before beyond drive crossing relatively

Sammaster (Lich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and megalomaniacal

Sammaster (Dracolich Form)

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

dracoliches, magically bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and

Circle of the Moon Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

they might go for weeks on end before crossing paths with another humanoid creature, let alone another druid. Changeable as the moon, a druid of this circle might prowl as a great cat one night, soar

over the treetops as an eagle the next day, and crash through the undergrowth in bear form to drive off a trespassing monster. The wild is in the druid’s blood.

Dispel Evil and Good Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Shimmering energy surrounds and protects you from fey, undead, and creatures originating from beyond the Material Plane. For the duration, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead have

action, make a melee spell attack against a celestial, an elemental, a fey, a fiend, or an undead you can reach. On a hit, you attempt to drive the creature back to its home plane. The creature must

Headless Iron Golem

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

that drive them, and are susceptible only to weapons imbued with magic or the strength of adamantine. Blind Obedience. When its creator or possessor is on hand to command it, a golem performs flawlessly

grasp of language beyond that understanding, and can't be reasoned with or tricked with words. Constructed Nature. A golem doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.Fire, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine

Heralds of Dust Exorcist

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

calls throughout Sigil and the planes beyond. The vagaries of undeath make spirits difficult to predict. Nevertheless, exorcists are well equipped for their work. Molded by experiences with

apparitions and their ilk, exorcists channel the forces of death to preserve the living, commune with the dead, and drive evil spirits back to their graves. They can also fire versatile bolts of necrotic or

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

colors. Halfling practicality extends beyond their clothing. They’re concerned with basic needs and simple pleasures and have little use for ostentation. Even the wealthiest of halflings keep their

Yarnspinner

Monsters Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

form long tunnels, grand hallways, and enormous domes. It’s a gloomy realm. A mushroom circle in the heart of the domain serves as a fey crossing, and one can travel more quickly through the

Delight called Prismeer. Yarnspinner only recently arrived in Thither and is unaware that he is intruding upon another archfey’s territory (see The Wild Beyond the Witchlight for more information about Prismeer and its archfey ruler).

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a

. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

skill. Likewise, a fighter is adept with shields and every form of armor. Beyond that basic degree of familiarity, each fighter specializes in a certain style of combat. Some concentrate on archery

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

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant student’s mind is opened to realities beyond the material world and to the alien beings that dwell in the outer void. Once a pact is made, a

gained. Rather, the vast majority of warlocks spend their days in active pursuit of their goals, which typically means some kind of adventuring. Furthermore, the demands of their patrons drive

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves

traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

): acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder. Expert. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, to a maximum of 22. Fey. A fey crossing opens into the Feywild, and you’re immediately pulled through it

, disappearing in a flash of rainbow-colored light. You draw no more cards. The fey crossing appears as a shimmering fractal of light above the deck, and it remains open for 1 minute after the card is

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hoard contains that conflict’s most significant artifacts. 2 I am constantly aware of a call from beyond this world. I must prepare to answer that call by amassing powerful arms and armor

top of the map) provides the main access to the lair by way of two sections of relatively thin crystal walls. The dragon can use a lair action to open or close passages through these walls throughout

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed

drive the giant away. 2 An adult topaz dragon and an adult bronze dragon are finding their centuries-old enmity turning into a more romantic passion. 3 A djinni hopes to convince a topaz

The Gates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

relatively little fear, but beyond its well-lit streets and tightly watched gates, the other districts become much more dangerous after dark.

the wider world beyond. Baldurians, particularly if they do not wish to reveal a crew or family affiliation to a potentially hostile audience, often describe themselves by the nearest gate to their

The Gates

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

relatively little fear, but beyond its well-lit streets and tightly watched gates, the other districts become much more dangerous after dark.

the wider world beyond. Baldurians, particularly if they do not wish to reveal a crew or family affiliation to a potentially hostile audience, often describe themselves by the nearest gate to their

Cobblehook Cove

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

Cobblehook Cove Jared Blando Map: Cobblehook Cove View Player Version The Cobblehook Corsairs’ hideout is relatively easy to access, and Mayor Gale can give the characters directions. The cove is

six miles away, and a well-known trail along the coastal bluffs beyond Respite leads to the pirate caves. Before the characters go to the cove, allow them to purchase any nonmagical supplies they want.

16. Spectral Bridge

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

16. Spectral Bridge A 120-foot-long, 10-foot-wide bridge of wispy magical energy spans the lava-filled chasm, connecting areas 9 and 17. This bridge provides a relatively safe means of crossing the

Death Tyrant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

be perfect beings. No matter how death tyrants come into being, bizarre impulses drive their deathless existences. Their motivations tend to be extreme or beyond the reason of living creatures.

Death Tyrant Beholder beyond Death Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Any Simon Dominic A death tyrant is a beholder that pursues aberrant goals beyond its death. Ten magical singularities—all that

Threats by Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

upend the rowboat. Manticores (one per two characters, excluding sidekicks) follow from their perches in the cliff face. Talos is Angry The water and air, which have been relatively peaceful until now

apart on the rocks. Flying creatures not sent by Talos must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw at the start of each turn. On a failed save, severe winds drive them into the water. Creatures in the

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

undead, and to protect the innocent and those who join them in the fight for justice. Beyond the Mundane Life Almost by definition, the life of a paladin is an adventuring life. Unless a lasting injury

while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did some terrible event—the destruction of your home, perhaps—drive you to

Variety in All Things

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

settled. When they settle, though, they stay: they build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span

, but a human nation or culture preserves traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present — making them well suited to the adventuring life — but

Appendix D: The Planes of Existence

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

run their adventures, all within the relatively mundane realm of the Material Plane. Beyond that plane are domains of raw elemental matter and energy, realms of pure thought and ethos, the homes of

First Adventure

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

. Many campaigns begin with a published adventure and then develop organically as the characters explore beyond the scope of the adventure. If you’re creating your own adventure for the start of your

campaign, refer to the advice in chapter 4. Keep the first adventure relatively short and simple, allowing plenty of time for the characters to get to know each other as the players roleplay. What’s

Variety in All Things

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

settled. When they settle, though, they stay: they build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span

, but a human nation or culture preserves traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present — making them well suited to the adventuring life — but

Medium Armor

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

relatively unprotected, this armor provides good protection for the wearer's vital organs while leaving the wearer relatively unencumbered. Half Plate. Half plate consists of shaped metal plates that

cover most of the wearer's body. It does not include leg protection beyond simple greaves that are attached with leather straps.

Neighborhoods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Neighborhoods The following neighborhoods make up the Outer City. Blackgate. The Outer City settlement beyond the Black Dragon Gate, Blackgate serves those traveling to and from Waterdeep on the

folk and price out the resident radicals, if not for its odoriferous tanneries. Wyrm’s Crossing. This massive bridge crosses the Chionthar River. Shops and homes gird the bridge’s edges. See "Wyrm’s Crossing" for more information.

Small and Practical

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

Small and Practical The diminutive halflings survive in a world full of larger creatures by avoiding notice or, barring that, avoiding offense. Standing about 3 feet tall, they appear relatively

among them and mustaches even more so. They like to wear simple, comfortable, and practical clothes, favoring bright colors. Halfling practicality extends beyond their clothing. They’re concerned with

Neighborhoods

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

Neighborhoods The following neighborhoods make up the Outer City. Blackgate. The Outer City settlement beyond the Black Dragon Gate, Blackgate serves those traveling to and from Waterdeep on the

and price out the resident radicals, if not for its odoriferous tanneries. Wyrm’s Crossing. This massive bridge crosses the Chionthar River. Shops and homes gird the bridge’s edges. See "Wyrm’s Crossing" for more information.

Arriving at the Grove

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

Arriving at the Grove While many passages lead to Neverlight Grove, most are little more than narrow fissures riven by trickles of water. Only one natural tunnel is fit for relatively easy travel by

cavern beyond the ravine, a glimpse of a majestic mushroom tower can be seen, although the poor light and a rising mist makes it impossible to discern its details. Drow Pursuit in Neverlight Grove

Flavors of Fantasy

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

side. Crossing the Streams Conflicts. Conflicts like these create opportunities for crossing the streams: Beyond the Magic Mirror. A mysterious mirror in a strange dungeon is a portal into a

to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realm’s doom

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Adventure Summary “Beyond the Crystal Cave” begins when characters approach the governor of Sybarate, who is offering a small fortune for an urgent rescue mission. The characters learn the tale of

besting the cave’s guardians, the characters find a waterfall frozen in time and unravel its mysteries to discover a fey crossing into the Eternal Garden in the Feywild. As the characters explore the

Aberrant Dragonmarks

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

that could drive a weak-willed person to madness. It takes time for a character to learn to control their mark, and in time people may be hurt. If an aberrant mark grants fire bolt, the person who

devoted to you. All of these factors have led to the general superstition that people with aberrant dragonmarks are dangerous, that their marks drive them crazy or turn them into sociopaths. These

Cave of Echoes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

into the Feywild. The caverns were worn smooth by the water that once rushed through them. The cave entrance yawns in the southwest side of the small hill where the garden once stood. A fey crossing

need, as it did with Juliana and Orlando when it whisked them away to the garden. Few venture beyond this chamber, wary of dangers that lurk deeper within the cave.

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