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Intrepid explorers from Highplume Station in Icewind Dale have descended steam vents to bring useful fungi up from the Underdark. Our expert crafters took it from there.
When you're wearing Warm
Fungal Clothing, you automatically succeed on saving throws against the effects of extreme cold. See chapter 3 of the Dungeon Master's Guide for rules on extreme cold. One pound of fungus is sewn into
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also form strong bonds with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth.
“The high fae are capable of magic that would make
, 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
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures in the area without immunity or resistance to cold damage have
rapidly and thrive within 6 miles of the scion.
If the scion dies, these effects end immediately.
Scions of Giants’ Gods
Giants are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbing—creatures
are descended from the All-Father, Annam, and his children. But scions of giants’ gods boast a greater claim: they are Annam’s grandchildren, and they occupy a privileged place among giants
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Air genasi are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, air genasi can draw upon their connection to the
At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that there are as many kenku origin stories as there are kenku. Some of them paint their genesis as a curse, being a flightless bird people doomed to mimic other people’s creations. Other kenku
member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character&rsquo
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Created by the Cat Lord—a divine being of the Upper Planes—to blend the qualities of humanoids and cats, tabaxi are a varied people in both attitude and appearance. In some lands, tabaxi
live like the cats they resemble, naturally curious and at home in playful environments. In other places, tabaxi live as other folk do, not exhibiting the feline behavior the Cat Lord intended
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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
fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score
Tabaxi
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homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves.
However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine
), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven Thundercloud (Thunder), Skirt of Snakes (Snake), Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
Tabaxi Clans: Bright Cliffs, Distant Rain
Aasimar
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Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease
1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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The Journey Yet to Come
Shifters have a strong presence in the Eldeen Reaches but can be found in rural areas across Khorvaire, where they often live among humans. While they form powerful bonds
names” with strangers. These are usually tied to a physical or personality trait.
Shifter Names: Badger, Bear, Cat, Fang, Grace, Grim, Moon, Rain, Red, Scar, Stripe, Swift, Talon, Wolf
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characteristic if none of the suggestions below fit your character.
Fey Characteristics
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Your wings are like those of a bird.
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You have shimmering, multicolored
member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race such as the fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can
whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Relationships As students, the characters have the opportunity to cement friendships, establish rivalries, deepen bonds, and otherwise develop relationships with student NPCs in this book’s
adventures. Although these pursuits could be played out entirely with roleplaying, you can use the following Relationship rules to reinforce this aspect of the adventures. These rules provide characters with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
them broke Krenko’s bonds and the goblin fled the scene. 4 Izzet. A pair of armored mages descended from the sky on hovering discs. They aimed devices attached to their arms at the guards and blasted
them back with a concussive wave. While the guards were recovering, the mages magically dissolved Krenko’s bonds and he escaped. 5 Rakdos. A troupe of performers crossed paths with the guards, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Loyalty Having the adventurers leading an expanded party gives you the opportunity to use the optional loyalty rules in chapter 4, “Creating Nonplayer Characters,” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. You
can track the loyalty scores of groups of NPCs, such as those belonging to each faction, rather than having to track NPCs individually. The characters must balance the goals and bonds of their followers in order to maintain and improve their loyalty.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
slums outside Baldur’s Gate consumed its habitat. Local legend holds that the dusthawk was Balduran’s favorite hunting bird, and that the Chionthar population is descended from his own personal hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
slums outside Baldur’s Gate consumed its habitat. Local legend holds that the dusthawk was Balduran’s favorite hunting bird, and that the Chionthar population is descended from his own personal hunting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Felidar A felidar is a celestial creature whose nature reflects an inherent devotion to law and order. It resembles an enormous cat with two pairs of downward-sloping horns and prominent teeth. Its
felidars almost always bond with archons, joining in their relentless pursuit of justice. Other felidars ally with members of the Azorius Senate and form bonds with high-ranking justiciars and ministers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Master Thief Calling Cards table to determine what a master thief leaves behind. Master Thief Calling Cards d10 Calling Card 1 Tiny, folded paper cat 2 Red bird feather 3 Rose petal 4 Figurine made from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, Richard Whitters
Lead Rules Developer: Jeremy Crawford
Managing Editors: Jeremy Crawford, Christopher Perkins
Editors: Michele Carter, Scott Fitzgerald Gray
Editorial Assistance: Matt Sernett
. The Ring of Winter. 2012.
Lowder, James and Jean Rabe. The Jungles of Chult. 1993.
Novak, Kate and Jeff Grubb. Azure Bonds. 1988.
TSR, Inc. Fiend Folio. 1981
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers The Harpers approach good-aligned characters who show promise as spies. One such character receives the following message, written on a paper bird (see appendix A): “Renaer tells us you are a
Street in the Trades Ward. She claims to have trapped a monster in her shop and fears for the welfare of her books and her cat. The City Watch isn’t likely to lend a hand, given Uza’s propensity for tall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
companions, but they can sometimes be won over with gifts of food or treasure. When a pseudodragon finds an agreeable companion, it bonds with that person as long as it is treated fairly. A pseudodragon puts
that allows them to share basic ideas such as hunger, curiosity, or affection. When it bonds with a companion, a pseudodragon can communicate what it sees and hears even over long distances. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Goliaths are hulking wanderers who dwell at the highest mountain reaches. Kenku are cursed bird folk, who still pay the price for an ancient betrayal. Dwelling in human cities, they have a sinister
are curious cat folk, who have journeyed from their distant homeland in search of interesting treasures and lore. Tritons are guardians of the ocean depths, who sometimes join people on land in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Basket and Toys. The wicker basket belonged to Endelyn’s missing cat, Gloam, which the characters might have found in chapter 2. Harmless cat toys (three tiny, stuffed birds from Bavlorna and three tiny
placed on the floor, the wound-up bird walks counterclockwise in a 5-foot-diameter circle, completing one circle every 10 seconds. After walking for 30 seconds, the bird stops moving and chirping until it is wound up again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
— Wizard Soldier While your players follow the steps of character creation as outlined in the Basic Rules, pay attention to the choices they make. The backgrounds they choose define who their
characters were before becoming adventurers, and also include roleplaying hooks in the form of ideals, bonds, and flaws — things that you, as the DM, want to know. For example, if a player chooses the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
built (either by you or your players) using the character creation and advancement rules in the Player’s Handbook. It’s easiest on you if you let the players create and run these supporting characters
. Encourage players to roleplay supporting characters as true to the NPCs’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws as possible, so that they don’t come across as automatons. If you don’t feel that an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
world to world and from one teller to another. Most tellings make a distinction between the main families of giants who are descended from the sons of Annam and the various other creatures whose
. The Many Meanings of “Giant”
The word “giant” has multiple meanings in English and in the rules of D&D, opening the possibility of some confusion.
As a rule, when this book talks about “giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Character Traits As the players choose backgrounds for their characters, they can use the following tables to help determine their characters’ personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Players
idea, I get wildly excited about it until I come up with another, better idea. 7 I live by my own set of weird and wonderful rules. 8 I can’t bring myself to trust most adults. Ideals d8 Ideal 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2) to grant them an audience. FEY TO THE RESCUE!
If the characters helped the korreds and brigganocks settle their differences earlier in the chapter, they offer to
give her one of the following items in exchange: Shadow. If a character agrees to give up their shadow, Endelyn uses her scissors of shadow snipping (see appendix A) to snip it off. Gloam the Cat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
resistance. 6 Every problem can be solved with the use of force. Devil Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Loyalty. I keep my vows to my superior and respect those who do the same. 2 Law. I might not like the rules
in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
tattoo of their chosen style’s animal. Some bladesingers learn multiple styles and bear many tattoos, wearing a warning on their skin of their deadly skills.
Cat. Styles that employ a sword belong
illusion and stealth. Red tiger, a style just three centuries old, has its bladesingers using the scimitar in a whirling dance of defense from which they launch into sudden leaps and attacks.
Bird
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Adventure Overview The holy city of Elturel has disappeared from the Forgotten Realms and descended into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. This event came about as the result of an infernal
bargain between the archdevil Zariel, who rules Avernus, and the treacherous High Overseer of Elturel, Thavius Kreeg. Zariel is capturing cities and using their citizens as fodder in the ongoing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
might also call for a Strength check when you try to accomplish tasks like the following: Force open a stuck, locked, or barred door Break free of bonds Push through a tunnel that is too small Hang
a Tiny creature, halve these weights. Variant: Encumbrance The rules for lifting and carrying are intentionally simple. Here is a variant if you are looking for more detailed rules for determining how