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throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The magen doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Psychic Lash. The magen’s eyes glow silver as it targets one creature
body disappears in a burst of harmless fire and a cloud of smoke that quickly dissipates.
Magical Servants. Magen make ideal servants. At creation, each is instilled with an instinct to protect
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The magen doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The magen makes two melee attacks.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon
harmless fire and a cloud of smoke that quickly dissipates.
Magical Servants. Magen make ideal servants. At creation, each is instilled with an instinct to protect itself and its creator, and it follows
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The magen doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The magen makes two Shocking Touch attacks.
Shocking Touch
smoke that quickly dissipates.
Magical Servants. Magen make ideal servants. At creation, each is instilled with an instinct to protect itself and its creator, and it follows its creator’s
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"Incorporeal Movement", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.
Unusual Nature. The allip doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Maddening Touch. Melee Spell
the creation of an allip. Secrets protected in this manner range in scope from a demon lord’s true name to the hidden truths of the cosmic order. The creature acquires the secret, but the curse
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
be revived except by a wish spell.
Unusual Nature. The nightwalker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The nightwalker makes two Enervating Focus attacks, one of which can be
elements of the world associated with the creature responsible for its creation, which can provide clues as to who the trapped creature is. This attraction doesn’t indicate a willingness to
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, drink, or sleep.Chill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Chill Touch"} to hit, range 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8);{"diceNotation
elaborate design of their own diabolical creation. While disembodied, a brain in a jar weighs roughly 125 pounds.Poison
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ability, enlarge/reduce
3rd
gaseous form, water breathing, wind wall
4th
freedom of movement, polymorph
5th
creation
When your magic causes physical
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
Tabaxi
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figure responsible for the creation of the tabaxi, gifts each of his children with one specific feline trait. Those tabaxi gifted with curiosity are compelled to wander far and wide. They seek out
, tabaxi value knowledge and new experiences. Their ears perk up in a busy tavern, and they tease out stories with offers of food, drink, and coin. Tabaxi might walk away with empty purses, but they
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains.
The civilization grew into a
Trait
1
I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us.
2
I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures.
3
I prefer to be alone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you describe as altering the campaign in some way. For example, a rival who wants to increase the prestige of the temple of a war god might hold a festival with drink, food, and gladiatorial games. Even
Creating a Rival In essence, a rival is a somewhat specialized NPC. You can use chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to build a new NPC for this purpose, or pick one from your current cast of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
in the Ashen Grotto ask the characters to help them remove a rival faction claiming it for themselves. The friendly giants respect the grotto’s traditions and refuse to shed another giant’s blood
token in one of the most ancient burials is inscribed with the last surviving copy of a key rune. In the ages since its creation, the rune has become corrupted. It still functions, but it creates tears in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ears perk up in a busy tavern, and they tease out stories with offers of food, drink, and coin. Tabaxi might walk away with empty purses, but they mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a
from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
enhanced medusa for Lynx, or the brains in iron for Sir Ursas (see below for more information on both). Each expedition also has its own mechanical guide. You might use the members of the rival expedition
obstacles along the way, possibly inspiring the characters to do the same. Using the power of a mechanical guide might allow for the creation of particularly devious traps that can be set across space and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
one competitor Hazlik was unable to defeat: the Red Wizard Indreficus. Hazlik gradually came to fixate on Indreficus as his true rival. Indreficus shared Hazlik’s genius and arrogance, and they spent
captured Indreficus and subjected him to a nightmarish experiment that left him permanently transformed into a pain-wracked living portal. Hazlik presented his creation to the zulkirs, planning to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
the house specializes in siege weaponry and defenses, though its most innovative experiments explore the creation of constructed undead—a hybrid of warforged and zombie. In addition to Karrnath, Cannith
rival the old house headquarters in Whitehearth as a hotspot of innovation. Additional cells in Breland, Zilargo, Darguun, and even Stormreach (in Xen’drik) carry out Merrix’s plans and produce
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage. You don’t need to eat, drink, or breathe. You are immune to disease. You don’t need to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. Sentry’s
serve him.
3 I was created decades ago and, fearing that I’m growing obsolete, recently fled Mount Velus.
4 Purphoros regrets my creation and wants to reforge me into something better
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
, the balor Tarnhem. Over the years of the tomb’s construction, Moghadam and his rival artificer, Thessalar, have competed fiercely against each other’s endeavors. Moghadam takes pleasure in having lured
steal the temple’s two most famous gems — set into the eyes of a great statue of Moloch — for use in the creation of Acererak’s jeweled demilich skull. Unfortunately, those thieves have failed to return, and are presumed captured by Thessalar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
by creatures it can catch in the open, including the travelers that enter and exit the place. On occasion, this state of (relatively) peaceful coexistence is shattered when a devious rival dragon with
designs on a white dragon’s territory enters the picture. Taking advantage of the dragon’s limited mental faculties, the rival secretly sends its minions out to harass the dragon. Convinced that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar The temple of Pholtus, god of the sun, seeks to bring as many folk as possible under its sway. Though it has been in town for only two years, the temple is already
Description Event The grand festival of Pholtus fills the streets with somber worshipers, who maintain a day-long torchlit vigil. They offer food, drink, and shelter to all in the temple of Pholtus
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
Flurry’. Beyond that, little is known about their creation, though elemental magic was clearly involved. New snowborn have appeared and vanished over the years since their origin, yet the pattern of their
are indistinguishable from a snowman, but retain consciousness. You don’t need to eat, drink or breathe. Glacial Form. Once per long rest, you can cast the False Life spell without using the material components or expending a spell slot, and harden your body into ice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
The Saprophytic Plague Xanthoria’s research into lichdom and her creation of a living phylactery led to the emergence of the plague spreading across the Sword Coast. Any beast or humanoid that comes
food requires a saving throw as above. Any magic that cures a disease can rid a creature of the saprophytic plague. Casting purify food and drink destroys the infection in foodstuffs.
Orc
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rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
battle skills.
3
I always appear like I am about to kill everyone around me.
4
I love a good brawl.
5
I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power.
6
I chant orcish war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Tough warriors 9 Dark magic 10 Decadence 11 Piety 12 Gambling 13 Godlessness 14 Education 15 Wines 16 High fashion 17 Political intrigue 18 Powerful guilds 19 Strong drink 20 Patriotism Current
Calamity d20 Calamity 1 Suspected vampire infestation 2 New cult seeks converts 3 Important figure died (murder suspected) 4 War between rival thieves’ guilds 5–6 Plague or famine (sparks riots) 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Fort Knucklebone After leaving Elturel, the adventurers head to Fort Knucklebone, a junkyard stronghold on the edge of a desolate expanse of Avernus ravaged by rival gangs of scavengers. Fort
, since only the kenku require food, drink, and sleep. They are used when members of Mad Maggie’s gang need privacy. Amid the hovels are the plundered wrecks of several infernal war machines that have been picked clean for parts.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
bring the multiversal hub to life. Sigil is a metropolis with manifold attractions; feel free to add in adventuring sites of your own creation. How long the characters spend in the City of Doors is
avenues of the Great Bazaar: equipment, food and drink, even magic items. Visit a Faction’s Headquarters. Sigil is home to twelve ascendant factions, which perform important city functions. Some are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Faerie Fire Evocation C False Life Necromancy — Feather Fall Transmutation — Grease Conjuration — Identify Divination R, M Jump Transmutation — Longstrider Transmutation — Purify Food and Drink
— Stoneskin Transmutation C, M Summon Construct Conjuration C, M Level 5 Artificer Spells Spell School Special Animate Objects Transmutation C Bigby’s Hand Evocation C Circle of Power Abjuration C Creation Illusion — Greater Restoration Abjuration M Wall of Stone Evocation C
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
and Cost table. Halve the listed price and creation time for any consumable items. Magic Item Crafting Time and Cost Item Rarity Workweeks* Cost* Common 1 50 gp Uncommon 2 200 gp Rare 10 2,000 gp
face as byproducts of the creation process are most interesting when the characters are working on a magic item: there’s a 10 percent chance for every five workweeks spent on crafting an item that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
fire and a cloud of smoke that quickly dissipates. Magical Servants. Magen make ideal servants. At creation, each is instilled with an instinct to protect itself and its creator, and it follows its
it was wearing or carrying.
Magic Resistance. The magen has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Unusual Nature. The magen doesn’t require air, food, drink, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
floating city of graceful marble spires. All around you, people flee as dragons dive from the sky, tearing swaths of destruction.
The character taking the test finds themself in this re-creation of
rival or a non-spellcasting ally steps between those trying to escape and the oncoming dragon. Unaware of the character, this rival uses the incredible magic of a glowing staff to hold off the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
both sweet and spicy. When consumed, this drink functions as a Potion of Heroism. Joker’s Sky (Costs 125 Talons). This lustrous blue drink is topped with fluffy, white cream. When consumed, this
drink functions as a Potion of Flying. Salubra Slinger (Costs 50 Talons). This fizzy, berry-flavored drink causes the imbiber’s mouth to feel slightly numb. When consumed, this drink functions as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
players for thoughts about the campaign. Indirect Input. The choices a player makes, starting at character creation, can indicate what they want to see in the game. For example, a Rogue player likely wants
rival midcampaign should be handled carefully to avoid straining credulity. Make sure a player is comfortable with new developments about their character before introducing them. Character-Focused
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
a workweek of fine food, strong drink, and socializing. A character can attempt to carouse among lower-, middle-, or upper-class folk. A character can carouse with the lower class for 10 gp to cover
the streets seemed like a great idea at the time. 8 Everyone is calling you by some weird, embarrassing nickname, like Puddle Drinker or Bench Slayer, and no one will say why.* *Might involve a rival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
House Auvryndar House Auvryndar uses Muiral’s Gauntlet as a staging ground for raids into other levels and as a base from which to launch attacks against House Freth, a rival drow house that has a
them cordially at first, offering them food, drink, shelter, and safe passage. In return, she demands that they hunt down and slay Muiral, who has become an unwelcome distraction. Vlonwelv kills them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Eyedrake When a beholder contends with a dragon for power and wealth, its thoughts of its dragon rival can become deeply obsessive, eventually pervading the beholder’s dreams. If the rivalry lasts
Deep Speech, Draconic
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Unusual Nature. The eyedrake doesn’t require food or drink.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the creature responsible for its creation. Such interest doesn’t indicate a willingness to engage with the world; nightwalkers exist to make life extinct and never to serve living things. Undead Nature
. A nightwalker doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Nightwalker
Huge undead, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14
Hit Points 297 (22d12 + 154)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
22(+6