being before danger calling remains

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

to your head and remains there until you die. If the eye is ever removed, you die. Properties of the Eye. While you are attuned to the eye, your alignment is Neutral Evil, and you gain the following

Sleep 1 Slow 2 Teleport 3 Properties of the Eye and Hand. While attuned to both the hand and eye, you gain the following additional benefits: Danger Sense. You have Advantage

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Utilize action each turn. Once wound, a Mechanical Wonder remains activated for the duration specified in the wonder's description below. Domestic Wonder (Uncommon). This bipedal wonder is designed to

takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. The domestic wonder is destroyed if it drops to 0 Hit Points. Flying Wonder (Common). An activated flying wonder uses the Flying Wonder

Mechanical Wonder

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Utilize action each turn. Once wound, a Mechanical Wonder remains activated for the duration specified in the wonder’s description below. Domestic Wonder (Uncommon). This bipedal wonder is

any, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. The domestic wonderis destroyed if it drops to 0 Hit Points. Domestic Wonder Medium Construct, Unaligned AC 9 Initiative -1

Tarandus

races

, often used for reading maps in dim light or signalling danger to their allies. Tarandus fur ranges from deep brown to pure white, shifting with age, climate or diet. They usually wear simple outfits

couriers, ensuring that their knowledge of routes and geography remains current. Tarandus herds are large and communal, sharing duties such as child-rearing and foraging. They maintain strong ties between

Bronze Sable

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

False Appearance. While the sable remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a normal statue. Pack Tactics. The sable has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the

been used as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in this legend

varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.

Mark of Sentinel Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Protection is my purpose. I defend the innocent from those who would do them harm. For my siblings, this is a job; for me, it’s a calling. —Harric d’Deneith, Sentinel Marshal

the ballroom, someone who carries the Mark of Sentinel is prepared for danger. House Deneith Leader: Breven d’Deneith Headquarters: Sentinel Tower (Karrlakton, Karrnath) House Deneith was

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who

the treasures and relics of wizards, warlords, or royalty. Some archaeologists plunder for wealth or fame, while others consider it their calling to illuminate the past or keep the world’s

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brothers, the gods Diirinka and Diinkarazan, and of how Diirinka cleverly betrayed his sibling so that he could steal magical power from the evil they escaped. The danger the brothers are said to face in

this legend varies, depending on whatever foe the savants want to lead their people against, yet the essence of the story remains the same: a lesson of survival at any price and an example of how deceitfulness and cruelty can be virtues.

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for

no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the stories bugbears tell, he gifted them with stealth but in return he sapped their vigor, so that bugbears sleep in his stead while he remains eternally alert

commands to the severed heads to wake Hruggek if any danger threatens him. Bugbears admire the qualities of both brothers. Because of Hruggek, they consider bravery and physical superiority to be their

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

extremity. To attune to the eye, you must gouge out your own eye and press the artifact into the empty socket. The eye grafts itself to your head and remains there until you die. Once in place, the eye

premonitions of danger and, unless you are incapacitated, can’t be surprise;surprised. If you start your turn with at least 1 hit point, you regain 1d10 hit points. If a creature has a skeleton

The Gardener

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

next turn. On a failed save, it has the unconscious condition, and on a successful save, the effect ends on it. An unconscious creature is no longer poisoned and remains unconscious for 1 hour, until

the garden. In times of danger, thunderstorms shake the sky. During times of melancholy or mourning, chill rain patters throughout the domain. Gardener’s Vigil. The Gardener senses when

Imix

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

damage and catches fire. A target on fire takes 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage when it starts its turn, and remains on fire until it or

location. At first, effects are minor — grass turns brown, animals become listless, work and travel become very tiring. The longer Imix remains, the worse the heat becomes; after 5 days, crops

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

proven to be a danger to them. The members of the enclave will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives in this effort. In addition, as a guild

public argument with an Izzet chemister, and neither of us is allowed back into that restaurant. 7 I paid off my debt to the Orzhov Syndicate, but my good friend was not so lucky and remains

Spirit of Death

Spells The Book of Many Things

verbal commands (no action required by you). If you don’t issue the spirit any commands, it takes the Dodge action and uses its movement to avoid danger. Reaper Spirit Medium Undead, Neutral

spirit, the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or have the frightened condition until the start of the target’s next turn. The target remains haunted until it

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

; territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect

The Mark of Sentinel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Mark of Sentinel “Protection is my purpose. I defend the innocent from those who would do them harm. For my siblings, this is a job; for me, it’s a calling.” — Harric d’Deneith, Sentinel

Marshal The Mark of Sentinel warns and protects. It heightens senses and reflexes, allowing an heir to respond to threats with uncanny speed. It can shield its bearer from harm. Whether on the battlefield or the ballroom, someone who carries the Mark of Sentinel is prepared for danger.

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE

me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again. 2 I worked the land, I love the land

The Mark of Sentinel

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

The Mark of Sentinel Protection is my purpose. I defend the innocent from those who would do them harm. For my siblings, this is a job; for me, it’s a calling. —Harric d’Deneith, Sentinel Marshal

The Mark of Sentinel warns and protects. It heightens senses and reflexes, allowing an heir to respond to threats with uncanny speed. It can shield its bearer from harm. Whether on the battlefield or the ballroom, someone who carries the Mark of Sentinel is prepared for danger.

Hythonia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

this happens, Hythonia heals many of her wounds and slips away from danger, and then she can choose one of her mythic actions when she uses a legendary action. You might foreshadow Hythonia using her

worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals. Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s

Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

hostile to you). It understands your languages and obeys your spoken commands. If you issue no commands, the creature takes the Dodge action and moves to avoid danger. The creature exists for a duration

ceratok, a horned creature much like a rhinoceros (and with the same statistics). It remains in its ceratok form for 1 hour. Izzet Keyrune (Rare). Formed of carved and polished red and blue stone, the

What Really Happened

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

Waterdeep and the home of his business partner, Faerl. Claiming that he wanted to have his family interred close to him, he took the remains of his wife and children along, with evil intent. For the last five

years, Viallis has been building a cult to Gaernoo around himself, calling it the Burnt Tongue Cult for the sacrifice that new members must make before being accepted.

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency. The oldest

quartz crystals remains, but new crystals form at a normal rate.Cold, RadiantChange Shape. The dragon magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

clear crystalline points, allowing the Crystal Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmlings to blend in to rocky terrain in the face of danger. As they age, their scales turn snow white, then slowly fade to transparency

increased Hit Die recovery ends immediately. The existing abundance of quartz crystals remains, but new crystals form at a normal rate.Cold, RadiantChange Shape. The dragon magically transforms into

Far Realm Invader

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

, unaware of the danger, Zorhanna donned the shard solitaire necklace to see how it looked with a new gown she planned to wear at the gala. Zorhanna’s close contact with the necklace allowed the Far Realm

, preparing for the arrival of the gala’s guests, while the real Zorhanna remains trapped inside the shard solitaire.

Infamy

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

others. When possible, you use the symbol as a calling card to mark your work. 2 Outfit. Whether it is a leather duster with a group symbol or a distinctive handkerchief tucked in your pocket, your gang

has a signature accessory. 3 Infamy. Your group is linked to an infamous crime, one that remains the talk of the town. 4 Idols. A certain type of person finds criminals alluring, and your band has

8. The Fate of Falkir's Fist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

8. The Fate of Falkir’s Fist A little more than a year ago, four dwarf adventurers calling themselves Falkir’s Fist made it this far into Undermountain before Muiral killed them. The room where they

mirror with an engraved stone frame. This mirror is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Dwarf Remains. The badly rotted corpses of four dwarves lie in a semicircle in front of the mirror

Suggested Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

danger around every corner. 7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized. 8 I put no trust in divine beings. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 I try to help those in need, no matter

calling that puts me above the law. (Chaotic) 5 I like to know my enemy’s capabilities and weaknesses before rushing into battle. (Lawful) 6 I’m a monster that destroys other monsters, and anything else

Talking to Mordenkainen

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

his true self that disintegrates into a pile of snow if it is destroyed. The real archmage remains deep inside his tower and swiftly shunts the building to another plane in times of danger. If the

Atagua Gazetteer

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

threats and engineered by the ancient Flood People who first settled these lands. Yet danger remains. In some years, the rains that end the dry season are late, increasing the risk of wildfires. Bulettes

Magical Storms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, the ship’s crew suffers disadvantage on all quality checks. Enchantment Storms infused with enchantment magic disarm a creature’s sense of danger, enthralling mariners and causing them to speed into

danger. During the storm, any checks made to resolve hazards or manage the ship are made with disadvantage. Evocation These ferocious storms are wracked with thunderbolts, driving sheets of acid rain

Appendix: Player Species

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

emit a gentle glow, often used for reading maps in dim light or signalling danger to their allies. Tarandus fur ranges from deep brown to pure white, shifting with age, climate or diet. They usually wear

scouts, guides or couriers, ensuring that their knowledge of routes and geography remains current. Tarandus herds are large and communal, sharing duties such as child-rearing and foraging. They maintain

Spirits' Plea

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

recently disturbed their remains and claimed the lore they were guarding. The wraith was one of the haints’ captors. The haints are free now, but the tomes they protected are in danger. They entreat

River Styx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

River Styx The River Styx courses through the Lower Planes, frustrating every attempt to map it or predict its course. Getting lost while sailing the Styx isn’t the only danger the river presents

creature fails its saving throw and remains under the spell’s effect for 30 consecutive days, the effect becomes permanent (no save) and the creature loses all its memories, becoming a near-mindless

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