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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the cerberus can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Multiheaded. The cerberus can’t be surprised, and it has advantage on saving
of the dead. Such isn’t the case for mortals, though, and they eagerly set upon those who tread too close to the Underworld’s borders.
Feared by the living and the dead, cerberi patrol
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the cerberus can move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Multiheaded. The cerberus can’t be surprised, and it has advantage on saving
living and the dead, cerberi patrol both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
its own right. Other than trade, the biggest attractions are the weekly dinosaur races through the streets. Locals and visitors alike wager princely sums on the races’ outcomes. The city also boasts
grand bazaars, glorious mansions and temples, circuses, and gladiatorial contests. Enemies surround Port Nyanzaru on all sides. The jungle teems with ferocious reptiles and murderous undead, pirates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
its own right. Other than trade, the biggest attractions are the weekly dinosaur races through the streets. Locals and visitors alike wager princely sums on the races’ outcomes. The city also boasts
grand bazaars, glorious mansions and temples, circuses, and gladiatorial contests. Enemies surround Port Nyanzaru on all sides. The jungle teems with ferocious reptiles and murderous undead, pirates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
its own right. Other than trade, the biggest attractions are the weekly dinosaur races through the streets. Locals and visitors alike wager princely sums on the races’ outcomes. The city also boasts
grand bazaars, glorious mansions and temples, circuses, and gladiatorial contests. Enemies surround Port Nyanzaru on all sides. The jungle teems with ferocious reptiles and murderous undead, pirates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but more modest stadiums can be found throughout the land, serving as proving grounds for athletes and entertainment for the rich and poor. Foot and chariot races, hurling competitions, and combat
gamblers, cruel trainers, savage animals, and worse. The Arena Villains table presents just a few ne’er-do-wells who might frequent physical contests. Arena Villains d8 Villain
1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but more modest stadiums can be found throughout the land, serving as proving grounds for athletes and entertainment for the rich and poor. Foot and chariot races, hurling competitions, and combat
gamblers, cruel trainers, savage animals, and worse. The Arena Villains table presents just a few ne’er-do-wells who might frequent physical contests. Arena Villains d8 Villain
1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, and sport — is a tradition that goes back to the ancient times of the giants. Other races developed the sling, the spear-thrower, or the bow to artificially improve the strength and accuracy of their
throwing rocks in ways that hone their skills for hunting and war. One of the most popular contests, especially among fire giants, involves nothing more than taking turns trying to knock each other down with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but more modest stadiums can be found throughout the land, serving as proving grounds for athletes and entertainment for the rich and poor. Foot and chariot races, hurling competitions, and combat
gamblers, cruel trainers, savage animals, and worse. The Arena Villains table presents just a few ne’er-do-wells who might frequent physical contests. Arena Villains d8 Villain
1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, and sport — is a tradition that goes back to the ancient times of the giants. Other races developed the sling, the spear-thrower, or the bow to artificially improve the strength and accuracy of their
throwing rocks in ways that hone their skills for hunting and war. One of the most popular contests, especially among fire giants, involves nothing more than taking turns trying to knock each other down with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, and sport — is a tradition that goes back to the ancient times of the giants. Other races developed the sling, the spear-thrower, or the bow to artificially improve the strength and accuracy of their
throwing rocks in ways that hone their skills for hunting and war. One of the most popular contests, especially among fire giants, involves nothing more than taking turns trying to knock each other down with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and tool proficiencies, and some races give you more proficiencies. Be sure to note all of these proficiencies, as well as your proficiency bonus, on your character sheet. Your proficiency bonus can’t
Proficiency Bonus The table that appears in your class description shows your proficiency bonus, which is +2 for a 1st-level character. Your proficiency bonus applies to many of the numbers you’ll be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
good-natured, boisterous Celestials boast their might in contests of strength and rarely back down from a challenge. Tough and courageous, they use their iron-hard fists to pound evil to a pulp
Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Headfirst Charge. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and tool proficiencies, and some races give you more proficiencies. Be sure to note all of these proficiencies, as well as your proficiency bonus, on your character sheet. Your proficiency bonus can’t
Proficiency Bonus The table that appears in your class description shows your proficiency bonus, which is +2 for a 1st-level character. Your proficiency bonus applies to many of the numbers you’ll be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and tool proficiencies, and some races give you more proficiencies. Be sure to note all of these proficiencies, as well as your proficiency bonus, on your character sheet. Your proficiency bonus can’t
Proficiency Bonus The table that appears in your class description shows your proficiency bonus, which is +2 for a 1st-level character. Your proficiency bonus applies to many of the numbers you’ll be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
and attack with a light melee weapon that you’re holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapon that you’re holding in the other hand. You don’t add your
ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative. If either weapon has the thrown property, you can throw the weapon, instead of making a melee attack with it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of other creatures. Wilderness Nomads. Centaur tribes
vanish into the wilderness and are never seen again. Those that can bear the loss of their tribe might take up residence among other races. Frontier settlements value the nature knowledge of their centaur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant
(700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of other creatures. Wilderness Nomads. Centaur tribes
vanish into the wilderness and are never seen again. Those that can bear the loss of their tribe might take up residence among other races. Frontier settlements value the nature knowledge of their centaur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of other creatures. Wilderness Nomads. Centaur tribes
vanish into the wilderness and are never seen again. Those that can bear the loss of their tribe might take up residence among other races. Frontier settlements value the nature knowledge of their centaur
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
good-natured, boisterous Celestials boast their might in contests of strength and rarely back down from a challenge. Tough and courageous, they use their iron-hard fists to pound evil to a pulp
Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Headfirst Charge. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
good-natured, boisterous Celestials boast their might in contests of strength and rarely back down from a challenge. Tough and courageous, they use their iron-hard fists to pound evil to a pulp
Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Celestial, Common
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Headfirst Charge. If the
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might
races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant
(700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
clans and other Humanoids. Though they rarely stand more than 8 feet tall, goliaths can hold their own in contests of strength with ogres. Goliath giant-kin can also channel the magic of their giant
(700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The goliath makes two Spear attacks.
Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies.
Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind
it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil.
Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies.
Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind
it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil.
Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Racial Traits The game traits of the monstrous races are given here. Refer to chapter 1 for their cultural and roleplaying notes. Some of these races are more or less powerful than the typical D&D
races—a reason for the monstrous races to be used in a campaign with care. Bugbear Traits Your bugbear character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serve her fall into two distinct roles that parallel Hiatea’s dual nature. At home, primeval wardens tend the hearths and tutor the young. Primeval wardens who patrol the borders of firbolg communities
passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Druidic, Giant
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The firbolg makes two Spear or Fire Lance attacks.
Spear. Melee or