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Pendragon Beestinger

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

himself in the process. Despite his having been resurrected at Rosie's request, things remain cool between the two. Pendragon was kicked out of wizarding school as a result of the dark rumors following

the Beestinger clan. Now a self-taught mage, he specializes in making use of the dangerous spells and weird trinkets he often comes across in his role as a kind of arcane archaeologist. Seeking out

Blood-Toll Harpy

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Blood Frenzy. The harpy has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hit points. Dark Devotion. The harpy has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or

to as a “blood toll.” Cruel, corpse-eating creatures, harpies endlessly seek their next meal, careless of whether it comes from the living or the dead. With equal zeal, these vicious scavengers set

Tarandus

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travelling, observing and creating maps that guide others along safe paths. All tarandus possess antlers that rise roughly a foot above their heads. Their dark-red noses can emit a gentle glow

schools, where trained explorers record the land, stars and seas with care. Some tarandus dedicate their lives to perfecting the art of map making, while others roam the world as scouts, guides or

Hyphan Duskcap (Variant)

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. While a duskcap is within range of a colony’s communication spores, this interpretation happens instantaneously. However, if a duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record

colony comes to know about soon after. Co-opted Assistance. A hyphan hive mind typically adapts an infected creature’s body into one of three archetypes: the brute, duskcap, or sporeslinger

Shadow Magic (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell energy and

transformed by it. The power of shadow magic casts a strange pall over your physical presence. The spark of life that sustains you is muffled, as if it struggles to remain viable against the dark energy

Decrepit Hyphan Duskcap (Variant)

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. While a duskcap is within range of a colony’s communication spores, this interpretation happens instantaneously. However, if a duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record everything

colony comes to know about soon after. Co-opted Assistance. A hyphan hive mind typically adapts an infected creature’s body into one of three archetypes: the brute, duskcap, or sporeslinger. These

Decrepit Hyphan Duskcap

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happens instantaneously. However, if a duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record everything it hears, to be transmitted to the hive mind with unfailing accuracy upon its return. Hyphans

entity, the hyphan colony. Any sensation one portion of the colony experiences, the rest of the colony comes to know about soon after. Co-opted Assistance. A hyphan hive mind typically adapts an

Hyphan Duskcap

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instantaneously. However, if a duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record everything it hears, to be transmitted to the hive mind with unfailing accuracy upon its return. Hyphans Sharing a closer

hyphan colony. Any sensation one portion of the colony experiences, the rest of the colony comes to know about soon after. Co-opted Assistance. A hyphan hive mind typically adapts an infected creature

Vigorous Hyphan Duskcap (Variant)

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duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record everything it hears, to be transmitted to the hive mind with unfailing accuracy upon its return. Hyphans Sharing a closer genealogy with the

sensation one portion of the colony experiences, the rest of the colony comes to know about soon after. Co-opted Assistance. A hyphan hive mind typically adapts an infected creature’s body into one

Vigorous Hyphan Duskcap

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colony’s communication spores, this interpretation happens instantaneously. However, if a duskcap should range beyond these spores, it will record everything it hears, to be transmitted to the

by greedy adventurers. All such creatures are part of a single entity, the hyphan colony. Any sensation one portion of the colony experiences, the rest of the colony comes to know about soon after

Feyr

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

’t harmed by it. Consequently, they are as much at home in the void of Wildspace as they are in dark alleys and dungeons. A feyr that comes across a spelljamming ship tries to enter the ship’s

Shadow Magic

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell energy and

transformed by it. The power of shadow magic casts a strange pall over your physical presence. The spark of life that sustains you is muffled, as if it struggles to remain viable against the dark energy

Gifted

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often initiated by the shadow fey, though not always, for there are many dark powers in the shadows. It could be an unwilling change, forced upon an unfortunate soul, or it could be in payment for some

themselves. Occasionally, the change robs the individual of their memories. Gifted Names Gifted umbral humans typically follow the same naming customs as changelings. However, many take the opportunity to completely reinvent themselves, if their change comes later in life, in name and even in personality traits.

Thorny Vegepygmy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

that live in simple bands, hunting for sustenance and spreading the spores by which they reproduce. Also called mold folk or moldies, vegepygmies inhabit dark, moist areas, so they’re most

in places that are dark, warm, and wet. Russet mold that spreads out across a metal object can be mistaken for rust, and a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check is

Vegepygmy Chief

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spores by which they reproduce. Also called mold folk or moldies, vegepygmies inhabit dark, moist areas, so they’re most commonly found underground or in forests where little sunlight penetrates

explorers found russet mold in a crater left by a falling star, with vegepygmies infesting the forest nearby. The mold is found only in places that are dark, warm, and wet. Russet mold that spreads out

Dusk Hag

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

their dark magic allows them to influence the dreams of others, sending messages or inflicting nightmares with a touch. Tales talk of ambitious wizards, frantic monarchs, and desperate heroes

dreams dusk hags might share with unsuspecting sleepers. Dusk Hag Prophecies d10 Prophecy 1 “A red hat approaches with ill intent. Be wary.” 2 “A ship comes on a sea of bones, but treasure

Vegepygmy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Vegepygmies are fungus creatures that live in simple bands, hunting for sustenance and spreading the spores by which they reproduce. Also called mold folk or moldies, vegepygmies inhabit dark, moist areas

. The mold is found only in places that are dark, warm, and wet. Russet mold that spreads out across a metal object can be mistaken for rust, and a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom

Shadow Fey

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the mortal world, but this protection comes at a cost. Above all else, shadow fey want to experience the tantalizing emotions and passions that do not come easily to them. Plenty of courtly resources go

built magnificent lantern-lit cities and fortresses that mark crossroads throughout the Shadow Realm. They have a deep knowledge of this dark land, and a long history with its powers, places, and secrets

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

that yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them. Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the secrets of elemental magic

and dark knowledge that might serve to corrupt or dominate others. Knowledge that the yakfolk can’t gain or use is to be destroyed. Unsentimental by nature, yakfolk parents pack children off to

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

laboring oneself. It’s not that yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them. Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the

secrets of elemental magic and dark knowledge that might serve to corrupt or dominate others. Knowledge that the yakfolk can’t gain or use is to be destroyed. Unsentimental by nature, yakfolk

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

very amusing dark side. 2 A Boros captain really wants to “redeem” me. 3 I think a member of my troupe is a Dimir agent. 4 I once convinced a Golgari medusa to participate

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, rot, and rebirth. You have spent your life in the slow churn of that ecosystem, in the dark places of the city where the messy parts of existence are on display. There is little squeamishness among the

found me floating facedown in the sewer, moments from death. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 Death comes for us all, so you can’t expect me to take care of someone who can’t

House Rules

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