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Monsters
Astarion's Book of Hungers
Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The devil makes two attacks, using Infernal Blade or Confounding Ray in any combination.
Infernal Blade. Melee Attack
Roll: +5;{"diceNotation":"1d20+5", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Infernal Blade"}, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Infernal Blade
Monsters
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks underwater. It is immune to the effects of being
underwater at a depth greater than 100 feet.
Bound Together. The drowned blade shares its mind with every other drowned one within 1 mile of it, and can communicate its thoughts and observations to them
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Multiattack. The professor makes two Spatial Blade attacks.
Spatial Blade. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade"} to hit (the
target can’t benefit from cover less than total cover), reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spatial Blade
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Resistance. The kolyarut has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The kolyarut makes four Unerring Blade attacks.
Unerring Blade. Melee Weapon Attack
: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects (choose one or roll a d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Unerring Blade"}):
1&ndash
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Magic Resistance. The high fae has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once.
Fae Blade
. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d8+5", "rollType":"damage
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Fae Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Stunning Soliloquy if available.
Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +12;{"diceNotation":"1d20+12", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Fae Blade
"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7);{"diceNotation":"3d8+7", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Fae Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Stunning Soliloquy (Recharge 5–6
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
also form strong bonds with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth.
“The high fae are capable of magic that would make
, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
creates a mystical bond between the giver and the receiver of a gift.
On some worlds, such bonds lead hobgoblins to form communities with deep ties to one another. In Eberron and the Forgotten Realms, vast
fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score
Warforged
Legacy
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Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
warforged embrace a concrete purpose — such as protecting allies, completing a contract, or exploring a land — and embrace this task as they once did war. However, there are warforged who
chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor.
Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart
Soldier
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice
combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common
soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.
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Personality Trait
1
I’m always polite and
Monk
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
flattering finery. They promise wealth or influence to corruptible mortals, often securing a deal with a contract they produce in a flash of brimstone. This contract binds the mortal signatory’s soul to
from the Contract Loopholes table to inspire a loophole an astute reader might discover.
JOHN TEDRICK Harvester Devil
Contract Loopholes 1d6 The Contract Is Void if the Signatory … 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
Drowned Blade Drowned Blade
Medium undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 10 (leather armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
8 (−1)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
knew in life but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Bottom Treader. The drowned blade cannot swim, and it sinks to the bottom of any body of water. It takes no penalties to its movement or attacks
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful)
6
Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good)
Bonds
D6
BOND
1
I have a
destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
drowned blade makes two rusted longsword attacks.
Rusted Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract bluerot (see the “Bluerot” sidebar).
Drowned Blade Assaulting the hermitage in Tammeraut’s Fate, this barnacle-encrusted undead warrior fights with surprising cunning. Starfish cling to its wispy beard, and its evil rage is visible in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
run a special session—colloquially called session zero—to establish expectations, outline the terms of a social contract, and share house rules. Making and sticking to these rules can help ensure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Relationships As students, the characters have the opportunity to cement friendships, establish rivalries, deepen bonds, and otherwise develop relationships with student NPCs in this book’s
adventures. Although these pursuits could be played out entirely with roleplaying, you can use the following Relationship rules to reinforce this aspect of the adventures. These rules provide characters with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Loyalty Having the adventurers leading an expanded party gives you the opportunity to use the optional loyalty rules in chapter 4, “Creating Nonplayer Characters,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. You
can track the loyalty scores of groups of NPCs, such as those belonging to each faction, rather than having to track NPCs individually. The characters must balance the goals and bonds of their followers in order to maintain and improve their loyalty.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Social Contract D&D is first and foremost meant to be a fun-for-all experience. If one or more participants aren’t having fun, the game won’t last long. Session zero is the perfect time for you and
the players to discuss the experience they’re hoping for, as well as topics, themes, and behavior they deem inappropriate. Out of this discussion, a social contract begins to form. Sometimes a social
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Rakdos Performer By offering a place for those of many different talents, the Cult of Rakdos has seen its numbers swell with performing artists, including blade jugglers, fire eaters, and high wire
acrobats. Performers carry the message of Rakdos out into the streets: cut loose, free yourself from the bonds of society’s mores and expectations, and indulge your desires. Rakdos Performer
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by the same rules and obey the same social conventions as mortals. Devils have no problem appearing and acting in whatever manner they need to achieve their end goal — usually a contract for services
, speaking in measured sentences or noticing pleasant details about the environment or a character’s clothing. Patience. Devils are rarely in a rush to make a deal or sign a contract. As masters of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion. In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part of itself
Multiattack. The kolyarut makes four Unerring Blade attacks.
Unerring Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: automatic hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 24 force damage plus one of the following effects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Primus, leader of the modrons. As a creature of absolute law, Primus could be trusted to issue a fair and impartial verdict. Asmodeus drafted a contract to seal the deal, and the angels — after carefully
mortals to evil, but he and his minions never breached a contract and explained the terms clearly. Had they not obeyed the rule of law in doing so? Was it not mortal ambition, rather than infernal deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
zero.” Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything outlines how to run session zero discussions, but in general, use this session to discuss the game’s content, social contract, and house rules, and to create
characters. Reinforce Expectations Make it clear that D&D is a group storytelling game. As the DM, you have a role in crafting adventures and arbitrating rules, but you aren’t solely responsible for how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, Richard Whitters
Lead Rules Developer: Jeremy Crawford
Managing Editors: Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins
Editors: Michele Carter, Scott Fitzgerald Gray
Editorial Assistance: Matt Sernett
. The Ring of Winter. 2012.
Lowder, James and Jean Rabe. The Jungles of Chult. 1993.
Novak, Kate and Jeff Grubb. Azure Bonds. 1988.
TSR, Inc. Fiend Folio. 1981
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
— Wizard Soldier While your players follow the steps of character creation as outlined in the Basic Rules, pay attention to the choices they make. The backgrounds they choose define who their
characters were before becoming adventurers, and also include roleplaying hooks in the form of ideals, bonds, and flaws — things that you, as the DM, want to know. For example, if a player chooses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
built (either by you or your players) using the character creation and advancement rules in the Player’s Handbook. It’s easiest on you if you let the players create and run these supporting characters
. Encourage players to roleplay supporting characters as true to the NPCs’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws as possible, so that they don’t come across as automatons. If you don’t feel that an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Exploring Mount Ironrot Use the following rules when the characters travel around Mount Ironrot. Regional Effects Mount Ironrot is affected by these environmental phenomena: Impeded Navigation. In
food to forage in the Mournland, and monsters are everywhere. If the party lingers too long between locations, introduce random encounters with creatures such as blazebears (see appendix A) or blade scouting parties (see the “Blade Scouting Party” section later in this chapter).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
reroll it? When it lands cocked against a book, do you pull the book away and see where it lands or reroll the die? Work with your players to answer these questions, and record the answers as house rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Character Traits As the players choose backgrounds for their characters, they can use the following tables to help determine their characters’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Players
idea, I get wildly excited about it until I come up with another, better idea. 7 I live by my own set of weird and wonderful rules. 8 I can’t bring myself to trust most adults. Ideals d8 Ideal 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to their way of life. Zhentarim bonds of oath and honor hold the network together and galvanize its members in united purpose. More importantly, those bonds reflect the pattern of tight control that
Resources: Zhentarim thugs
Graceful and elegant as a blade, Davra Jassur ostensibly recruits promising new talent for the Zhentarim. But she also deals with internal problems, ensuring those problems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Faceless mask, scrap of gray cloth 19–21 Trapdoor Grease Pit Gehenna Bloody knife, lava rock 22–24 Furnace door Bank of Abbathor The Nine Hells Pinch of sulfur, signed contract 25–27 Iron gate Armory Acheron
Broken blade, medal 28–30 Clock tower face High Courts Mechanus Metal cog, perfectly balanced scales 31–33 Razorvine trellis Great Foundry Arcadia Rune-inscribed ingot, sprig of grapes 34–36 Temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
resistance. 6 Every problem can be solved with the use of force. Devil Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Loyalty. I keep my vows to my superior and respect those who do the same. 2 Law. I might not like the rules
in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when you’re narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
reroll it? When it lands cocked against a book, do you pull the book away and see where it lands or reroll the die? Work with your players to answer these questions, and record the answers as house rules