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Oath of Glory

Classes Player’s Handbook

Strive for the Heights of Heroism Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage

their companions, so they’re all ready when destiny calls. These paladins share the following tenets: Endeavor to be known by your deeds. Face hardships with courage. Inspire others to strive for glory.

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: alter self, major image 3/day each: charm person, detect

responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 20): At will: disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion 2/day each: charm person, dispel magic, greater invisibility

, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he

Forge Fitzwilliam

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Disarming Charm. While Forge isn’t wearing armor, his AC includes his Charisma modifier. Double-Cross. If Forge hits a creature friendly to him with an attack roll, the attack is automatically

audacious criminal has left a trail of broken promises and false identities along the Sword Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile. Forge enjoys the finer

Oath of Glory Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their companions so they’re all

ready when destiny calls. TENETS OF GLORY The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend. Actions over Words. Strive to be known by

Dunbarrow Witch

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha's hideous laughter 1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic “Taste the sweetness, breath for breath. Keep the balance, death for death.&rdquo

allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power. Much of a Dunbarrow witch’s magic is performed at cauldrons and delivered as a poison or potion. The most aggressive witch

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

home communities remain very important to them. d8 Personality Trait 1 I judge people by their actions, not their words. 2 If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to

Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. 6 I have trouble trusting in my allies.

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

be hungry today and have food for tomorrow. 3 Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them. 4 A penny spent is a penny lost forever. d4 Winter Flaw 1

fancy passes with equal speed. 4 Anything worth doing is worth doing again and again. Summer d4 Summer Personality Trait 1 You believe that direct confrontation is

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 21): At will: alter self (can become Medium), charm person, detect magic

following of cultists. Those who worship at his altar call him the King of Hell, and the most deluded believe that he is the lord of all devils. In arcane circles, certain writings, such as the dreaded Book

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

spell attacks). He can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: detect thoughts, disguise self, mage hand, minor illusion 3/day each: charm person, detect magic

, Mahadi loses this action option.Mahadi appears as a wealthy merchant lord. Though extremely powerful, Mahadi doesn’t believe in taking unnecessary risks, particularly in the Nine Hells where he

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

weretouched, as many believe they are the descendants of humans and lycanthropes. Whatever their origins, shifters have evolved into a unique race. They are humanoids with a bestial aspect; while they

body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. 3 When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way. 4 I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find

city, especially hard drink. 5 Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land. 6 I have trouble trusting in my allies.

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

knowledge and power calls even the most unadventurous wizards out of the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most wizards believe that their counterparts

background. Third, choose the mage hand, light, and ray of frost cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells for your spellbook: burning hands, charm person, feather fall, mage armor, magic

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

a master, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you

highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

remain very important to them. d8 Personality Trait 1 I judge people by their actions, not their words. 2 If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help. 3

The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again. 4 I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink. 5 Secretly, I believe

Aftermath of the Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Aftermath of the Last War The farmers of the eastern Eldeen seceded from Aundair during the Last War, and tensions between the two nations remain high. Most Reachers believe it’s only a matter of

time until Aundair tries to reclaim the region, and every village has a militia ready to serve. The people of the Reaches value hospitality and regard all people as equals, but the fear of Aundairian aggression can cause Reachers to treat foreigners with suspicion or hostility.

Spirit Naga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Spirit Naga Spirit nagas live in gloom and spitefulness, constantly plotting vengeance against creatures that have wronged them — or that they believe have wronged them. Lairing in dismal caverns and

ruins, they devote their time to developing new spells and enslaving the mortals with which they surround themselves. A spirit naga likes to charm its foes, drawing them close so that it can sink its

Scholar of Impossibilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Scholar of Impossibilities Run this encounter when you’re ready to bring the hunt for R04M to an end. The tunnel ends in a ledge overlooking a vast, empty crevasse. No path clearly proceeds above or

Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

magical power than a potion, but they all believe that the tribal sorcerer can figure out how to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its

owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk. Dragon Servitors Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood

Forge Fitzwilliam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile. Forge enjoys the finer things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons

haven’t slaked his thirst—in fact, his ambitions only grow grander with time. Forge Fitzwilliam Medium Humanoid, Neutral Evil Armor Class 17 (Disarming Charm) Hit Points 110 (20d8 + 20) Speed 30

Beginning the Adventure

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

Beginning the Adventure When you’re ready to begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following: A long voyage has brought you to Nightwater Cove. The town of Promise rises from the shore, its

believe they could rejuvenate the soil with the Awakening Song, whose ancient verses recount the history of the land and its people, but key verses have been lost. Several weeks ago, you received

This Is Surreal, Isn't It?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

ready to begin this event, read or paraphrase the following: Inside the normally raucous Bow’s End Tavern, the mood is somber. Your peers are here, and they’ve heard about your dire mission to head into

the Ruins of Caerdoon. They have organized a fete, or something like it, to send you off. Banners that read “We Believe in You!” and “Heroes of Strixhaven!” hang all about the tavern. Friends

Vistani Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Vistani Lore Vistani know or believe certain facts about their people and their surroundings. This common lore is summarized here. Characters can learn this information after earning a Vistana’s

trust. Strahd von Zarovich About Strahd, the Vistani believe the following: Strahd comes from a royal bloodline. He died centuries ago yet endures as one of the undead, feasting on the blood of the living

Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone

his fate. They believe the quarry is cursed and have no knowledge of the stone hidden in its depths. Play On D&D Beyond Bring this adventure to life with the Maps VTT, the official virtual tabletop

for Dungeons & Dragons. Access it at DnDBeyond.com/games and you’ll find this quickplay adventure already set up—complete with the map, monsters, and tokens ready for your party to play. Want to make it

Right and Wrong

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, so make use of unheroic irony whenever the players and characters provide it. ADJUSTING THE ADVENTURE Wow. Can you believe the advice your players are getting in that

sidebar on the last page? And after all the time you’re going to put in getting ready to run this adventure? Outrageous! Someone needs to teach these people a lesson. If you’re running the adventure for

Necropolis Locations (Y1-Y9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

appendix C) guard the anvil, which has the power to destroy other magic items. The anvil was a source of vexation for Ythryn’s tomb tappers, which believe magic items to be sacred. When Ythryn collapsed

eight schools of magic. The liquid isn’t poisonous or harmful, and it never runs dry as long as the goblet remains in the auditorium. A humanoid that drinks from the goblet gains a supernatural charm (see

Order in a Sea of Chaos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Order in a Sea of Chaos We githzerai crave a challenge, so that when Zerthimon returns he shall find us ready. Thus we traveled to howling Limbo to make our new home. — The Teachings of Menyar-Ag

. They believe that Zerthimon, in his new godly form, will return someday and usher them into new age of freedom. Until that happens, the githzerai known as zerths fill the symbolic role of Zerthimon in

Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

do they operate in the open, but on rare occasions they must, because there is no other choice. When that happens, you can be sure that a fellow Harper is watching closely, ready to emerge from the

yourself. “Therefore, a Harper’s soul must be incorruptible. Many believe themselves to be so, but power comes in many guises, and it will surely find your weakness. Of this you may be certain

Right into the Action

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Right into the Action When everyone is ready to begin, roll for initiative. Then read or paraphrase the following aloud: You stand on the deck of your spelljamming ship, Moonraider, even as

the illusory simulation has left them disoriented and unable to sense that what they see is only in their minds. Both the characters and the players should believe that the simulation is real. When your

Creating a Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, following the more experienced bard until you were ready to strike out on your own? Or did you attend a college where you studied bardic lore and practiced your musical magic? Perhaps you were a

ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm person

Mage Tower Practice

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

doesn’t have ramps built into the field. “But practicing with them is fun!” she explains. “Plus, you’ll get better at the game! What’s not to love?” During Practice When the characters are ready to start

knapsacks and pulls out a smooth, glowing stone. She says: “As promised, here’s a gift—think of it as a good luck charm for the upcoming game!” The stone is a stone of good luck, and the characters are welcome to keep it indefinitely.

Lone Faithful

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Lone Faithful Although many Faerûnian folk believe that all tieflings worship Asmodeus and the Lords of the Nine Hells, the truth is that only a fraction of them do so, but enough are devil- or demon

the Ability Score Increase trait. Devil’s Tongue. You know the vicious mockery cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the charm person spell as a 2nd-level spell once with this trait. When

Dunbarrow Witch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Eldraine wilds scheme. They crave power by any means, and they aren’t above cheating, sacrificing, or allying with whatever they believe will get them closer to that power. Much of a Dunbarrow witch’s magic

Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: mage armor (self only), prestidigitation 2/day each: animal messenger, charm person, Tasha’s hideous laughter 1/day each: bestow curse, dispel magic

A Culture of Fugitives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, believe that the gith tore apart every last bit of mind flayer artifice, ensuring that no evidence remained of the mind flayers’ reign. A few skeptics suggest that the entire narrative of the gith

to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no components: At will: guidance, mage hand, vicious mockery, true strike 1st level (4 slots): charm person

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