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Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Dwarf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs — these common threads unite all dwarves.

Dwarf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs — these common threads unite all dwarves.

Rubblebelt Stalker

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

clambering across rooftops. They favor ambush tactics and avoid confrontations with stronger forces, relying on their superior mobility to make their escape. Rubblebelt Stalker Medium humanoid (any

(+2) CHA 8(−1) Skills Athletics +2, Perception +4, Stealth +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Ambusher. In the first

The Angry

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

The Angry Relying on violence to sustain their existence, the Angry grow more powerful when their foes fight back. If a creature opts not to attack, though, the Angry becomes confused, and its

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing while in dim light or darkness Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Common Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Two Heads. The

Flaming Skeleton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Flaming Skeleton Flaming skeletons burn with unbridled necromantic energy. This magic grants them blazing attacks and greater awareness, which they use to command lesser Undead. Flaming Skeleton

12 Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Traits Death Burst. The skeleton explodes when it dies. Dexterity Saving Throw: DC 12, each creature

E9: Engine Car

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

fuel cart nearby. “Faster!” bellows a deep, disembodied voice. The sapient Engine Car is the source of the deep, booming voice. The car speaks Common and Modron. While it’s moving and not talking

being worn or carried that is placed inside the blazing furnace is incinerated instantly. Even magic items succumb to the blazing furnace, though the flames aren’t powerful enough to harm artifacts. If

Horncaller

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

10(+0) WIS 14(+2) CHA 13(+1) Skills Animal Handling +4, Nature +2, Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common plus any one language Challenge 1 (200 XP

community, and she has many non-Selesnya friends aside from the Guildpact. One of the most active advocates of cooperation among the guilds, she is relying on personal connections with members of other guilds to help that effort.

Life in a Reghed Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

hardened the nomads’ determination to survive. By following herds for their food and occasionally restocking on wood, the Reghed can get by without relying on trade. They shun Ten-Towns and expect to

glorify the nomads’ outlook on life are common pastimes (see the “Reghed Stories” sidebar), as is sharpening weapons. Food is critical, of course, and certain beasts of the tundra are staples among the

Grim Champion of Bloodshed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Common Challenge 20 (25,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Actions Multiattack. The champion makes

four Blazing Morningstar attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with Blade Storm, if available. Blazing Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

goals, you may still prefer to use trickery and cunning instead of relying on honesty or brute force. Zil gnomes typically use the forest gnome subrace. The natural illusionist trait is a part of

daily life in Zilargo, used both for entertainment and for trickery. The Thurimbar rod is a common magic item that amplifies this natural gift for purposes of creating music. The power to speak with small

Life in Akharin Sangar

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

long, elegant skirts and blouses with heavy embroidery. Floral patterns are common regardless of gender, and colors range from vivid to muted depending on preference. Common headwear includes scarves

only in the comfort of their homes. The Sunweaver Most Sangarians revere the Sunweaver—or pretend to. Locally, the Sunweaver’s faith uses an upright torch topped with a blazing sun as its symbol

Orog

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

any attack, relying on their superior strength and tactical insight to overcome anything that stands in their way. Few orc tribes actively seek out orogs to bolster their ranks. The orogs’ superiority

11 (+0) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Intimidation +5, Survival +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Orc Challenge 2 (450 XP) Aggressive. As a bonus action

Red Ruin

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

identity. She also speaks little, relying on sharp hand gestures to direct dragonnel-riders in flight. Red Ruin Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil Armor Class 20 (plate, shield) Hit Points 150 (20d8

+8, Perception +6 Damage Resistances fire Senses passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Draconic Devotion. While Red Ruin can see a

Brass Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Draconic CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3) Actions Multiattack. The dragon makes three Rend attacks. It can replace two attacks with a use of Sleep

, Perception +11, Persuasion +8, Stealth +5 Immunities Fire Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21 Languages Common, Draconic CR 13 (XP 10,000, or 11,500 in lair

Lamia

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

with pure hearts to seduce and corrupt to evil, savoring the destruction of their virtue. They use their magic to lure potential victims to their lairs, relying on illusion and their thralls to capture

Perception 12 Languages Abyssal, Common Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Innate Spellcasting. The lamia’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13). It can innately cast the following spells

Ancient Brass Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

, Stealth +6 Immunities Fire Senses Blindsight 60 ft., Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 24 Languages Common, Draconic CR 20 (XP 25,000, or 33,000 in lair; PB +6) Traits Legendary

all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Blazing Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching Ray (level 3 version). Pounce. The dragon moves up to half its Speed, and it

Stone Giant Rockspeaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, History +9, Perception +7 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Giant, Terran Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the giant

, roll a d6 to determine what ray affects it: 1–2: Blazing Red. On a failed save, the creature takes 35 (10d6) radiant damage and has the blinded condition until the end of the giant’s next turn. On a

Flameskull

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

Flameskull Blazing green flames and mad, echoing laughter follow a disembodied skull as it patrols its demesne. When the undead flameskull discovers trespassers, it blasts the intruders with fiery

, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned, prone Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Illumination. The flameskull sheds either dim light in a 15-foot

Adult Brass Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Perception 21 Languages Common, Draconic CR 13 (XP 10,000, or 11,500 in lair; PB +5) Traits Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose

dragon can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The dragon regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns. Blazing Light. The dragon uses Spellcasting to cast Scorching

Leonin of Oreskos

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

champions of the gods. Many leonin suffered under the rule of the archons and at the whim of fickle gods, a grim history that taught them well-remembered lessons about trusting strangers or relying on

share tales and study the lore of their people. As a result, some of the greatest leonin storytellers and historians number among the Swiftclaws. Fighters and rogues are also common among the

Ability Checks

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

guards’ attention, and there’s not much that stealthier characters can do about it, so relying on individual checks makes more sense. Similarly, don’t use a group check when a single successful check

occasionally you need a passive measure of how good a character is at doing a thing. Passive Perception is the most common example. (See “Perception” later in this chapter.) You can extend the concept

Lifestyle Expenses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

, and relying on the good graces of people better off than you. A wretched lifestyle presents abundant dangers. Violence, disease, and hunger follow you wherever you go. Other wretched people covet

result in a sufficient, though probably unpleasant, experience. Your accommodations might be a room in a flophouse or in the common room above a tavern. You benefit from some legal protections, but you

Lifestyle Expenses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

minimum Wretched. You live in inhumane conditions. With no place to call home, you shelter wherever you can, sneaking into barns, huddling in old crates, and relying on the good graces of people better

, experience. Your accommodations might be a room in a flophouse or in the common room above a tavern. You benefit from some legal protections, but you still have to contend with violence, crime, and

Exploration Example

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

there. JOHN GRELLO The characters are exploring Castle Ravenloft, and the DM describes the room the characters have entered. Jared (as DM): A blazing hearth fire fills this room with warm

toward a common goal. They move together through the dungeon and cooperate to overcome its challenges. When the characters enter the room, they explore different parts of the room. When Auro finds a

Sorrowsworn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

and visit horror on those who stumble into their midst. Each sorrowsworn personifies a different aspect of despair or distress. Angry Sorrowsworn Relying on violence to sustain their existence, angry

slashing while in dim light or darkness Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Common Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Two Heads. The sorrowsworn has advantage on

Heliod's Champions

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

more important to me than what he stands for. (Any) 2 Honor. I behave nobly and always keep my promises. (Lawful) 3 Protection. I face the horrors of the darkness so the common people don’t

. Heliod’s Disciple Piety 25+ Heliod trait You grow accustomed to the blazing radiance of the sun; you have advantage on saving throws against being blinded, and you have resistance to fire damage. Champion of

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

has access to certain magic items. You can purchase common magic items from your patron contact. The DM determines the available stock or can call for a group Intelligence (Investigation) check to

the same item can be searched for again in that community. The DM sets the price of a common magic item or determines it randomly: 2d4 × 10 gp, or half as much for a consumable item such as a potion or

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Aquan, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level

) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Athletics +4, Stealth +4 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Actions Sharktoothed Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5

Imix

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Ignan Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Empowered Attacks. Imix’s slam attacks

: Any fires in the lair flare up drastically, quadrupling in size (for example, a fire blazing in a 5-foot by 5-foot area expands to a 10-foot by 10-foot area). Pools or streams of lava or other molten

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

ancient deep crow suddenly rises up. Its great wings unfurl, its multiple eyes blazing red as it lets loose a caw that shakes the cavern walls. Any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight

negotiating with a deadly lovesick monster by way of pantomime and crude art scratched on cavern walls. (The books in the nest are evidence that Raah can understand at least a bit of Common, which might also

Holrow Homestead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

Player Version The main hall’s west wall is lined with shelves. In the northwest corner, a blazing hearth emanates bright light and abundant heat. A pot of water boils on the hearth, and a large

earlier in the adventure). Holrow Family Scrapbook. On a small table lies an album with “Holrow” written across the front in Common; this is the Holrow family scrapbook. The scrapbook recounts the

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, Calimshan, and Tethyr, also known as the Empires of the Sands The Old Empires: Chessenta, Mulhorand, and Unther Chessenta. A collection of city-states bound by common culture and mutual defense

mistrustful of anyone unwilling to sacrifice for the common good, but those who put in good work — whether in defense or labor — are accepted as equals, entitled to share in the rewards from their toil. The

Illithinoch Locations

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

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Common, Deep Speech, Undercommon, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency

cloth and recent scratches. Some scratches are in Common, imparting messages such as, “three monsters lead them all;” “keep hope for Phandalin,” and “Tera, I always loved you.” It’s clear that the

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