before beneath devotion caused race

Aranea

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

restrictions caused by webs, and it knows the location of any other creature in contact with the same web.Multiattack. The aranea makes two attacks, using Bite, Slam, or Sling in any combination. Bite

a bulky, humpbacked spider with two short arms beneath its head. An aranea can shape-shift into a humanoid form or into a multiarmed humanoid-spider hybrid. Araneas live in insular communities, such

Karas Chembryl

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

free themselves from that god’s malignant shadow. However, none have embraced the Chembryls’ tyrannical legacy more than Karas Chembryl, a ruthless assassin whose devotion to the gods Bane

, Bhaal, and Myrkul has earned her the title Auspice of the Dead Three.Karas Chembryl’s Lair Karas operates from a hideout deep beneath the city of Baldur’s Gate. The hideout contains

Giant Wolf Spider Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

location of any other creature in contact with the same web. Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3","rollType

this way.Smaller than a giant spider, a giant wolf spider hunts prey across open ground or hides in a burrow or crevice, or in a hidden cavity beneath debris.

Baaz Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

body of the draconian crumbles to dust. Draconic Devotion. While the draconian can see a Dragon that isn’t hostile to it, the draconian has advantage on attack rolls.Multiattack. The draconian

. They are the smallest of the draconians, and their slight wings are incapable of flight, though they do afford the draconians some control when falling. These wings are small enough to be hidden beneath

Cloud Giant Smiling One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

consider beneath their dignity. Smiling ones take their name from the strange two-faced masks they wear. The smiling half of the face often looks more like a smirk or a triumphant sneer than a

ones’ devotion and also conceal their wearers’ true facial expressions.Cloud Step (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Cloud Step"}. The giant teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Canisar

races

muscles, and each of their fingers ends in a retractable claw. Respect is hard to gain from a canisar, but they will defend their friends with tenacity and devotion. Canisars are covered in coarse fur that

can vary between deep brown, grey, white, orange or black, which often comes with facial stripes or ringed markings. Most canisars live in woodland burrows, hidden beneath thick vegetation, mud or

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults

their race, allowing them to shed their frail humanity like dead skin. Those that did not transform eventually became slaves or food for the blessed of the serpent gods. The yuan-ti empires withered

Phisarazu Spyder-Fiend

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. The phisarazu makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Scintillating Spray if available. Bite

sprouting beneath their wolf heads. They are resentful and suspicious of all other creatures, which makes them useful for corralling kakkuu spyder-fiend;kakkuus or standing guard. Phisarazus can

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

-Lashtavar. —Lakashtai, servant of the light The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori

evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

that yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them. Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the secrets of elemental magic

communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race. Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk’s most frightening

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

laboring oneself. It’s not that yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them. Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the

parents pack children off to communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race. Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of

industrious labor, skill in battle, and devotion to the forge. Individual dwarves are determined and loyal, true to their word and decisive in action, sometimes to the point of stubbornness. Many dwarves

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the

than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

the dwarf could see of the man’s face beneath a green hood was tan skin and a brownish-red beard. A longbow was slung over one shoulder and a sword hung at his left side. He was dressed in soft

coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, without needing to make an ability check. Web Walker. Arasta ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.Multiattack. Arasta makes three attacks: one with her bite and two with her claws. Bite

touching her webs. Each creature restrained by a web or Arasta’s Web of Hair must make a DC 21 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, Arasta gains knowledge of a creature’s name, race

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

devotion to other gods. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these

are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

to fend for yourself. 3 A glitch caused you to forget your original programming. You don’t remember who made you or where you came from. 4 You didn’t like how you were being

, determined to find a greater purpose. Creating Your Character When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s

Under the Villa

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

Under the Villa Map 1.6: Under the Villa View Player Version As the minister responsible for the city’s sewer system, Thalamra Vanthampur cordoned off the sewers beneath her villa, creating a

private dungeon complex where she could conduct religious ceremonies and harbor guests who share her devotion to the archdevil Zariel.

Cultist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Cultist Cultists swear allegiance to dark powers. They conceal their activities to avoid being ostracized, imprisoned, or executed for their beliefs. Cultist Medium humanoid (any race), any nongood

(+0) Skills Deception +2, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages any one (usually Common) Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being

Cultist

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

Cultist Cultist Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment Armor Class 12 (leather armor) Hit Points 9 (2d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 12(+1) CON 10(+0

Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Actions Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

network of passages beneath the streets, connecting them to a nearby waterway and greatly improving the town’s sanitation. If the kobolds like the area and aren’t mistreated by the humans

Cultist

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

beliefs. Cultist Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment Armor Class 12 (leather armor) Hit Points 9 (2d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON 10 (+0

) Dark Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Actions Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.

Appendix: Player Species

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

powerful muscles, and each of their fingers ends in a retractable claw. Respect is hard to gain from a canisar, but they will defend their friends with tenacity and devotion. Canisars are covered in

coarse fur that can vary between deep brown, grey, white, orange or black, which often comes with facial stripes or ringed markings. Most canisars live in woodland burrows, hidden beneath thick vegetation

Temple of Asmodeus

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

Temple of Asmodeus Beneath Cassalanter Villa lies a secret temple where Victoro leads a cult that worships Asmodeus. Cult members include evil-minded nobles as well as deluded commoners lured by the

prospect of wealth and status. The entire cult gathers in the temple at midnight on the first day of every tenday for a dark mass. During these ceremonies, they pledge their devotion to the Lord of

Tyr

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

signify his blindness, caused by a wound dealt to him by Ao when he questioned the justice of the Overgod’s actions. Tyr’s followers devote themselves to the cause of justice, to the righting of wrongs and

the deliverance of vengeance. This devotion isn’t necessarily concerned with equality or fairness, but rather the discovery of truth and the punishment of the guilty. Those who favor Tyr tend to be

Cult Fanatic

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

Cult Fanatic Cult Fanatic Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 14(+2) CON

) Challenge 2 (450 XP) Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to

Cult Fanatic

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

Fanatic Medium humanoid (any race), any non-good alignment Armor Class 13 (leather armor) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1

(450 XP) Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened. Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom

Adventure Background

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

, green, black, and white. Ages ago, metallic dragons imprisoned a rampaging red dragon beneath the ocean floor. But the red dragon’s fury caused the undersea volcanic activity that formed Stormwreck

Aftermath of the Last War

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

presence in its homeland. The house has expanded Zarash’ak dramatically over the last decade and is working on transforming other towns into cities. This has caused tension with a number of tribes

. And House Tharashk’s mining operations and its urban expansion always run the risk of disrupting Gatekeeper seals and unleashing ancient evils bound beneath the Marches.

Under the Barn Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Under the Barn Door Stonky and his cult fanatics are in the process of evacuating the chambers beneath the tower, having set the Barn Door on a programmed countdown to launch. But their evacuation

has been delayed by an unforeseen complication: Stonky can’t find his ring of telekinesis and doesn’t know where he left it. It’s a race against time to find the ring before the four of them must go up

Artifacts

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

their lack of proper devotion. Occasionally a god’s weapon might fall into the wrong hands or go missing entirely, sparking fantastic quests. Consult the Weapons of the Gods Adventures table for

weapon after an incredible feat caused it to shatter. 6 A god’s weapon has gained sentience (see “Sentient Magic Items” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Determine whether to use it, return it to its creator, or help it grow into its own being.

Celebrate

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

. This culminates with a grand contest of champions at the Cornerstone in Middle Tavick’s Landing. Crystalfall (9 Olarune). During the Last War, saboteurs caused a floating tower to fall into Lower Dura

these three nights. Wise people spend these nights indoors with friends, but those who celebrate the darkness may take to the streets to prey on the weak and foolish. The Race of Eight Winds (23 Lharvion

Web's Edge

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

Web’s Edge Irina Nordsol Chime of Exile Web’s Edge is a hidden meeting place for agents of Lolth who operate throughout the Underdark beneath the Sword Coast, pursuing missions for the glory of

facilities and serve as support staff to the operatives. These cultists are confined to the facility for life—a sacrifice they make willingly to show their devotion to the Spider Queen.

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate

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