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Human
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Species
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
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed
by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
acts for bugbears. Garroting an unsuspecting creature and defeating foes in open battle are seen as acts of worship, in the same way that dwarves consider metalsmithing to be sacred to Moradin.
The
a bugbear gang with a special boon. A gang that gains the favor of Hruggek and Grankhul in this way might find that the head will emit a shout when an enemy gets too close (in the fashion of an alarm
Druid
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out of sight on a high tree branch in the form of a leopard, a human peers out of the jungle at the strange construction of a temple of Evil Elemental Air, keeping a close eye on the cultists&rsquo
, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.
Creating a Druid
When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with anger, lying back
above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing, and enhancing the beauty of their lairs.
Crystal dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons’ scales. It glows like starlight between their bodies and the spines and horns that hover close to their heads and backs. These horns shift with the dragon’s mood: bristling with
seek out frigid, picturesque locations with clear views of the sky above to build their lairs. Then, like gem cutters seeking the perfect diamond, they spend much of their lives refining, polishing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Vistani The Vistani (singular: Vistana) are wanderers, traveling about in horse-drawn, barrel-topped wagons, which they build themselves. Compared to Barovians, they are flamboyant, dressing in
are closely knit. They resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. The Vistani are quick to act when their lives or traditions are threatened and are merciless when they believe they must be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Night Hag Night hags on Theros appear as leathery-faced crones that hold their single eye within their withered lips as they stare with eyeless sockets. They usually build their huts in the
fingers, keen hearing, and the single eye she typically holds in her mouth. When a night hag uses her powers to transform, her eye often becomes a bauble or piece of jewelry she keeps close at all times. From the foulest reaches of the Underworld, night hags invade the dreams of mortals
(DAVID PALUMBO)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the same tribe to commingle and build their camps close to one another, the four tribes avoid contact with one another. Members of one tribe are rarely found in another tribe’s camp unless some sort of diplomacy is taking place.
the clan to stay close to a migrating herd of reindeer as it travels across the tundra. The characters might be drawn to a Reghed camp by a tall tale or a quest (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns” and “Wolf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in action.) In such situations, have the characters take turns, though it’s usually not necessary to roll Initiative as you would in a combat encounter. Resolve one character’s actions before moving
to the next. There’s no hard-and-fast rule about how long to spend on each character’s activity, but make sure no one is waiting for their turn for too long. You can build tension in an exploration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
parcel of land are free to build on it and are expected to safeguard it. They may yield the land as part of an inheritance, but they can’t sell or trade it without permission from the local ruler or
ruling body. If a character already has a Bastion (see chapter 8), the parcel of land might surround the Bastion or be close to it. Parcels of land make fine rewards for adventurers who are looking for a place to settle or who have family or a personal investment in the region where the land is located.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and craftspeople to build social and professional connections, better their craft, and organize for improved labor conditions. Each city-state has its own chapter of the guild that pushes back when
which traveling historian-storytellers known as griots pass down tales from generation to generation. The most common tales are of Emperor Kassa, who founded the Sensa Empire after defeating the now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
cameo to this halfling? This halfling could be tied to a bigger plot or have information that could help the characters resolve some conflict. Suddenly, a minor trinket foreshadows bigger events to come
whatever your players throw at you, and you can even borrow pieces of various ideas to incorporate into future adventures. Not every adventure needs to build on earlier plots; a good stand-alone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
dragon flew over the region, raining down fiery destruction. This bicentennial rampage ensured that people didn’t build their farms and villages too close to the valley. Xabazhut now carries out this practice of his forebear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
four articulated metal legs.
Zox Clammersham is using the scaladar under his control to build the Simulacrux and to defend it, should it come under attack. The Simulacrux is designed to replicate
, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t made of adamantine. Destroying the arch all but dooms the project, since Zox lacks the resolve to start
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
hidden evil and betrayal. If you make additions of your own to the adventure, you can build on the noir aspects of hidden evil. Make more of the ostensibly friendly NPCs secretly work for one of the
key locations missing. Just finding the Haunted Keeps should feel like an accomplishment. The players (and maybe the characters as well) can gain a sense of accomplishment if they have a more-or-less complete map of the region by the time the adventure draws to a close.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
corrupted cave. Ignore the secret door and the inner chambers behind it. Close off the tunnels leading off the map to the south, east, and north. The characters enter the cave in the southwest, following
. At the north end of the stream are a Psychic Gray Ooze and six Stirges. After defeating these creatures, the characters can destroy the brain-like fungus in the water, which is the source of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. There are ways to resolve these problems, but the answers aren’t always simple or obvious. There can certainly be times when decisions are straightforward. If the Emerald Claw is about to detonate a
pieces of gold out of Khorvaire. There are spies who will do anything to protect their nations and petty criminals trying to build empires. There’s a place in Eberron for selfless heroes and truly vile
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
control.
Cannith East Headquartered in Korth (in Karrnath) and led by Zorlan d’Cannith, Cannith East enjoys close ties to the government of Karrnath and the faith of the Blood of Vol. This branch of
inventions to fill the house’s coffers. Rumor has it the Sharn enclave conceals the last creation forge capable of producing warforged—and that Merrix plans to build another one in Stormreach, where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your character lives in a society where the Old Faith still thrives, or was raised by a
hopes of finding a new home or purpose. Quick Build You can make a druid quickly by following these suggestions. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they
or dirt to feel close to their favored element. Black Earth initiates know the secret of creating armor from magically shaped stone, and even their robes include stone pauldrons or masks. Prophet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shaft and scuttles up to attack anyone who shines a light down on him. Mishka Belview. Mishka stands 5 feet tall and has a wiry, spindly build. He has three red spider eyes on the right side of his face
flutters about madly, screaming nonsense. Marzena Belview is skittish and afraid of everyone and everything except for Clovin Belview (area S17), whom she allows to come close enough to feed her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. No door remains unopened in my presence.
5 I let people underestimate me, revealing my full competency only to those close to me.
6 I compulsively seek to collect trophies of my travels and
within me. I will fight against it and the world’s other evils for as long as I can.
9 I’m desperately seeking a cure to an affliction or a curse, either for someone close to me for myself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
of violence. A stubborn dwarf refuses to let anyone badger her. A vain dragon laps up flattery. When interacting with an NPC, pay close attention to the DM’s portrayal of the NPC’s mood, dialogue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. On each character’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
of violence. A stubborn dwarf refuses to let anyone badger her. A vain dragon laps up flattery. When interacting with an NPC, pay close attention to the DM’s portrayal of the NPC’s mood, dialogue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
’ initiative count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombies’ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. If all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
infiltrating the temples. Each cult’s monstrous allies rarely challenge a group of cultists that proceeds with confidence. Human members of the cult have a good chance to spot impostors at close range, but
Black Earth: area B23 Temple of Eternal Flame: area E17 Counterattack It’s dangerous to linger in a stronghold without defeating that dungeon’s prophet. If the characters try to camp in any of the four
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kaius II was newly seated on the steel throne and lacked the resolve to bring the dwarf lords to heel. Now we see the harvest we have sown, and it is horrifying. Without the firm hand of Karrnath to
, and it seemed to pulse with its own heartbeat. A guard present at the event said that Soldorak’s axe moaned when the blade came close to him, as if the weapon hungered for human blood.
This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
“Mysteries of Greyhawk” in this chapter) or from the depths of the Nyr Dyv.
Chris Rallis Tiamat herself brings a campaign to a dramatic close Elemental Evil “Elemental Evil” is the name given to a host
elemental prince, or an elder god trapped in a dungeon; build a stronghold above or near the dungeon; drive other inhabitants out of the region; and use a special magic item or ritual to free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
ingrained that they are often at a loss when they try to impart that knowledge to others. Among the Selesnya, it primarily falls to loxodons to build the guild’s magnificent, cathedral-like arboretum
is Medium. Powerful Build. You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. Loxodon Serenity
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
a slim, athletic build and stares at you with piercing green eyes. Around him are four younger individuals who are similarly balanced on other stone slabs.
With the grace of a bird, he floats down
, you’ll have to deal with me—Steel Crane!”
As Steel Crane presses his attack, the monks use the steles for cover and leap between them to engage the characters in close-quarters combat. Red Key. Steel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Copper Dragon Lairs Copper dragons prefer dry uplands, hilltops, or mountainous foothills, where they build their lairs in caves, crags, or tunnels. Although sometimes natural, the passages and
passage junction reshaping itself at the dragon’s command to open a passage or close it again (similar to the effect of a stone shape spell). Whenever a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
distant connection to the fey and seek to build bridges between the Material Plane and the Feywild of Thelanis. These Khoravar often become Greensinger druids or warlocks with Archfey patrons
the human farmers in the east and the druids and wilder folk in the west. 4 Your small Khoravar community has only survived in the slums of Sharn through the close, family-like support you show each
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the strange environment. Both creatures are concealed by the dark, churning water and make attacks against anyone who gets close, particularly creatures affected by the magical symbol on the bridge
journal’s author didn’t build the bridge or the tower. The bridge bears a magical ward, but the writer is far too clever to be taken in by a mere magical trap and hasn’t studied it in detail. Godlet’s