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Gith
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in
can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though the githzerai are
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
glow. Earth genasi hair can appear carved of stone or crystal or resemble strands of spun metal.
Genasi
Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into the
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
and reforming without purpose or direction, until a creature exerts deliberate will to stabilize it. Through their potent psionic power, githzerai carved a home for themselves amid the chaos. As the
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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Dwarf
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ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!”
— R. A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard
Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of
a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust.
Elves. “It’s not wise
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
; entire society forever stands prepared for war.
Brutal Civility
Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold
gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hobgoblin legions. Maglubiyet takes three races and turns them into one people. In bygone times the goblinoids were distinct from one another, with separate faiths and different customs. Then Maglubiyet came
they are, first of all, followers of Maglubiyet. On the surface, goblins, bugbears, and hobgoblins are as different as halflings, dwarves, and elves. Each race has its own tendencies, outlook, culture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, yellowish glow. Earth genasi hair can appear carved of stone or crystal or resemble strands of spun metal. As an earth genasi, you have the following traits. Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. Size. You
are Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
too. The dragon speaks Dwarvish to its servants as the characters approach. Read the following: As the duergar priests lead you to a building carved from the stone just outside a huge cave entrance, the
glowing in the shadows of the cave before coming into the light. “You didn’t say I was having surfacers for dinner today.”
The dragon chuckles at his own wit. His massive body gives the distinct
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Background Axel Defois A door to the Lost Caverns Iggwilv carved out a kingdom for herself through magical prowess, strength, and wit, bolstered by a horde of demons bound by magic to further her
surfaced over the last few decades, and three nations that border the mountains where it hides now race to claim Iggwilv’s hoard—or, if they can’t claim it, at least ensure that their rivals don’t either
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
goblins, kobolds, and gnolls have taken up residence in a block of condemned tenements known as the Kennels. Aside from this, Callestan is incredibly diverse, and members of any race can be found
here. Callestan is an inner district, which means that it’s largely enclosed in one of the massive core towers of Dura Quarter. However, it’s large enough that it extends out to the walls of the tower. Many people live in or on the walls, in tenements or shops carved into the thick stone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Elves Several distinct elven cultures inhabit Ansalon, including the Qualinesti and Silvanesti high elves, the Kagonesti wood elves, and the Dargonesti and Dimernesti sea elves. Over two thousand
overwhelmed by the Silvanesti’s numbers and distinct ways. As a Kagonesti wood elf, you likely spent a great deal of your life in the forest and know much about the natural world. You might have left years
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind
is so strong that they can manipulate the stuff of chaos and use it to their benefit; thus, they have carved out a stronghold for themselves on the plane of Limbo that is virtually impervious. Though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
arches carved of white stone. The rituals of Auril’s worship often seem cruel to outsiders. In Luskan, visitors gather at the temple to watch the frequent “wet parades,” a ritual in which supplicants don
participants. Those who finish the race are thought to have helped make the winter easier, and they rarely have to pay for food or ale all winter long.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the characters, keep in mind that Common is not a native language for the race, and their but their mindset results in a speech pattern distinct from that of other Common-speaking humanoids
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, evil, or neutral), and the other describes attitudes toward society and order (lawful, chaotic, or neutral). Thus, nine distinct alignments define the possible combinations. These brief summaries of the
adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters.
Languages Your race indicates the languages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
word, and multiple tir’su connect to form phrases and sentences.
Githyanki and githzerai both speak Gith, but each race has a distinct dialect and accent. Similarly, the two races of gith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are a sixth of it; the rest is a blend of every race found across Khorvaire. Halflings, elves, and gnomes have a significant presence in the city, but even kalashtar and changelings have communities
, and North Market. Lower Dura includes seven distinct districts. This book doesn’t delve deeply into unique features of each district; the broad flavor of a ward is enough to drive an adventure. If
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
to each other. If possible, let one NPC do most of the talking, but if multiple NPCs need to talk, give them distinct voices so the players know who’s who. Using Your Face and Arms Use your facial
the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and talks only to that character. An NPC of a certain race or class might listen only to characters he or she feels a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
to your class, your background, your race, or some other aspect of your character’s history or personality. You might also gain new bonds over the course of your adventures. Flaws Finally, choose a
of? What are your vices? TIKA AND ARTEMIS: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Tika and Artemis have distinct personality traits. Tika Waylan dislikes boastfulness and has a fear of heights resulting from a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Components of a Curse Most curses have three distinct components: pronouncement, burden, and resolution. Whatever form these take, at least one of them, especially the burden or resolution, should
of a deadly battle, assuring dire consequences for the victorious A poem, rhyme, or song foretelling doom A carved epitaph on a gravestone discouraging robbers The last words of a dying person—either
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
“Treasure”). His morningstar is nonmagical and made for a Huge creature. Characters close enough to touch the cloud giant’s corpse or the morningstar notice a rune-inscribed circle carved into the floor
glory to their race. The oracle told Blagothkus outright that he could never impress the gods enough to earn their favor, then urged Eigeron to step out from beneath his father’s “dark shadow.” Blagothkus
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
as their strong right hands. Stone giants and fire giants settled on the mountaintops and in the sprawling caverns beneath them, where they carved and forged the greatest works of giant art and craft
racially distinct. Stronmaus, for example, doesn’t look like a storm giant, though he is often depicted as one in carvings and other art. Like Annam and each of his brothers, Stronmaus is a unique godly
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
statues in the room—the only statue that doesn’t animate—is pressed. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) notices that all the jade statues have distinct designs suggestive of
animate statues return to their alcoves and deactivate. Ancient jade statues animate to defend the secret ruins beneath Yongjing S2: Hallway Alcoves A long hallway is roughly carved out of the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Dwarves of the Multiverse Like any race, dwarves display a wide array of skin tones, hair colors, and other physical traits. Adding to this diversity, they have a variety of cultural identities from
form bonds with neighbors. Mountain Dwarves. As tough and strong as the natural stoneworks they dwell among, mountain dwarves see themselves as the true progenitors of their race and the exemplars of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
winning a dinosaur race, stopping a rampaging carnivore, or completing an expedition that made significant discoveries). The exception is Wakanga O’tamu, who welcomes any adventurers traveling in the
concocted from jungle plants, dinosaur skulls and claws, iron, tiger pelts, carved ivory, Batiri and grung handiwork, colored feathers, tropical fruit, monkeys, plesiosaurus meat, and all the other riches of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
dwarf-like human can live so deep below ground for only so long. Almost all of its citizens, regardless of race, honor Moradin and the dwarven gods, making Mirabar a dwarven city in spirit and ethics
collections of unusual and rare gems, to use seals made of gems carved into signet rings, and to be investors in ventures (rather than property) up and down the Sword Coast. They are sophisticated and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
), but no being is turned away from Silverymoon because of its race — though a drow or an orc proving true to one’s blood is sure to be punished in full for transgressing against the peace of the city
structure. The merlons of its battlements are carved to resemble unicorn heads. The soldiers of the High Guard, clad in shining silver plate, protect the residence and seat of power, and keep those out
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
weapons capably. Every legion in the hobgoblins’ entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long
’ cheeks can flush with emotion.
Implacable Gods Hobgoblins revere two gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
criminal territory as possible. The Xanathar’s bond is its lair, an elaborate cavern complex created by its predecessors, carved out between the twisting sewers of Waterdeep. It almost never leaves its home
beholders have held the job). Most believe their leader is a member of a long-lived race, perhaps a dwarf or an elf. Some think the truth is more monstrous, and that the Xanathar is a drow or perhaps a
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, intact stone door leads out to the east.
The fresco on the west wall depicts an enormous red dragon exhaling fire over a forested landscape. Several burning villages appear in distinct scenes
their rebellion against Ozzadraz. Touching either sarcophagus casts the Speak with Dead spell, targeting the corpse within. The carved face on the sarcophagus animates as if it were the speaking
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
decreases by 1. Ruins The adventurers come across a small ruin hidden in the Underdark. This might be the creation of a subterranean race or a surface ruin that collapsed and sank long ago. If the
cavern dotted with stalagmites and stalactites. Those with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 11 or higher spot the sigil to the right carved into one of the stalagmites. The sigil is a drow warning
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
armory contains the following equipment: Six ornately carved spears Six tridents, each with a pearl (10 gp) set into the grip end Eight warhammers with a shark motif carved into the head On the floor
way. A rough platform carved into one wall serves as a bed.
This cell is unoccupied. 50b. Sea Lion Cell Angry snarls arise from this cell. Inside, an angered sea lion roars and thrashes in the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
a cleft in the rock toward a grand entrance. Shallow steps lead up through a steep fissure to the south and turn east into the mountainside. Here, a broad entranceway has been carved out of the stone
. Marble steps cracked with age and veined with green moss lead up to a strong double door of carved stone, eight feet wide and almost ten feet tall. Arrow slits high on the north and south walls
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City Celebrations At many times of year, hardly a tenday can pass in Waterdeep without the staging of some rite, race, or rousing ceremony of civic pride. Here I briefly summarize the most widely
Plowing and Running take the role of the dragons’ slayers, with the champion of the chariot race representing Athar and the champion of the horse race playing Piergeiron. Flamerule 1: Founders’ Day
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
different from the ones originally spoken.
Omens of Ephara d6 d100 Omen of Ephara
1 07 A carved image or face-like pattern on a wall animates and speaks.
2 08 The streets of a city
stands alone in a forest clearing.
5 45 A fierce wind blows in a particular direction.
6 46 A character sees distinct figures or patterns in the sky when lightning flashes.
Omens of