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power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a
Gain the Hit Point Die from the Core Sorcerer Traits table.
Gain the Sorcerer’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Sorcerer Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine
Goliath
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
wisdom in their leadership, for they can rarely count on a wisdom grown with age.
Goliath Names
Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
’s discretion, a number of those listeners become friendly toward you; this is not a magical effect, and continued amicability on their part depends on your actions. You can roll on the following
might not.
D6
IDEAL
1
Camaraderie. Good people make even the longest voyage bearable. (Good)
2
Luck. Our luck depends on respecting its rules — now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three
syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender. Goliaths see females and males as equal in all things, and they find societies with
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
before their birth. Many hexbloods turn to lives of adventure, seeking to discover the mysteries of their magic, to forge a connection with their fey natures, or to avoid a hag that obsesses over them
might come to accept over the course of centuries. Once a hexblood undergoes this irreversible ritual, they emerge as a hag NPC no longer under the control of the hexblood’s player, unless the DM rules otherwise.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
member of your family, by right of birth, or it could have been left to you by a friend, a mentor, a teacher, or someone else important in your life. The revelation of your inheritance changed your life
with me to pursue my destiny.
d6
Flaw
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
help by paying for improved roofs and lamps in your neighborhood, causing the entire community to celebrate your deed.
4
Fueled by alcohol, you faced down a carrion crawler that slunk out of the
1
The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
2
I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Chapter 1: This Is Your Life The character creation rules in the Player’s Handbook provide all the information you need to define your character in preparation for a life of adventuring. What they
don’t do is account for all the circumstances that shaped your character during the years between your birth and the start of your career as a member of a class. What did your character accomplish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
his rightful home by a vicious younger brother. The young girl took pleasure in lording that fact over other peasant children, proclaiming herself superior by birth despite her present circumstances
. Despite the family’s new wealth, Saidra continued to dress in rags and labor from dawn to dusk, acting as a housemaid to her stepmother and stepsisters. A harder blow descended when Saidra’s stepmother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
you play by the rules of the game, the Trust ignores you. Outsiders find this casual acceptance of preemptive assassination to be terrifying, but the Zil genuinely trust the Trust. Zil gnomes live
gnome—as long as the charlatan accomplishes the deed through cunning, negotiation, or deception rather than violence or outright theft, and as long as the mine stays in Zil hands. The same applies to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
receive in exchange for their labor.
2 A faerie dragon is in love with a member of a pixie royal court and is constantly searching for some grand deed capable of impressing their beloved.
3
branches of a tree that recently received the benefit of a druid’s awaken spell and promises to teach the awakened tree in exchange for shelter and companionship.
7 A faerie dragon rules a pack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
Birth of Erebos. Some myths claim that Heliod was the first of the gods, though most people believe that distinction belongs to Kruphix. These myths also say that when the light of Heliod’s own sun
. Worse, his sight grew ever weaker as he spent days staring at the sun. Yet still he traveled on. Even when blindness claimed Solsemon’s sight, the oracle continued undaunted. Finally, one day, Solsemon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the
listed in the Sorcerer Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift
. Gain the Sorcerer’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Sorcerer Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
result of a fateful encounter with a sphinx or an oracle? Does it indicate the nature of your birth? Each gift’s description also includes a table to spark your imagination as you think about your
rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
kingdom, for the stars shone auspiciously on her birth. But Asteria defied his expectations. While other nobles’ children happily played with their bevy of toys, Asteria intently focused on cataloging
as an icon of protection, strength, and her dearest friend, Asteria has continued her journey alone. But Istus’s act echoed through the multiverse, and the original Deck of Many Things reflected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
ear and continued on her way. Unknown to Tyche, the rose was a manifestation of Moander, god of corruption and decay. The severed rose stem crept into Tyche’s ear and subtly began to rot her from the
, embodies all the grace and kindness of her mother, while Beshaba, Tyche’s Unpleasant Daughter, got only her looks. Since their birth, the twin aspects of Tyche — Tymora, Lady Luck, and Beshaba, Maid of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
lamenting the burdens of being a father of nine, he is quick to point out that the characters’ continued compliance with guild rules and regulations makes his rather difficult life “just a bitty bit
the one-time payments and continuing expenses associated with running the tavern in Trollskull Alley, as well as providing rules for determining how much coin the business makes or loses.
One-Time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
origins are murkier. Heirs of Annam As described in the Monster Manual, the ordning ranks the six main families of giants. Each family’s place in the ordning corresponds to the birth order of the
. The Many Meanings of “Giant”
The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion.
As a rule, when this book talks about “giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Bludgeoning damage.
Rules for detecting and escaping the trap are as follows:
Detecting the Trap. The pit is poorly camouflaged. A character who examines the trapped area easily discovers the pit
in the text, err on the side of leniency and fun. Whenever you think a rule might be necessary, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules.
Repeat this process for the other areas in this cave, modifying it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
floor at the back of the cave. Although they’re made of ice, the webs are sticky (like frozen metal). They use the same rules as normal webs (see the “Dungeon Hazards” section in chapter 5 of the
. The characters’ act of heroism could affect their dealings with the Great Worm tribe, to the extent that the tribe thinks twice about attacking them. If Wormblod learns of their deed, he gives them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
friendly toward you; this is not a magical effect, and continued amicability on their part depends on your actions. You can roll on the following table to help determine the theme of your tale or
take risks others might not. Fisher Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Camaraderie. Good people make even the longest voyage bearable. (Good) 2 Luck. Our luck depends on respecting its rules — now throw this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
crop, and with a frown, summon wildfires. She rules the seelie of the Summer Court. Oberon, the Green Lord, an unrivaled hunter and woodland warrior, is Titania’s lover and frequently her foe. Oberon is
soul of savagery and the wild. Hyrsam the Fool is a prankster and prone to mischief, but when such jokes turn vicious and deadly, Hyrsam the Savage is at play. The Queen of Air and Darkness rules the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, quarrying Forge* A miner’s pick
Valkauna LN Oaths, birth, aging, death Grave,* Life A silver ewer
Vergadain N Luck, wealth Trickery Gold coin bearing a dwarf’s face
*Appears
improve a clan’s capabilities. Berronar Truesilver The Matron of Home and Hearth is the patron of family, honor, and law. She lays out the rules for managing a dwarf clan. Berronar’s code establishes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
blessed by both Valkur and Umberlee at her birth, the Storm Maiden gathered great numbers of Norls to her banner, and it seemed she might contest the king for control of Norland. However, a decade
of Alaron, is a possession of Amn, where Lady Erliza rules from Caer Westphal. She is the second of her name, noted for her striking resemblance to her great-grandmother, the first Amnian ruler of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
social ladder are drow of low birth and the occasional non-drow captive. Matriarchal Rule. Lolth, through her faithful priestesses, dictates the rules of drow society, ensuring that her orders and plots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Motherhood. Hags propagate by snatching and devouring human infants. After stealing a baby from its cradle or its mother’s womb, the hag consumes the poor child. A week later, the hag gives birth to a
given to other hags — as long as the oath isn’t given with the fingers crossed. Some humanoids make the mistake of thinking that the hags’ rules of conduct apply to all creatures. When confronted by such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
rules.
In Phandalin, Harbin Wester is that person. Even if he loses the mayoral election, his monetary resources far outstrip those of anyone else in the town, leaving him in a position of strong
manor’s deed. (See the “Conclusion” section of this episode for more information.) This leaves Harbin Wester bitter, as he recognizes that having the favor of Acq Inc backing them up gives the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and good judgment, Fazrian now seeks to destroy any creature it believes is undeserving of continued existence. Fazrian’s views are a mockery of what they once were. Every creature is guilty of
command word. The current command word is “Yuraj,” but Halaster changes it every few days. The rules of this gate are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature speaks the proper command word
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
dead. The return of Bhaal and his apparent reclamation of the domain of murder from Cyric led some scholars and sages to believe that the rules by which all deities must abide were in flux. In 1484
, while the Dalelands became a war zone. As if to offset the drought in the south, in the autumn of 1485 the Great Rain began to fall around the Sea of Fallen Stars and continued unceasingly. While
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
types of goblinoids coalesce into a host, this new societal and military arrangement fundamentally changes how virtually every individual behaves. Leaders in Word and Deed. Hobgoblins form the backbone of
pregnant and give birth while on campaign. Such offspring are called Warborn, a title they keep for life. The Warborn are thought to be blessed by Maglubiyet, and as a result these young goblinoids are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
relatives), and also with representatives of the middle class, such as traders and artisans. A lord mayor of noble birth is appointed to head the town or city council and to perform the same administrative
bureaucratic empire, or a remote realm ruled by an iron-fisted tyrant. Consider how your settlement fits into the bigger picture of your world or region — who rules its ruler, and what other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
spacefaring pirates in the Astral Sea. The rules are as follows: Each participant’s player chooses any number of d6s (known as “bones”) and shakes them in a cup. You choose any number of d6s as well
shaped like an icosahedron that rolls itself on the table once all bets have been placed to determine the outcome. The rules are as follows: Participant Bets. Participants bet on one or more numbers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these words, the goats wait to see if the characters offer them something in return, thereby honoring the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2). The goats are hungry but not picky
“To be continued!” unfurls in front of the scene, and then the curtains close. From the folds of its robes, the hooded figure presents a document to each character. Each one looks like a ticket with a






