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Rattle shoot plants are wanted for their seed pods which dry out in the summer. As soon as the first rain comes, the seeds begin to rattle
inside the dry pods and then blast out in a peppering of seeds that scatter them a great distance. Rattle shoot plants are found mainly in the Gale Fields in the center of the island.
Equipment
This volatile alchemical powder comes in a small pouch. When ignited by an open flame or a fuse, the powder explodes. Each creature within 5 feet of the exploding pouch must make a DC 13 Dexterity
time. Each additional pouch increases the damage by 1d6 (maximum of 10d6) and the blast radius by 5 feet (maximum of 20 feet).
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mental Burst. When the goblin dies, its pent-up mental energy explodes in a psychic blast. Each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw or take 5 (2d4
specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements with
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration.Multiattack. Sul Khatesh makes four attacks with Arcane Blast.
Arcane Blast. Ranged Spell Attack: +18;{"diceNotation":"1d20+18","rollType":"to hit
","rollAction":"Arcane Blast"} to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (1d10 + 10);{"diceNotation":"1d10+10","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Arcane Blast","rollDamageType":"force"} force damage.
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Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Mental Burst. When the goblin dies, its pent-up mental energy explodes in a psychic blast. Each creature within 5 feet of it must succeed on a DC 13 Intelligence saving throw or take 10 (4d4
Goblins
The specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
affairs of other guilds is a great way to get squashed like a bug. (Neutral)
Bonds
d6
Bond
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I cherish the finger of a family member who was petrified by a
found me floating facedown in the sewer, moments from death.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
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Death comes for us all, so you can’t expect me to take care of someone who can’t
Barbarian
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.
Creating a Barbarian
When creating a barbarian
character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
scientific fact, if you don’t know that information, you know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a Simic laboratory, or sometimes from an Izzet facility, a
a set of beliefs about the nature of life. Simic members’ bonds and flaws derive from their scientific research — including their creation of new life forms, which they can become very
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
guild is all that really matters. (Any)
2
Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral)
3
Creativity. I strive to
remade, with no guilds and no hierarchies. (Chaotic)
6
Spectacle. People are inspired by the greatness they see in art. (Any)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I have belonged to
Warlock
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Basic Rules (2014)
that are not fiendish. Sometimes a traveler in the wilds comes to a strangely beautiful tower, meets its fey lord or lady, and stumbles into a pact without being fully aware of it. And sometimes
score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the charlatan background. Third, choose the eldritch blast and chill touch cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells charm person and witch bolt. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
abandoned. Some wander the world, hoping to learn as much of its ways as they can; others are hermits who seek spiritual enlightenment in solitude. Some reclusive giants enjoy their solitude, while others
are desperately lonely or eager to find a settlement where they can live among their own kind. The Recluses table offers adventure hooks you can use to launch an adventure with a reclusive giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
disaster waned. Though many elves and mountain dwarves remained reclusive, other cultures tentatively rebuilt. Explorers ventured forth to map the drastically altered continent. Societies reestablished
bonds of trade that united and diversified them. As the civilizations of Krynn rebuilt, and new societies arose, the world learned to live with a jarring truth: the gods were truly gone. Religion on Krynn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ascetic scholars who practiced Ramsana, a way of life whose central tenet advises nonattachment to the material world. Now only a small, reclusive group of these scholars remains, led by the elderly
adopt their teachings and search the Mists for their source. Anyone who comes to the ashram must divest themselves of worldly goods, which are added to Sarthak’s hidden hoard. The false sadhu then helps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Character Options Each player has options when it comes to choosing a character race, class, and background. These options are summarized in the Character Options table. If there are multiple players
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
Orc
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth
goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic)
6
Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic)
Orc Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I will defend my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Mages often seek out pseudodragons, whose agreeable disposition, telepathic ability, and resistance to magic make them superior familiars. Pseudodragons are selective when it comes to choosing
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much on a success. The creatures within the blast radius are also covered in green ink that only comes off with repeated scrubbing over the course of months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
bonds and wreak havoc, and we must always be vigilant.
Civilizations rose and fell. The giants of Xen’drik worked great magics, even destroying one of the moons. This rash action led the reclusive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. (Evil) 4 Paranoia. Others are planning to kill and eat me. I must find a way to kill and eat them first. (Chaotic) 5 Self-Sufficiency. When the time comes, even my allies will die by my hand. (Evil
) 6 Leadership. I am not part of the pack. I am above it. (Chaotic) Gnoll/Cultist Bonds d6 Bond 1 I would die before betraying the Lord of Savagery. 2 I would follow the leader of our war band
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
process called ceremorphosis. First, a captured humanoid is rendered docile by a blast of psionic power. A newly hatched tadpole is inserted into the victim’s cranium, usually through a nostril or ear canal
flayer comes into being. The emergent mind flayer often retains a few dim memories from its previous form, but these vague recollections seldom have any bearing on its new life as a brain-eating monster.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. “Good,” says Glitch. “Here it comes, right on time!”
A locomotive hurtles across the sky toward you, laying down magical tracks before it. As it draws near, you can see clockwork limbs
and the train is ready to go, read the following text: Machinery whirs and clicks as the train shudders and creeps forward, gradually picking up speed. Another horn blast signals that the Concordant Express is once again on the move.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
monsters and kidnap travelers and isolated miners to work as slaves in their mines, but they’re careful to eliminate witnesses. So far no one suspects that “those reclusive monks” are behind the troubles. In
fact, so little attention comes this way that the Sacred Stone monks hardly bother to keep their monstrous allies out of sight or to misdirect nosy intruders. Visitors Not Welcome Whatever story the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
, and personality. You might be able to determine an NPC’s personality traits, ideals, flaws, and bonds, then play on them to influence the NPC’s attitude. Interactions in D&D are much like interactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Character and Party Creation Each player has options when it comes to choosing a character race, class, and background, though you may restrict certain options that are deemed unsuitable for the
adventurers and also include roleplaying hooks in the form of ideals, bonds, and flaws—things you ought to know. For example, if a player chooses the criminal background, one of the options for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. There are few, if any, lone operatives in this organization. Working in pairs and small groups reinforces the bonds of friendship and helps keep members from straying off the path of righteousness. The
accepts what comes with a wry wit and an unshakable faith that things will always work out — provided those of good intent do what must be done. If most of the characters in the party are of good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
of the game, and it comes to the fore during social interactions. Your character’s quirks, mannerisms, and personality influence how interactions resolve. There are two styles you can use when
, and personality. You might be able to determine an NPC’s personality traits, ideals, flaws, and bonds, then play on them to influence the NPC’s attitude. Interactions in D&D are much like interactions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the story of Tira Miron. Centuries ago, one of the ancient and powerful demons chained within the world broke free from its bonds, unleashing terrible suffering on the people of Thrane. The nation
some claim that these stories are fabrications and that Jaela is merely a figurehead for High Cardinal Krozen. The reclusive Krozen is a brilliant strategist and ruthless leader. Many believe that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
mystical order. Think of it in these terms: a vegetarian can eat meat, but chooses not to. A druid typically wears leather, studded leather, or hide armor, and if a druid comes across scale mail made
? It’s hard to capture someone who can turn into a mouse at will. Transforming into a different size can be an effective way of escaping, depending on the nature of the bonds or confinement. All things
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
to it, so it can't be behind total cover. If you place an area of effect at a point that you can't see and an obstruction, such as a wall, is between you and that point, the point of origin comes into
area where the Weave has been torn. But surrounded by the Weave, a spellcaster can shape lightning to blast foes, transport hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye, or even reverse death itself.
All
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break
soldiers and civilians alike, whose actions then weakened the overlord’s bonds to give him even greater sway over the regions surrounding his shards. The violence seen in Thaliost and other occupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Roleplaying For some DMs, roleplaying comes naturally. If it doesn’t come naturally for you, don’t worry. The main thing is for you to have fun portraying your NPCs and monsters and to amuse your
cares about. Does it have any ideals, flaws, or bonds? By working such things into your portrayal, you not only make the character or monster more believable, but you also enhance the sense that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
suggested characteristics (personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws). Each guild entry also provides personal contacts; suggestions for your alignment, race, and class; and a list of spells that you can
you. Bonds and Contacts As a benefit of your guild membership, you have contacts both inside and outside the guild. Contacts are useful resources in the urban environment of Ravnica, where a friendly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
of it. A sudden blast occasionally catches everyone by surprise, causing shivers and grumbling all around.
The mood of the town changes abruptly. Something is amiss. Pedestrians are vacating the
their NPCs during the battle is up to them, but encourage the players to review their NPCs’ ideals, bonds, and flaws. For more information on how to use and run these NPCs, see the “Special NPCs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
instrument. (Any) Faceless Bonds d6 Bond 1 I do everything for my family. My first thought is keeping them safe. 2 What I do, I do for the world. The people don’t realize how much they need me. 3 I’ve
. 6 I do everything for those who were taken from me. Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually. 2 I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly. 3 I have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
)
5 Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any)
6 Anonymity. It’s my deeds that should be remembered, not their instrument. (Any)
Faceless Bonds d6 Bond
do everything for those who were taken from me.
Faceless Flaws d6 Flaw
1 I am callous about death. It comes to us all eventually.
2 I never make eye contact or hold it






