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Tiefling
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an
ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.
Infernal Bloodline
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
pact struck generations ago infused the essence of Asmodeus—overlord of the Nine Hells—into their bloodline. Their appearance and their nature are not their fault but the result of an
ancient sin, for which they and their children and their children’s children will always be held accountable.
Infernal Bloodline
Tieflings are derived from human bloodlines, and in the broadest
Tabaxi
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names.
Clan names are usually based
result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity.
Tabaxi Obsessions
d8
My curiosity is currently fixed on …
1
A god or planar entity
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
commoner’s clothes, a book of research notes, an ink pen, a bottle of squid ink, a flask of oil (made from blubber), a vial of acid (derived from digestive juices), a vial of fish scales, a vial
alterations in yourself or others, the result often displays the characteristics of fish, amphibians, or other water-dwelling creatures. Blue-green eddies of magical energy sometimes accompany your
Kenku
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, allowing them to lurk in the highest levels and to keep watch on the city below.
Hopeless Plagiarists
As a result of their lack of creativity, kenku function comfortably as minions of a powerful master
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of a dragon can result in its power taking root in a character, whether that person is the dragon’s chosen heir or the dragon’s killer. The result of this investiture can vary widely in power and
, but no less potent. But on some worlds, the investiture of draconic power is accompanied by some kind of physical manifestation, especially if it’s derived from slaying a dragon. It might be small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
determine the outcome. A Charisma check can’t deceive or persuade most devils into a bad deal because the fiends are too clever and experienced in deal-making to be fooled. If devils do get involved in a
character’s check result is higher than the devil’s, the character sees through the devil’s deception. Devils like to slip extra clauses into the fine print of a contract. When this happens, a character who can
Kobold
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
result is an entity that is capable of devising and enacting the most clever strategies, paranoid at all times about threats to his rule (which certainly exist in the chaos of the Abyss), and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
predicting those events or causing them? If a character draws the Flames card, and soon after, minions of Aurnozci (see chapter 20) try to capture them, is this a direct result of drawing the card, or would
, don’t put off card effects for too long. It’s okay for players to wonder for a session or two exactly when and how the effects will manifest, and you can use that time to devise clever and memorable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince them to
previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
tale previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
thwarting his scheme or, failing that, dealing with the fallout. Whatever the objective, it will require the player characters to confront a being who was clever enough to escape the Underworld
engages in a shadow war with Erebos, causing pandemonium in the Underworld. As a result, droves of Returned flood the mortal world.
2 Phenax undertakes a plot to transform Erebos into one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
them—yet they need not do so alone. Groups like the Harpers, the Lord’s Alliance, and even the wicked Zhentarim might be rallied to oppose the Cult of the Dragon, but only if clever souls convince
tale previously presented in the adventures Hoard of the Dragon Queen and The Rise of Tiamat. The result of a collaboration with Kobold Press, those adventures comprised the first fifth edition Dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a result, arcane focuses are regarded as weapons throughout Khorvaire. If you’ve got a wand tucked into your belt, people may assume you know how to use it. Playing A Wandslinger
“Wandslinger
penalty associated with this; it’s just something to consider when describing your actions. As long as your DM approves, you could justify the abilities of an arcane class as being derived from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
about, “That damned thumb-screwer, Andras.”
Stolos The result of the same experiment that produced Andras (area 9), Stolos has the head of a male human atop the body of a giant snowy owl. He
, Stolos angrily admits that he and Andras derived from a singular human subject and his giant snowy owl companion years before. The two hybrid creatures now have an intense hatred for one another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
who made peace with them decisively expelled their would-be rulers after a thirteen-year war of independence. Atagua’s people are the result of the multigenerational intermingling between the native
home, the Silver Tapir Monastery. Names Some Ataguan names honor the ancestral heroes of the Flood People, while others are derived by mixing those names with ones from the colonial past. In addition to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
likely a legendary archmage. Was your ancestor a famous blademaster, a stealthy hunter, or a war chanter? Were they chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their path, it is your duty to follow
scimitar is a masterpiece, and as a result the double-bladed scimitar is an expensive weapon (100 gp) — few though ever have the opportunity to purchase one. A Valenar blade in the hands of a non-elf is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you’re a ranger, was your ancestor a famous blademaster, or a stealthy hunter? Was your ancestor chivalrous or merciless? Bold or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example
tens of thousands of years, these blades are strong, sharp, and remarkably light. Each scimitar is a masterpiece, and as a result the double scimitar is an expensive weapon, but few people ever have an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
three rounds to flee or attempt to disarm the device.
8 A skycoach crashes through the wall. Is this an attack, or the result of sabotage?
The Villain 1d12 Villain
1 A dragonmarked
(Silver Flame)
7 A clever doppelganger (Tyrants)
8 A vengeful warforged (Lord of Blades)
9 A possessed innocent (Dreaming Dark)
10 An oni mastermind (Daask)
11 An enigmatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
might try to seize control of the castle. The ogres offer no advice. Clever characters can sow discord by preying on the giant’s fears (see “Negotiating with the Cloud Giant” near the beginning of
the castle from him, Blagothkus goes to the steering tower and tries to crash the castle in the Spine of the World; see area 19 for details. If Blagothkus is killed, his spirit takes over the castle, with the same end result.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
about the Lantern Ghost case, as a result of the warnings that she and the other members of the militia have received. Being an honest guard means that Jute is already the target of scorn from her
necessary, they can endure that pain for the time it takes to complete a particularly important task.
Mr. Dory gained a variety of powers from Sgothgah’s patronage, though he was too clever to allow his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
concerns that the Cult of the Dragon might try to seize control of the castle. The ogres offer no advice. Clever characters can sow discord by preying on the giant’s fears (see “Negotiating with the Cloud
anyone attempts to wrest the castle from him, Blagothkus goes to the steering tower and tries to crash the castle in the Spine of the World; see area 19 for details. If Blagothkus is killed, his spirit takes over the castle, with the same end result.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
; otherwise, treat the result as no encounter. You find a corpse. Roll a d6 to determine the nature of the corpse: 1–2. The corpse belonged to a wolf killed by spears and crossbow bolts.
3–5. The corpse
druid flees, heading toward Yester Hill (area Y). False Trail This encounter occurs only if the characters are traveling; otherwise, treat the result as no encounter. You discover a foot trail that cuts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
devilish deals to obtain power at any cost. As a result, the town’s lowliest paupers exhibit redeemable qualities, while the nobility are all but soulless—vile individuals who spend their days in
Avernus, the war-torn first layer of the Nine Hells. Clever Fiends and mages can change the gate’s destination, warping the pillar into an icy mirror that leads to the glacial layer of Cania or a noxious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
challenging: Changes in Elevation. Terrain features that provide a change of elevation (such as stacks of empty crates, ledges, and balconies) reward clever positioning and encourage characters to jump, climb
absence might warrant removing creatures from an encounter to keep it at the intended difficulty. Also, die rolls and other factors can result in an encounter being easier or harder than intended. You can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
created the orrery.) If any character mentions the orrery, the clockwork creatures ask, “Why do you seek the orrery?” (Responses that suggest the franchise is trying to stop some great evil can result in
ultimately unsuccessful in their attempt to claim the component, because the orrery’s creator is using the vaults of Horn Enclave as a clever ruse. A lich named Lottie created the orrery — and then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
her father of her clever deeds rather than her feats of strength: she solved a sphinx’s riddles, plumbed the secrets of the ocean, and stole a string of pearls from a god of the kuo-toa. Through these
so disparate that it’s possible two gods exist with the same name. More likely, the confusion surrounding his nature and identity is a result of his own duplicity. In most myths, Memnor is constantly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
filled with humanoid dating advice. At any point at which the characters offer to cease hostilities, or if they are clever enough to negotiate with Raah from the outset, proceed as follows. Dating Advice
its emotions or how to listen to others. As a result, the deep crow doesn’t know what to say to a potential mate. It just tries to break stuff to impress them. Giving Raah Advice. A successful DC 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Sails. However, clever players could work to increase their own franchise’s notoriety and add a few more customers without unduly violating the terms of their contract. You might tie such attempts to
confirms that the gnome is a broker for criminal organizations, trading information and helping stolen goods find their ways to buyers. A result of 15 or higher on this check also imparts that like most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
councillors, Thornwell, has her own reasons for wanting Mr. Dory humiliated, bankrupted, or — better yet — killed. She has been keeping an eye on her enemy as a result (see the “Adventure Hooks
cunning and clever. If combat breaks out here, he remains hidden in the water while the skum do the fighting. He makes a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide. As long as he remains unnoticed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
it right. As a result, all fire is deemed holy, from the smallest candle flame to the greatest conflagrations. When traveling in the open, Eternal Flame priests are clever enough to hide their true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
same result as a previous roll, choose a different encounter that you think would be fun. Random Encounters in Yon d8 Encounter 1 Astronomer’s throne 2 Awakened giant goats 3 Cyclops beekeeper 4
have plays performed for her and the three things she’s willing to accept as the result of any bargain made with the characters, as discussed in “Bargaining with Endelyn” section later in the chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
of their time together, either drowning their sorrows or hunting in the woods. Most of the wolf heads that adorn the tavern walls are the result of their handiwork. Szoldar Szoldarovich Yevgeni
in the taproom (area N2c). At dusk, he leaves the inn to tend to his horse and his wagon again, then returns to his room to retire for the night. Rictavio is too clever to leave anything valuable or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
lawful neutral efreeti merchant from the City of Brass, emerges from the forge’s coals to greet potential buyers. A clever and convincing salesman, Aslan brokers deals between the Doomguard and
. Because there are infinite layers to the Abyss, there are infinite demon lords among them to be venerated. As a result, the cultists of the temple are a disorganized mess, and daily sacrifices