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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used
for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An ancient dragon turtle is a mythic creature akin to a greatwyrm, combining the power of multiple echoes from across the worlds of the Material Plane. Such a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Monster Manual is a typical adult, at least a century old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5
includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An ancient dragon turtle is a mythic creature akin to a greatwyrm, combining the power of multiple
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An
ancient dragon turtle is a mythic creature akin to a greatwyrm, combining the power of multiple echoes from across the worlds of the Material Plane. Such a creature can be as large as an island— and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
that trait again. Game features include spells, class features, feats, racial traits, monster abilities, and magic items. See the related rule in the “Combining Magical Effects” section of chapter 10 in the Player’s Handbook.
Combining Game Effects Different game features can affect a target at the same time. But when two or more game features have the same name, only the effects of one of them—the most potent one—apply
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
fire damage doesn’t increase if the burning target is subjected to that trait again. Game features include spells, class features, feats, racial traits, monster abilities, and magic items. See the related rule in the “Combining Magical Effects” section of chapter 10 in the Player’s Handbook.
Combining Game Effects (p. 252) This is a new subsection at the end of the “Combat” section: Different game features can affect a target at the same time. But when two or more game features have the
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate
offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets.
Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adult, at least a century old and boasting a valuable hoard. You can use the stat blocks in this section for older or younger dragon turtles. In addition, chapter 5 includes lair actions and regional
effects that can be used for adult or ancient dragon turtles. An ancient dragon turtle is a mythic creature akin to a greatwyrm, combining the power of multiple echoes from across the worlds of the
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all.
WHO'S THE BOSS?
Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god, Khurgorbaeyag
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Acheron Acheron is made of immense iron blocks whose metallic surfaces ring beneath the marching feet of endless armies. These blocks drift through an airy void, sometimes colliding with a fearsome
clang, crushing all between them and sending shudders through the plane. Acheron has four layers, with the largest blocks gravitating to the top layer. Some scholars have theorized that the crashing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
set it (see the rule in the DMG , under “Spells”). Which is correct in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the rule for scrolls or the rule for a spell scroll? They’re both correct. The rule for scrolls (DMG
"Scrolls") is for scrolls in general, including a scroll of protection, and it allows you to try to activate a spell if you’re literate. The rule for a spell scroll is specific to that type of scroll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
-Shadowmoor. Lorwyn Treefolk In Lorwyn, some treefolk use their wisdom as a tool to support shorter-lived creatures. Others wield their intellect like a scepter and seek to rule over Lorwyn’s younger
their Lorwyn counterparts. Treefolk Stat Blocks Any type of treefolk can be represented with the Treant stat block. Roll on or choose a result from the Treefolk Varieties table to inspire what kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
wise and the bravest of the brave, combining all the essential learning of the polis into one heroic package. The Observatory The Observatory is a tall viewing platform and a windowed structure offering
attempted to cast off the archon’s rule, each was crushed by his armies of giants, leonin, and other fearsome creatures. So, when the heroes Kynaios and Tiro sought to inspire an uprising, few flocked to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
improvisation, innovation, and rule-breaking, and they often favor elemental magic using fire, lightning, and earth. OCTAVIA, THE LIVING THESIS
Crafted as a graduate’s final project many years ago
of lightning as a paintbrush Expression 3 Flamesinger, combining fire and music Expression 4 Geosculptor, using earth and lava in volatile emotional displays Expression 5 Heartrager, turning inner
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Roleplaying Devils As the DM, you can play devils as humorous, aloof, bombastic, conniving, or scatterbrained, but a general rule to follow is this: devils have no desire to do good. When dealing
devils but also explains their hierarchy, how they behave in accordance with their lawful evil alignment, what pleases and enrages them, and why they’re scared of dying on their home plane.
Stat Blocks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Outside Combat As described in the Monster Manual, a beholder’s use of its eye rays in combat is random, governed by die rolls instead of by choice. This rule is an abstraction, designed to keep the
beholder’s opponents unsure of what rays will be coming next (and, not incidentally, to prevent the monster from using its most lethal eye rays at every opportunity). The rule also makes the creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
touch an object or effect that blocks vision — such as a stone wall, a thick curtain, or a dense cloud of fog — then there is line of sight. Cover To determine whether a target has cover against an attack
target has half cover if up to three lines are blocked by an obstacle, and three-quarters cover if four or more lines are blocked but the attack can still reach the target. Optional Rule: Flanking If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
together, roll on the Potion Miscibility table. If more than two are combined, roll again for each subsequent potion, combining the results. Unless the effects are immediately obvious, reveal them only
determine it randomly. Ammunition. If a magic weapon has the Ammunition property, ammunition fired from it is considered magical for the purpose of any rule that cares whether a weapon is magical or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
and disappears.
“The emperor has ascended!” the priest announces. “His spirit is one with the light of Xaryxis. As his firstborn heirs, Prince Xeleth and Princess Xedalli are both in line to rule
blocks. If the characters don’t speak up, Xedalli tries to mount her own defense, accusing her brother of trying to get rid of her and then fabricating the story of her sedition. It is obvious her words
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
edge of this cave, combining into a narrow stream that trickles out the entrance.
Five derro raiders and one derro apprentice (see appendix B for both stat blocks) hide behind the pillars in this room
cruel patron god. The star’s impact caused the idol to topple and shatter. The fragments are worthless. D5: Collapsed Tunnel A short distance down the corridor, fallen masonry completely blocks the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
another space. If you can trace a line that doesn’t pass through or touch an object or effect that blocks vision—such as a stone wall, a thick curtain, or a dense cloud of fog—then there is line of sight
measuring range on a grid of squares: count every square as 5 feet, even if the creature is moving or counting diagonally. While fast in play, this rule breaks the laws of geometry. If you want more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Beneath Automata’s polished streets, citizens escape the rule of law. Criminals, fugitives, and disgruntled townsfolk conduct their business in the gate-town’s vibrant underground, the Inverse, free
temperate. Noteworthy Sites Automata is divided into regimented blocks arranged by category and function. Rather than scatter businesses throughout the town, council mandates require that related
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Sora Katra, one of the three hags (the Daughters of Sora Kell) who rule the nation of Droaam. Daask’s operations in Sharn are only a small part of a much larger scheme. Goals of Daask The goals of Daask
Daughters of Sora Kell—whether they seek peace and stability for their young nation of mistrusted monsters, desire to end humanity’s dominance over Khorvaire and let monsters rule, or merely follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
to rule the worlds with wisdom as well as might, giants have fallen far short of the lofty destiny their progenitor imagined for them. Now supplanted by myriad smaller peoples of the worlds, giants
includes more than two dozen new magic items. Chapter 6 provides stat blocks and lore for a tremendous variety of giants. The chapter includes new giant kinds (such as the death giant) and new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
Seelie and Unseelie courts. (Volumes 3 and 8 are missing from Skabatha’s collection and can be found in chapter 4.) Three Rules to Rule By is a thin, dog-eared book that describes the rules of hospitality
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Gullop XIX, a bullywug royal (neutral) is accompanied by a baby crocodile (a Small noncombatant) named Snoodle and protected by five bullywug knights (neutral; see appendix C for their stat blocks). The
treats visitors as honored guests in accordance with the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” earlier in the chapter), but he expects a measure of kindness in return. If a fight breaks out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
” below), she leads the party to her audience chamber (area M18) and conducts negotiations there. If the hag deems their performance unsatisfactory, she doesn’t feel bound by the rule of reciprocity
call for aid (see appendix C for their stat blocks).
If one or more characters cry out for assistance in Motherhorn, the brigganocks and korreds hear the call for help and react quickly. The korreds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs Anarch
Archon of the Triumvirate
Arclight Phoenix
Aurelia
Battleforce Angel
Biomancer
Blistercoil Weird
Blood Drinker Vampire
Blood Witch
rule the city. Ravnica originally appeared as a setting for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has been the subject of eight card sets: 2005–6’s Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
stat blocks). The masked figure is Gleam, a high elf acrobat (use the Selenelion twin stat block in appendix C) from the Witchlight Carnival. Whenever lightning flashes across the dark sky, it’s easy
sister, Glister. The rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct" in chapter 2) prevents the hag from harming Glister, but Gleam can sense her sister’s distress. The twins work as an acrobatic duo, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
power does—the power to influence, administer, and evade the rule of law. Despite its luxuries and breathtaking vistas, the Lady’s Ward is quieter than other wards, its solemn streets frequented by
members of the Fraternity of Order, the Harmonium, and the Mercykillers. Immovable monuments to order, these factions’ imposing headquarters tower over the city blocks they occupy, surrounded by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, the front gate remains barred but unguarded. K2. Gatehouse The gates open to a thirty-foot passage leading east. A portcullis blocks the far end of the passage, but you can see the castle yard on the
blocks the castle’s water gate (area K11). It only takes one person to operate the capstan, but lowering the chain to allow a boat to pass requires a character to use three actions cranking. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the opportunity to supervise and dominate such creatures, which have no status at all. WHO'S THE BOSS?
Goblins pattern the rule of their tribes after the whip-cracking rule of their god
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. When they make camp, the tribesfolk live in large, round tents made of deerskin and supported by wooden shafts. (See map 2.11 for a typical Reghed camp configuration.) The Monster Manual has stat blocks
friends and peace with his enemies, and has led warriors he knew as babes to their deaths in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund’s late son, Jarund
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
rule. The hobgoblins bring their own legal code down upon the vassals, and it is liable to be harsher than that to which the inhabitants were accustomed. Yet the host will also respect traditions of
are thrown down, ruined, or marred. Mosaics are broken apart. Stained glass is shattered. Flags and pennants are soaked in blood. Statues are put in chains. Altars become chopping blocks where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the east wall stands an overstuffed couch. An rectangular table turned on its side blocks a closed door on the south wall.
Four kenku cutpurses working for Daask hide in two groups of two: one group
attacks the characters on sight, using her Luring Song to bring them to her if they flee. T7. Graffiti Hall This stone hall is covered in graffiti. Crude paintings and phrases such as “TYRANTS RULE!” and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, haunt the after-hours stalls of the Gatehouse Night Market just a few blocks from the Gatehouse. Booths unfold from pocket dimensions at last light, their dealers lit by the neon glow of indifferent will
-o’-wisps: devils pawning stolen souls to rule-bending angels, interplanar fences selling stolen modron parts, demodands advertising jars of their liquefied cohorts as instant bodyguards, and the like