being before desire class release

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

to fuel their determination and discipline. Monks generally view adventures as tests of their physical and mental development. They are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater mission than merely

1 features, which are listed in the Monk Features table. Monk Features Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Martial Arts Focus Points Unarmored Movement 1 +2 Martial

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges and regains 1d4 + 3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the wand, you can cast one of the spells on the following table

Darkvision out to 120 feet. The wand communicates telepathically with its wielder and speaks Abyssal and Common. Personality. The wand’s purpose is to help satisfy Orcus’s desire to slay

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

capabilities (except class features, legendary actions, and lair actions) that the new form has but that it lacks.No creature in Barovia is older than the master of the Abbey of Saint Markovia in Krezk. This

present since birth. The Abbot became consumed with a prideful, obsessive desire to rid the poor Belviews of their lingering imperfections. The Belview family, however, had strange ideas of what it

Imprisonment Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

version of the spell consists of rare soporific herbs. Ending the Spell. During the casting of the spell, in any of its versions, you can specify a condition that will cause the spell to end and release

a creature's name, identity, or deity but otherwise must be based on observable actions or qualities and not based on intangibles such as level, class, or hit points. A dispel magic spell can end

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often, these scoundrels are organized into thieves’ guilds or crime families. Plenty of rogues operate independently, but

an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater

+30 ft. Empty Body 19th +6 1d10 19 +30 ft. Ability Score Improvement 20th +6 1d10 20 +30 ft. Perfect Self Class Features As a monk, you gain the following class features.

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds — with military force if

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

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

while the wand is attuned to Orcus himself. Protection. You gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class while holding the wand. Spells. The wand has 7 charges. While holding it, you can use an action and expend 1

’s desire to slay everything in the multiverse. The wand is cold, cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. In order to further its master’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

22 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20th +6 Superior Inspiration 4 22 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a bard, you gain the following class features.

19. Interrogation Room

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

release him if they so desire. If Xarann A’Daragon (see area 17d) is with the party, he questions Tazirahc to make sure he didn’t divulge any compromising information. If the characters haven’t met

Crew Stations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Crew Stations In addition to a Helm, a Lyrandar Skyskiff has the following crew station. Tow Cable Small Object Armor Class: 10 Hit Points: 40 Harpoon. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 50/100 ft

, it has the Grappled condition. The crew member operating this station can release a harpooned target (no action required). Reel (Requires Elemental Core). A target Grappled by this station’s

Lamprey Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

. Lamprey Ship Summary Armor Class: 15 (wood) Cargo: 6 tons Hit Points: 250 Crew: 15 Damage Threshold: 15 Keel/Beam: 115 ft./25 ft. Speed: fly 35 ft. (4 mph) Cost: 20,000 gp 4 Ballistae (Crew: 3 Each

) Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Cost: 50 gp (ballista), 5 gp (bolt) It takes 1 action to load a ballista, 1 action to aim it, and 1 action to fire it. Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit

Korred

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

dwarves and others who desire wealth beneath the earth. Korreds prefer to keep their own company but occasionally consort with creatures of elemental earth such as galeb duhr (see the Monster Manual

. Korred Small Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 93 (11d6 + 55) Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5

Ssurran Poisoner

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

Ssurran Poisoner Ssurran poisoners coat their weapons with toxin and hurl bombs that release poisonous gas. Ssurran Poisoner Medium Monstrosity (Lizardfolk), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (natural

5. Overpass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

against the goblin’s passive Wisdom (Perception) score to creep by without being noticed. If the goblin spots the adventurers, it signals the goblins in area 7 to release a flood (see the “Flood!” section

-high walls are rough but slick with spray, requiring a successful DC 15 Strength (Athletics) check to climb. The bridge has an Armor Class (AC) of 5 and 10 hit points. If the bridge is reduced to 0 hit

Nautiloid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

, roll a d6. On a 5–6, the property recharges after 1 minute; otherwise, it can’t be used again for 24 hours. Nautiloid Ship Summary Armor Class: 15 (wood) Cargo: 17 tons Hit Points: 400 Crew: 20

Damage Threshold: 15 Keel/Beam: 180 ft./30 ft. Speed: fly 40 ft. (4½ mph) Cost: 50,000 gp 4 Ballistae (Crew: 3 Each) Armor Class: 15 Hit Points: 50 Cost: 50 gp (ballista), 5 gp (bolt) It takes 1

Feral Ashenwight

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

Feral Ashenwight Feral ashenwights retain a fragment of the spark they had in life. However, they are devoid of memories or thoughts beyond a compulsive desire to destroy all living creatures they

encounter. Feral Ashenwight Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20) Speed 25 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 15 (+2) INT 4

Redcap

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

where that plane touches the material world at a fey crossing, if a sentient creature acts on an intense desire for bloodshed, one or more redcaps might appear where the blood of a slain person soaks the

moment redcaps awaken, they desire only murder and carnage, and they constantly seek to satisfy these cravings. Redcaps lack subtlety. They live for direct confrontation and the mayhem of mortal combat

Scavenger

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

Class 20 (19 while motionless) Hit Points 150 (damage threshold 10, mishap threshold 20) Speed 100 ft. STR 20 (+5) DEX 12 (+1) CON 20 (+5) INT 0 WIS 0

make the claw release whatever it’s holding. 2 Harpoon Flingers (Each Station Requires 1 Crew and Grants Half Cover). Ammunition: 10 harpoons. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 1) piercing damage.

The Lost

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

embraced by such a thing, the victim experiences a flood of fear and panic as its mind buckles under the fury of this assault. The harder the victims’ allies fight for release, the worse the experience

becomes. The Lost Medium monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24) Speed 30 ft. STR 17(+3) DEX 12(+1) CON 15(+2) INT 6(−2

Dragonnels

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

willful creatures largely motivated by the desire for food. Dragon Army Dragonnel Dragonnels from the volcanic mountains surrounding Sanction are closely related to red dragons, resembling them in

dragonnels are inured to fire, and their vicious teeth and claws flare with embers. Dragon Army Dragonnel Large Dragon, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 16 (breastplate barding) Hit Points 58 (9d10

Dragonnel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

willful creatures motivated by the desire for food and entertainment. In the wild, they are picky eaters with mercurial moods, inclined to toy with their prey before going in for the kill. In some regions

, swooping in to make attacks with its beak and claws before flying out of reach. Dragonnel Large Dragon, Typically Neutral Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 58 (9d10 + 9) Speed 30 ft

Redcap

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

wherever that plane touches the world at a fey crossing, if a sentient creature satisfies its intense desire for bloodshed, one or more redcaps might appear where the blood of a slain foe soaks the ground

redcap’s desire to kill is rooted in its will to survive. Redcaps don’t usually operate in groups, but in some circumstances they might be found in the employ of hags and evil mages. Also, some redcaps are

The Emissary

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

a nearby slime-filled chasm (see “Pit of Shummrath”). If the characters fulfill their side of the bargain, Rigorath grants them rare knowledge: a secret they desire and a permanent +1 increase to

each character’s Intelligence or Wisdom score. Characters who came here from the Obelisk (see "The Obelisk") can bargain with Rigorath for the means to release Ubbalux from the standing stones. In this

Wight

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

Wight The word “wight” meant “person” in days of yore, but the name now refers to evil undead who were once mortals driven by dark desire and great vanity. When death stills such a creature’s heart

the same desire for power that awakened them in undeath, some wights serve as shock troops for evil leaders, including wraiths. As soldiers, they are able to plan but seldom do so, relying on their

Redcap

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. In the Feywild, or where that plane touches the world at a fey crossing, if a sentient creature acts on an intense desire for bloodshed, one or more redcaps might appear where the blood of a slain

born, its hat is coated with wet blood, and it knows that if the blood isn’t replenished at least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcap’s desire to slay is rooted

Medusa

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

, surrounded by the petrified remains of past admirers and would-be heroes. Immortal Splendor. Men and women who desire eternal youth, beauty, and adoration might pray to malicious gods, beg dragons for

. Those who strike such bargains gain physical beauty, restored youth, immortality, and the adoration of all who behold them, granting them the influence and power they so desire. However, after years

Korred

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

-hunters, dwarves, and others that desire wealth beneath the earth. Earthy Fey. Korreds prefer to keep their own company and occasionally consort with creatures of elemental earth such as galeb duhr. A

Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 102 (12d6 + 60) Speed 30 ft., burrow 30 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 20 (+5) INT 10 (+0) WIS 15 (+2

Modifying a Class

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

Modifying a Class The classes in the Player’s Handbook capture a wide range of character archetypes, but your campaign world might have need of something more. The following section discusses ways to

modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping

Yellow Musk Creeper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

creeper clings to walls, pillars, gravestones, door frames, or statuary in shadowy locations, remaining motionless until it strikes. Yellow Musk Creeper Medium plant, unaligned Armor Class 6 Hit

targeted by a remove curse spell or similar magic before it animates. Yellow Musk (3/Day). The creeper’s flowers release a strong musk that targets all humanoids within 30 feet of it. Each target must

Dragonflesh Abomination

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragonflesh Abomination A dragonflesh abomination is the final stage of a grafter’s transformation—a hulking monster whose corrupted brain is ablaze with desire for treasure. Its abhorrent

found in abandoned dragon lairs, temples to Tiamat, or other sites associated with the dragons they love. Dragonflesh Abomination Huge Monstrosity, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 15 (natural

Barbed Devil (Hamatula)

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

Barbed Devil (Hamatula) Creatures of unbridled greed and desire, barbed devils act as guards to the more powerful denizens of the Nine Hells and their vaults. Resembling a tall humanoid covered in

balls of flame at foes that try to flee them. Barbed Devil Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX

Build Your Group

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

intention of becoming adventurers and desire no connection to the machinations of the immortals, but they get caught up in schemes and prophecies anyway. The Innocent might have been identified as a

, combining humble origins with a sense of destiny. Any class or proficiencies are suited for this role. Visionary. At least one character in the party should have a particular connection to your immortal

Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

class are also available here. And some of the items in this section represent a new type of wondrous item: magic tattoos. The Magic Items table lists all the magic items in this chapter and notes the

Yes Artifact Teeth of Dahlver-Nar Yes Who doesn’t love magic items? The desire for them is one of the few things Mordenkainen and I have in common. And magic tattoos—they’re especially fun. I think

Nupperibo

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

other vermin surround them in a terrifying, reeking sheath that torments any non-devil that draws near. A nupperibo knows nothing but the desire to destroy non-Fiends. Once a nupperibo’s vermin cloud

cannot climb the hierarchical ladder of the Hells. They instead step down, becoming nupperibos. —Mordenkainen Nupperibo Medium Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 13 (natural

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