begin before dedicated class reality

Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by delving into tomes of forbidden lore, dabbling in invocations meant to attract the power of extraplanar beings, or seeking places of power where

level 1 features, which are listed in the Warlock Features table. See the multiclassing rules to determine your available spell slots. Warlock Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features

Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is

your available spell slots. Sorcerer Features ——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Sorcery Points Cantrips Prepared

Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

associate themselves with temples dedicated to the deity or other immortal force that unlocked their magic. Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on specific training, yet Clerics might learn

Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — &mdash

Cassiok Shadowdusk

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, stoneskin and mage armor spells on itself before combat.Staff of Power. He wields a staff of power, with 20 charges, that grants him a +2 bonus to Armor Class, spell attack rolls, and saving throws. His

next action to break his staff of power in a retributive strike, cursing the characters as he does so.Archmages are powerful (and usually quite old) spellcasters dedicated to the study of the arcane

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward? Elves of Valenar Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When

is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero. In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

-controlling spores or being transformed to the point where flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly

.” 41–60 “I see an altered version of reality, with my mind convincing itself that things are true even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary.” 61–80

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

celestial heritage. These often begin subtle and become more obvious when the aasimar gains the ability to reveal their full celestial nature. The Aasimar Celestial Features table has examples you can

regardless 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

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet

with the law, the guild can’t shield you from the repercussions. Izzet Guild Spells Prerequisite: Spellcasting or Pact Magic class feature For you, the spells on the Izzet Guild Spells table

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

untrained soldiers with only the most basic combat knowledge. Veteran soldiers, military officers, trained bodyguards, dedicated knights, and similar figures are fighters. Some fighters feel drawn to

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward? Elves of Valenar Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When

is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero. In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute

. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also disappears

own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

chaos of Limbo, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Sorcerers have no use for the spellbooks and ancient tomes of magic lore that wizards rely on, nor do they rely on a patron to grant

20th +6 20 Sorcerous Restoration 6 15 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a sorcerer, you gain the following class features.

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

20th +6 Eldritch Master 4 15 4 5th 8 Class Features As a warlock, you gain the following class features.

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

class feature For you, the spells on the Selesnya Guild Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells

always straining to peer into another reality that seems to be just beyond my senses. 5 I’m uneasy if I can’t see plants growing or feel soil beneath my feet. 6 Seeing illness

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

the fringes of a society first test its defenses by stealing objects, and if these crimes go unpunished, they begin stealing people. Enslaved creatures receive the worst treatment the goblins can dish

Chapter 7: Rifts in Reality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Chapter 7: Rifts in Reality While hunting obelisk fragments in the previous chapter, the characters learned of the fanatics’ headquarters: a mind flayer enclave called Illithinoch deep in the

Phandalin’s townspeople into mind flayers—will be far more harrowing than the characters realize. Bruce Brenneise The old mind flayer stronghold of Illithinoch has become even more terrifying with the rise of a cult dedicated to an evil Far Realm entity

Gith

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

endures, and both githyanki and githzerai are dedicated to hunting their ancestral foes. What would become of this multiverse if githyanki didn’t guard the Astral Plane from the illithid menace? What would

reality become if beings of thought ruled the plane of thought? Left to Right: Githyanki Gish, Githyanki Supreme Commander, and Githyanki Kith'rak

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Monk The Way of the Long Death captures the cruel and sinister nature of monks devoted to the Mockery. In contrast, the Way of the Sun Soul is the perfect option for monks dedicated to the Silver Flame, especially those who also take levels in the paladin class.

The Ritual of Remaking

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the multiverse’s terrible fate. Vecna plans to elevate himself above all others and to rewrite the histories and details of the entire multiverse. In Vecna’s new reality, all people serve him, he has

never known defeat, and all who oppose him live in torment. By the time this adventure begins, the lich has gathered a hoard of secrets and is nearly ready to begin the Ritual of Remaking. Only the characters can stop Vecna’s evil plan.

Refugees at the Shore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Refugees at the Shore As the survivors of Vogler pull their ships ashore, the reality of their situation sets in, and minor troubles begin confounding the refugees. Roll on the Survivor Camp

Starting Equipment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Starting Equipment All characters begin the adventure with a free set of cold weather clothing in addition to the starting equipment they receive from their class and background choices. See “Winter

Treefolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

facial features. They begin life as ordinary trees, then gain sentience through an event called the Rising. It is said that treefolk are among the eldest creatures native to the realm of Lorwyn

of tree a treefolk might be and what its personality might be like. 1d4 The Treefolk Is… 1 An ash tree dedicated to defending the forest’s people in Lorwyn or the forest’s trees in Shadowmoor. 2 A

Faculty

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

Faculty The faculty members of Strixhaven are mages and scholars—experts in their various fields and in the use of magic to enhance their studies. They are dedicated to their research and to

between the two. Instructors Strixhaven’s faculty begin their careers as instructors, focusing primarily on teaching classes and crafting curriculum, while the school administration evaluates their

Mother of Tears Cathedral

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

Mother of Tears Cathedral The Mother of Tears Cathedral is the most honest place in Dementlieu. Dedicated to the god Ezra, the cathedral’s teachings put greater emphasis on weeping for the horrors of

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

Character Alignment

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

can share common goals, though they’ll likely use different tactics to pursue those goals. Imagine two characters—one Lawful Good, the other Lawful Evil—who are both dedicated to stopping monsters

chapter 1 if you run into trouble with evil characters played in a disruptive way. Planes and Alignment The Outer Planes (described in chapter 6) are realms where alignment manifests in reality. When

Factions of Sigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Factions of Sigil On the Outer Planes, belief shapes reality. Cosmic concepts such as law and chaos can imbue true believers with newfound power, and when enough creatures unite under one ideology

aspects of civic governance. Within these areas, both geographical and influential, dedicated midranking faction members called factotums act as officers, furthering the interests of their factions

Level

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

game, or if you are joining an existing D&D campaign, your DM might decide to have you begin at a higher level, on the assumption that your character has already survived a few harrowing adventures

. Record your level on your character sheet. If you’re starting at a higher level, record the additional elements your class gives you for your levels past 1st. Also record your experience points. A 1st

Purphoros as Campaign Villain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Purphoros as Campaign Villain As a campaign villain, Purphoros is more likely to be driven by his impulses rather than by any coherent plan. He might begin by encouraging his champions to create

bridge tumbling down on the mortal world? 4 Purphoros’s double, Petros, reveals an army of metal Nyxborn creatures and unleashes them against temples and settlements dedicated to other gods

Beginning the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

to manifest for the first time to the characters, after five years of silence, is left to your judgment. The spirit of the murdered woman might be drawn to a character who is dedicated to law or good

best in some forgotten corner of the library where tomes of no particular interest are stored. Read or paraphrase the following when you’re ready to begin the adventure: The air around you grows

Sea Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

locations in the Sea Ward begin, of course, with the Field of Triumph, but just across the street is the no less remarkable House of Heroes — the largest temple in the city. Dedicated to Tempus, its many

over the heads of a crowd. It is a sight you shouldn’t miss. You should also visit the House of Wonder. This is surely the most splendid temple dedicated to the gods of magic — with Mystra foremost

Ivan's Powers and Dominion

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

the statistics of a human noble. His menace manifests in the form of psychological manipulation, making others doubt reality, and causing victims to overestimate his control. Cursed Correspondence. Ivan

dedicated to the master of the estate’s clockwork tinkering and private decadences. Ivan tempts victims to his home, where they gradually realize they’re trapped in a fun house of childish grotesqueries

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Balance You were once a member of an order dedicated to keeping magical artifacts out of the hands of those who would abuse their power. Comet A seer predicted you’re destined for immense power. Do you

studies are driven by a desire to manipulate reality. Flames Your magical ability stems from a gamble you made with a Fiend—though you’re not sure if you won or lost. Fool You use your arcane prowess to

Acheron

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

broken hopes. The spirits here can’t conceive of anyone refusing to obey the will of their commanders. They are dedicated soldiers, forever lacking a cause. A journey into Acheron is a confrontation

with the bleak nihilism of unending conflict, the harsh reality of authoritarian rule, and the uncaring pressures of social conformity. It’s also an opportunity for characters to grapple with the

Cults of the Dragon Below

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

, and you will see reality through new eyes. The Korranberg Chronicle Raid Reveals Cult Chaos The people of Fairhaven were shocked by the revelation of bizarre cult activity in the center of one of

, not from faith. Cults driven by madness have a warped view of reality. A cultist might believe aberrations are a higher form of life and that the daelkyr will elevate mortals. Other cultists may not

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