bleak burdens diffusing class regard

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

that god. Did you enter this service willingly? Or did the god choose you, impelling you into service with no regard for your wishes? How do the temple priests of your faith regard you: as a champion or

Intervention Improvement 5 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 Class Features As a cleric, you gain the following class features.

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great

physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with

Goliath

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

the frigid winds howl — dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with one. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold

hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying.

Bleak Cabal Void Soother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

to those they find there. Bleak Cabal Void Soother Small or Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 14 (+2

Bleak Cabal Void Soother A void soother cares for creatures struck by curses and the negative effects of the planes. These warriors go to dangerous planes and areas torn by conflict to provide relief

Rule of Matriarchs

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

especially favored in this regard can earn protection and gifts from their matrons. A few males can attain high status in their society, especially those who serve as mages, but they never overshadow the

females of their houses. Even the most intelligent, strong-willed, and devious male will never be more than a second-class citizen in any drow city or house. That situation will never change as long as Lolth reigns as their queen.

Ascendant Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

faiths. When a temple pushes a god’s influence too strongly, the Athar either deal with the problem themselves or leak the information to a faction that will, such as the Harmonium. The Athar regard

members of the Mind’s Eye as allies. Bleak Cabal Who Find No Sense in the Multiverse Factol: Lhar Headquarters: Gatehouse Aligned Plane: Pandemonium Members: Consolers, healers, nihilists Epithet

Pterafolk

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

Pterafolk Pterafolk (pronounced TAIR-eh-folk) are 10-foot-tall, winged, reptilian bipeds native to Chult. Malevolent isolationists, they regard most other creatures as their enemies. In Chultan

have long been forgotten. Pterafolk Large monstrosity, neutral evil Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4) Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft. STR 15 (+2) DEX 13 (+1

Introduction: Multiversal Menagerie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

block contains the name of a class in parentheses under the creature’s name, the creature is considered a member of that class for the purpose of meeting prerequisites for magic items. Brian

Sunfly Celestial 1 Swarm of sunflies Celestial 1 Vargouille reflection Fiend 2 Dabus Celestial 2 Lantern archon Celestial 2 Musteval guardinal Celestial 3 Bariaur wanderer Celestial 3 Bleak Cabal void

Peace Domain

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

over the signing of treaties, and they are often asked to arbitrate in disputes. These clerics’ blessings draw people together and help them shoulder one another’s burdens, and the clerics’ magic aids

Divine Domain class feature for how domain spells work. Peace Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st heroism, sanctuary 3rd aid, warding bond 5th beacon of hope, sending 7th aura of purity, Otiluke’s

Skulk

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

the Shadowfell until it dies, so many throw themselves into creating bloodshed and mayhem with no regard for their own lives. After killing a person on the Material Plane, some skulks take up a silent

imaginary. —Mordenkainen Skulk Medium Monstrosity, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 14 Hit Points 18 (4d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 6 (−2) DEX 19 (+4) CON 10 (+0

Mastermind

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

another creature outside combat, you can learn certain information about its capabilities compared to your own. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two

of the following characteristics of your choice: Intelligence score Wisdom score Charisma score Class levels (if any) At the DM’s option, you might also realize you know a piece of the creature’s

Mastermind

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

capabilities compared to your own. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two of the following characteristics of your choice: Intelligence score Wisdom score

Charisma score Class levels (if any) At the DM’s option, you might also realize you know a piece of the creature’s history or one of its personality traits, if it has any. Misdirection Beginning at

Frost Giant of Evil Water

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

Frost Giant of Evil Water I learned enough about the Temple of Elemental Evil in my studies with Mordenkainen that I regard giants connected to the cult with a healthy amount of respect. When you

barbed harpoons, which the giants use to drag enemies into or through the water. Frost Giant of Evil Water Huge Giant, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 16 (scale mail) Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75

Tortles

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

primarily used as a kind of moot, where tortles can socialize with one another and trade with strangers. Tortles don’t regard these settlements as places worth defending with their lives, and they

soft wind blowing through palm trees, to watch a frog croaking on a lily pad, or to stand in a crowded marketplace. Tortle Medium humanoid (tortle), lawful good Armor Class 17 (natural) Hit Points

Vargouille

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

caverns and skies of the Abyss. They are given little regard by powerful and intelligent demons since vargouilles can do them no harm. Even the weakest demon, such as a manes or a dretch, fears

overcome the curse. Vargouille Tiny Fiend, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points 18 (4d4 + 8) Speed 5 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 6 (-2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

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

how they regard it—as a dream. Nothing there is permanent, so nothing there is real. What happens on the surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art

, the collected things accrete to their bodies, becoming encased in stone. Stone Giant Dreamwalker Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 161 (14d12 + 70

Basilisk

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

Basilisk Travelers sometimes find objects that look like pieces of remarkably lifelike stone carvings of wildlife. Missing parts appear to have been bitten off. Seasoned explorers regard such relics

of the petrified creature, such as its head, is detached. Basilisk Medium monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16) Speed 20 ft. STR 16 (+3

Galeb Duhr

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

Plane, so that when it dies, it doesn’t return to the Plane of Earth. It has an excellent memory and is more than happy to share information regarding its environment with creatures it doesn’t regard as

. Galeb Duhr Medium elemental, neutral Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 85 (9d8 + 45) Speed 15 ft. (30 ft. when rolling, 60 ft. rolling downhill) STR 20 (+5) DEX 14 (+2

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

creatures that inhabit them. House of Rehabilitation. Members of the Bleak Cabal find solace in existence by relieving the burdens of others. Bleakers in the Gatehouse restore creatures warped by demon ichor

Bleak Cabal void soother (see Morte’s Planar Parade), offers to heal the characters, asking only that they pay the deed forward. 5 Two out-of-breath githzerai ratcatchers (guards) in pink skullcaps

Gigant

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

Gigant A gigant is a towering insectile creature variously regarded as a harbinger of doom, a defender of nature, and a divine messenger of mysterious purpose. Giants regard them as a plague, since

are usually folded under its carapace, but the speedy flier can also beat its wings to create a horrible sound or to spread a toxic dust. Gigant Gargantuan Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 17

Efreeti

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

have wronged them. Efreet don’t see themselves in this light, naturally, and regard their race as fair and orderly, even as they admit to an enlightened sense of self-interest. Spiteful Enslavers

, lawful evil Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 200 (16d10 + 112) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 22 (+6) DEX 12 (+1) CON 24 (+7) INT 16 (+3) WIS 15

Bulette

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

attack with no regard for superior numbers or strength. Underground Hunters. Bulettes use their powerful claws to tunnel through the earth when they hunt. Heedless of obstruction, they uproot trees

Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 94 (9d10 + 45) Speed 40 ft., burrow 40 ft. STR 19 (+4) DEX 11 (+0) CON 21 (+5) INT 2 (−4

Sorrowsworn

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

Sorrowsworn The Shadowfell’s pervasive melancholy sometimes gives rise to strange incarnations of the plane’s bleak nature. Sorrowsworn embody the forms of suffering inherent to the shadowy landscape

two heads, which bicker with each other incessantly. Angry Sorrowsworn Medium Monstrosity, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 255 (30d8 + 120) Speed 30 ft

Dragon Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

whistles 7 Fiddles with tip of tail 8 Absently chews on or picks at teeth with swords, spears, or lances 9 Quickly forgets names and invents random nicknames instead 10 Burdens

scorn me if they knew how fondly I regard my minions. They’re so cute! 6 I am terrified of creatures from the Outer Planes—especially modrons. 7 Another dragon has sworn to find and destroy me

Sea Spawn

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

. Such people might become beholden to their master through a bleak bargain, or they might find themselves cursed by such creatures. Once warped into a fishlike form, the person can’t leave the sea for

Medium humanoid, neutral evil Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 20 ft., swim 30 ft. STR 15(+2) DEX 8(−1) CON 15(+2) INT 6(−2

Harpy

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

Harpy Harpy Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil Armor Class 11 Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7) Speed 20 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 12 (+1) DEX 13 (+1) CON 12 (+1) INT 7

. Creatures trapped or incapacitated then become easy targets for the harpy’s wrath. Sadistic Cowards. Harpies haunt bleak coastal cliffs and other places hazardous to non-flying creatures. Harpies

Battle Master

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

. The DM tells you if the creature is your equal, superior, or inferior in regard to two of the following characteristics of your choice: Strength score Dexterity score Constitution score Armor Class

Current hit points Total class levels (if any) Fighter class levels (if any) Improved Combat Superiority At 10th level, your superiority dice turn into d10s. At 18th level, they turn into d12s

Sea Spawn

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

beholden to such a master through a bleak bargain, or they might find themselves cursed by one. Once warped into a fishlike form, a sea spawn can’t leave the water for long without courting death. Sea

qualities. Some of these piscine body parts provide them with special abilities. Sea Spawn Medium Monstrosity, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 11 (natural armor) Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10

Shambling Mound

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

Shambling Mound A shambling mound, sometimes called a shambler, trudges ponderously through bleak swamps, dismal marshes, and rain forests, consuming any organic matter in its path. This rotting heap

absorbing the unwary prey. Shambling Mound Large plant, unaligned Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 20 ft., swim 20 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 8 (−1

Market Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

their burdens. Visitors must surrender their weapons before entering the gymnasium, and spellcasting is allowed only in sanctioned areas. Sigil’s factions regard the Great Gymnasium as neutral ground

such associations foster splitting loyalties. The Market Ward is a largely middle-class ward, apart from a small percentage of rich entrepreneurs and magnates. Its most notable residents are titans

High Fae

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

, 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 always

impersonate their targets effectively. High Fae Impostor Medium Fey, Any Alignment Armor Class 15 Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46) Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover) STR 13 (+1) DEX 21 (+5) CON

Vargouille

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

Nuisances. Swarms of vargouilles flap through the caverns and skies of the Abyss. They are given little regard by powerful and intelligent demons since vargouilles can do them no harm. Even the weakest

brilliant illumination of a daylight spell can delay this transformation, and vargouilles instinctively shun bright light as a result. Vargouille Tiny fiend, chaotic evil Armor Class 12 Hit Points

Nobility

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

, however, endeavor to equip you with the tools to recognize nobility and to interact with the higher class. Spotting a Noble Nobility in Waterdeep are granted the right to bear arms. In the legal code

charitable actions such as burial of the unknown dead. Their motives are manifold, but their actions — no matter the reason — earn them loyalty and high regard from those who benefit from their largesse

Roleplaying

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

adventurers are in a living world. Strive for responses and actions that introduce twists into the game. For example, an old woman whose family was killed at the hands of an evil wizard might regard

the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and talks only to that character. An NPC of a certain race or class might listen only to characters he or she feels a

Shadar-kai

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

castle. Gloom Weaver Although they’re formidable warriors, gloom weavers are often content to hide in the shadows, watching as their very presence affects their victims. Their bleak energy weighs down the

), Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 14 (17 with mage armor) Hit Points 104 (16d8 + 32) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 18 (+4) CON 14 (+2) INT 15 (+2) WIS

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