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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
site. If the gold is being moved, it knows the direction of the movement. It can’t locate gold if any thickness of clay or lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between it and the gold
’ greed to turn them against one another and their own best interests.
Some foul souls can’t let go of the miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
threatened with direct violence, content to otherwise take joy in watching mundane or simple tasks become frustrating, painful experiences.
Fey Influence. When mites are about, creatures become
surly brawlers. Within even the most tight-knit adventuring party, morale plummets, arguments boil over into fights, and discipline becomes spotty at best.
Chaotic Battlegrounds. Dungeons infested with
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
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regular shift patrolling either the Lower City or the Outer City. In return, you have access to the Flaming Fist’s fortresses and a direct line of communication with Flaming Fist officers and
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s grim energy.
Shadar-kai have ashen skin tones, and while they’re in the Shadowfell, they also become wizened, reflecting the somber nature of that gloomy plane.
Like other elves
weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
2
If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
3
The sea is beautiful and I
dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself
Soldier
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
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Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
Young Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
labyrinth of my thoughts.
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I might disagree with other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world
deep dragon refuses to leave the cave where the dragon’s best friend—an adventurer who won the dragon’s respect and affection—lingers as a ghost.
Poison, Psychic
Eladrin
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
fancy passes with equal speed.
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Anything worth doing is worth doing again and again.
Summer
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You believe that direct confrontation is
the best way to solve problems.
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Overwhelming force can accomplish almost anything. The tougher the problem, the more force you apply.
3
You stand tall and strong so that others can lean
Elf
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Basic Rules (2014)
minstrels, artists, or sages. Human nobles compete for the services of elf instructors to teach swordplay or magic to their children.
Exploration and Adventure
Elves take up adventuring out of wanderlust
, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.”
Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
2
If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
3
The sea is
Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
else can compete with me.
2
If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
3
The sea is beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I
company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself useful to a topaz dragon, it
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct
your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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I seek no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
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If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my
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Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
hell hound without flinching.
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
participants isn’t required. The opposing team has an equal number of participants. Multiple teams may register for the tournament; the faculty choose two to compete in the Battle of Strixhaven. The
characters’ team is chosen to compete along with a team that consists of their Rivals and other NPCs. More information about the Battle of Strixhaven and the opposing team is provided later in this
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Miracles. As the simplest form of miracle, a god can produce the effect of any spell that devotees of that god might cast (typically Cleric or Druid spells). But a god’s direct intervention can take any form you choose, often reflecting the god’s nature.
send dreams, omens, or emissaries to direct mortals along a certain path. Keep these two principles in mind to guide your use of divine intervention in your campaign: Don’t Eliminate Character Choice
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while others
weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while
or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
6
I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than you do … or than any of
count 20 on the next round. A creature charmed in this way obeys to the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
determine to what extent you become drawn into house politics. Taking the background associated with your house (such as House Jorasco Heir) is the best way to build your character as a dragonmarked heir
. Alternatively, you can take the House Agent background, or some other background reflecting your character’s history, and choose a Dragonmark feat later in your career. Since dragonmarks typically
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
foundations of creation.
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To experience a thing is to truly understand it. Direct and personal experience is the most valuable form of knowledge.
6
I see a far more kaleidoscopic reality than
the best of its ability any command the dragon issues that isn’t directly harmful to the creature.
Imprisoning Force. The dragon casts the forcecage spell, using its spell save DC and requiring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
journalism.” 5 An editor who is more interested in keeping powerful friends happy than in reporting the truth 6 An editor who thinks the way to make reporters do their best work is by making them compete
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Head of State Contacts Often, your connection to your patron is quite direct—the head of state summons you, grants you an audience, and gives you an assignment or hears your report. Heads of state
are the best path to the head of state’s good graces 3 A wide-eyed bureaucrat who dreams of living a life as exciting and dangerous as yours 4 A scheming relative of the head of state who sees you as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
one of the monastery’s best giant wrestlers. She still considers herself an adventurer, though, and has recently begun to feel the itch of wanderlust. The characters’ quest to rid the Star Forge of evil
giants might just be the impetus Diasma needs to leave the monastery and continue her adventuring career. Diasma’s Challenge Diasma questions whether the characters have what it takes to compete with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
civilization throughout the North, although his primary concern is to rebuild the city and its economy. The most direct route to Neverwinter from the Dessarin Valley is to head west along the trail from
as little as eight or nine days. Reason to Visit. If the characters need the services and commerce of a big city and Waterdeep doesn’t do for some reason, then Neverwinter is the next best choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
clan, or kech, believes its leader has the right to control all the others. And so the champions of Dhakaan continuously compete with each other to prove their right to rule. The Kech Sharaat
(Bladebearers) believe that leadership is best achieved through force of arms. The Kech Volaar (Wordbearers) believe that knowledge is the greater weapon, and they seek to recover artifacts and weapons that were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Plane of Fire Fire represents vibrancy, passion, and change. At its worst, it is cruel and wantonly destructive, as the efreet often are, but at its best, fire reflects the light of inspiration, the
best-known location in the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and metal walls reflect their grandiose and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
best-known location on the Inner Planes is the City of Brass, which stands on the shores of the Sea of Fire. This is the fabled city of the efreet, and its ornate spires and spiked walls reflect the
efreet’s grandiose and cruel nature. True to the nature of the Plane of Fire, everything in the city seems alive with dancing flames, reflecting the vibrant energy of the place. The heart of the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
poor, its location making it the worst for residents seeking to serve Upper City denizens — but the best for smuggling in untaxed goods from Rivington. Eastway. Home to the Basilisk Gate, Eastway is
but reasonably priced homes and only a moderate likelihood of being stabbed in the street. Seatower. Everything in this neighborhood revolves around the Seatower of Balduran. The best armorers and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
poor, its location making it the worst for residents seeking to serve Upper City denizens — but the best for smuggling in untaxed goods from Rivington. Victor Adame Minguez Eastway. Home to the
best armorers and weaponsmiths in the city can be found here, along with residences for Fist mercenaries and their families. Dance halls, fighting dens, taverns, and other delights jockey for position
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. This approach is best if there’s a whole scene that plays out with just one character involved. Try to keep these scenes brief so other players don’t get bored or feel left out. Secret Message. If you
just have a simple piece of information to convey, you can whisper to the player, pass a note to them, or send them a text or a direct message. KENT DAVIS A dungeon room offers plenty of details for adventurers to explore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
distance where only skilled archers, heavy siege weapons, or spellcasters can strike back at them. At first blush, it might seem that a potent wizard would make the best giant-killer, but few
spellcasters can stand up to a giant in direct confrontation. One might do harm to a giant, but odds are it will survive the one or two spells that can be thrown at it before a well-placed boulder or the swing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
make amends come through groups known as sevens—assemblies of the seven people who are closest at hand when an accusation of criminal behavior is made, but who have no direct stake in the outcome. For
Most folk in Godsbreath go by a single name—often a nickname picked up in their youth instead of their given name—preceded by an honorific reflecting their age, profession, or standing in the community