes gladly socialize and work with humans, elves, and dwarves, but they always keep in mind that, as a small and relatively insignificant race, their interests can become secondary

even among their allies. Indeed, members of other races sometimes thoughtlessly treat gnomes as second-class citizens, perhaps thinking highly of their gnome friends but rarely giving credit to gnomes

Small and Practical

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

relatively harmless and so have managed to survive for centuries in the shadow of empires and on the edges of wars and political strife. They are inclined to be stout, weighing between 40 and 45 pounds

halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and

Armor and Shields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

of D&D. Armor Proficiency. Anyone can put on a suit of armor or strap a shield to an arm. Only those proficient in the armor’s use know how to wear it effectively, however. Your class gives you

you can’t cast spells. Armor Class (AC). Armor protects its wearer from attacks. The armor (and shield) you wear determines your base Armor Class. Heavy Armor. Heavier armor interferes with the wearer’s

Mordenheim's Powers and Dominion

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

the recipient’s body’s statistics, but don’t gain access to the recipient’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. Dr. Mordenheim can swap a donor’s brain or head back from the recipient’s body to

degrees and driving snow scours the land (detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Those who reach the Mists find they function as detailed in “The Mists” at the start of this chapter.

Studies and Philosophy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

fundamental conflict at the heart of Lorehold’s philosophy. This conflict revolves around the forces that underlie and drive history. Is the course of time driving toward a well-ordered ideal state or

—law, religion, economics, education, social class, and so on—and how those structures drive historical events. Order focuses on systemic changes and the actions of people collectively. The perspective

Humans

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

Nations. Even today humans make up the majority of the population in these countries. Despite their relatively short lifespans — or perhaps because of them — humans are innovative, adaptable, and

, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas for characters tied to those lands. Aundair is a

Skeleton

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

poorly to changing circumstances. They can’t read, speak, emote, or communicate in any way except to nod, shake their heads, or point. Still, skeletons are able to accomplish a variety of relatively

Class 13 (armor scraps) Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 6 (−2) WIS 8 (−1) CHA 5 (−3) Damage

Ammalia Cassalanter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

celebration of Founders’ Day. Ammalia is well mannered, well read, well traveled, and exceptionally shrewd. She is known for driving a hard bargain. Her hobby is lepidopterology, and her estate has the most

beautiful butterfly garden. She allows her youngest children to play in the garden under her supervision. Ammalia Cassalanter Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor

Cairnwight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies while creating art might

cairnwight, the giant petrifies the creature, places the resulting statue outside as a warning, then reseals its cavern vault. Cairnwight Huge Undead, Typically Neutral Armor Class 19 (natural armor

Chain Devil (Kyton)

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

Chain Devil (Kyton) This ominous fiend wears chains like a shroud. Driving lesser creatures before it with its fearsome gaze, a chain devil animates the chains that cover its body as well as

), lawful evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 85 (10d8 + 40) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 15 (+2) CON 18 (+4) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA

Wood Elves: The Tairnadal

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

creating a Tairnadal character, including a Valenar elf, think about your patron ancestor. Most Tairnadal pursue the same class as their patron, so if your character is a wizard, your ancestor was

Tairnadal. Do you experience visions of your patron ancestor driving you on a particular course? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors your ancestor’s legendary deeds? Are you seeking vengeance

Fury of Kostchtchie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

in the chest intensifies, driving these giants into a frenzy. The newly transformed Fiends quickly find that only combat can numb the burning. Fury of Kostchtchie Huge Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic

Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 216 (16d12 + 112) Speed 40 ft. STR 26 (+8) DEX 10 (+0) CON 25 (+7) INT 10 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 11 (+0) Saving Throws

Purple Wormling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

allow the wormling to burrow through rock. The poison in its tail stinger and the acid in its gullet are still relatively weak as well. Nevertheless, the wormling is a voracious feeder and attacks just

about anything it can wrap its mouth around. A wormling’s gullet can hold up to four Small creatures. Purple Wormling Large Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 42

People of Akros

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

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

ornamentation, and some lektoi even wear their hair braided into stylized ram horns. Although the lektoi claim descent from heroes, membership in this noble class isn’t strictly hereditary. Anyone can earn

Recurring Villains

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

such a villain compelling, with curiosity driving the adventurers to delve ever deeper into their foe’s secrets. When the time is right, you can turn a mysterious villain into an unnervingly familiar

Talenta Halflings

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

of information and revenge. Perhaps you’re guided by the spirits, who send you whispers and visions driving you on your adventures. You could be an official envoy of your tribe seeking allies in the

(ankylosaurus) Eagle: Glidewing (pteranodon) Wolf: Clawfoot raptor Clawfoot Raptor Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 50 ft. STR 17(+3

Muiral

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

, driving out and slaying its original drow denizens. Muiral now spends his days hunting adventurers and other interlopers for fun. Long years alone — and Halaster’s influence — have rendered him utterly

insane. Muiral Large monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 195 (23d10 + 69) Speed 50 ft. STR 19(+4) DEX 11(+0) CON 16(+3) INT 18(+4

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