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Path of the Ancestral Guardian (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid. Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect

6th Spirit Shield (2d6) 10th Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6) 14th Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6)

Path of the Ancestral Guardian

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid. Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect

6th Spirit Shield (2d6) 10th Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6) 14th Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6)

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

Reborn

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

you have no memories except for a single name. 4 You were a necromancer’s undead servant for years. One day, your consciousness returned. 5 You awoke in an abandoned laboratory

itchy straw stuffing inside you. Reborn in the Domains of Dread When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Sundering, most of the gods withdrew from Toril, leaving mortals to govern their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy

weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

their own fates without the gods’ meddling, but the Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness

to be cautious and avoid contact with other creatures that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Frostmaiden could not stay away for long. Auril returned to her icy realm in the far north and, after a time, plunged it into frigid darkness using her magic. Casting such great magic night after

that can harm her. Auril’s worshipers know better than to disturb her self-imposed isolation. Terrible blizzards have cut off Icewind Dale from the rest of the world, and a shroud of mist

Wilderness Encounters

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

encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the Triboar Trails Random Encounters table to determine what the party meets. Triboar Trail Random Encounters Day Roll Night Roll Result 1–2 1–3 1d4 + 2

Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The

Goblins

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

dwellers, while the goblins fight to keep it open. Admission into the goblin bazaar is free, but non-goblinoids are closely watched. The goblin boss, Yek, recently found a magic circlet that transformed him

like to see Yek returned to normal. They might conspire with adventurers toward that end, offering them the circlet as a reward for undoing Yek’s “curse.”

Gambling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Gambling Games of chance are a way to make a fortune — and perhaps a better way to lose one. Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of

each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success

Why Are You Here?

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

who thinks you’re better than everyone else? As an urchin, did you somehow earn a scholarship, or are you literally sneaking into your classes? As a criminal, you could be the daughter of a Boromar

crime boss, or you might be an entrepreneur selling dreamlily to the nobles. A charlatan could be a brilliant drama student or an undercover spy trying to root out enemy agents in the faculty. If you’re

Goblins

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

dwellers, while the goblins fight to keep it open. Admission into the goblin bazaar is free, but non-goblinoids are closely watched. The goblin boss, Yek, recently found a magic circlet that transformed him

like to see Yek returned to normal. They might conspire with adventurers toward that end, offering them the circlet as a reward for undoing Yek’s “curse.”

Wilderness Encounters

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

encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the Triboar Trails Random Encounters table to determine what the party meets. Triboar Trail Random Encounters Day Roll Night Roll Result 1–2 1–3 1d4 + 2

Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The

Goblins

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

dwellers, while the goblins fight to keep it open. Admission into the goblin bazaar is free, but non-goblinoids are closely watched. The goblin boss, Yek, recently found a magic circlet that transformed him

like to see Yek returned to normal. They might conspire with adventurers toward that end, offering them the circlet as a reward for undoing Yek’s “curse.”

Wilderness Encounters

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

encounter takes place. Roll a d12 and consult the Triboar Trails Random Encounters table to determine what the party meets. Triboar Trail Random Encounters Day Roll Night Roll Result 1–2 1–3 1d4 + 2

Goblin Band This band of Cragmaw marauders consists of 2d4 goblins led by a goblin boss. They know the location of Cragmaw Castle and can provide directions if they are captured and threatened. The

Why Are You Here?

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

who thinks you’re better than everyone else? As an urchin, did you somehow earn a scholarship, or are you literally sneaking into your classes? As a criminal, you could be the daughter of a Boromar

crime boss, or you might be an entrepreneur selling dreamlily to the nobles. A charlatan could be a brilliant drama student or an undercover spy trying to root out enemy agents in the faculty. If you’re

Why Are You Here?

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

who thinks you’re better than everyone else? As an urchin, did you somehow earn a scholarship, or are you literally sneaking into your classes? As a criminal, you could be the daughter of a Boromar

crime boss, or you might be an entrepreneur selling dreamlily to the nobles. A charlatan could be a brilliant drama student or an undercover spy trying to root out enemy agents in the faculty. If you’re

Gambling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Gambling Games of chance are a way to make a fortune — and perhaps a better way to lose one. Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of

each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success

Gambling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Gambling Games of chance are a way to make a fortune — and perhaps a better way to lose one. Resources. This activity requires one workweek of effort plus a stake of at least 10 gp, to a maximum of

each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Villain 1 A charismatic crime boss (bandit captain) unites local gangs in a bid to seize control of the polis. 2 A Returned palamnite (see chapter 6) wreaks havoc across the countryside in

1 Returned sentry MOoT 3 Leucrotta VGtM 3 Slithering tracker VGtM 4 Returned palamnite MOoT 5 Ghostblade eidolon MOoT 5 Master thief VGtM 8 Assassin MM

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Villain 1 A charismatic crime boss (bandit captain) unites local gangs in a bid to seize control of the polis. 2 A Returned palamnite (see chapter 6) wreaks havoc across the countryside in

1 Returned sentry MOoT 3 Leucrotta VGtM 3 Slithering tracker VGtM 4 Returned palamnite MOoT 5 Ghostblade eidolon MOoT 5 Master thief VGtM 8 Assassin MM

Phenax's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Villain 1 A charismatic crime boss (bandit captain) unites local gangs in a bid to seize control of the polis. 2 A Returned palamnite (see chapter 6) wreaks havoc across the countryside in

1 Returned sentry MOoT 3 Leucrotta VGtM 3 Slithering tracker VGtM 4 Returned palamnite MOoT 5 Ghostblade eidolon MOoT 5 Master thief VGtM 8 Assassin MM

Goblins