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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
effect on itself on a success.Professors of chaos wield magic inspired by the ebb and flow of chance. They study the course history has taken, looking for breaking points in the flow of events, and focus
their magic into creating breaks that are to their advantage. Whether those breaks are in a series of events, in obstacles, or in enemies depends on the needs in the moment. They crush enemies&rsquo
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain with an evil patron runs the risk of rising from the dead as a deathlock
, a foul Undead driven to serve its otherworldly patron.
An powerful necromancer might also discover the wicked methods of creating a deathlock and then subjugate it, acting as the deathlock’s patron.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails
the wicked methods of creating a deathlock and then subjugate it, acting as the deathlock’s patron.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
warlock and a patron is no minor occasion—at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A warlock who fails to live up to a bargain
creating a deathlock and then subjugate it, acting as the deathlock’s patron.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his malign disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected
solitary spawn of Kyuss travels aimlessly. If it stumbles across a living creature, the spawn attacks with the sole intent of creating more spawn. Whether spawn are dispersed or clustered, they reproduce exponentially if nothing stops them.Poison
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
jiangshi’s choice). It reverts to its true form if it dies.When a soul becomes trapped within its corpse, its bitterness can reanimate its body, creating a jiangshi. These vengeful dead stalk
their descendants and the communities they knew in life, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and
I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
itchy straw stuffing inside you.
Reborn in the Domains of Dread
When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains
of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
Har’Akir. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soul—yours or another’s—has taken refuge in your
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Yuan-ti were originally humans who transformed themselves into serpent folk through ancient rituals. Most yuan-ti were corrupted into monsters by those rites, but some yuan-ti instead became a new
.
Creating Your Character
At 1st level, you 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
Cleric
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Basic Rules (2014)
to those chosen to fulfill a high calling.
Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric
.
Creating a Cleric
As you create a cleric, the most important question to consider is which deity to serve and what principles you want your character to embody. The Gods of the Multiverse section
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred.
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Personality Trait
1
I’m always polite and
strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal
1
Paladin
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, and even the smallest victory against it can tilt the cosmic balance away from oblivion.
Creating a Paladin
The most important aspect of a paladin character is the nature of his or her holy quest
BREAKING YOUR OATH
A paladin tries to hold to the highest standards of conduct, but even the most virtuous paladin is fallible. Sometimes the right path proves too demanding, sometimes a situation calls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Reborn in the Domains of Dread When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Har’Akir
. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soul—yours or another’s—has taken refuge in your perfectly preserved remains. Lamordia. You awoke amid the bizarre experiments
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
2
Exile
5
Sightseer
3
Fugitive
6
Wanderer
Where Are You From?
The most important decision in creating a far traveler background is determining your homeland. The places
personal reasons, since their government has a strict stance against unauthorized involvement with other nations and organizations. You might have been exiled for breaking one of Halruaa’s many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
break the general rules in some way, creating an exception to how the rest of the game works. Remember this: If a specific rule contradicts a general rule, the specific rule wins. Exceptions to the
examples of rule-breaking are more conspicuous. For instance, an adventurer can’t normally pass through walls, but some spells make that possible. Magic accounts for most of the major exceptions to the rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
arrange satyr-style celebrations wherever they go, spreading their people’s carefree philosophies, praising Nylea, sharing news, and creating friends the Skola Vale can rely on when necessary. Nylea’s
. Sibyls warn the community when danger threatens the valley, select dawngreets, and oversee the “initiation rites” of the Cult of Horns. The oldest sibyl is a gray-furred satyr named Cresa. She insists that the more she drinks, the further she can see into the future.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
deity or other immortal force that unlocked their magic. Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on specific training, yet Clerics might learn prayers and rites that help them draw on power from the Outer
and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Cleric’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Cleric Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
deity, or both, and they typically unite with other Druids to perform rites that mark the passage of the seasons and other natural cycles. Druids are concerned with the delicate ecological balance that
Druid’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Druid Features table. See the multiclassing rules in “Creating a Character” to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
have strung thin web strands between some of the stalagmites, creating trip wires. Any creature that enters a square marked T on the map has a 50 percent chance of breaking a strand and triggering a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
contract: Accepting a gift from a Fey (prompting the Fey to expect something of perceived equal value in return) Stealing something from a Fey (creating a metaphysical imbalance that must be rectified
(requiring you to choose a new one for yourself) Breaking a Contract The Feywild can punish a creature for breaking a fey contract, but the creature must be on the plane to be affected. The penalty
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode
clang of a mace against armor or the sound made by a breaking bone. Non-kenku refer to the kenku by describing this noise. Examples of this type of name include Smasher, Clanger, Slicer, and Basher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
’ legendary locations are noted here, and chapter 4 presents guidance for creating more magical shores. Arixmethes Tales tell of the lost island of Arixmethes, whose population was wiped out by
island shifted to the mortal realm. Skathos The island of Skathos was once a sacred meeting place for a secret cult of Pharika whose rites revolved around consuming a magical flower native to the island. The island is now home to the medusa queen, Hythonia (described in chapter 6). (CHRIS RAHN)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
area involves creating a two-headed owlbear by infusing an owlbear—a classic creation of Thessalar’s—with ettin’s blood. Creatures Four lizardfolk shamans work here as lab managers, overseeing the
are freed, the cruel experiments performed on them have pushed them all to the breaking point. They ignore each other but attack any other creatures they can see. Control Panel The control panel is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
somehow using faerzress to spread chaos and madness, the demon worshipers have begun conducting rituals to infect Gracklstugh. Intent on weakening the city and breaking the power of King Horgar
complex, creating spiral patterns on the walls and ceilings. These spirals are what give the complex its name. Because of these weird spiraling patterns, saving throws to resist faerzress-induced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Jiangshi When a soul becomes trapped within its corpse, its bitterness can reanimate its body, creating a jiangshi. These vengeful dead stalk their descendants and the communities they knew in life
, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of jiangshi, causing them to hold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little
life with undeath. Left to its own devices, a solitary spawn of Kyuss travels aimlessly. If it stumbles across a living creature, the spawn attacks with the sole intent of creating more spawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
locations are the cornerstone of countless campaigns. Many of the greatest D&D adventures of all time are location-based.
Creating a location-based adventure can be broken down into a number of steps
Desperate commoner 19 Embattled merchant 20 Villain posing as a patron 3. Flesh Out the Location Details Chapter 5 offers suggestions for creating and fleshing out an adventure location, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Deathlock The forging of a pact between a warlock and a patron is no minor occasion — at least not for the warlock. The consequences of breaking that pact can be dire and, in some cases, lethal. A
extraordinarily powerful necromancer might also discover the dark methods of creating a deathlock and then bind it to service, acting in this respect as the deathlock’s patron. Obedient and Obsessed. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
improvisation, innovation, and rule-breaking, and they often favor elemental magic using fire, lightning, and earth. OCTAVIA, THE LIVING THESIS
Crafted as a graduate’s final project many years ago
Muse channeler, projecting blasts of inspiration toward others Expression 9 Opusmancer, creating magical effects on a monumental scale Perfection 10 Spectacle mage, hurling stormy displays into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hours each of those days. Thus, creating an uncommon magic item takes 20 days and 500 gp. You are free to adjust the costs to better suit your campaign. If a spell will be produced by the item being
days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
learning new information or creating art. (Any)
5 Civic Duty. It is my responsibility to serve my city. (Lawful)
6 Protection. I must keep my city safe from threats both external and
major threat Defeating a tyrant who threatens a city’s freedom Creating a masterwork, such as a building or a poem Your piety score to Ephara decreases if you diminish Ephara’s influence in the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Makes Perfect Rock gnomes who take a more scientific approach to inventing are the ones responsible for creating technological devices that make life easier. Even an invention as simple as a new kind
starting point for a new journey of experimentation and discovery. Even though rock gnomes appreciate the practical aspects of their endeavors, they also find satisfaction in creating items that have no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you.
— Volo
Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of
spawn of Kyuss travels aimlessly. If it stumbles across a living creature, the spawn attacks with the sole intent of creating more spawn. Whether they are dispersed or clustered, spawn reproduce
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, franchise tasks are about creating narrative. As such, to make those tasks a part of the campaign story, the DM and the players can work together to break tasks
, training
Dungeon Master’s Guide (chapter 6): Building a stronghold, carousing, crafting a magic item, gaining renown, performing sacred rites, running a business, selling magic items, sowing rumors
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
has a flat floor, which is normal terrain. A single column supports a domed ceiling 20 feet overhead. Curtains of icy webbing stretch from the column to the walls, creating an enclosure that holds an
quaffed. It takes 1 minute to thaw the potion over a torch or campfire. A character can forgo the thawing process by breaking the potion flask and eating the potion in ice form.