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Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
black crystal called chardalyn, fragments of the shattered Crystal Shard.
Zlan has leveraged its connection with the shattered Artifact to psychically infest chardalyn, using the crystalline material to
rival and an equal. The Zlan Liches table gives a brief description of each component.
Zlan Liches
Name
History
Argent Black
Emerged from the Negative Plane, fed on hate and
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
"} piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. The animated coffin can grapple only one creature at a time.Animated coffins are heavy, macabre Constructs designed to ferry the dead to places of rest
table presents some contents an animated coffin might contain when encountered.
Animated Coffin Contents
d6
Contents
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1d4 swarm of bats
2
1d4 Skeleton;skeletons packed like
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
(1d6 + 1);{"diceNotation":"1d6+1","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Scimitar","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to
Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the confines of an ice prison from which he cannot escape.
Most of the cultists are Icewind Dale natives who would
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These black disks are covered in a continuous spiral that moves to the center of the disk—believed to be an ancient and lost way of
recording knowledge. Some sages know how to unlock the messages within the grooves, while many Obojiman potion makers grind or melt these “records” to release the magic they contain. These
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life.
Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She
urged her to seek out the Black Sword. Avarice didn’t know who or what the Black Sword was until she was approached by cultists of Levistus bearing swordlike shards of chardalyn worn as pendants
Magic Items
Princes of the Apocalypse
. Reducing it to 0 hit points causes it to explode instantly.
A special container can be crafted to contain a devastation orb and prevent it from detonating. The container must be inscribed with symbols
of the orb’s opposing element. For example, a case inscribed with earth symbols can be used to contain a devastation orb of air and keep it from detonating. While in the container, the orb thrums
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contains ample space for food, as well as one or more hidden chambers where the dragon keeps its treasure. Depending on the composition and features of the moon, the lair might contain natural springs
ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contain natural springs and heat vents, wild gardens, crystal formations, magical phenomena, or an ecosystem of lesser life forms that have adapted to living with the dragon.
Regional Effects
The region
containing an ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonborn with chromatic ancestry claim the raw elemental power of chromatic dragons. The vibrant colors of black, blue, green, red, and white dragons gleam in those dragonborn’s scaled skin
. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores
Deep Dragon Wyrmling
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
; black-and-gray hide is smooth like a salamander’s, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their skin, especially around the head and neck. Their
it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers.
3
A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending
Monk
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
exhales and a blast of fire roars from his mouth, engulfing his foes. Moving with the silence of the night, a black-clad halfling steps into a shadow beneath an arch and emerges from another inky
important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to
Baphomet
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
minotaur—considered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts.
Baphomet himself appears as a great, black-furred minotaur, 20 feet tall with six iron horns. An infernal light burns in his red eyes
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
turned the color of jade and their blood began to flow black. Their ears grew pointed, and they gained a limited form of telepathy — but at the cost of forgetting their history. The underground homes
— especially those designed to protect the power and wealth of the elite. When living among enlightened folk, verdan are still the first to speak out against cultural restraints on individuals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Caves are designed for an 11th-level party; the Plunging Torrents and Black Geode are intended for a party of about 12th level; and the Weeping Colossus is designed for a 13th-level party. As a rough
investigation is to be done at this point; the cultists’ plans are clear. The big question is whether the characters can contain the damage. Time is pressing, and the party might have to make hard choices
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
New Rules and Styles The creatures in this book generally follow the core rules, but we’ve made a few tweaks. These new rules and presentation styles are designed to make combat encounters easier to run, more fun, and more memorable.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Airships in Combat Noor Rahman Though few airships are designed for warfare, the skies of Khorvaire are rife with potentially dangerous encounters. The following rules are designed to make aerial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Player’s Handbook Playtest 5 April 26, 2023
In this new Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This
playtest document presents the rules on the Weapon Mastery property, updates to weapons, new and revised spells, several new feats, and five classes: Barbarian, Fighter, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
aloud: Mayhem rules in the seaside village of Respite. The Cobblehook Corsairs, a crew of troublemakers who aren’t normally violent, have raided the village. Black smoke billows from buildings
characters might be locals. Or they might be dragon hunters who’ve heard of a black dragon in the area, a threat they’re determined to end. To begin the adventure, read or paraphrase the following text
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Cleric and Revised Species December 01, 2022
In this new Unearthed Arcana for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This playtest
document presents the rules on the Cleric class, it’s Life Domain subclass, as well as revised Species rules for the Ardling, the Dragonborn, and the Goliath. You will also find a current glossary of new or revised meanings for game terms.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Expert Classes September 29, 2022
In this new Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This playtest
document presents the rules on character classes found in the Experts Class Group, new and revised Class features, Spells, Feats, Subclasses, and Epic Boons. You will also find an updated rules glossary that supercedes the glossary of any previous playtest document.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
adventure. It also introduces the world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the game’s most enduring settings, and it teaches you how to run a D&D game. The Basic Rules contain the rules you need to adjudicate situations that arise during the adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Player’s Handbook Playtest 7 September 07, 2023
In this new Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This
playtest document presents updated rules on five classes: Barbarian, Fighter, Sorcerer, Warlock, and Wizard. This document also presents multiple subclasses for each one, revisions to Spells and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
characters’ studies include the trappings of academic life—attending lectures, participating in labs, reading textbooks—those everyday academic activities mostly take place in the background. The exam rules presented here are thus designed to help the players keep their characters’ studies part of the game.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
The Artificer December 17, 2024
In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest document presents
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Player’s Handbook Playtest 6 June 29, 2023
In this new Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This
playtest document presents updated rules on seven classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Paladin, Ranger, and Rogue. This document also presents multiple subclasses for those classes, new Spells, revisions to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Character Origins August 18, 2022
In our first Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This playtest
document presents rules on character creation, including options for Races, Backgrounds, and Feats. You will also find a glossary of new or revised meanings for game terms.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Druid & Paladin February 23, 2023
In this new Unearthed Arcana for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This playtest document
presents the rules on the Druid & Paladin Classes, revised feats, and more spells for playtesting. You will also find a current glossary of new or revised meanings for game terms.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Can a non-Battle Master attempt to disarm someone? The Disarming Attack maneuver is designed for the Battle Master Fighter, but any character can try to disarm a foe. Such an attempt would fall under improvising an action not detailed by the rules and would be up to your DM to adjudicate.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Forgotten Realms Subclasses January 28, 2025
In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
Adventure Synopsis The Forge of Fury is set in the ruined stronghold of Khundrukar. It is designed for four 3rd-level player characters. They can advance to 5th level with good play. The characters
folk. A small band of duergar (gray dwarves) currently hold Durgeddin’s hall, working to uncover the secrets of the smith’s ancient forge. A great crevasse drops to the Black Lake. The Black Lake. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Player’s Handbook Playtest 8 November 27, 2023
In this new Unearthed Arcana document for the 2024 Core Rulebooks, we explore material designed for the next version of the Player’s Handbook. This
Score Improvement feat. You will also find an updated rules glossary that supercedes the glossary of any previous playtest document.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Eberron Updates February 27, 2025
In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest presents a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Lower Tavick’s Landing Visitors arrive at Wroann’s Gate or Terminus, but they leave through Black Arch, the gateway to the rest of Sharn. This is a heavily fortified garrison district, designed to
. High Walls is filled past capacity, mostly with Cyrans displaced by the Mourning. Today, the gates are open; but High Walls is designed to serve as a fortress prison if need be, and the Sharn Watch keeps an eye out for any signs of unrest.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
). Challenge Rating. An NPC built for combat needs a challenge rating. Use the rules in chapter 9 to determine the NPC’s challenge rating, just as you would for a monster you designed.
these rules offers guidelines on adjusting their statistics and creating a new stat block. Using Classes and Levels You can create an NPC just as you would a player character, using the rules in the