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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
moss than most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie;pixies or Sprite;sprites.
Mischievous Stealth. The faerie takes the Hide action.
have the frightened condition for 1 minute. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Faerie pests love to cause
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
are tiny thieves who steal whatever they can lay their hands on to cause confusion and consternation. A faerie borrower stands less than six inches tall, with blue or blue-gray skin and wings resembling
. While often seen as foolish, ouphes are magically connected to the natural world and know more about the secret lives of trees, mushrooms, and moss than most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
most mortals. While ouphes are related to Eldraine’s faeries, the faeries treat them like distant (and somewhat embarrassing) cousins. Ouphes can be represented with the stat blocks for Pixie
Aasimar
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races
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice.
From an early age, an aasimar
between two worlds. The angels that guide them see the world from a distant perch. An aasimar who wishes to stop and help a town recover from a drought might be told by an angelic guide to push forward
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
few miles from where they were born.
You aren’t one of those folk.
You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are
discussed here are all sufficiently distant from the North and the Sword Coast to justify the use of this background.
Evermeet. The fabled elven islands far to the west are home to elves who have never
Spell Scroll
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
produce an area of harmless cold.
5
The caster suffers a minor but bizarre effect related to the spell. Such effects last only as long as the original spell’s duration, or 1d10 minutes for
spells that take effect instantaneously. For example, a fireball might cause smoke to billow from the caster’s ears for 1d10 minutes.
6
The spell activates after 1d12 hours. If the caster was
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
(losing initiative ties), Halaster takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:
Halaster targets a volume of unoccupied space or solid stone no larger than four 10-foot cubes within 30
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
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
conjecture than fact, often referring to otherworldly beings, the mysterious Barrier Peaks in Oerth, and the supposedly related device known as the Machine of Lum the Mad. The best details on the device
soul of the mighty warlord Leuk-o was drawn into the artifact and has become its animating force. The servant has been known to attack or move of its own accord, particularly if doing so will cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power
bloodline. You are related to some powerful creature, or you inherited a blessing or a curse. 2 You are the reincarnation of a being from another plane of existence. 3 A powerful entity entered the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you had to defeat in single combat to complete your instruction. 2 Your master was kindly and taught you to pursue the cause of peace. 3 Your master was merciless in pushing you to your limits. You
nearly lost an eye during one especially brutal practice session. 4 Your master seemed goodhearted while tutoring you, but betrayed your monastery in the end. 5 Your master was cold and distant. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you had to defeat in single combat to complete your instruction. 2 Your master was kindly and taught you to pursue the cause of peace. 3 Your master was merciless in pushing you to your limits. You
nearly lost an eye during one especially brutal practice session. 4 Your master seemed goodhearted while tutoring you, but betrayed your monastery in the end. 5 Your master was cold and distant. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power
bloodline. You are related to some powerful creature, or you inherited a blessing or a curse. 2 You are the reincarnation of a being from another plane of existence. 3 A powerful entity entered the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you had to defeat in single combat to complete your instruction. 2 Your master was kindly and taught you to pursue the cause of peace. 3 Your master was merciless in pushing you to your limits. You
nearly lost an eye during one especially brutal practice session. 4 Your master seemed goodhearted while tutoring you, but betrayed your monastery in the end. 5 Your master was cold and distant. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power
bloodline. You are related to some powerful creature, or you inherited a blessing or a curse. 2 You are the reincarnation of a being from another plane of existence. 3 A powerful entity entered the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the siege with zombies approaching Lekar’s walls. The characters might pick off distant zombies or enact plans to destroy dozens at a time. The characters’ strategies are likely successful, but the
deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the siege with zombies approaching Lekar’s walls. The characters might pick off distant zombies or enact plans to destroy dozens at a time. The characters’ strategies are likely successful, but the
deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times. The now-lost Temple of Moloch and the construction site of the legendary Tomb of Horrors are two of those locations. However
tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times. The now-lost Temple of Moloch and the construction site of the legendary Tomb of Horrors are two of those locations. However
tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times. The now-lost Temple of Moloch and the construction site of the legendary Tomb of Horrors are two of those locations. However
tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to uncover additional components scattered across distant places — and times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
the siege with zombies approaching Lekar’s walls. The characters might pick off distant zombies or enact plans to destroy dozens at a time. The characters’ strategies are likely successful, but the
deliver orders from General Drakov (likely related to the siege’s climax). As the battle reaches what you determine to be the halfway point, start rolling 2d6 on the Zombie Siege Encounters table and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
between towns or search the hills for sites of interest.
You are trudging along through the barren countryside when you hear a low, distant rumbling. A moment later, the ground beneath your feet
begins shaking. The tremor is strong enough to start small slides of pebbles from the hillsides and cause shrubs and brush to wave from side to side, but then it subsides. A moment later, horrible insect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
between towns or search the hills for sites of interest.
You are trudging along through the barren countryside when you hear a low, distant rumbling. A moment later, the ground beneath your feet
begins shaking. The tremor is strong enough to start small slides of pebbles from the hillsides and cause shrubs and brush to wave from side to side, but then it subsides. A moment later, horrible insect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
between towns or search the hills for sites of interest.
You are trudging along through the barren countryside when you hear a low, distant rumbling. A moment later, the ground beneath your feet
begins shaking. The tremor is strong enough to start small slides of pebbles from the hillsides and cause shrubs and brush to wave from side to side, but then it subsides. A moment later, horrible insect
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
The Cause of Righteousness
A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching
darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent
chaotic neutral (50%) 4–5 Lawful evil 6–8 Neutral evil 9–12 Neutral 13–15 Neutral good 16–17 Lawful good (50%) or lawful neutral (50%) 18 Chaotic good (50%) or chaotic neutral (50%) Cause of Death d12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent
chaotic neutral (50%) 4–5 Lawful evil 6–8 Neutral evil 9–12 Neutral 13–15 Neutral good 16–17 Lawful good (50%) or lawful neutral (50%) 18 Chaotic good (50%) or chaotic neutral (50%) Cause of Death d12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent
chaotic neutral (50%) 4–5 Lawful evil 6–8 Neutral evil 9–12 Neutral 13–15 Neutral good 16–17 Lawful good (50%) or lawful neutral (50%) 18 Chaotic good (50%) or chaotic neutral (50%) Cause of Death d12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Noble Are you part of one of the noble families of Sharn, or you a scion of a distant line? If you have your roots in Sharn, you likely have a family estate in an upper ward. However, being so close
they war profiteers? Are they taking advantage of refugees? Whatever the cause, despite being an heir to wealth and power, you’re currently keeping your lineage a secret.
2 You’re a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Noble Are you part of one of the noble families of Sharn, or you a scion of a distant line? If you have your roots in Sharn, you likely have a family estate in an upper ward. However, being so close
they war profiteers? Are they taking advantage of refugees? Whatever the cause, despite being an heir to wealth and power, you’re currently keeping your lineage a secret.
2 You’re a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them a distant and distorted connection to Annam. Oni are often said to be distantly related to ogres, but at this point they are more fiendish than Giant. Cyclopes. Contradictory legends explain the
, ettins would have no connection to Annam and couldn’t be considered kin of the giants. Most giants acknowledge ettins as distant relatives and consider them descendants of Grolantor (and thus distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Noble Are you part of one of the noble families of Sharn, or you a scion of a distant line? If you have your roots in Sharn, you likely have a family estate in an upper ward. However, being so close
they war profiteers? Are they taking advantage of refugees? Whatever the cause, despite being an heir to wealth and power, you’re currently keeping your lineage a secret.
2 You’re a local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, advancing the cause of a draconic faction, building the dragon’s prestige, working for the well-being of dragonkind as a whole, or altering the nature of the world and its magic. A dragon’s schemes become
provides inspiration to help you turn dragon-related adventure hooks into adventures that impact the characters in your game. Cross-Purposes d6 The Dragon’s Schemes…
1 …directly target one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them a distant and distorted connection to Annam. Oni are often said to be distantly related to ogres, but at this point they are more fiendish than Giant. Cyclopes. Contradictory legends explain the
, ettins would have no connection to Annam and couldn’t be considered kin of the giants. Most giants acknowledge ettins as distant relatives and consider them descendants of Grolantor (and thus distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
them a distant and distorted connection to Annam. Oni are often said to be distantly related to ogres, but at this point they are more fiendish than Giant. Cyclopes. Contradictory legends explain the
, ettins would have no connection to Annam and couldn’t be considered kin of the giants. Most giants acknowledge ettins as distant relatives and consider them descendants of Grolantor (and thus distant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, advancing the cause of a draconic faction, building the dragon’s prestige, working for the well-being of dragonkind as a whole, or altering the nature of the world and its magic. A dragon’s schemes become
provides inspiration to help you turn dragon-related adventure hooks into adventures that impact the characters in your game. Cross-Purposes d6 The Dragon’s Schemes…
1 …directly target one or more