bond before descend complete read

Blue Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

Thessalar's Homunculus

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

Telepathic Bond. While the homunculus is on the same plane of existence as its master, it can magically convey what it senses to its master, and the two can communicate telepathically.Bite. Melee

);{"diceNotation":"1d6+2","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Spittle","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damageResembling an impish version of Moloch (complete with small ruby eyes worth 100 gp each

White Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

Green Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales (donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges

trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully grown within two to three weeks and can be trained in the same length of time. It is the equivalent of a guard dog in terms of what it can be

Black Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

days, requires 10 pounds of fresh dragon scales (donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges

trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully grown within two to three weeks and can be trained in the same length of time. It is the equivalent of a guard dog in terms of what it can be

Red Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

Lazav

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage) 3/day each: blur, confusion, mirror image 1/day each: modify memory, Rary's telepathic bond Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Lazav fails a saving throw, he can

equipment he is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. Psychic Defenses. Unless Lazav is incapacitated, he is immune to magic that allows other creatures to read his thoughts, determine whether he is

Guard Drake

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(donated by the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a Small egg emerges from the cauldron and hatches within a few hours. A

newly hatched guard drake imprints upon the first creature that feeds it (usually the one planning to train it), establishing an aggressive but trusting bond with that individual. A guard drake is fully

Drakewarden

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon’s hoard, creating your bond through that token’s lingering draconic magic. 2 A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways. 3 A

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Drakewarden (FToD)

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon’s hoard, creating your bond through that token’s lingering draconic magic. 2 A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways. 3 A

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the

appropriate to suit your identity as a cloistered scholar. Your bond is almost certainly associated either with the place where you grew up or with the knowledge you hope to acquire through

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves. Their

suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Beak and Feather From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing

brightly colored, with feathers of red, orange, or yellow. Females have more subdued colors, usually brown or gray. Their heads complete the avian appearance, being something like a parrot or eagle with

Dyrrn

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Dyrrn’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 23 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The stunned

passage, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of madness (see “Madness of Dyrrn” below). A creature that succeeds on this saving throw can

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the

of oneself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 It is my duty to protect my students. 2 I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. 3 I

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read

friendship last forever. (Good) 6 Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

reach, and only those mortals who have the tenacity to complete the daunting journey to a ki-rin’s lair can prove themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up

lair, winds buoy creatures that fall due to no act of the ki-rin or its allies. Such creatures descend at a rate of 60 feet per round and take no falling damage. Aberrations, Fiends, and Undead don

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Alien Mind. If a creature tries to read Belashyrra’s thoughts or deals psychic damage to it, that creature must succeed on a DC 22 Intelligence saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute. The

transmutation, growing eyes or eyestalks that Belashyrra can see through. A humanoid who spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the passage must succeed on a DC 21 Wisdom saving throw or descend into a type of

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

transformation. Your alignment becomes lawful good, and you gain the following traits: Angelic Language. You can speak, read, and write Celestial. Celestial Resistance. You have resistance to necrotic and

following tables. These traits override any conflicting personality trait, ideal, bond, or flaw. Personality Traits D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I treat all beings, even enemies, with respect

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

demeanor, caustic observations, and morbid interests can form a lasting bond with a powerful ally. Entropic Hoards Topaz dragons prize information on destruction and creation, whether abstract or

topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them. Cold, Necrotic

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

changelings develop identities that have more depth, crafting whole personas complete with histories and beliefs. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation

can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and

Githyanki

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

cultivated over eons in the Astral Plane. Now all githyanki can use their psychic bond with that plane to access splinters of knowledge left behind by beings who travel, live, and die among the silver

above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of

Hobgoblin

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

above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who

domination. (Evil) 6 Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 It is my duty to protect my students. 2 I have an

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

treated by your creator, so you ran away from home. 5 You were built to complete a special mission. 6 You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator

to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and

X2. Entrance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

X2. Entrance If the characters pass through the archway between the statues, read: Icy steps descend ten feet to a time-ravaged hallway with arrow slits in the walls. Beyond the hall lies a vast

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

caste system based on how complete a person’s transformation was. The vast majority of yuan-ti fall into three categories — abominations, malisons, and purebloods — while the mutated

. (Evil) Yuan-ti Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will see our empire rise again and, in so doing, win the favor of the serpent gods. 2 I am enamored with the culture and trappings of

X14. North Staircase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

X14. North Staircase When the characters open the secret door at the top of the stairs, read: A dusty corridor heads north, then bends to the east, descending a dark staircase. The air is thin, but

heavy with the stench of death. Three 10-foot-long staircases with landings between them descend a total of 30 feet to area X14a. The stench grows stronger down the stairs.

Hide-and-Seek Challenge

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

tent. This challenge doesn’t have an audience. When the characters enter the tent, read or paraphrase the following text: Seated at the middle of this sizable empty tent is a wizened gnome at work amid

challenge is simple: descend the ladder and bring back four caterpillars within 1 minute. Any number of characters may participate, and they may use magical assistance as long as the caterpillars aren’t

K80. Center Stair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K80. Center Stair If the characters enter this area through the door at the bottom of the stairs, read: The door creaks open to reveal a stone staircase between rough masonry walls. There is little

dust on the steps, but light fog tumbles down the steps from above. If the characters enter this area at the top of the staircase, read: The rough-hewn corridor ends at a stone staircase that descends

Opening the Way

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

Opening the Way When the characters reach the wall of the Reghed Glacier at the spot specified by Vellynne Harpell or Professor Skant, read: An immense, glistening wall of blue ice stands before you

one of the characters to read aloud the “Rime of the Frostmaiden” (see appendix E). Reading the poem aloud while standing before the glacier has the following effect: As the last words of the poem

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and

come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) 6 Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I fleeced the wrong person and must

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir. Suggested Characteristics Skilled at infiltration

. (Chaotic) 6 Nihilism. I don’t believe in anything, and anyone who does is a fool. (Neutral) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I discovered a secret I can’t let

Beneath the Waves

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

from vibrant blue-green to deeper blue. Once the characters descend 500 feet, only dim light illuminates their surroundings. After the characters descend 3,000 feet, they enter an area of complete

Beneath the Waves Schools of silvery fish swarm around the characters as they descend through the first few hundred feet of the Nightsea. Life in the sunlight zone begins to thin as the water changes

Finding the Book

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Curious Tale of Wisteria Vale in Candlekeep and a promise of 5,000 gp if they successfully complete their task. The Avowed of Candlekeep furnish the characters with the book and a private room in which to

read it. Alternatively, the characters could uncover the book while searching through Candlekeep’s archives, if they’ve been granted access to the Inner Ward.

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