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Dungeon Master’s Guide
deals an extra 1d8 Force damage, or an extra 2d8 Force damage if the target is a creature of the Giant type. Immediately after hitting or missing, the weapon flies back to your hand.
Blessings of
Magic action to touch the axe to a fixed piece of dwarven stonework and cast Teleport from the axe. If your intended destination is underground, there is no chance of a mishap or arriving somewhere
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Blessings of the Gods. While the oracle is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. In addition, a creature that hits the oracle with a melee attack while within
5 feet of it takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Blessings of the Gods","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
Innate Spellcasting. The oracle’s spellcasting
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17):
At will: detect magic, levitate, light
1/day each: control weather (cast as 1 action), water breathingWhen King Hekaton disappears, Princess Serissa finds herself
thumb have abandoned her court and set out to impress the gods in ways that could all but destroy the civilizations of the small folk. Serissa fears warfare among the six giant races as they strive to
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monster Manual (2014)
innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: animal friendship (snakes only)
3/day: suggestion
Magic Resistance. The yuan-ti has advantage on saving throws against
or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races.
Cold of Heart. Humanoid
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
One useful trick: if ye face bugbears who have severed heads on spikes as trophies, cast a spell to make the heads speak. After that, ye can cozen the bugbears into doing almost anything.
&mdash
; Elminster
Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
beneficial properties
1 major beneficial property
2 minor detrimental properties
Blessings of Moradin
If you are a dwarf attuned to the axe, you gain the following benefits:
You have immunity
If you are holding the axe, you can use your action to cast the conjure elemental spell from it, summoning an earth elemental. You can’t use this property again until the next dawn.
Travel the
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
facial features have a bestial cast, often with large eyes and pointed ears; most shifters also have prominent canine teeth. They grow fur-like hair on nearly every part of their bodies. While a shifter
typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and
Halfling
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. They are inclined to be stout, weighing between 40 and 45 pounds.
Halflings’ skin ranges from tan to pale with a ruddy cast, and their hair is usually brown or sandy brown and wavy. They have
despite the rise and fall of empires.
Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling
Orc
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order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their
century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
become Great Xing. The area in which the city of Yongjing would one day rise was originally populated by nomadic dwarf shepherds. As humans immigrated to the region, conflict between the races broke
out. Legends say that the violence persisted for a century, until the Dragon of Heavenly Blessings who had founded Great Xing returned. Descending from the clouds, the great dragon bowed before a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Link to Vecna The characters each gain a metaphysical link to Vecna, which follows the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Vecna’s Link is the result of feedback from the
secrets. You have advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks. In addition, you can use an action to cast See Invisibility without expending a spell slot. Once you cast that spell in this way, you can’t do so
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
in its own right. (CYNTHIA SHEPPARD) Oracle
Medium humanoid (any), any alignment
Armor Class 15 (Blessings of the Gods)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
14
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Blessings of the Gods. While the oracle is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. In addition, a creature that
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
on mortal heroes to act like heroes. With those principles in mind, you might have gods intervene in dire situations in one of these ways: Blessings. A god might bestow a Blessing (see “Supernatural
. Miracles. As the simplest form of miracle, a god can produce the effect of any spell that devotees of that god might cast (typically Cleric or Druid spells). But a god’s direct intervention can take any form you choose, often reflecting the god’s nature.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
other races. Some find their purpose living among other subterranean races, and a few make their way to the surface. Those who study the arcane arts of illusion in particular often range far from home
innate spellcasting ability of your ancestors. This ability allows you to cast nondetection on yourself at will, without needing a material component. You can also cast each of the following spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating a Race or Subrace This section teaches you how to modify existing races, as well as create new ones. The most important step in customizing or designing races for your campaign is to start
the race compelling from a storytelling standpoint? What is the race’s relationship to the other playable races? What classes and backgrounds are well suited to members of the race? What are the race’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
manifestations of the gods. The more religious members of the Stoneheart Enclave cast augury and commune spells within the circle, interpreting the responses to their entreaties through subtle changes
, Gurnik channels the power of the cleansed temple, bestowing a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon on each of the characters (each player’s choice); see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on blessings.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
recording on your character sheet: Attack rolls using weapons you’re proficient with Attack rolls with spells you cast Ability checks using skills you’re proficient in Ability checks using tools
you’re proficient with Saving throws you’re proficient in Saving throw DCs for spells you cast (explained in each spellcasting class) Your class determines your weapon proficiencies, your saving throw
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
one invites the blessings of the gods and turns away their wrath. These prayers and other acts of devotion are generally performed quietly at the shrine in one’s household or community, or occasionally
shown, making requests for future blessings, and offering praise for the deity’s intercessions, large and small. Because most folk in Faerûn don’t want to attract the ire of the cruel or savage gods
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs.
— Volo
Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a
races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Bugbears Bugbears feature in the nightmare tales of many races — great, hairy beasts that creep through the shadows as quiet as cats. If you walk alone in the woods, a bugbear will reach out of the
who have severed heads on spikes as trophies, cast a spell to make the heads speak. After that, ye can cozen the bugbears into doing almost anything.
— Elminster
Gang Mentality Since bugbears
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but more modest stadiums can be found throughout the land, serving as proving grounds for athletes and entertainment for the rich and poor. Foot and chariot races, hurling competitions, and combat
competitions stand here to receive medals, wreaths, rewards, the blessings of priests, and the praise of the crowd. Outside the arena and beneath the seats are open areas and alcoves where vendors
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Racial Traits The game traits of the monstrous races are given here. Refer to chapter 1 for their cultural and roleplaying notes. Some of these races are more or less powerful than the typical D&D
races—a reason for the monstrous races to be used in a campaign with care. Bugbear Traits Your bugbear character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
sharpness. Random Properties. The axe has the following randomly determined properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 major beneficial property 2 minor detrimental properties Blessings of Moradin. If
related to blacksmithing, brewing, and stonemasonry. Conjure Earth Elemental. If you are holding the axe, you can use your action to cast the conjure elemental spell from it, summoning an earth
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
patience needed to learn and practice wizardry, and they fare poorly even when given access to the necessary training and knowledge. Sorcerers are less prevalent among them than in many other races, and
. The goblin can cast a randomly determined 1st-level wizard spell once per day. Intelligence is its spellcasting ability.
Booyahg Wielder. This goblin found a magic item (a necklace of fireballs, a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
called infernal blessings. When a character attracts the attention of Hulgaz, she or her servants confront the character and offer a boon. But any boon on offer is fated to make the recipient miserable
. Even those who choose to not take part in Hulgaz’s schemes eventually suffer at her hands. Examples of infernal blessings Hulgaz can offer characters are provided below, followed by sample encounters
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
after death would its consciousness be cast into oblivion. Two divine entities have long been associated with mind flayers by the scholars of other races. These aren’t deities, but rather
power. Since they are capable of planar travel, illithids don’t view the afterlife and the Outer Planes in the mythic way that most other races do. Illithids don’t believe they possess souls whose
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
lich-queen, Vlaakith. Githyanki Warrior Astral Raiders. The githyanki despise all other races, undertaking devastating raids that take them from their strongholds in the Astral Plane to the far-flung
passive Perception 11
Languages Gith
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The githyanki’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence. It can innately cast the following spells
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Shadow 10th Hidden Paths 14th Walker in Dreams Balm of the Summer Court At 2nd level, you become imbued with the blessings of the Summer Court. You are a font of energy that offers respite from
short rest, you can cast one of the following spells, without expending a spell slot or requiring material components: dream (with you as the messenger), scrying, or teleportation circle. This use of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rakshasa Millions of years before the rise of the humanoid races, the rakshasas of Eberron ruled a civilization that spanned Khorvaire. Masters of combat, the rakshasas of Eberron wield their weapons
)
Innate Spellcasting. The rakshasa’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11). The rakshasa can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: detect
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to execute a grand plan or be prepared for an imminent event. A campaign structured around the player characters as champions of Klothys might cast them as anarchists, prophets, or vigilantes
could lead to Klothys retracting her blessings or even dispatching loyal champions to destroy her wayward servants. Her most successful champions stand to reorder errant civilizations or rebalance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
also create Nyxborn creatures to serve as messengers or emissaries. Gods grant their clerics the ability to cast spells, and they can effortlessly duplicate the effect of any spell they could grant (any
by spell effects. For example, Purphoros can make a volcano erupt, and Thassa can call up a tidal wave. Gods can bestow supernatural blessings on mortals, and they can lay terrible curses (such as when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
hitting or missing, the weapon flies back to your hand. Blessings of Moradin. While attuned to the axe, you gain the following benefits: Darkvision. You gain Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. If you
beneficial property 2 minor detrimental properties Travel the Depths. You can take a Magic action to touch the axe to a fixed piece of dwarven stonework and cast Teleport from the axe. If your intended
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Cloud Giant Cloud giants live extravagant lives high above the world, showing little concern for the plights of other races except as amusement. They are muscular with light skin and have hair of
storm giants, the reclusive storm giants rarely engage with the rest of giantkind. As a result, many cloud giants see themselves as having the highest status and power among the giant races. They order
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
masterminds that harvest entire races for their own twisted ends. Four tentacles snake from their octopus-like heads, flexing in hungry anticipation when sentient creatures come near. In eons past, illithids
controlled empires that spanned many worlds. They subjugated and consequently warped whole races of humanoid slaves, including the githyanki and githzerai, the grimlocks, and the kuo-toa. Conjoined by a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Yuan-ti Yuan-ti are devious serpent folk devoid of compassion. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves
humanity to become like the serpent gods in form, as well as in thought and emotion. “The yuan-ti cast off their humanity long ago, and with it, their sanity.”
— From MASTERS OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY by