books barren diffusing combat respect

Animated Chained Library

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

False Object. If the library is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the library move or act, that creature must

"} bludgeoning damage, and if the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 12).The three shelves are filled with books bound in iron covers, which are attached to chains that secure them to the shelves

Warrior of Madarua

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat, they strive to be as fierce and unpredictable as nature itself.

Champion of Madarua

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, death, and the seasons. Each member bears a small tattoo of a sickle on the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat

Lantern Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

greet newly arrived souls to Mount Celestia and light the path for those who traverse the plane with reverence and respect. They appear as glowing, winged balls of vaporous light wrapped in a gleaming

home from fiendish incursions and safeguard those threatened by wicked forces. Archons are skilled communicators, able to speak all the languages of the multiverse. When pushed into combat, they prefer

Starstone

Equipment

Combat Utility Whimsy 18 0 19 Starstone is a glittering crystalline rock that came from an ancient comet that broke up over Obojima long ago and scattered fragments across

the island. Nakudama sages talk of this event in their sacred books, saying it was an auspicious omen, and ever since that time, the hunt for fragments of this Starstone has been undertaken. Starstone

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack

earn respect as partners—albeit junior ones. Young Deep Dragon Connections d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures

Athlete

Backgrounds Mythic Odysseys of Theros

respect bordering on reverence. Athletes arise from all walks of life and all cultures and quite often cross paths with one another. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Athletics Tool Proficiencies

unarmed combat) 7 Hoplite race (racing in full armor with a unit) 8 Pentathlon (running, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling) Feature: Echoes of Victory You have attracted admiration

Urchin Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

are not in combat, you (and companions you lead) can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your speed would normally allow. Suggested Characteristics Urchins are

or hiding. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

combat. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality

respect as partners—albeit junior ones. Deep Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

Urchin - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can find passages through the urban sprawl that others would miss. When you are not in combat, you (and companions you lead) can travel between any two locations in the city twice as fast as your

. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good) 2 Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. 4 I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5

. d6 Flaw 1 The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

the gods or as food. Depend on Deceit Yuan-ti have no sense of honorable combat. They are naturally stealthy, and if they can sneak up on enemies, either in an ambush or to murder them in their sleep

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

scythe. Only a skilled and determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their

while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods. The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the

Resolving the Mystery

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

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

Resolving the Mystery

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

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

Resolving the Mystery

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

Resolving the Mystery The characters’ interactions with the Amberdune Pack affect the resolution of this section, but they can discover what happened to the real books and find the original versions

search the Amberdune hideout for the real books and any treasure they can find. If the party has difficulty finding the hidden vault in area A6, any of the characters can make a DC 10 Intelligence

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5 I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being

leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to

Sworn Enemy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

such creatures as a hunter tracks down a wild animal. 4 You find your foe fascinating, and you collect books of tales and history concerning it. 5 You collect tokens of your fallen enemies to remind you

of each kill. 6 You respect your chosen enemy, and you see your battles as a test of respective skills.

Sworn Enemy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

such creatures as a hunter tracks down a wild animal. 4 You find your foe fascinating, and you collect books of tales and history concerning it. 5 You collect tokens of your fallen enemies to remind you

of each kill. 6 You respect your chosen enemy, and you see your battles as a test of respective skills.

Sworn Enemy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

such creatures as a hunter tracks down a wild animal. 4 You find your foe fascinating, and you collect books of tales and history concerning it. 5 You collect tokens of your fallen enemies to remind you

of each kill. 6 You respect your chosen enemy, and you see your battles as a test of respective skills.

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

friends, and I’m slow to make new ones. 4 I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5 I can stare down a

1 The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that

Warriors of Madarua

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

a small tattoo of a sickle on the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat, they strive to be as fierce and unpredictable as nature itself.

Warriors of Madarua

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

a small tattoo of a sickle on the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat, they strive to be as fierce and unpredictable as nature itself.

Warriors of Madarua

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

a small tattoo of a sickle on the inside of their left wrist. Warriors of Madarua recognize and respect the ever-changing complexity of life. In combat, they strive to be as fierce and unpredictable as nature itself.

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic) 4 Dignity. The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful) 5 Immortality. All my

1 Ever since I was a child, I’ve heard stories about a lost city. I aim to find it, learn its secrets, and earn my place in the history books. 2 I want to find my mentor, who

Player Assistance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

behind the DM’s screen. Before play begins, work with the other players to divide any or all of the following tasks among them: Initiative Tracker. In combat, one player tracks Initiative for the

characters and monsters. Monster Wranglers. Whenever the characters enter combat with Hostile monsters, one or two players run these monsters using the stat blocks in the Monster Manual. (Two players can

Player Assistance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

behind the DM’s screen. Before play begins, work with the other players to divide any or all of the following tasks among them: Initiative Tracker. In combat, one player tracks Initiative for the

characters and monsters. Monster Wranglers. Whenever the characters enter combat with Hostile monsters, one or two players run these monsters using the stat blocks in the Monster Manual. (Two players can

Player Assistance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

behind the DM’s screen. Before play begins, work with the other players to divide any or all of the following tasks among them: Initiative Tracker. In combat, one player tracks Initiative for the

characters and monsters. Monster Wranglers. Whenever the characters enter combat with Hostile monsters, one or two players run these monsters using the stat blocks in the Monster Manual. (Two players can

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

tales from my military experience relevant to almost every combat situation. 5 I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. 6 I enjoy being strong and like breaking things. 7 I have

little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my

18. Overlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

feet to a barren stone ledge with a pair of winged statues perched atop it. The “winged statues” on the ledge are two gargoyles. If the characters attack the gargoyles or move within 30 feet of them

, the monsters swoop down and attack. In the second round of combat, an insane earth elemental rises from the stone floor and joins the fight. The stream that flows through the cave originates from a

18. Overlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

feet to a barren stone ledge with a pair of winged statues perched atop it. The “winged statues” on the ledge are two gargoyles. If the characters attack the gargoyles or move within 30 feet of them

, the monsters swoop down and attack. In the second round of combat, an insane earth elemental rises from the stone floor and joins the fight. The stream that flows through the cave originates from a

18. Overlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

feet to a barren stone ledge with a pair of winged statues perched atop it. The “winged statues” on the ledge are two gargoyles. If the characters attack the gargoyles or move within 30 feet of them

, the monsters swoop down and attack. In the second round of combat, an insane earth elemental rises from the stone floor and joins the fight. The stream that flows through the cave originates from a

Gold Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

-inspiring dragons strive to protect that which is good and bend fate toward a brighter future. Their kind dispositions don’t prevent gold dragons from engaging in combat when necessary, though, and they

civilizations. In their lairs, gold dragons hoard coins and gems, but they frequently put their treasure to use in pursuit of greater goals. They often use their riches to buy rare lore books, pay informants, or patronize idealistic adventurers.

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