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Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Kobold

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

character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

in a fight against monstrous foes are worth any extra burden. Coddled city folk might not know how to feed themselves or find fresh water in the wild, but they make up for it in other ways. Creating a

Senses 10 4 3 3 3 1 19th +6 Ability Score Improvement 11 4 3 3 3 2 20th +6 Foe Slayer 11 4 3 3 3 2 Class Features As a ranger, you gain the following class features.

Origin of the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

they proved themselves incapable of governing the world. The ordning might be necessary, or a burden giants are expected to bear, but giants who hold these views often look forward to Annam abolishing

among giant kinds reflecting a cultural or geographical distinction rather than an inherent one. They might live in bands composed of multiple giant kinds or family groups of a single kind. Or giants of

Mother of Tears Cathedral

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the world than on taking any action to cure or combat them. The clergy resists acknowledging any kind of distinction of class or rank among the worshipers, despite the stark stratification of society

Siege Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Siege Tower Gargantuan Object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 200 A Siege Tower is a mobile wooden structure with a beam frame and slats in its walls. Large wooden wheels or rollers allow the tower to be

pushed or pulled by soldiers or beasts of burden. Medium or smaller creatures can use the Siege Tower to reach the top of walls up to 40 feet high. A creature in the tower has Total Cover against attacks and other effects that originate outside it.

Components of a Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Components of a Curse Most curses have three distinct components: pronouncement, burden, and resolution. Whatever form these take, at least one of them, especially the burden or resolution, should

a powerful villain or a wrongly slain innocent Swearing a vow to refrain from or undertake some action on pain of great suffering Burden A curse’s burden is the effect that causes hardship and

Ghost Stories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

their suffering with the living. Ghost stories touch on fundamental issues of human existence: the nature of the soul, the weighty fact of mortality, and the burden of ancestry and history. Spirits

heroes to spirits in ways they won’t predict, such as revealing that a phantasmal villain was a hero’s ancestor. Heroes are pure-hearted or unsuspecting individuals whose resolve is shaken by the story’s

Mule

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Mule Mule Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 10 Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 10 (+0) CON 13 (+1) INT 2 (–4) WIS 10 (+0

) CHA 5 (–3) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Beast of Burden. The mule is considered to be a Large animal for the purpose of determining its carrying

Mule

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

Mule Mule Medium beast, unaligned Armor Class 10 Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 10 (+0) CON 13 (+1) INT 2 (−4) WIS 10 (+0

) CHA 5 (−3) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages — Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Beast of Burden. The mule is considered to be a Large animal for the purpose of determining its carrying

Attack Rolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Attack Rolls In combat, an attack roll is used to determine whether an attack hits. You can also use attack rolls to resolve noncombat activities that are similar to attacks in combat, such as an

archery contest or a game of darts. Assign an Armor Class to the target, decide whether the character is proficient with the weapon used, then have the player make an attack roll. (See also “Degrees of Success” in this chapter.)

Giant Space Hamster

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

mounts and beasts of burden. Gnomes have tried to build spelljamming ships powered by giant space hamster wheels, so far without success. Giant Space Hamster Large Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 11

Giant Ox

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Giant Ox Giant oxen labor as beasts of burden for giants of all kinds, pulling plows, hauling oversized carts, and performing similar tasks well suited to their tremendous strength. These cattle are

covered in thick, shaggy hide, often in vibrant colors, such as sky blue or deep violet. Giant Ox Huge Fey, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 105 (10d12 + 40) Speed 40 ft

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the tribe. If the creature is dimwitted, like a troll or ogre, the lower-class goblins give it obeisance, but before long the upper-class goblins begin to think that whoever can bend the ear of the

tradition rarely persists for more than a couple of generations. Because they have so little experience with magic, goblins make no distinction between its forms. To them all magic is “booyahg,&rdquo

Relic Sloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, where other beasts of burden would falter. The distinctive sickle-shaped claws on a relic sloth’s forelimbs are primarily used for climbing, though they can fend off a hungry predator in a pinch. Relic

Sloth Huge Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 76 (8d12 + 24) Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 9 (−1) CON 17 (+3) INT 2 (−4

Space Swine

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

trackers and capable beasts of burden. Space swine that are trained for battle are typically outfitted with half-plate barding and are referred to as death squealers. A fully grown specimen stands 3 feet

Medium Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 11 (16 with half-plate barding) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 12 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 4

Titanothere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

. Titanothere Huge Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 136 (13d12 + 52) Speed 50 ft. STR 25 (+7) DEX 10 (+0) CON 19 (+4) INT 2 (−4) WIS 12 (+1

) CHA 6 (−2) Senses passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Beast of Burden. The titanothere is considered to be one size larger for the purpose of

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as

to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as

to poison and psychic damage, but otherwise they can be affected by physical and magical attacks much like creatures can. The DM determines an object's Armor Class and hit points, and might decide that

Wildspace Battle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

front of the ship also acts as a devastating ram. Provide the players with that handout for easy reference. Hammerhead Ship Summary Armor Class 15 (wood) Cargo: 30 tons Hit Points: 400 Crew: 15

appendix B. The ship is equipped with two ballista and a mangonel, each on a rotating mount. The tentacles at the ship’s bow also act as a piercing ram. Squid Ship Summary Armor Class 15 (wood) Cargo

Steeders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Steeders Duergar breed and train these giant Underdark-dwelling tarantulas. Male steeders are as big as ponies and used by the duergar as beasts of burden. The larger females are trained and used as

, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 30 (4d10 + 8) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 15(+2) DEX 16(+3) CON 14(+2) INT 2(−4) WIS 10(+0) CHA 3

Neogi Pirate

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

Neogi Pirate Neogi pirates are adult neogi that serve as crew members aboard nightspiders (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other neogi-controlled vessels. Neogi society makes no distinction

the hierarchy—and they must defer to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment. Neogi Pirate Small Aberration, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 33 (6d6 + 12

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Cattle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

), Unaligned Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 38 (4d10 + 16) Speed 50 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 10 (+0) CON 19 (+4) INT 2 (–4) WIS 12 (+1

slowly transforms everything. Deep Rothé Medium Beast (Cattle), Unaligned Armor Class 10 Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 14 (+2

Breaking the Archetypes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

precious little about the specialties and subtleties of this class. Many flavors of fighter exist in the world, and all can fit into an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise in their own way. Arcane Archer

, providing a boon to your franchise’s standing in the community. Any franchise could do worse than having you as its public face — especially when your sense of quiet resolve is needed to quietly resolve some unexpected business disaster.

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

eventually, whether to smuggle goods, avoid taxes, or quietly resolve conflicts. Society lieutenants run gambling dens disguised as tea rooms along the pier, while samurai and scoundrels test their

mettle beneath the waves in underwater fighting rings. To avoid scrutiny, the Safe Oceans Society employs adventurers as independent operatives—while virtuous samurai-class bureaucrats hire them to

Gloom Weaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

weaver uses its shadow magic to reduce its enemies to ghastly corpses. Gloom Weaver Medium humanoid (elf), neutral Armor Class 14 (17 with mage armor) Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32) Speed 30 ft

, exhaustion Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Burden of Time. Beasts and humanoids, other than shadar-kai, have disadvantage on

Skill Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

proficiency in two abilities: one tied to the character’s class and one tied to the character’s background. The Ability Proficiencies by Class table suggests a proficiency for each class, and you choose which

Proficiencies by Class Class Ability Check Barbarian Strength, Dexterity, or Wisdom Bard Any one Cleric Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma Druid Intelligence or Wisdom Fighter Strength, Dexterity, or

Siege Equipment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

their own; they require creatures to move them, as well as to load, aim, and fire them. Ballista Large object Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Damage Immunities: poison, psychic A ballista is a massive

: +6 to hit, range 120/480 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d10) piercing damage. Cannon Large object Armor Class: 19 Hit Points: 75 Damage Immunities: poison, psychic A cannon uses gunpowder to propel heavy

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Build Your Group A group sponsored by a university might look very much like any other adventuring party, with a range of diverse skills and capabilities. The only significant distinction lies

professor merely to pass a course. Regardless, such characters might come from any class or background and could have skills gathered from experiences far outside the academic sphere. While there are

Dhergoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

than dumb brutes, employers must use caution when instructing these fiends. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, they either

spin a different direction from its dancing legs. I’d like to vivisect one at some point to find out how this can be. Dhergoloth Medium fiend (yugoloth), neutral evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor

Rhythm of Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

. The game also includes elements—class features, feats, weapon properties, spells, magic items, monster abilities, and the like—that sometimes contradict a general rule. When an exception and a

Rhythm of Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

. The game also includes elements—class features, feats, weapon properties, spells, magic items, monster abilities, and the like—that sometimes contradict a general rule. When an exception and a

Large Groups

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Information. If you tell the players what the Armor Class of their opponents is, you reduce the steps of interaction needed to resolve an attack. Instead of telling you a number and asking if it hits

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