being before divinity cunning reflected

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

financial recompense. These cunning serial killers and mass murderers remain a step ahead of investigators, at least until the cultists’ zealous bloodlust overwhelms their senses. Cultists The

adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that

Erky Timbers

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Gnome Cunning. Erky has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Spellcasting. Erky is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save

flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (3 slots): bless, cure wounds, sanctuary Channel Divinity: Turn Undead. As an action, Erky may present his holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

within they physically transform for a short time. A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the

also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature that tracks its prey. While the beast within certainly has a physical impact on a shifter, it has a

Humans

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

Humans “The dwarf is stoic. The elf is wise. The gnome is cunning. And humans? They can’t make up their mind, so they try to be all of these things at once.” —Kessler, Sharn bard Humans have

rogue. When you’re creating a human character, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas

The Beast Within

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

is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the bear or boar: stoic, stubborn, and thick-skinned. Longtooth shifters typically have lupine

traits and prefer to run with a pack. Swiftstride are often predatory and feline, but a swiftstride could also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature

The Beast Within

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

a shifter with a lupine spirit is drawn to find and protect a pack. When a shifter fully embraces this beast within they physically transform for a short time. This beast within is reflected by the

with a pack. Swiftstride are often predatory and feline, but a swiftstride could also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature that tracks its prey

Humans

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

Humans Dwarves are stoic. Elves are wise. Gnomes are cunning. And humans? They can’t make up their mind, so they try to be all of these things at once. — Kessler, bard of Sharn The first human

, consider where you’re from and how that’s reflected in your class and background. Chapter 2 presents an overview of the nations of Khorvaire and ideas for characters tied to those lands. Aundair is a

Diancastra's Saga

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

more deserving of divinity In spite of my mortal mother.” Scowling, all-wise Annam spoke to his daughter: “Mighty are my sons in strength, And Hiatea, your half sister, her heroism showed In

satisfied, and reshaped it Into a storm-tossed sea, Then a fiery furnace-peak. At last, Diancastra, laughing, said to him, “Forsake your cunning craft! Chaos is a canvas for creation, unbounded

Orcs

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

Fang of Shargaas Shargaas is the orc deity of deep darkness and sneakiness, a murderous god who hates anything that lives that isn’t an orc. Orcs consider Shargaas to be a divinity suited to pariahs and

Challenge 3 (700 XP) Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the orc can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Hand of Shargaas. The orc deals an 2 extra dice of damage when it

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

halfling gods are viewed as folk heroes — mortal beings who ascended to divinity, rather than divine entities who descend from their realms to influence the world. Because of this outlook, halflings

to the fore in every halfling’s memory. Every youth hears over and over again the stories of the hero’s bravery and cunning, his clever tactics in battle, and his ability to use speed and smallness

Ascendant Factions

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

unabating pursuit of justice. Alix Branwyn Factol Alisohn Nilesia (lawful evil, tiefling mage), a young and cunning leader raised in Sigil’s penitentiary, was born to head the Mercykillers. She’s a

transcend their potential and attain the power of gods. Even still, Seekers suspect that divinity isn’t the ultimate expression of their core beliefs, but rather a stepping stone to an unknowable

Monsters F - M

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

before the DM says whether it succeeds or fails. Once the inspiration die is rolled, it is lost. A creature can have only one inspiration die at a time. Cunning Action. On each of his turns, Garret can

the save. If the medusa sees itself reflected on a polished surface within 30 feet of it and in an area of bright light, the medusa is, due to its curse, affected by its own gaze. Actions

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

!). Queen Frupy, who resides here, is a veritable harridan, a sly and cunning fire giant. She is, if anything, uglier than Snurre. Topped by a huge mass of yellow-orange hair that looks like a fright

reflected in it. (Frupy uses it if she suspects invisible creatures are about.) Also here are an ebony and mother-of-pearl wardrobe (filled with her clothing), an iron strongbox, a chest of twelve

Lair Locations

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

. Carvings of reptiles decorate the throne, and glints of reflected light hint at the presence of inset gemstones. The heads of several creatures hang on the walls, mounted on plaques of wood for display as

the deep area of this cell. This creature speaks Common (from its background as a scout and spy) and is extremely cunning and subtle. If the characters do not realize its true nature, the sahuagin

Chromatic Dragons

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

. Any sinkholes remain where they are. Green Dragon The most cunning and treacherous of true dragons, green dragons use misdirection and trickery to get the upper hand against their enemies. Nasty

, red dragons tirelessly seek to increase their treasure hoards. They are exceptionally vain, even for dragons, and their conceit is reflected in their proud bearing and their disdain for other

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