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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
eggs are protected by hard shells coated in paralytic poison similar to that produced by their stingers. This poison leaves most would-be predators that dare to break an egg defenseless when the
sun sets, the newly hatched young emerge from the lair to eat the captives alive.
These predators see themselves as great hunters, and respect others with such skills. If a tlincalli encounters a more
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Stone giants sometimes go on dream quests in the surface world, seeking inspiration for their art, a break from decades-long ennui, or satisfaction of simple curiosity. Some who go on these quests let
, such stone giants can become dreamwalkers.
Dreamwalkers occupy an odd place of respect outside the stone giant ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the surface world makes
Tiefling
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
swindlers, thieves, or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.
Lacking a homeland, tieflings know that they have to make
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
.
You begin your adventuring career with enough money to live modestly but securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate
.
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good)
2
Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful
Urchin
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securely for at least ten days. How did you come by that money? What allowed you to break free of your desperate circumstances and embark on a better life?
Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of
or hiding.
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good)
2
Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
see me slip up and break the law.
5
A lesser Gruul chieftain seems to think I could be useful.
6
The black sheep of my family is putting their maniacal genius to use in the Izzet.
7
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
swindlers, thieves, or crime lords. Sometimes they live among other minority populations in enclaves where they are treated with more respect.
Lacking a homeland, tieflings know that they have to make
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find a way to salvation.
2
You helped break a Guild protection racket afflicting a community of immigrants in the Outer City. Now, you can’t travel through that part of the city without your
.
8
I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
2
Fairness. No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
rich travelers and the wealthiest of Neverwinter’s officers. Visitors must surrender their weapons and swear a “knightly oath” on entry to treat their fellow guests with honor and respect. Those who break their oaths are banned forever from the premises.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
out how to use it, another to figure out how to load it). Each time a character makes a check, compare the result to the Figuring Out Alien Technology table. Consider having the item break if a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
campaign is the series as a whole. But while it’s worthwhile to compare an adventure to these other forms of storytelling, remember that an adventure isn’t a complete story until you play it. Your players
. See “Respect for the DM” in chapter 1 and “Draw In the Players” later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation.
One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
respect all beings who risk their lives in defense of something greater than themselves.
2 My payment is a matter of principle. Requiring even a small fee for my service allows those I help to
preserve their dignity. It’s really for your benefit.
3 I have no time for chitchat or insinuation. I get to the point and expect others to do the same.
4 I respect law and order, but it’s no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
-beautiful garden palace said to contain treasure beyond compare. (Bwayes can lead the characters to Nangalore but won’t explore it out of respect.) Treasure The weretiger’s cabin contains enough scavenged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
insurmountable odds, and Karametra’s taming of nature all run the risk of inspiring ambitious mortals who lust for ever more power and strain to break away from their proper place in the cosmos. Klothys
opportunity. Even so, Erebos and Klothys maintain a level of mutual respect. Until recently, Klothys and Athreos were unflappable allies. But now her emergence from the Underworld has blurred the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
despair, to let a disease break your spirit as it tries to kill everyone it touches. Well, f*** that. We might not have the magic bullet that puts cancer away for good, but we’re getting there. Your support
thus worthy of cautious respect, if not fear.
Read on and learn that perhaps the derision leveled at these fiends reflects only the fear and trepidation of those who would mock them. And perhaps if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
deceive. (Any)
5 Luck. Want more luck? Take more chances! (Chaotic)
6 Adaptability. Plans change, circumstances go awry. I must bend in response to changes, not break. (Any)
Earning and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the lizardfolk’s enmity or their respect. If they proceed cautiously and without violent intent, they will likely be taken to an audience with the queen, Othokent. Depending on how they have conducted
masthin shoots and dragonshards. The uneasy peace threatens to break down, renewing the conflict between settlers and lizardfolk. An alliance in Q’barra can involve disparate factions, as complex agendas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
hold less value there. Stone giants sometimes go on dream quests in the surface world, seeking inspiration for their art, a break from decades-long ennui, or satisfaction of simple curiosity. Some who
shelter under stone, such stone giants can become dreamwalkers. Dreamwalkers occupy an odd place of respect outside the stone giant ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
leaves most would-be predators that dare to break an egg defenseless when the tlincalli parents come to investigate. Tlincallis eat what they kill, whether their hunt nets desert animals or a caravan
great hunters, and respect others with such skills. If a tlincalli encounters a more powerful hunter, such as a blue dragon, they carefully weigh whether to serve the superior hunter, move on, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a means to the end. Mogis is incapable of loyalty and should be expected to break any pact or agreement once it has outlived its usefulness. Erebos appreciates Mogis’s single-minded desire to destroy
Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Mutual Respect Whether you’re playing with long-time friends or strangers, it’s important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. It’s up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they don’t have to. If one player’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
notorious captain, Agdon Longscarf, whom the characters might encounter later in the chapter. The harengons’ song is as follows: With sticks and stones, we’ll break your nose;
We’ll beat you blind and steal
your clothes.
But none among us can compare
To one wily, swift, and stand-up hare—
Scarf that’s glorious, thief notorious,
His deeds are truly meritorious!
With a wink and a grin, he’ll show
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards
associated with different races or cultures. You decide how flexible you want to be in allowing a player character to break these restrictions. Can a half-elf live among the elves and study their bardic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
descendant, the Harper Bronywn Caradoon. After the fortress was reclaimed, in a gesture of respect and gratitude, Caradoon bequeathed its custody to Clan Stoneshaft. The dwarves of Thornhold are all of the
no wall need be built to protect that side of the hill on which Thornhold sits. The castle is utterly without adornment or ornamentation, and only crenellations and arrow slits break the solid face of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
dispel a magical effect like a Druid’s Wild Shape? Dispel Magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. It has no effect on a magical effect that isn’t created by a spell unless the text
various game features distinguish between the armor you don and a Shield you wield. Take a look at the Monk’s Unarmored Defense feature and compare it to the Barbarian’s version. In the Monk’s version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
chromatic dragons to switch sides or break from Tiamat’s cause. Without the help of the alliance against the Cult of the Dragon, the Dragon Queen’s victory might be assured. Using the Lords’ Alliance
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
chromatic dragons to switch sides or break from Tiamat’s cause. Without the help of the alliance against the Cult of the Dragon, the Dragon Queen’s victory might be assured. Using the Lords’ Alliance
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
chromatic dragons to switch sides or break from Tiamat’s cause. Without the help of the alliance against the Cult of the Dragon, the Dragon Queen’s victory might be assured. Using the Lords’ Alliance
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (“We cannot stop what we do not understand.”) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
look flimsy or poorly designed, but a creature that gets hit with a bent sapling adorned with sharpened butter knives is liable to come away with a newfound respect for the little creatures. The
cookpots or from cooling the kiln) Pits with disease-covered spikes Pots of green slime Rolling boulders Small-size bridges and ladders rigged to break if there is too much weight on them Snares Tripwires, either connected to traps or just for tripping creatures Volleys of needles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
years, as I earned Gyrt’s respect and she mine, we became friends, and I came to know her three sons as well. Though Gyrt died some decades ago, I still visit her children, whom I played with when they
band may measure your prowess. It doesn’t greatly matter if you win or lose, though. Simply express a desire or a willingness to compete, and you will earn some measure of respect. If you win the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
overwhelming odds with an audacious plan attract her attention and could win her respect and patronage. The reason behind Glasya’s rise to lordship is the subject of much whispered debate in the Nine Hells
contracts contain loopholes. In return for giving their souls to her instead, such individuals learn how to break the contract and negate whatever price the contract says they must pay.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Capricious Elevation. Demons respect power and power alone. A greater demon commands shrieking mobs of lesser demons because it can destroy any lesser demon that dares to refuse its commands. A demon’s
, even nations embroiled in bitter conflict will set their differences aside to help contain an outbreak of demons, or to seal off abyssal breaches before these fiends can break free. Signs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cunning of creatures, and they treat all others as inferior. Even so, a hag is open to dealing with mortals as long as those mortals show the proper respect and deference. Over their long lives, hags
other, but they abide by an ageless code of conduct. Hags announce their presence before crossing into another hag’s territory, bring gifts when entering another hag’s dwelling, and break no oaths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
effect might give a bonus or penalty to the check.
3. Compare the total to a target number. If the total equals or exceeds the target number, the ability check, attack roll, or saving throw is a success
break the general rules in some way, creating an exception to how the rest of the game works. Remember this: If a specific rule contradicts a general rule, the specific rule wins.
Exceptions to the