beneath before defend complete race

Danse Macabre

Spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

commands, the creatures do nothing except defend themselves against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the creatures continue to follow it until their task is complete. The creatures are under your

Canisar

races

muscles, and each of their fingers ends in a retractable claw. Respect is hard to gain from a canisar, but they will defend their friends with tenacity and devotion. Canisars are covered in coarse fur that

can vary between deep brown, grey, white, orange or black, which often comes with facial stripes or ringed markings. Most canisars live in woodland burrows, hidden beneath thick vegetation, mud or

Tiny Servant

spells Xanathar's Guide to Everything

servant does nothing other than defend itself against hostile creatures. Once given an order, the servant continues to follow that order until its task is complete. When the creature drops to 0 hit points

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

communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race. Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk’s most frightening

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

parents pack children off to communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race. Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

essence roils with the promise of breath weapons and spells of destruction. Adventurers who explore the passages beneath Candlekeep might encounter Miirym, who’s more interested in news of

the books and scrolls kept in her subterranean domain. The Sentinel Wyrm can be summoned by the Keeper of Tomes and called upon to defend Candlekeep from invaders who would plunder or destroy it. In her

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

changelings develop identities that have more depth, crafting whole personas complete with histories and beliefs. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation

level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or several, as

protecting their own lands, they protect us as well.” Exploring Opportunities Halflings usually set out on the adventurer’s path to defend their communities, support their friends, or explore a

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

the dwarf could see of the man’s face beneath a green hood was tan skin and a brownish-red beard. A longbow was slung over one shoulder and a sword hung at his left side. He was dressed in soft

coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction. Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports

, their cry resonates with draconic power. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

temple beneath the waves. Unfortunately, that temple is now the lair of an especially tricky topaz dragon. 5 A topaz dragon is injured and stranded far from the sea, but the dragon is too proud

topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them. Cold, Necrotic

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

treated by your creator, so you ran away from home. 5 You were built to complete a special mission. 6 You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator

, determined to find a greater purpose. Creating Your Character When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

-Lashtavar. —Lakashtai, servant of the light The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori

manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many kalashtar defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light. Others, though, seek

Young Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

into stoneThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against

beneath the earth can easily find themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if they cross into the dragon’s territory. But sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ah, the tritons. Imagine if the elves spent a few centuries far beneath the sea, where their arrogance and pretension could grow undisturbed. At least the tritons spent that time fighting sahuagin

arrogant. They see themselves as caretakers of the sea, and they expect other creatures to pay them deep respect, if not complete deference. This attitude might grate on others, but it arises from a seed

Sapphire Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: 1/day each: alarm, Tenser's floating diskThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend

alien influence before it spreads. People who dwell or delve deep beneath the earth can easily find themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if they cross into the dragon’s territory. But

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

hunt for vengeance can become a full-blown clan feud. Clans and Kingdoms Dwarven kingdoms stretch deep beneath the mountains where the dwarves mine gems and precious metals and forge items of wonder

a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust. Elves. “It’s not wise

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

network of passages beneath the streets, connecting them to a nearby waterway and greatly improving the town’s sanitation. If the kobolds like the area and aren’t mistreated by the humans

hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them. Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their

track the influence of the Far Realm. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out alien influence before it spreads. People who dwell or delve deep beneath the earth can easily find

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving

. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out alien influence before it spreads. People who dwell or delve deep beneath the earth can easily find themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college. 7 An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how they respond

defenses. Emerald Dragon Lair Features The emerald dragon lair shown in map 5.8 is a series of ancient vaults situated beneath a city built in the caldera of a dormant volcano. The vaults fell into disuse

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon are terrorizing a nearby halfling settlement. One solution is to get rid of the dragon. 6 An emerald dragon is the headmaster in absentia of a bardic college and must be convinced to defend

(and more paranoid) dragons employing several layers of such defenses. Emerald Dragon Lair Features The emerald dragon lair shown in map 5.8 is a series of ancient vaults situated beneath a city

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

species is pushed to the point of open conflict. As elemental forces threaten the safety of the nearby locathah communities, heroes rise from among their number to strike back and defend their homes and

, this adventure may take several game sessions to complete, but by its conclusion the characters should advance to 10th level.

Severin's Triumph

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

creatures to defend the Well of Dragons against interference. Capture hundreds of prisoners whose souls will power the magic that draws Tiamat to Faerûn. Perform the ritual that raises Tiamat’s Temple in

the caldera of the Well of Dragons. Sacrifice the prisoners while performing the ritual that guides Tiamat from the Nine Hells to the world. The first three stages of Severin’s plan are complete. Stage

Severin's Triumph

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

creatures to defend the Well of Dragons against interference. Capture hundreds of prisoners whose souls will power the magic that draws Tiamat to Faerûn. Perform the ritual that raises Tiamat’s Temple in

the caldera of the Well of Dragons. Sacrifice the prisoners while performing the ritual that guides Tiamat from the Nine Hells to the world. The first three stages of Severin’s plan are complete. Stage

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

Character Hooks

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

provide the characters with a potion of longevity if they complete a mission for her. Bureaucratic Invitation. Secretary Wei invites the characters to Yongjing for a meeting about investigating the

ruins of the Old City beneath Yongjing. Political Pawns. An agent of the emperor or his family asks the characters to meet with Secretary Wei and aid her in any way they can—thereby drawing the characters into the city’s politics.

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

Creating a Race or Subrace This section teaches you how to modify existing races, as well as create new ones. The most important step in customizing or designing races for your campaign is to start

with the story behind the race or subrace you wish to create. Having a firm idea of a race’s story in your campaign will help you make decisions during the creation process. Ask yourself several

Merfolk

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

these creatures along the shoals of faraway islands. Merfolk lack the materials and practical means to forge weapons beneath the waves, to write books and keep lore, or to shape stone to raise buildings

face a common threat or to complete a conquest. Such unifications can be the beginning of undersea kingdoms with dynasties lasting hundreds of years. Merfolk Settlements. Merfolk build their settlements

Appendix: Player Species

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

powerful muscles, and each of their fingers ends in a retractable claw. Respect is hard to gain from a canisar, but they will defend their friends with tenacity and devotion. Canisars are covered in

coarse fur that can vary between deep brown, grey, white, orange or black, which often comes with facial stripes or ringed markings. Most canisars live in woodland burrows, hidden beneath thick vegetation

Quest: Shannik's Chores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Quest: Shannik’s Chores Shannik hires the characters to complete a couple chores around the inner bailey. The characters can refuse his request, but Shannik asks with increasing insistence each time

horse or its rider. Luca Bancone A Cavalry Lance Laden with Training Rings Catapult Installation Shannik wants to install a catapult atop the Great Tower to defend against invaders. To do

Special Purpose

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

to defeat or destroy creatures of a particular kind, such as fiends, shapechangers, trolls, or wizards. 3 Protector: The item seeks to defend a particular race or kind of creature, such as elves or

druids. 4 Crusader: The item seeks to defeat, weaken, or destroy the servants of a particular deity. 5 Templar: The item seeks to defend the servants and interests of a particular deity. 6 Destroyer: The

Perilous Evacuation

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

boats. Panic washes over the crowd as cloaked figures emerge at the edge of the cliff above Vogler. The figures linger for a moment, then step off the edge. Wings sweep from beneath their cloaks

, slowing their descent into the village. As invaders sweep over the cliff into Vogler, Darrett draws his sword and asks the characters to help him defend the escaping villagers.

Under the Barn Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Under the Barn Door Stonky and his cult fanatics are in the process of evacuating the chambers beneath the tower, having set the Barn Door on a programmed countdown to launch. But their evacuation

has been delayed by an unforeseen complication: Stonky can’t find his ring of telekinesis and doesn’t know where he left it. It’s a race against time to find the ring before the four of them must go up

Force Grey

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

willing to swear oaths to defend Waterdeep, its citizens, and its laws with their lives. Adventurers who show promise might be invited to join the Gray Hands, a faction overseen by the Blackstaff, Vajra

Safahr. Members of the Gray Hands complete assignments dictated by Vajra. Force Grey is an elite cadre of specialized adventurers, drawn from the ranks of the Gray Hands, whose fighting prowess is

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