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Species
Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Shifters—sometimes called “weretouched”—descend from people who contracted full or partial lycanthropy. Humanoids with a bestial aspect, shifters can’t change shape
fully, but they can enhance their animalistic features temporarily in a process they call “shifting.”
Shifters resemble humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
prefer simple, non-gender-specific names that are usually no more than two syllables. If a tortle doesn’t like its name for whatever reason, it can change it. A tortle might change its name a dozen
dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
and ruin. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems
Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic)
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Greater Good. It is each person’s responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Shifters are sometimes called weretouched, as they are descendants of people who contracted full or partial lycanthropy. Humanoids with a bestial aspect, shifters can’t fully change shape, but
they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting.
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
affected only once. The area of each arcane burst then acts as an antimagic field for 1 hour. Sul Khatesh and spells she casts are unaffected by these fields.
Change Shape. Sul Khatesh magically
rose up against them. Armies of dragons fought against the fiends of Khyber. And though the overlords couldn't be destroyed, the couatl sacrificed their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free
Changeling
Legacy
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
others might change clothes. A casual shape — one created on the spur of the moment, with no depth or history — is called a mask. A mask can be used to express a mood or to serve a
specific purpose and then might never be used again. However, many changelings develop identities that have more depth. They build an identity over time, crafting a persona with a history and beliefs. This
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
animals into humans, elves, and vedalken. The goal of the Guardian Project is to build a Simic army of soldiers perfectly adapted to a variety of combat situations. These hyper-evolved specimens are
called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians.
Extensive Adaptation
A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically, though most hybrids
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
sewer tunnels, paying them with food and tools the kobolds wouldn’t have access to on their own. If they are treated well and left alone to do the job, the kobolds work industriously and build a
, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but
Human
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Basic Rules (2014)
shorter lives that they strive to achieve as much as they can in the years they are given. Or maybe they feel they have something to prove to the elder races, and that’s why they build their mighty
build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
away. Auril instantly reappears in her Auril (Second Form);second form, in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where her first form disappeared. Her initiative count doesn’t change.
Innate
can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is
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
forever. Choose your season or roll on the Eladrin Seasons table. Your Trance trait lets you change your season.
Like other elves, eladrin can live to be over 750 years old.
Eladrin Seasons
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Wizard
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
-force mind control. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or turns slain foes into zombies. Their mightiest spells change one substance into another, call
other wizard? Perhaps you’re simply eager to put your newfound magical skills to the test in the face of danger.
QUICK BUILD
You can make a wizard quickly by following these suggestions. First
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
ice, whereupon Auril instantly reappears in her Auril (Third Form);third form, in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of where her second form was destroyed. Her initiative count doesn’t change
might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals
Shifter
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can’t fully change shape, they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features — a state they call shifting. Each shifter walks on the knife’s edge between the wilds and the
different in personality. With any shifter, identifying the beast within is a crucial part of understanding the character.
Similar and Diverse
Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created
of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
Tortle Names Tortles prefer simple, non-gender-specific names that are usually no more than two syllables. If a tortle doesn’t like its name for whatever reason, it can change it. A tortle might
change its name a dozen times in its life. Tortles don’t have surnames or family names. Male and Female Names: Baka, Damu, Gar, Gura, Ini, Jappa, Kinlek, Krull, Lim, Lop, Nortle, Nulka, Olo, Ploqwat, Quee, Queg, Quott, Sunny, Tibor, Ubo, Uhok, Wabu, Xelbuk, Xopa, Yog
Ranger
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Basic Rules (2014)
in protecting the borderlands, or a significant change? What made you join up with a band of adventurers? Do you find it challenging to teach new allies the ways of the wild, or do you welcome the
relief from solitude that they offer? QUICK BUILD You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
Traversing Lorwyn-Shadowmoor The borders of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor are mostly set. However, they can change for myriad unexpected reasons. Sometimes, boundary shifts are caused by notable births or
deaths. Other times, boundaries shift for no reason at all. Boundaries usually shift slowly, giving people time to pack their belongings and move before their land is subsumed. However, a sudden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
experience before deciding to become an adventurer? What were the circumstances of your birth? How large is your family, and what sorts of relationships do you have with your relatives? Which people
backstory for your character — an autobiography of sorts — that you can use to inform how you roleplay the character. Your DM can draw from this material as the campaign proceeds, creating situations and scenarios that build off your previous life experiences.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Change. Consistency is stagnation. (Chaotic)
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Mental Superiority. I hone my mental powers so I can confuse, control, or kill any who annoy me. (Evil)
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Territoriality. Any creature
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Keepers of the Flame leaves the characters in a position where they can at least avoid arrest in the city. Deciding the next step for the characters depends on what information or quests the characters
. Alternatively, the characters can try their luck in the Labyrinth or the Wormwrithings. Some of the quests the characters complete have the potential to change the power structure of Gracklstugh. For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
better off under their rule. Primordial forces strive to change or destroy Eberron. But more often, characters encounter misguided patriots, religious extremists, dragonmarked houses looking to wring a
few more pieces of gold out of Khorvaire, spies who will do anything to protect their nations, and petty criminals trying to build empires. Eberron holds a place for selfless heroes and truly vile villains, as well as everyone in between.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Khorvaire. They bind the fabric of society together, and they are responsible for much of the change that occurs in the world—often by means of agents that include parties of adventurers. An
adventuring group that has a powerful backer as a patron has a clear place in the world, access to additional resources, and a reason to work together in pursuit of a common cause.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
adventure hooks that might attract characters to the enclave or give them a reason to draw on its magic. The adventure hooks also suggest specific creatures or encounter tables appearing in the “Encounters
a hostile giant is the driving force behind an adventure seed, how does the adventure change if that giant is indifferent or even friendly to the characters?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
creature’s efforts. In a contest, the ability checks are compared to each other, rather than to a target number. When you call for a contest, you pick the ability that each side must use, deciding
Constitution Stamina and health Endure a marathon, grasp hot metal without flinching, win a drinking contest Intelligence Memory and reason Recall a bit of lore, recognize a clue’s significance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Later that day, at dusk, Chakuna pursues the contenders with hunting partners of her choice, attempting to slay anyone she encounters outside a shrine. Contenders may kill one another for any reason
—particularly to take a shrine. The trial does not stop for any reason until Chakuna arrives at both shrines and acknowledges the winners there. Winners are escorted to Shuaran, and from there, out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
magic item that's meant to be worn can fit a creature regardless of size or build. Many magic garments are made to be easily adjustable, or they magically adjust themselves to the wearer. Rare
exceptions exist. If the story suggests a good reason for an item to fit only creatures of a certain size or shape, you can rule that it doesn't adjust. For example, drow-made armor might fit elves only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Drow Pursuers The svirfneblin settlement is a haven for the characters. For good reason, the deep gnomes rarely allow drow into Blingdenstone, and only then with a heavily armed escort. A drow
your discretion. The party’s drow pursuers won’t attempt to follow the characters into Blingdenstone. The party’s pursuit level (see “Drow Pursuit” in chapter 2) doesn’t change while they are in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
way others might change clothes. A casual shape — one created on the spur of the moment, with no depth or history — is called a mask. A mask can be used to express a mood or to serve a specific purpose
and then might never be used again. However, many changelings develop identities that have more depth. They build an identity over time, crafting a persona with a history and beliefs. This focused
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Shifter Shifters are sometimes called weretouched, as they are descendants of people who contracted full or partial lycanthropy. Humanoids with a bestial aspect, shifters can’t fully change shape
, but they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting. Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
within their own ranks, members of any faction might bristle at having to work alongside (much less take orders from) members of other factions. Chain of Command In addition to deciding how the
maintaining the balance of nature in the Underdark than on political struggles. SPLITTING THE PARTY
You can change up the feel of these later chapters of Out of the Abyss by allowing the players to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
used to deceive others, it is a natural form of expression for the changeling. A changeling shifts shapes the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created on the spur of the moment
. They build an identity over time, crafting a persona with a history and beliefs. This focused identity helps a changeling pinpoint a particular skill or emotion. A changeling adventurer might have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cultural Melancholy The reason that elves are seldom frivolous and carefree is rooted in an inborn malaise or sorrow that infused the primal elves when they chose to stop following Corellon’s path
healed unless Corellon has a change of heart. And as changeable as Corellon is, the god has been adamant on one point: as long as Lolth remains in existence, the responsibility for her betrayal falls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Alignment A monster's alignment provides a clue to its disposition and how it behaves in a roleplaying or combat situation. For example, a chaotic evil monster might be difficult to reason with and
might attack characters on sight, whereas a neutral monster might be willing to negotiate. The alignment specified in a monster's stat block is the default. Feel free to depart from it and change a