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Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). The reckoner has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, light, message
dealt by the attack.Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
spellcasting, forming spirals that reflect the mathematical perfection of nature.
Suggested Characteristics
The bizarre science of the Simic Combine attracts a certain type of personality and encompasses
. That’s the world you have been trying to grow in the laboratories of the Simic Combine. Nature is all about adaptation, evolution, and balance — but for it to keep up with the pace of
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
.
3
I enjoy comfort and quiet, and prefer to avoid extra effort.
4
I have a fierce temper that doesn’t reflect the inner calm I seek.
5
I’m convinced that everyone else in the
Selesnya contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.
10
I have a sibling in the Simic Combine, and we argue every time we see each other.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Names If you need a name for a giant, use the Giants’ Names table and freely combine or change names as you wish. You can also use a name that doesn’t match the giant’s kind, which might reflect, for
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
Frightened condition until the end of its next turn. Traveler’s Blade. Your reach increases by 10 feet. Weretouched. When you reduce an enemy within 5 feet of you to 0 Hit Points, you gain Temporary
much damage. Traveler’s Blade. Once per turn when you hit a creature with an Unarmed Strike, you can use both the Damage and the Grapple option. You are always considered to have a free hand when
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
Armblade and [Tooltip Not Found] provide minor benefits for warforged characters. As a DM, you can choose to combine a Common magic item’s benefits with a more powerful magic item. For example, the
extended range of a Common War Staff could be applied to a Staff of Fire, or a warforged Armblade could wield a Sun Blade.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the land from long before humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar devote themselves to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic
rank. Once citizens of Cyre, now they’re citizens of Valenar. Little has changed for the commoners, most of whom don’t care who wears the crown. The harsh sands of the Blade Desert cover northern
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
use the Words of Terror of the College of Whispers (from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) or the Cutting Words of the College of Lore, this could easily reflect your powers of psychic manipulation
mind and allowing you to impose your will on the target. Effects such as Bless could reflect your ongoing psychic guidance, while Cure Wounds and similar spells could be psychometabolic. Your faith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
combine a cultist’s fanatical devotion with a giant’s sheer power, the result can be horrifying.
—Bigby
Though primordials of frost and ice do exist (most notably Cryonax, who is sometimes considered
these frost giants the ability to breathe underwater, and they wield armor and weapons that reflect their commitment to the cult. Their armor is outfitted with enormous crossbows that can launch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
find challenges worthy of a hero. In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you’re a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. If
actions of a rival? Valenar Double Scimitar The double scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie
under “Creating a Creature” in this chapter to better reflect the NPC you have in mind. Alignment Choose the NPC’s alignment, which can help you sketch the outlines of an NPC’s behavior and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
on the table reflect the characteristics of a dungeon’s creator, its intended purpose, its location, or some (often catastrophic) event in its history. You can use a single quirk or combine quirks as
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
Planar Manifestations A town is established in the desolate Blade Desert, but it thrives beside a small lake that provides fresh water and a seemingly inexhaustible supply of fish. In a small Eldeen
. Weather, vegetation, and a rapid rate of decay can combine to quickly destroy structures built in the zone and overgrow the ruins. Coterminous and Remote While Lamannia is coterminous, the effects
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->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study. Building a Lorehold Character Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge of the past can be a good fit in
of a broken statue that houses the consciousness of a snarky sage 5 A sheet of parchment embossed with tactile lettering, glowing red 6 A broken dagger with a wavy blade and a serpentine hilt
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
abandoned your craft, or is your reason for adventuring tied to it? Perhaps you are searching for the lost sword of a legendary Aereni smith, or feel that you must hone your own skill with the blade before
you can forge the perfect sword. Charlatan and Criminal. Crime is rare in Aerenal, but these backgrounds can reflect a connection to criminal organizations in Khorvaire. This could be something your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon names. You can combine these elements to form a dragon name. For each element, roll a d20, then choose one of the four possible results from the table, or roll a d4 to determine which column to
discussed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, you can customize any dragon’s stat block to reflect the dragon’s unique character. Minor changes such as those below are easy to make and have no impact on a dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
damage is a bad wound for the enemy, say: “You swing wildly, and the knight brings his shield up just a second too late. Your blade catches him along the jaw, drawing a deep gash. He recoils, bleeding
.” Ready “Your foe seems to be waiting for something, ready to act.” You can combine those narrative descriptions with game rules: “Dispensing with attacks, your foe hurries across the room, taking the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
the innocent, but they also reflect the practicality of remaining as far away from danger as possible. The Church of Thrane believes in the value of hierarchy, but the church can't grant the divine
background, while the Soldier background can reflect your rank as a templar. Are you still an active agent of the church, or have you been released from your duties after serving with distinction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
polished boulevards in neat rows, and each uniformly trimmed blade of grass in its public parks glistens with a single drop of morning dew. Fastened to Arcadia, a plane of law and virtue, Fortitude combines
each resident’s appearance reflect their inner beauty. Creatures that stumble through the parlor’s hexagonal black door a disheveled mess emerge exquisite and graceful. For a premium rejuvenating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
level, so do dragons as they age. The tables in this section suggest possible goals that reflect the priorities of dragons at different ages. Of course, a dragon’s goals are shaped by many additional
combine to make that dragon’s influence felt in the natural world for hundreds of miles. In addition to these magical effects, the dragon’s ongoing presence can have a profound impact on the region’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
regions of Irian reflect the idea of beginnings and of resurgent life: fertile lands untouched by any tool, glittering crystal forests, and thriving homesteads and communities. Angels dwell in a grand
contains every possible natural environment. It is home to great beasts, lycanthropes, and other beings that reflect the power of nature. The splendor of nature in this place is intoxicating to druids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
case, pick two spells, or combine the effects of a spell cast using a 9th-level and a 5th-level slot. For instance, a fireball spell of this sort would deal 24d6 fire damage on a failed saving throw
scything blade can be broken, a sliding block can be held in place, or a net can be torn apart. A magic trap can be disabled by someone who can undermine the magic used to power it. Typically, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
trapped with a thrusting blade trap. Noticing the trap requires a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check is required to disarm the trap. Opening the
coffer without disarming the trap, or failing to disarm it, triggers the trap. When the trap is triggered, a short blade thrusts from the coffer, stabbing any creature next to the coffer’s lock. The
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
What Defines the Mror? Dwarves aren’t human. In creating a Mror character, it can help to reflect on the ways dwarves differ from humans. Clan plays a significant role in Mror culture; especially in
show wealth, but decorative ornaments of iron are also worn by common folk. The dultar—blood blade—is a dagger worn both as a utilitarian tool and as a statement of allegiance; each of the ruling clans
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
What Defines the Mror? Dwarves aren’t human. In creating a Mror character, it can help to reflect on the ways dwarves differ from humans. Clan plays a significant role in Mror culture; especially in
show wealth, but decorative ornaments of iron are also worn by common folk. The dultar—blood blade—is a dagger worn both as a utilitarian tool and as a statement of allegiance; each of the ruling clans
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
The Powers Behind the Cults Each cult of the Dragon Below is tied to a sinister power trapped in Khyber, and a cult's goals usually reflect the power behind it. If the cult has inhuman allies, are
, stone, eyes, or insects. The ten powers described below reflect the most common cults, but there are many other overlords and daelkyr. There will never be a complete list, and DMs can always develop new
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
, the First Dreamer—a sahuagin priest sustained by direct infusions of kar’lassa blood. These infusions cause physical mutations that often reflect the shape of the kar’lassa and the plane it is tied to
Amphibiousness trait possessed by both Sahuagin and Locathah—a need for regular immersion in water—can be a crippling requirement when an adventure leads to the Blade Desert. However, the sahuagin have
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
, the First Dreamer—a sahuagin priest sustained by direct infusions of kar’lassa blood. These infusions cause physical mutations that often reflect the shape of the kar’lassa and the plane it is tied to
Amphibiousness trait possessed by both Sahuagin and Locathah—a need for regular immersion in water—can be a crippling requirement when an adventure leads to the Blade Desert. However, the sahuagin have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
the Dash action on someone else’s turn and then combine the Charger feat with it? No, since you can’t take a bonus action on someone else’s turn. For readying a spell or other action, does the target
about unusual cases like the green-flame blade spell? The spell, which appears in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide, tells you to make a melee attack with a weapon. Look at the table above, and you see
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
’ hearts. She’s the tinker who gives the farmboy the magic sword that helps him become king—the same blade he uses to kill himself in the final act. It’s only through a wink to the audience or a hint to the
. One way to reflect this is to provide them with powers that aren’t easily represented or replicated by the standard rules of play. For example, when a character is negotiating with Sora Katra, the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
. However, the Red Hooves worship He Who Walks Behind, who is much like the Mockery; they focus on the use of terror and in deceiving their enemies. The Blade Breakers worship One Horn, who rewards
a Wisdom of 12 (+1). They are proficient with Heavy armor and Martial weapons, and typically wear [Tooltip Not Found]; a war troll could be granted additional features to reflect its considerable
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
. However, the Red Hooves worship He Who Walks Behind, who is much like the Mockery; they focus on the use of terror and in deceiving their enemies. The Blade Breakers worship One Horn, who rewards
a Wisdom of 12 (+1). They are proficient with Heavy armor and Martial weapons, and typically wear [Tooltip Not Found]; a war troll could be granted additional features to reflect its considerable