birds before delicate contiguous race

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called

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 race, follow these additional rules during character creation

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

touching her webs. Each creature restrained by a web or Arasta’s Web of Hair must make a DC 21 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, Arasta gains knowledge of a creature’s name, race

and ears. Birds and other flying creatures are absent from the skies and occasionally found trapped in webs. Within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair, webs fill all 10-foot cubes of open space, so long as

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

hair on nearly every part of their bodies. The traits of the beast within affect a shifter’s appearance as well. A swiftstride shifter may have catlike eyes and delicate build, while a beasthide

Arrival at the Palace

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

, describe it as follows: A twilit palace emerges dreamlike from the clouds. A great marble tower ringed by delicate spires casts its shadow over the rooftops below. Another tower teeters nearby, torn

and can find their way to any location marked on the poster map. As the characters survey their surroundings, the jabberwock (see appendix C) returns from a hunt in Thither: Hundreds of birds burst

Banrion's Lair

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

territories in Greyhawk’s world of Oerth. Opposing him was his former general, Leuk-O, who discovered a second artifact—a “relic of a visiting race of space travelers.” This magic suit of powered armor

silver wire carefully twisted by the fey into delicate sculptures honoring Banrion. As art objects, the sculptures are worth 50 gp each.

A Race Divided

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

A Race Divided Once we followed in Corellon’s footsteps, but we strayed from that path. For our whole existence, we pay penance for a misstep. It is just? Mayhap not, but when is love just? Is loss

flame, or a crackling bolt of lightning. On nothing more than a whim, Corellon’s body could become a school of fish, a swarm of bees, or a flock of birds. When consorting with other gods, Corellon often

Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

from certain angles, particularly if their long, pointed ears and their delicate facial features aren’t apparent. Elf Subraces As on other D&D worlds, Ravnica’s elves can be categorized as high elves

, wood elves, and dark elves, though there is little physical difference among the three subraces here. Elves share the traits described in the Player’s Handbook for their race and subrace. High Elves

Arasta of the Endless Web

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

creature restrained by a web or Arasta’s Web of Hair must make a DC 21 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, Arasta gains knowledge of a creature’s name, race, where they consider home, and what

warped by her presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Spiders and insects within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair serve as her eyes and ears. Birds and other flying creatures are absent

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

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

library (area 21). Two padded chairs covered in yeti hide with blue-dyed seat cushions are turned to face the table. The chairs flank a marble fireplace carved with images of birds. Above the

otherwise remains still, unless Sansuri or Thullen commands it to move to a new position on the board. 28. Greenhouse The door to Lyn Armaal’s dome-shaped greenhouse has a delicate mithral frame set with

Cottage Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

, two chairs, and a low table. Delicate candy teacups rest on white sugar doilies along the table’s edge. A candy teakettle hangs in the hearth over a crackling fire, whistling gently. Uncle

. The rolling pin stops at the south end of the hall. C7: Candied Apple Orchard Nestled in this courtyard are four trees with peppermint bark. Candied apples dangle from their delicate white branches

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

and feathers. Chirps, grunts, and howls fill the air. Cages. Each cage has a door held shut by a rudimentary latch. One contains exotic birds. Another holds two giant lizards and six flying snakes

teleportation magic. T13: Vidorant’s Quarters The north half of these luxurious living quarters holds a study area with a fine desk and two beautiful paintings of night festivals. A delicate curtain opening

Vault Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

represent a delicate balance of magical power, and Teremini’s ritual relies on this balance. If the lunar crystals’ magic is unbalanced, the ritual will be stopped. Moonlight Mirrors. The vault contains

delicate rods that move slowly under their own momentum. The device is illuminated by a beam of red moonlight that emanates from a mirror mounted twenty feet up the southwest wall. Twin staircases

Wyrmheart Mine

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

windows can be climbed through easily. Startled lizards and birds flee through the windows when anyone enters. The building’s contents have all rotted. Ledgers mildewed into slime long ago. Tables and

race out and prepare to yank this rope, timing it so the boulder smashes down on the cart. They make an attack roll (+4 to hit) against the cart’s AC, which depends on its speed. Rolling at top speed

Areas of the Villa

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

pipeweed; the scent is almost obscured by incense and delicate perfume. If Lord Cassalanter has invited the characters to his home for any reason, he meets them here. If the conversation turns to business

their job is to kill birds, rats, and other vermin that find their way into the attic. They attack anyone who tries to free Osvaldo or threatens other family members present. The Cassalanter heir

Roleplaying a Giant

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

mastery of our traditional crafts. (Good) 3 Strength. No other race can match the strength of giants, and none should dare to try. (Evil) 4 Lordship. Giants are the rightful rulers of the world. All

accounting, brewing, and medicine, are allowed to continue plying their trades. Skilled slaves receive better treatment, at least in the sense that an owner uses less force with a delicate tool, but as

Metallic Dragons

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

Metallic Dragons Metallic dragons seek to preserve and protect, viewing themselves as one powerful race among the many races that have a place in the world. Noble Curiosity. Metallic dragons covet

carvings of the dragon’s smiling visage can be seen worked into stone terrain and objects within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair. Tiny beasts such as rodents and birds that are normally unable to speak gain

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