before blooded during common recite

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

divined. Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even

person, you can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

fierceness, and his wits. Human ancestry was no blemish against a warrior—provided he was every bit as strong, enduring, and bloodthirsty as his full-blooded kin. Half-orcs who were weaker than their

their mighty deeds. Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common

Kenku

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

recite cryptic but beautiful poems about their advent being a blessed event in which they were sent into the multiverse to observe and catalog its many wonders. Whatever their true origin, kenku are

you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

basic principles than those of warm-blooded creatures. Their dismal swamp homes might lie hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, but the gap between their way of thinking and that of the

Lizardfolk

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

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

basic principles than those of warm-blooded creatures. Their dismal swamp homes might lie hundreds of miles from the nearest human settlement, but the gap between their way of thinking and that of the

9. Metal Pools

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

pools in cube form. A creature might learn the method by casting identify on a pool or by asking Zox. A creature must place one or more of its hands within 1 foot of the pool’s surface and recite the

following in Terran: agrach taar azlach (which, loosely translated to Common, means “shape to shapelessness”). This causes a cubic foot of liquid metal to rise out of the pool, harden into a solid 1

Mixed Heritage

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

disadvantage, because it gives them a set of capabilities and a perspective on the world that full-blooded humans and elves can’t hope to match. At the same time, the mixed heritage of half-elves dictates

their community. Half-elves speak both Common and Elvish. In addition, half-elves from the Yuirwood commonly speak Aglarondan. Half-elves in Faerûn have the racial traits of half-elves in the Player’s

Stone Golem

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

of office. 4 Obey whoever places a missing crest in its chest, then deactivate for a year. 5 Reveal a hidden passage to those who recite a leader’s final words. 6 Watch for and do

Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands Common plus two other languages but can’t speak CR 10 (XP 5,900; PB +4) Traits Immutable Form. The golem can’t shape-shift

Blight, Tree

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

blight feeds on warm-blooded prey and takes perverse delight in causing carnage. It strikes with its heavy branches and crushes prey to death with its roots. It can open its gaping, tooth-filled mouth

) Condition Immunities blinded, deafened Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 10 Languages understands Common and Druidic but doesn’t speak Challenge 7

Braxat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Braxat A braxat is a towering, warm-blooded carnivore with a thick, articulated shell covering its back, a squarish head topped with horny protrusions, and thick arms ending in large hands with

) Damage Immunities acid, psychic Condition Immunities charmed, frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Giant Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

About the Tavern

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

-five years old and has run the establishment for decades. His elven blood through his half-elf mother has kept him alive this long, and keeps him looking better than most full-blooded humans his age. He

the Flaming Fist. Tavern murders are common, and usually end with the poor victim being dragged away and either left in an alley (to be picked clean by urchins, then eaten by rats) or tossed in the

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just

screaming “Shut up!” at anyone who makes noise 4 Sleep another hour; your deity says it’s fine 5 Burning incense and lighting a candle on a makeshift altar while you recite your vows 6

Book of Vile Darkness

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

that the original text can’t be divined. Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys

can take a Magic action to recite words from its pages in a foul, dead language. Each time you do so, you take 1d12 Psychic damage, and each creature within 15 feet of you takes 3d6 Psychic damage

Other Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

+4 Damage Resistances cold, poison Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Dwarvish Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Action Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest

reputation as a cold-blooded killer, and goes out of his way to slay people when doing so might add to his notoriety or attract the attention of the law. He might claim that it isn’t personal, but it

Infernal Contracts

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

pay the price specified in the contract immediately suffers a penalty for breaching the contract, as specified in the contract itself. Common penalties include the following: The character’s soul is

4 Lemure kiss 5 Song of the devil 6 Written in stone Baby Dolls. The devil produces two baby dolls made of dirty rags or rotting wood. The dolls recite the deal in high-pitched

Heart of Ubtao

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

use them. Valindra is an elven lich, with these changes: Valindra is neutral evil. She speaks Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, and Infernal. When preparing her spells, Valindra can swap

any other warm-blooded creature that enters their lair. At the bottom of the tree is a gaping hole that opens in the ceiling of area 4. 2. Staircase These stairs are smooth and don’t show much sign of

Areas of the Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

mouth spell plays a recorded message in Common: “Which dance would you like? Galliard? Pavane? Waltz?” The construct follows its partner’s lead until the dance ends, when it becomes still again. Founders

on missions throughout the city. They also warn Ammalia of trespassers and attack anyone who threatens a member of her family. Founders’ Day. During the party, two young, hot-blooded nobles have

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

steps to conceal themselves, the residents pick up their weapons and attack. Twenty-five sahuagin, five sahuagin coral smashers, and three sahuagin champions (see appendix C) occupy this large common

coming within 3 feet of them, causes dozens of them to break open. Three sahuagin hatchling swarms (see appendix C) form and rush to attack warm-blooded characters. The sound of their offspring being

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