before better defusing colors ranking

Category 1 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell or

mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Category 2 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell or thick scales, increasing

this way at a time. 6 Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes

Category 3 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell

mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank and responsibility aren’t

greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are

Doors and Key Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

card necessary to unlock it. Key cards come in three colors: Red Key Cards. The sphere’s workhands carried red key cards, which open red doors. Blue Key Cards. High-ranking stewards and technicians

Flaming Fist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Baldur’s Gate would like nothing better than to do the same to Omu, but they’ve had no luck locating the lost city. The Flaming Fist’s researchers are convinced the city lies south of Lake Luo but east of

what they believe will be mostly abandoned ruins. The commander of Fort Beluarian and highest ranking member of the Flaming Fist in Chult is Liara Portyr (see appendix D). She holds the rank of blaze

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight. Outsiders who don&rsquo

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

Questions and Answers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

big enough to carry a person on its back.” (Keliphron can’t perceive colors, so it can’t discern the color of the dragon’s scales.) What Can You Tell Us about the Dragon’s Lair? “It doesn’t look like a

(see area S12), hoping the characters’ greed gets the better of them. If that doesn’t work, Keliphron tells them the dragon is harming the metallic creatures that inhabit its lair and urges the characters to intercede on the creatures’ behalf.

Rival Princes

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

colors and gold jewelry. “This isn’t your place, Prince Kirina!” one man shouts. “This isn’t your city! The trapped miners are my responsibility. As soon as the entrance is cleared—” “But these

come directly from King Diara. Personality Trait. “I’m happiest when I’m working with my hands.” Ideal. “Though I might have more responsibility, I’m no better than anyone else who works in the

Sun Elves

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

, or noteworthy other races’ accomplishments might be, there is an inherent superiority to all things elven. This attitude colors sun elves’ relations with other elves, whom they see as diluted or

a feeling of noblesse oblige to their profession: they venture out into the world to challenge its dangers because someone must, and who could be better suited?

Market Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

is a staple in Port Nyanzaru, both because catching fish is easier and safer than hunting dinosaurs, and tender fish tastes better than tough reptile. The fish market is a great place to buy the day’s

meals. Prices are higher in the morning, when quality and selection are also better. 20. Grand Coliseum This stone arena is the site of gladiatorial games (usually nonlethal, but accidents happen

The Radiant Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

better life. The Radiant Citadel is a miracle of architecture, a floating city carved out of a single, massive fossil that snakes around a colossal gemstone shard known as the Auroral Diamond. The

Citadel’s founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors

The Radiant Citadel

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

, though some peoples remain missing. The city serves as a nexus of diplomacy and trade, a repository of histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The

founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors unpredictably, but

Gambling

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

Gambling Games of chance are a way to make a fortune — and perhaps a better way to lose one. Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of

guards raid the gambling hall and throw you in jail.* 3 A noble in town loses badly to you and loudly vows to get revenge.* 4 You won a sum from a low-ranking member of a thieves’ guild, and the guild

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

(third rank), and dragonsoul (fourth rank). Statistics for those four ranking cultists are found in appendix D. Cult operation groups are assembled to match their assigned tasks. They vary in size, from

a few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of

The Cult of the Dragon

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

(third rank), and dragonsoul (fourth rank). Statistics for those four ranking cultists are found in appendix D. Cult operation groups are assembled to match their assigned tasks. They vary in size, from a

few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

(third rank), and dragonsoul (fourth rank). Statistics for those four ranking cultists are found in appendix D. Cult operation groups are assembled to match their assigned tasks. They vary in size, from

a few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of

Carnival Map

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

poster map. This token moves right or left along the track as the carnival’s atmosphere changes for better or worse. The text informs you when to raise or lower the mood. When the token is to the right

of the starting space, spirits are high: colors appear more vibrant, flowers bloom around the fairgrounds, and shooting stars sweep across the clear night sky. When the token is to the left of the

Life in Godsbreath

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

. The bright colors found on homes throughout the region each honor a Covenant god, and many people craft and carry charms to invoke a favorite god’s protection. Proclaimers and the Covenant The

better. Although this sometimes encourages exaggeration, Godsbreath’s people believe you can hear truth in the telling of any tale, and all enjoy the art of a well-crafted boast. Stories of all kinds

Outline

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

, Leosin Erlanthar or Ontharr Frume are likely candidates.) Varram the White. The adventurers learn the location of one of the cult’s highest-ranking leaders—Wyrmspeaker Varram. After discovering that

a better idea of what they’re up against, they have a better chance to succeed. Stage 3 Third Council of Waterdeep. At the third meeting of the Council of Waterdeep, the characters take lead roles in

Emotionless Evil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

own lives much too highly to risk them when the odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the

opportunity to study their opponents and implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has

Detailed NPCs

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

under “Creating a Creature” in this chapter to better reflect the NPC you have in mind. Alignment Choose the NPC’s alignment, which can help you sketch the outlines of an NPC’s behavior and

describe the NPC’s most distinctive physical features. You can start with the basics—skin, hair, and eye colors, as well as the NPC’s species. The NPC Appearance table can also help you identify one or two

Ethereal Plane

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

Border Ethereal, a traveler can see into whatever plane it overlaps, but that plane appears grayish and indistinct, its colors blurring into each other and its edges turning fuzzy, limiting visibility to

histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The floating city is a miracle of architecture carved out of a single, massive fossil that snakes around a

Vistani

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

same world as Barovia, many Vistani look toward the future, learning from their traditions and from one another to better face whatever lies ahead. Vistani bands consist primarily of one or more

of the Mists better than anyone. Vistani caravans sometimes take pity on those who ask them for help, especially strangers from unfamiliar lands hopelessly searching for home, allowing such wayfarers

Nocturnal Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

at the bottom of the dark elves’ social hierarchy, the lowest-ranking drow are considered little better than slaves themselves. A weak house that doesn’t ally itself with a protector will be preyed on

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