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Lorehold Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions are in the

Lorehold Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)

Witherbloom Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading, which include biology

addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Witherbloom Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them.)

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

wrestle down a dire bear himself. His familiar well-worn armor was gone, replaced by violet-tinted scale armor with bright silvery tracings. There was a blazon on his arm as well, the mark of some

known that reading her father’s face was a skill she’d been fortunate to learn. A human who couldn’t spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar’s would certainly see only the

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

card reading in chapter 1, unless he has been forced into his tomb in the catacombs of Castle Ravenloft. Strahd's Tactics Because the entire adventure revolves around Strahd, you must play him

against other members of the adventuring party. The Vampire’s Minions Whenever Strahd appears in a location other than his tomb or the place indicated by the card reading, roll a d20 and consult

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

world where dire rats—and wererats—haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on both sides of the law. Some are hardened criminals who decide to seek their fortune in treasure hoards

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

nature, coming face to face with a giant eagle or dire wolf and surviving the experience. Maybe your character was born during an epic storm or a volcanic eruption, which was interpreted as a sign that

the world from the incursion of aberrations. Class Features As a druid, you gain the following class features.

Dire Corby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

settlements—of life. dire corby Medium humanoid (dire corby), neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 14(+2

Dire Corby Heralded by the ominous, deep rumbling of their strange song, great packs of dire corbies range across the Underdark, stripping the tunnels and caverns they traverse of all living things

Dire Wolf

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

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Dire Wolf

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

Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Large beast, unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10) Speed 50 ft. STR 17 (+3) DEX 15 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 3

Dragonborn

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

he could wrestle down a dire bear himself. His familiar well-worn armor was gone, replaced by violet-tinted scale armor with bright silvery tracings. There was a blazon on his arm as well, the mark of

, Farideh had known that reading her father’s face was a skill she’d been fortunate to learn. A human who couldn’t spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar’s would certainly see only the indifference of a

Dragonborn

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

he could wrestle down a dire bear himself. His familiar well-worn armor was gone, replaced by violet-tinted scale armor with bright silvery tracings. There was a blazon on his arm as well, the mark of

, Farideh had known that reading her father’s face was a skill she’d been fortunate to learn. A human who couldn’t spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar’s would certainly see only the indifference of a

Loup Garou

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

plague of lycanthropy. Only through the death of a loup garou might those afflicted by it escape their curse. Loup Garou Medium Monstrosity (Shapechanger) Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit

Points 170 (20d8 + 80) Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. in hybrid form, 50 ft. in dire wolf form STR 18 (+4) DEX 18 (+4) CON 18 (+4) INT 14 (+2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA

Dire Troll

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

how little of its previous form remained. Thus, only trolls slain by acid or fire remain dead, because only those are consumed by Vaprak. Dire Troll Huge giant, chaotic evil Armor Class 15

Dire Troll Trolls kill and eat almost anything — including, in rare cases, other trolls. This cannibalism has the effect of causing the troll to grow to an unusually large size. These dire trolls

A Shady Living

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

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

A Shady Living

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

A Shady Living Every town and city has its share of rogues. Most of them live up to the worst stereotypes of the class, making a living as burglars, assassins, cutpurses, and con artists. Often

rogues make an honest living as locksmiths, investigators, or exterminators, which can be a dangerous job in a world where dire rats — and wererats — haunt the sewers. As adventurers, rogues fall on

Doppelganger

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

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2

continue reading its thoughts as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken. While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Doppelganger

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

(shapechanger), neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 18(+4) CON 14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 12(+1) CHA 14(+2) Skills

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Trolls

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

trolls tear from their victims and graft onto themselves in this manner. Dire Troll Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75) Speed 40 ft

elemental forces. These unusual forms can also be produced and shaped by the ritual magic of evil spellcasters or by trolls’ own practices, as is the case for dire trolls. Vaprak the Destroyer Although

Metallic Warbler

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

summon their dragon creators in case of dire need. Metallic Warbler Tiny Construct, Typically Neutral Good Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points 14 (4d4 + 4) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft

Winter Wolf

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

Winter Wolf The arctic-dwelling winter wolf is as large as a dire wolf but has snow-white fur and pale blue eyes. Frost giants use these evil creatures as guards and hunting companions, putting the

. Winter Wolf Large monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 13 (+1) CON 14 (+2) INT 7 (−2

Lorehold Student

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

Lorehold Student You have spent your youth preparing to be a student of Lorehold College, reading every book on the college’s recommended reading list for prospective students. Your academic passions

, the spells on the Lorehold Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class. (If you are a multiclass character with multiple spell lists, these spells are added to all of them

Heroes of the Giants

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

Heroes of the Giants Barbarians who harness the might of giants are not the only adventurers who draw power from giants. A character of any class can explore ties to giants in the following ways

. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle

Uthgardt Shaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

: beast sense (wolf or dire wolf only), moonbeam, speak with animals (wolf or dire wolf only) Great Worm: crusader’s mantle, hypnotic pattern Griffon: beast sense (birds only), fly Red Tiger

Shaman Medium Humanoid (Human), Any Alignment Armor Class 13 (hide armor) Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 12 (+1) CON 13 (+1) INT 10 (+0

Spotted Lion

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

Spotted Lion When it comes to infiltrating giant steadings, I must admit that spotted lions are in some ways preferable to, say, dire wolves or cave bears. Namely, if they’re well fed, they’re more

Metheney Spotted Lion Huge Beast, Unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 66 (7d12 + 21) Speed 60 ft. STR 23 (+6) DEX 14 (+2) CON 17 (+3) INT 5 (−3) WIS 13

Thief

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

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level, you have

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

Creating a Paladin The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level

Thief

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

treasure seekers, explorers, delvers, and investigators. In addition to improving your agility and stealth, you learn skills useful for delving into ancient ruins, reading unfamiliar languages, and

you can improvise the use of items even when they are not intended for you. You ignore all class, race, and level requirements on the use of magic items. Thief’s Reflexes When you reach 17th level

Izek Strazni

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

Izek Strazni Izek and his sister were born in Vallaki. One morning, their father and their uncle took them fishing on Lake Zarovich. On the way back to town, a dire wolf attacked Izek and bit off his

was attacked by the dire wolf and became lost in the woods. She wandered for days in shock until she was found and adopted by Kolyan Indirovich in the village of Barovia. Izek covets her in an

Barnibus Blastwind

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

grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets from the minds of suspects, and

Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 24 (7d8 − 7) Speed 30 ft. STR 9(−1) DEX 10(+0) CON 9(−1) INT 17(+3) WIS 15(+2) CHA 11(+0) Saving Throws

Morgrave University

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

Plateau. They’re popular sites for student gatherings and class meetings on the rare occasions that Sharn’s notoriously rainy weather lets up. Beyond the courtyards, the “ground floor” contains lecture

halls, study halls, small libraries (mostly focused on books assigned for student reading), dining halls, and faculty offices. Morgrave is a constant bustle of activity while classes remain in session

Tower Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Sage Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 10 (13 with Mage Armor) Hit

Walnut Dankgrass

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

Dankgrass Medium humanoid (elf), lawful neutral Armor Class 14 (leather armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 35 ft. STR 8 (−1) DEX 16 (+3) CON 14 (+2) INT 10

bonus action, Walnut can assume the shape of a dire wolf. She can stay in this form for 3 hours or until she reverts to her normal form as a bonus action. She automatically reverts if she falls

Doppelganger

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

Armor Class 14 Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 11 (+0) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Deception +6

doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger’s concentration isn’t broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the target’s mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.

Ringlerun

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

would rather spend time in quiet contemplation or reading than in frivolous conversation. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “Don’t talk to me. I’m reading.” Ideal. “Magic belongs only in the

attack at range using his staff’s formidable spells (cone of cold being his favorite). Ringlerun Medium Humanoid (Human, Wizard), Lawful Good Armor Class 12 (staff of power) Hit Points 42 (12d8

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