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Half-Orc
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fierceness, and his wits. Human ancestry was no blemish against a warrior—provided he was every bit as strong, enduring, and bloodthirsty as his full-blooded kin. Half-orcs who were weaker than their
orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
combat, irda seekers can momentarily cloak themselves as they dart around the battlefield.
Irda
The Dragon Queen created the irda long ago. While most irda embraced their wicked creator’s
minions.
Distantly related to oni, ogre;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape
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Perhaps the metal of the bottle cap is why they contain latent magic so sought after by potion makers... or perhaps is simply the power of
Supa-Fizz! With a bit of knowledge and some diligent digging, these bottle caps can be found in and around the more habitable areas of Obojima.
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Obojiman wizards say that due to their focus and intention, origami artists weave subtle energies into the folds and shapes of their creations
so that even a simple crane contains a bit of magic. However, the best and most useful cranes are found in sky kite valley.
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As the Wandering Line trundles across the island, the occasional bit of coal that feeds its boiler bounces out, landing by the side of the
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Only the Lionfish King or one of his royal line is capable of producing this potent poison, and to procure even a tiny bit of it is a treasure
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
traps or melee-oriented clockworks—and at shorter ranges, burst with explosive force.
Clockworks
Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has produced many failed Constructs
turn in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting.
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Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the clockwork’s turn. If you roll a 1
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
always sit well with their more cautious companions.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I’m a bit rash, to put it mildly.”
Ideal. “I have no tolerance for bullies and
demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.”
Combat Notes
Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights. If they’re caught in a tight spot
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
existence, most often to the Material Plane. There they seek to bring a bit of their home plane’s splendor to other worlds.
Creating Your Character
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characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, investigation, and combat.
Personas can be shared by multiple changelings; a community might be home to three healer changelings, with whoever is on duty adopting the persona of Andrea, the gentle
description.
Height and Weight
Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your
Warlock
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and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being
(such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards
, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards
, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Minotaur Caves These caves form the main living area for the minotaurs of the Maze Level. A 2-foot-thick layer of fog covers the floor throughout. 7a. Southern Cave Ceiling. The ceiling ranges in
devour their kills if they are victorious. Any sound of combat in this area brings the five minotaurs in area 7b as reinforcements. 7b. Northern Cave This cave has the same features as area 7a. Five
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A Wide Range of Talents No matter whether a ranger ranges in the crowded city streets, the trackless wilderness, or the most desolate and confounding planes, all ranger archetypes can find a place in
Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, where if you fall in combat, your companion isn’t going to assess the resale value of your gear versus the cost of the potion of healing it’ll take to revive you
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
beauty of the ocean. (Good)
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Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful)
Topaz
sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
attacks, such as those made with a Longbow, have two ranges. The smaller number is the normal range, and the larger number is the long range. Your attack roll has Disadvantage when your target is beyond
normal range, and you can’t attack a target beyond long range. Ranged Attacks in Close Combat Aiming a ranged attack is more difficult when a foe is next to you. When you make a ranged attack roll with
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, you can’t attack a target beyond this range. Some ranged attacks, such as those made with a longbow or a shortbow, have two ranges. The smaller number is the normal range, and the larger number is the
long range. Your attack roll has disadvantage when your target is beyond normal range, and you can’t attack a target beyond the long range. Ranged Attacks in Close Combat Aiming a ranged attack is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
attacks, such as those made with a Longbow, have two ranges. The smaller number is the normal range, and the larger number is the long range. Your attack roll has Disadvantage when your target is beyond
normal range, and you can’t attack a target beyond long range. Ranged Attacks in Close Combat Aiming a ranged attack is more difficult when a foe is next to you. When you make a ranged attack roll with
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, you can't attack a target beyond this range. Some ranged attacks, such as those made with a longbow or a shortbow, have two ranges. The smaller number is the normal range, and the larger number is the
long range. Your attack roll has disadvantage when your target is beyond normal range, and you can't attack a target beyond the long range. Ranged Attacks in Close Combat Aiming a ranged attack is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
levels. The latter two options require a bit of explanation. Using a Monster Stat Block The Monster Manual contains statistics for many generic NPCs that you can customize as you see fit, and chapter 9 of
need an exhaustive list of equipment. An enemy meant to be faced in combat requires weapons and armor, plus any treasure the NPC carries (including magic items that might be used against the adventurers
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of
helpful magic, or permission to pass through the monster’s lair unscathed. If combat is inevitable, the answer to a monster’s riddle might reveal useful information like the monster’s secret weapon or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creature Size Each creature takes up a different amount of space. The Size Categories table shows how much space a creature of a particular size controls in combat. Objects sometimes use the same
is the area in feet that it effectively controls in combat, not an expression of its physical dimensions. A typical Medium creature isn't 5 feet wide, for example, but it does control a space that
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ranged attacks, but giants never perceived a need for mechanical assistance. Even in places where giants have adapted bows or javelins for use in combat, they’ve never neglected the straightforward
accurately with both arms as with one, a feat most humans would find impossible. These attacks are effective only at shorter ranges, however, for obvious reasons. When they hunt by rock throwing, giants
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good)
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Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures
, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect sunbathing beaches where they can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
particular size controls in combat. Objects sometimes use the same size categories.
Size Categories Size Space Tiny 2 ½ by 2 ½ ft. Small 5 by 5 ft. Medium 5 by 5 ft. Large 10 by 10 ft. Huge 15 by 15 ft
. Gargantuan 20 by 20 ft. or larger Space A creature’s space is the area in feet that it effectively controls in combat, not an expression of its physical dimensions. A typical Medium creature isn’t
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
feet without it. Despite his age, he is fully armed and armored. He would rather die in combat than succumb to the ravages of age, but he fights only in self-defense. If the characters try to talk to
him, he plays dumb and is not the least bit helpful. A lesser restoration spell or similar magic can restore Ghorso’s hearing, for which he is not the least bit grateful. “Now I can hear every
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Personality Trait. “I’m a bit rash, to put it mildly.” Ideal. “I have no tolerance for bullies and tyrants.” Bond. “The brigganocks of Yon are my trusted friends. They need someone to protect them, and I
happily volunteer.” Flaw. “My impatience sometimes demands that I strike out on my own while my comrades-in-arms waste time deliberating.” Combat Notes Molliver likes to get up close and personal in fights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Initiative Variants This section offers different ways to handle initiative. Initiative Score With this optional rule, creature don’t roll initiative at the start of combat. Instead, each creature
completed their turns. If more than two sides take part in a battle, each side rolls for initiative. Sides act from the highest roll to lowest. Combat continues in the initiative order until the battle
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
loot. A Clear Focus on the Present An adventure is about the here and now. A little bit of history might be needed to set the story in motion, and the adventurers might discover interesting lore of
game: exploration, social interaction, and combat. If your adventure includes a balance of all three, it’s likely to appeal to all types of players. An adventure you create for your home campaign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
hope. (And maybe, a little bit, to prove my father wrong.)
Knight Destinies Card Heroic Tie Balance Someone—or something—wronged you in your past. You seek revenge. Comet You’ve been promised an
knight, but that knight died in combat. Moon Your dreams are haunted by the screams of those you couldn’t save in battle. Puzzle Unpredictability is a hallmark of your fighting style. You keep enemies on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
can spend a plot point to become the DM. That player’s character becomes an NPC, and play continues. It’s probably not a good idea to swap roles in the middle of combat, but it can happen if your group
table with a bit of material prepared or specific encounters in mind. A player who isn’t prepared or who doesn’t feel like DMing can choose to not spend a plot point that session. For this approach to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
combat encounters. Different types of encounters provide different amounts of tension (generally, combat encounters offer the most), but they also feel very different and can have drastically different
urgent as they fear, a whimsical Fey being might use magical mischief to force them to slow down, or a kindly Celestial could tell them they’re taking the concerns of the mortal world just a bit too
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Skull Dunes The Skull Dunes (see map 5.2) lie beyond a beach of coarse brown sand at the southern end of the island. The dunes are desolate; only an occasional bit of scraggly grass grows here
risen skeletons form three skeletal swarms (see appendix C), while the other half coalesce into a skeletal juggernaut (see appendix C). The swarms begin combat within 60 feet of the party, while the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
might make a square cost even more.
Corners. Diagonal movement can’t cross the corner of a wall, a large tree, or another terrain feature that fills its space.
Ranges. To determine the range on a grid
table. That table lists the sizes from smallest (Tiny) to largest (Gargantuan). A creature’s space is the area that it effectively controls in combat and the area it needs to fight effectively. A