before boss dangers common remain

Symbol

Spells Player’s Handbook

feet in diameter. If you choose an object, it must remain in place; if it is moved more than 10 feet from where you cast this spell, the glyph is broken, and the spell ends without being triggered

surface, common triggers include touching or stepping on the glyph, removing another object covering it, or approaching within a certain distance of it. For glyphs inscribed within an object, common

Sword of Kas

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Initiative rolls. Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in

of 13, and a Charisma of 16. It has hearing and Darkvision out to 120 feet. The weapon communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Common. Personality. The sword’s purpose is to

Nimblewright Guard

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

springs, while others have their workings exposed. No mere automatons, nimblewrights can form rudimentary plans and adapt their routines to account for dangers. Nimblewrights are surprisingly

or other areas where they are common. Roll or choose a result from the Nimblewright Tasks table as inspiration for what a nimblewright guard or nimblewright hulk might be doing in a busy public place

Nimblewright Steed

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

protect their cogs and springs, while others have their workings exposed. No mere automatons, nimblewrights can form rudimentary plans and adapt their routines to account for dangers. Nimblewrights are

flavor in Calimshan or other areas where they are common. Roll or choose a result from the Nimblewright Tasks table as inspiration for what a nimblewright guard or nimblewright hulk might be doing in

Nimblewright Hulk

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

adapt their routines to account for dangers. Nimblewrights are surprisingly dexterous for creations made of animated wood and metal. A nimblewright walks with a flowing grace and fights with

whirling pirouettes. Nimblewrights can serve as interesting background flavor in Calimshan or other areas where they are common. Roll or choose a result from the Nimblewright Tasks table as inspiration for

Boggart

Species Lorwyn: First Light

dangers in pursuit of new experiences, and adventurers are common. Lorwyn boggarts also have a knack for magic. Boggarts who feel drawn to learning and using these natural affinities often become

Crown of Horns

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

the curse to you. Only a Wish spell or the will of Myrkul can remove this curse. As long as you remain cursed, the following properties apply to you: Bound. You are unwilling to part with the crown

Common. Personality. The crown contains the essence of Myrkul and exists to spread that god’s will, which is to slay the living, raise the dead, and sow fear across the Material Plane. The crown

Envy

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

speaks Common and Sylvan, referring to itself using the pronouns “we” and “us.” Envy dislikes its counterpart, Wrath (see area P10), but the two are prevented by Zybilna&rsquo

commands, the lion is pleased and allows them to remain in its presence. Characters who fail to show it deference are instructed to leave the tower at once, and the lion attacks those who refuse.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

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

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform

your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

against the illithids, a combined force of gith could conceivably tip the balance in their favor. But as long as the githyanki and githzerai stay at each other’s throats, their goal of ultimate victory over their original common enemy will likely remain unachieved.

distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross paths. The githyanki were motivated

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land

) Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Defining Event You previously pursued a simple

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in effect until the start of your next turn. Spells. While the sword is on your person, you can use an action to cast one of the following spells (save DC 18

its wielder and can speak, read, and understand Common. Personality. The sword’s purpose is to bring ruin to Vecna. Killing Vecna’s worshipers, destroying the lich’s works, and

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

, a time of unfettered energy. Some eladrin remain associated with a particular season for their entire lives, whereas other eladrin transform, adopting characteristics of a new season. When

be hungry today and have food for tomorrow. 3 Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them. 4 A penny spent is a penny lost forever. d4 Winter Flaw 1

Symbol Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

, a scroll, or a treasure chest). If you choose a surface, the glyph can cover an area of the surface no larger than 10 feet in diameter. If you choose an object, that object must remain in its place

common triggers are opening the object, approaching within a certain distance of it, or seeing or reading the glyph. You can further refine the trigger so the spell is activated only under certain

Harengon

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dangers during adventures. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the

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 Player’s Handbook offers a list of

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp FEATURE: SHELTER OF THE FAITHFUL As

, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

changes. He prefers to remain unseen, skulking about invisibly or peering through scrying sensors that resemble wide-open eyes surrounded by sparkling motes of light. Halaster’s abilities far

effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or

humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

Shepherds As caretakers of the land, firbolgs prefer to remain out of sight and out of mind. They don’t try to dominate nature, but rather seek to ensure that it prospers and survives according to its

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool

Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Wilderness Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Wilderness Encounters Klaus Pillon The Triboar Trail is full of dangers, including hungry owlbears The wilds of the Triboar Trail are not especially safe. As the heroes travel throughout this area

Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

: Choose one of Elvish, Giant, or Kraul Equipment: A Golgari insignia, a poisoner’s kit, a pet beetle or spider, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp worth of mixed

and companions you lead can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. The paths of the undercity are haunted by dangers that rarely brave the

Cyre Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

faculty with common interests. Such interests include academic pursuits, hobbies, shared languages, and religious affiliation. In Shava House—one such community—residents enjoy meals heavily laden with

academic discourse regarding the history of Xen’drik. Dala Arand Dala Arand (Medium, Lawful Evil Tough Boss), a young human resident of Shava House, has a distinguished record of expeditions to Xen’drik

Shifter Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral. Most shifters resemble a particular kind of lycanthrope. You can

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 Player’s

Plasmoid Boss

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

Plasmoid Boss On occasion, due to some biological anomaly, a plasmoid balloons in size upon reaching adulthood (around the age of twenty years). Plasmoids who use their increased size and strength to

boss around smaller, weaker creatures can easily end up in positions of power, surrounded by loyal underlings, sycophants, and would-be usurpers. A plasmoid boss might be the master of a guild, the

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common

: Founded more than a millennium ago, disbanded and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through

14. Werebat Boss

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

14. Werebat Boss Precious little light reaches this large cave, which is set aside for the werebat boss, a particularly sinister goblin named Mobar. He prefers to remain in hybrid form — his most

Goblin Boss

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

Goblin Boss Goblin bosses are often the most imaginative, disruptive, or forceful goblins. Through a combination of luck, cowardice, and callousness, these leaders avoid harm at the expense of their

followers. Goblin Boss Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral AC 17 Initiative +2 (12) HP 21 (6d6) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 10

Tough Boss

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

Tough Boss Tough bosses leverage their street smarts, brawling prowess, and reputation to compel others to follow their demands. Tough Boss Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 16 Initiative +2 (12

Cha 11 +0 +2 Gear Chain Mail, Heavy Crossbow, Warhammer Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common plus one other language CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2) Traits Pack Tactics. The

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, and dangers—be they a dragon’s breath or a lich’s spell—are plentiful. This adventure takes place in a region called the Sword Coast, where daring souls delve into the wreckage of fallen strongholds

and explore ruins of long-lost civilizations. Underground, the history and dangers are just as rich. The Underdark here teems with monsters and the remains of mighty civilizations, as well as unknown

Eladrin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

emotions captured in the Feywild in the form of seasons—affinities that affect the eladrin’s mood and appearance. An eladrin’s season can change, though some remain in one season

to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language

Goblin Boss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Goblin Boss Bossy Goblin Leader Goblin bosses are often the most imaginative, disruptive, or forceful goblins. Goblin Boss Small Fey (Goblinoid), Chaotic Neutral AC 17 Initiative +2 (12) HP 21

+0 Skills Stealth +6 Gear Chain Shirt, Scimitar, Shield, Shortbow Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Goblin CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Actions Multiattack

Goblin Boss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Goblin Boss Goblin Boss Small humanoid (goblinoid), neutral evil Armor Class 17 (chain shirt, shield) Hit Points 21 (6d6) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 10

(+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 8 (−1) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Stealth +6 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 1 (200 XP) Nimble

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

up to the Sword Coast, and into the Western Heartlands to the east. Some remain in their ancient homeland. In contrast, water and earth genasi have no common history. Individuals have difficulty

bloodlines of those genasi have spread into other lands. Though far from common, air and fire genasi are more likely to be found in the western regions of Faerûn, along the coast from Calimshan north

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