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High Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves. The

other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans and

Yetis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Yetis Chilling Stalkers of the Frozen Wilds Habitat: Arctic; Treasure: Any Across alpine extremes and frozen frontiers, yetis hunt those that trespass in their territories. Reclusive and merciless

yetis are more common than sightings. Whether a distant scream is the howl of an enraged yeti or just the wind, few can be certain. Nevertheless, many mountainous settlements burn bonfires to ward off yetis, taking advantage of these brutes’ aversion to fire. Richard Luong

Strigoi

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

bloodthirsty rampages along with swarms of emboldened, bloodsucking pests. Strigoi drain the blood, marrow, and soft tissues from their victims, leaving behind nothing but empty husks. Due to the horrifying

drain living victims. Others, though, embrace their new forms and mimic vampires. These would-be bloodsucker aristocrats create stirge courts amid scabrous husk-decorated villas and drain the life from

Naergoth Bladelord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

nonmagical weapons that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 11

three attacks, either with his longsword or longbow. He can use Life Drain in place of one longsword attack. Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 20 (5d6 + 3

Naergoth Bladelord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

from nonmagical weapons that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic

. Naergoth makes three attacks, either with his longsword or longbow. He can use Life Drain in place of one longsword attack. Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 20

Naergoth Bladelord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

nonmagical weapons that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 11

three attacks, either with his longsword or longbow. He can use Life Drain in place of one longsword attack. Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 20 (5d6 + 3

High Elf

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

and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves

. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans

High Elf

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

and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves

. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Perception +3, Stealth +4 Resistances Necrotic Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Poisoned Gear Studded Leather Armor Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 13 Languages Common plus one other

, using Necrotic Sword or Necrotic Bow in any combination. It can replace one attack with a use of Life Drain. Necrotic Sword. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage plus 4

Specter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

-devouring spirits drawn to darkness and negative emotions. Having lost all connection to the beings they once were, these hateful spirits drain mortal essence to steal fleeting tastes of life and warmth

; Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands Common plus one other language but

Diseases

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

wasting illness. A warlock offends some dark power and contracts a strange affliction that spreads whenever he casts spells. A simple outbreak might amount to little more than a small drain on party

specifics of how a disease works aren't bound by a common set of rules. Diseases can affect any creature, and a given illness might or might not pass from one race or kind of creature to another. A plague

Mormesk the Wraith

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

Languages Common, Infernal Challenge 3 (700 XP) Incorporeal Movement. The wraith can move through an object or another creature, but can’t stop there. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the

wraith has disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Actions Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 16 (3d8 + 3

Level 6: Magic Item Tinker

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

with Replicate Magic Item and that uses charges. You expend a level 1+ spell slot and recharge the item. The number of charges the item regains is equal to the level of spell slot expended. Drain Magic

. The slot is level 1 if the item is Common or level 2 if the item is Uncommon or Rare. Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a Long Rest. Any spell slot you create with

Noteworthy Features

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

of such innovations in fending off starvation and the frigid environment encourages the scientists at Ludendorf University to push the boundaries of science and morality. The reclusive genius Dr

, often tinged blue or gray, being common. German conventions inspire many names in the region. When players create characters from Lamordia, consider asking them the following questions. Where and how

Magic in Your World

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

practice that can drain life from the world. Much of Athas’s magic lies in the hands of evildoers. Conversely, in the world of Eberron, magic is as commonplace as any other commodity. Mercantile houses sell

: Is some magic common? Is some socially unacceptable? Which magic is rare? How unusual are members of each spellcasting class? How common are those who can cast high-level spells? How rare are magic

Aldani

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

upright. Its face is mostly encased in armor, looking almost humanoid except for its long eyestalks. Despite their frightful appearance, aldani avoid conflict. Reclusive and xenophobic, they hide in

, Survival +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common Challenge 1 (200 XP) Amphibious. The aldani can breathe air and water. Actions Multiattack. The aldani makes two

Life in Zinda

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

free from oppression by the elite. The group’s name originates from its members’ desire to drain the greed from Zinda like blood from a wound. Under the leadership of Captain Adann, the group works in

displaying magic. The poor eat grains and roots served on palm leaves spread upon straw floors. Faith and Ancestors Though Zinda welcomes the practices of all citizens, the city’s one common faith involves

Wreck of the Narwhal

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

ivy. The crew is gone without a trace, but the old ship still has occupants: a reclusive weretiger and a small tribe of vegepygmies share it. Since the weretiger kills more than he eats and leaves

children. The family resemblance is strong; characters who’ve met Wakanga see the similarity when the weretiger assumes human form. The weretiger speaks Common and Vegepygmy, though he’s forgotten

White Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Skills Perception +6, Stealth +3 Immunities Cold Senses Blindsight 30 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic CR 6 (2,300 XP; PB +3) Traits Ice Walk. The

Wis 12 +1 +6 Cha 12 +1 +1 Skills Perception +11, Stealth +5 Immunities Cold Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Draconic

Vampire Umbral Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, Exhaustion Senses Blindsight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 23 Languages Common plus three other languages CR 15 (XP 13,000, or 15,000 in lair; PB +5) Traits Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in

). Bonus Actions Sanguine Drain. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 18, one creature the vampire can see within 30 feet that isn’t a Construct or an Undead. Failure: 14 (4d6) Necrotic damage. The

Wraith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, Slashing Immunities Necrotic, Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12 Languages Common

damage if it ends its turn inside an object. Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the wraith has Disadvantage on ability checks and attack rolls. Actions Life Drain. Melee Attack Roll: +6

Skeletons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9 Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak CR 1/4 (XP 50; PB +2) Actions Shortsword. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit

Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Traits Incorporeal Movement. The specter can move through other

Appendix A: Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

+3 Immunities Charmed Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11 Languages Common plus three other languages CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The doppelganger makes two Slam

15 +2 +2 Immunities Frightened Gear Greatsword, Heavy Crossbow, Plate Armor Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common plus one other language CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions

Goliaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Goliaths At the highest mountain peaks—far above the slopes where trees grow, where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl—dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few other folk can truthfully claim to have

acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. Spine of the World Goliaths Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where

Diseases

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

from a wasting illness. A warlock offends some dark power and contracts a strange affliction that spreads whenever he casts spells. A simple outbreak might amount to little more than a small drain

the specifics of how a disease works aren’t bound by a common set of rules. Diseases can affect any creature, and a given illness might or might not pass from one race or kind of creature to another

Feeder Trenches Locations

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

, nonnutritive runoff from the troughs in the adjacent rooms. It smells terrible but isn’t harmful to eat. It drains through tiny vents in the floor, dribbling into other parts of the Far Realm. F2: Common

of the Feeder Trenches, Feedkeeper Naruv. Naruv speaks Common, Deep Speech, and Grell. The grells are enraged at the interruption of their private meal, but none more so than Naruv. The passageway to

Harpy

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

(−2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 13 (+1) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 1 (200 XP) Actions Multiattack. The harpy makes two attacks: one with its claws and

moved to tears. Following the music, she came upon a clearing where stood a handsome elf youth who had also paused to hear the bird’s song. This was Fenmarel Mestarine, a reclusive elf god. His divine

Cloud Giant

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

storm giants, the reclusive storm giants rarely engage with the rest of giantkind. As a result, many cloud giants see themselves as having the highest status and power among the giant races. They order

Languages Common, Giant Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Keen Smell. The giant has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Innate Spellcasting. The giant’s innate spellcasting ability is

Dragons of Many Worlds

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

Dragons of Many Worlds Whether it is regarded as interpretive myth or historical record, “Elegy for the First World” offers an explanation for the common elements that appear in the legends and

those myths mention the dragon gods—or a single draconic creator, Io, who shed his own blood to inspire creation. Dragons have been reclusive and rare for most of Oerth’s recorded history, but ancient

Chromatic Greatwyrm

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

before withdrawing to a planar lair in the Outlands. The red greatwyrm Ashardalon worked with a balor to ritually drain the power of his echoes, then infused their power into himself by implanting

, frightened, poisoned Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 31 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 27 (105,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +8 Chromatic Awakening (Recharges after a Short or

Dracolich Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Constitution saving throw or gain 1 Exhaustion level. Soul Drain. Creatures within 1 mile of the lair have Disadvantage on Death Saving Throws. If the dracolich is destroyed or moves its lair elsewhere

120 ft.; Passive Perception 24 Languages Common, Draconic CR 17 (XP 18,000, or 20,000 in lair; PB +6) Traits Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dracolich fails a saving

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

blissfully unaware of the party’s intrusion or show no interest in the characters. A shy or reclusive archfey might not want to be disturbed at all. How and when the archfey crosses paths with the

or overlapped by the domains of archfey in league with one or both queens. Presentation Archfey have one thing in common: they’re all Fey. Beyond that, their features vary widely. To randomly

Phandalin Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Harbin Wester to collect a reward of 50 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Dwarven Excavation.” Gnomengarde Quest. “A clan of reclusive rock gnomes resides in a small network of caves in

more common, it’s not safe for her to be alone. Urge Adabra to return to Phandalin. Once she’s safe, visit Townmaster Harbin Wester to claim a reward of 25 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest

Monsters O - S

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

darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Common Challenge 1 (200 XP) Shapechanger. The quasit can use its action to polymorph into a beast form that resembles a bat (speed 10

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 15 Languages Common, Sylvan Challenge 1 (100 XP) Blurred Movement. Attack rolls against the quickling have disadvantage unless the quickling is

Mummy Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

save, the spell dissipates with no effect, and the action, Bonus Action, or Reaction used to cast the spell is wasted, but any resources used to cast it aren’t expended. Soul Drain. Creatures within 1

; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned Senses Truesight 60 ft.; Passive Perception 19 Languages Common plus three other languages CR 15 (XP 13,000, or 15,000 in lair; PB +5

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