both better down counter rare

Skabatha Nightshade

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited

. Personality Trait. “When dealing with outsiders, I present myself as a kindly old grandmother.” Ideal. “Children are better off working for me than picking up lots of bad habits

Tearulai

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, fine art, and poetry. Vain, the weapon strives to improve its appearance. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around

Myth Drannor, where it was created. If its wielder’s goals run counter to its own, Tearulai attempts to take control of its wielder and escape Undermountain, whereupon it can use its transport via plants spell to return whence it came.

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

"} Ideal 1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one

serve. 2 Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to

Circle of the Shepherd

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

forces that threaten their charges or to seek knowledge and power that will help them safeguard their charges better. Wherever these druids go, the spirits of the wilderness are with them. Circle of the

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours

they serve. 2 Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to

Circle of the Shepherd (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

forces that threaten their charges or to seek knowledge and power that will help them safeguard their charges better. Wherever these druids go, the spirits of the wilderness are with them. Circle of the

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ presence is marked by an absence of animals and a strange quiet, as if the forest wishes to avoid attracting attention to itself. The faster travelers decide to move on, the better. If these

something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another

characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

1 Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and

Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood

Flying Creatures and Falling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

being held aloft by magic, such as the fly spell. If you’d like a flying creature to have a better chance of surviving a fall than a non-flying creature does, use this rule: subtract the creature’s

the fall on its turn by spending half its flying speed to counter the prone condition (as if it were standing up in midair).

Starting at Higher Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, and probably starts with better equipment. Starting equipment for characters above 1st level is entirely at your discretion, since you give out treasure at your own pace. That said, you can use the

equipment 5,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, three uncommon magic items, one rare item, normal starting equipment 17th–20th 20,000 gp plus 1d10 × 250 gp, two uncommon magic items, normal starting

Assigning Assets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

decide that assassins provided by the Zhentarim should counter the sacrificial prisoners by infiltrating the cult complex and escorting those prisoners to freedom. In that case, you might remind the

players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels

Fellowship

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

a large communal dining hall with a patio. The room is well lit by a dozen blue-glowing orbs attached by bronze-colored rods to the ceiling. An L-shaped counter to the northwest is covered with small

tools, contraptions, and alchemical tubes and containers. Behind the counter, a door bears a sign that reads “Staff Only.” Breakfast of Champions When the characters arrive, a stocky giff named Petty

Gold Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gold Dragons Dragons of Hope and Majesty Habitat: Forest, Grassland; Treasure: Arcana Gold dragons work to make the world a better place. The most powerful of the metallic dragons, these awe

civilizations. In their lairs, gold dragons hoard coins and gems, but they frequently put their treasure to use in pursuit of greater goals. They often use their riches to buy rare lore books, pay informants, or patronize idealistic adventurers.

Blessings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

particular purpose, such as recovering a holy person’s remains or toppling a tyrannical empire, and could revoke the Blessing if a character fails to pursue that purpose or acts counter to it. A

character retains the benefit of a Blessing forever or until it is taken away by the being who granted it. There is no limit on the number of Blessings a character can receive, but it should be rare for a

Spellcasting Services

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

cast higher-level spells are rare, typically found only in the dragonmarked houses or the wizard circles; the cost and availability of such services varies based on the caster. LIFESTYLE AND STANDARDS OF

in a given area, and also of the costs of goods and services there. For instance, a restaurant that is said to serve food of comfortable quality is one where a patron who lives a comfortable lifestyle (or better) can afford anything on the menu.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

made from dead darkmantles 20 Cloaks made of scraps from an elven tapestry Booyahgs Spellcasters of any sort among the goblins are rare. Goblins typically lack the intelligence and

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

use for healing magic, and a sorcerer can meet most of the tribe’s other magic-related needs. Kobold shamans are very rare; priests of Kurtulmak, when they reveal themselves, are easily recognized

Conflict without End

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

time to deal reprisals to duergar camps and fortresses. In addition to these rare offensive thrusts, dwarves sometimes send small squads of explorers or scouts into the Underdark to learn about duergar

and needs that take much of their time and attention, At the same time, the never-ending state of war is never out of mind — every dwarf knows that a chance encounter with a duergar could be fatal, and every duergar would like nothing better than to have such an opportunity.

Inside the Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

their place and the Orzhov in the highest place. Increasing tensions in Ravnica have led to an atmosphere of instability, and to counter this, the Orzhov Syndicate promises the trappings of a stable

lower-ranking members of the guild is increasingly rare in this situation, and even the pontiffs find it ever more difficult to arrange a hearing with their superiors.

Assigning Assets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

decide that assassins provided by the Zhentarim should counter the sacrificial prisoners by infiltrating the cult complex and escorting those prisoners to freedom. In that case, you might remind the

players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels

Blessings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

holy person’s remains or toppling a tyrannical empire. The god might revoke a blessing if a character fails to pursue that purpose or acts counter to it. A character retains the benefits of a

without receiving even one of these blessings. There is no limit on the number of blessings a character can receive, but it should be rare for a character to have more than one at a time. Moreover, a

Welcome to Eberron

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

families controls much of the world’s economy thanks to the edge given them by the mysterious and rare dragonmarks. Its people harness magic as a tool—to build cities, to sail ships through the skies

of the unwary. Yet mortal greed and ambition might prove more dangerous than any dragon or fiend. This darkness affords opportunities for a group of bold adventurers to make a difference—for better or for worse.

Pharika's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

ingredient. 6 An archmage devotee of Pharika manages to shrink monsters to a size so small that they effectively behave as viruses. Pharika’s Monsters Serpents, rare magical beings, and

Basilisk* MM 6 Medusa* MM 8 Assassin MM 8 Hydra MM 8 Spirit naga MM 17 Hythonia MOoT * See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. Pharika’s clerics believe that they are better healers because they are so well acquainted with death (CHASE STONE)

Path of the Battlerager

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

the Battlerager. The battlerager fills a particular niche in dwarven society and culture. Your DM can lift this restriction to better suit the campaign. The restriction exists for the Forgotten Realms

3 piercing damage if your grapple check succeeds. Spiked Armor Spiked armor is a rare type of medium armor made by dwarves. It consists of a leather coat and leggings covered with spikes that are

Wards of Sharn

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

disdain (suffering disadvantage on Charisma checks). Violence is rare in any of the upper wards, and the Sharn Watch actively patrols these areas. Although the guards here might be corrupt just as in a

have no better than a poor lifestyle; a visitor who displays signs of a wealthy or aristocratic lifestyle might attract unwanted attention. The watch pays little attention to the lower districts

Inside the League

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

manipulation. Research into counter-magic and redirection takes place in the Laboratory of Arcane Geometry, which has a small presence in Prism University in the Tenth District. The Laboratory of

Niv-Mizzet, urges him to push his guild’s research toward increasingly dangerous and volatile experimentation. For the rest of the guild members, the search for bigger and better weapons is mainly an

9. Dragon's Platform

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. It craves gemstones and seeks out better ones with which to adorn itself. Most of all, it longs to return to the forests around Myth Drannor, where it was created. If its wielder’s goals run counter

The Lords' Alliance

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

larger powers, has kept the ambitions of Luskan in check, and has taught the rulers of many cities that it is better to cooperate, even for a time, then to merely shut one’s doors and allow the storms

. Better instead to look to the future, repair the walls, and wait for word from the watching sentries. — Andwe Cururen, agent of the Lords’ Alliance The Lords’ Alliance isn’t a nation unto itself, but

Marks of Mystery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

background’s proficiencies to better reflect your character’s origin. Aberrant Mark You bear an aberrant dragonmark. These rare marks appear on members of all species. Aberrant dragonmarks disturb the

Life in Godsbreath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. The Meet continues until all items are resolved or half the participants leave. Crime in Godsbreath is rare, and justice in this land focuses on making the wronged party whole. Decisions on how to

better. Although this sometimes encourages exaggeration, Godsbreath’s people believe you can hear truth in the telling of any tale, and all enjoy the art of a well-crafted boast. Stories of all kinds

Gnome Adventurers

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

of a rare metal, willing to travel the world high and low in search of it. Even a deep gnome might be born with an irrepressible urge to leave the Underdark and join a group to pursue a life of shared

of better understanding the workings of the multiverse. A Gnome’s Role Gnomes are valuable members of an adventuring party for a number of reasons, derived from both their innate abilities and their

Breaking the Archetypes

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

clear why you make a great addition to any franchise. Cavalier An Acquisitions Incorporated franchise is a heady mix of adventuring and business, and both those pursuits require travel. Who better to

operation runs true to form, you’ll have plenty of opportunity for both. Samurai Even if samurai are rare in the lands where Acquisitions Incorporated offers franchise opportunities, their fighting spirit

Silverquill Faculty

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

potential for good and wishes to teach her students how to make the world a better place. She and Dean Lu often clash over Silverquill’s curriculum, but the balance found between them is far more

in scrivening and scriptology that characters take over the course of chapter 4. Fain, the Broker Lost an important textbook? Craving some rare delicacy from home? Need something inconveniently

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