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Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

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

bear or boar: stoic, stubborn, and thick-skinned. Longtooth shifters typically have lupine traits and prefer to run with a pack. Swiftstride are often predatory and feline, but a swiftstride could

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to please and thereby escape further attention from her cold gaze. All the original thirteen remain alive, thanks to their cunning and their willingness to do whatever is necessary to survive

bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and making them unwitting accomplices in their own destruction. Nagpas are extraordinarily

Halfling Overboard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

Halfling Overboard It wasn’t long before the Strider Airship, Recluse, having departed the dwarven city of Soldorakhold only the day before, was beset by a group of human pirates aboard a pair of

Recluse when the Recluse’s captain, a halfling named Ryvan Rallanith, made a brash decision; he veered the ship into a steep dive. Four of the pirates fell overboard—however, not before one of them cut

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, often a natural cave or an old bear den, and it might have supplementary dens elsewhere in its territory that it uses temporarily when it goes on long forays for food. In good times, a bugbear gang

. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the stories bugbears tell, he gifted them with stealth but in return he sapped their vigor, so that bugbears sleep in his stead while he remains eternally alert

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of steel, cutting down one enemy after another. After tumbling away from a cone of freezing air, an elf finds her feet and draws back her bow to loose an arrow at the white dragon. Shrugging off the

the creature while he readies his bow. Far from the bustle of cities and towns, past the hedges that shelter the most distant farms from the terrors of the wild, amid the dense-packed trees of

Rock Gnome Recluse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Rock Gnome Recluse Rock gnome recluses are skilled in the arcane arts. They use their magical talents to create all kinds of wondrous inventions, very few of which work as intended. Rock Gnome

Recluse Small humanoid (gnome), chaotic neutral Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 7 (2d6) Speed 25 ft. STR 6 (-2) DEX 11 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 15 (+2

The Beast Within

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

independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression of their inner nature, something that emerges as the shifter’s

is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the bear or boar: stoic, stubborn, and thick-skinned. Longtooth shifters typically have lupine

Regaining Control of the Helm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

Artificer for more on crew stations). The Recluse, however, is unique in that the airship is powered not only by a captive air elemental, but also the spirit of a long-dead previous captain who

station’s actions regardless. A character that takes the Study action and succeeds on a DC 9 Intelligence (Arcana) check recalls not only that a pilot must bear a Mark of the Storm, but also that House

The Beast Within

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression of their inner nature, something that emerges over time as the shifter’s personality

shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common: Beasthide often signifies the bear or boar: stoic, stubborn and thick-skinned. Longtooth shifters typically have lupine traits and prefer to run

The Vanthampur Family

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

The Vanthampur Family Thalamra Vanthampur is a cunning, devil-worshiping beast of a woman in her late sixties who can stare down a hell hound without flinching. She is barrel-bodied, with strong

complex below her villa. Thalamra is a widow three times over, and each of her dead husbands was kind enough to give her a son. Her oldest boy, Thurstwell, is a pale and sullen recluse in his forties. A

Zariel's Fall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Hells, Zariel could bring her rage to bear against the demons and continue to fight in the Blood War, with legions of devils under her command. Zariel accepted Asmodeus’s terms, completing her fall from

grace. Haruman followed his master into damnation willingly and was transformed into a narzugon devil, while Olanthius, who took his own life rather than bow before Asmodeus, was brought back to serve as a death knight under Zariel’s burning gaze.

Above the Ashen Spires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse

Above the Ashen Spires Drawing ever closer to their journey’s end, the Recluse eventually passes over the Ashen Spires, a cluster of mountains 250 miles to the east of Korth. Long suspected to be a

ship’s bow is pointing frantically to the northwest. A character that takes the Search action and succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check faintly sees an immense dark shape moving through the

Walking a Different Path

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

you still can’t invoke the power of a totem creature when you need it. Rather than calling upon the bear, eagle, or wolf as your totem, you might gain the same features by calling upon more urban

creatures. Totem Animal Urban Replacements Bear Otyugh, giant spider Eagle Crow, flying snake Wolf Giant rat, giant fire beetle Path of the Zealot You might not be particularly

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation for the finer things! — Volo Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and

cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

pigments to decorate and distinguish themselves and their lairs. Omens and Superstitions Orcs believe that any seemingly unimportant discovery or event — a bear’s claw marks on a tree, a flock

Champions of Rock Throwing

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

, and sport — is a tradition that goes back to the ancient times of the giants. Other races developed the sling, the spear-thrower, or the bow to artificially improve the strength and accuracy of their

use smaller stones, about the size of a human head, that can kill an elk or a bear without smashing it into pulp.

D8. Holding Cells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

to the characters with a knightly bow once the guards are gone. She is dressed in the ragged and stained remnants of an orange surcoat that bears the sigil of a great helm fashioned to resemble a

be battling one of the characters in trial by combat (see area D9 for details). Bavlorna is a recluse who rarely leaves her cottage. She enjoys making foul bargains with visitors. If the characters

Worshiping Phenax

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

hunting (see chapter 3). Somber ceremonies are intoned to bless the golden funeral masks the Returned wear. (RYAN BARGER) MYTHS OF PHENAX The tales told of Phenax’s deeds speak of his duplicity, cunning

with Nylea. A pair of accomplished hunters, both fervent followers of Nylea, had a bet with one another to prove who was better with a bow. After countless tests found them equally matched, the hunters

Gnoll Tactics

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

Gnoll Tactics Gnolls might seem to throw themselves into battle mindlessly, driven only by fury and hunger, but they do possess a rudimentary form of cunning that is borne out by several tactics they

to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from

Lady of Masks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King

attack her castle without provocation or are caught trying to sneak into her home, Sansuri brings her castle’s defenses to bear and tries to crush them, capturing those who surrender. If the characters

Nagpa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

remain alive, thanks to their cunning and their willingness to do whatever is necessary to survive. Hungry to claim more power despite the Raven Queen’s curse, nagpas strive to bring about world-shaking

destruction. From the shadows, they manipulate events to bring about ruin. They can bring to bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

come to harass her. A character who tries to convince Xanthe that they bear no ill will can make a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. A successful check improves Xanthe’s attitude to Indifferent, and the

to spar with the pugnacious fey, the bout proceeds as a nonlethal combat encounter. The sprites bow gracefully, then ready their weapons. Roll Initiative. The sprites fight valiantly but with

Fighter

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

whose heads bear the mark of a lightning bolt, and which give a distinctive whistle when fired 2 A shield made from the shell of a giant turtle 3 A matching shortsword and dagger, decorated

it 8 A hammer forged to resemble a giant’s fist on one side and a dragon’s head on the other 9 A helmet shaped like the head of a hare, with tiny diamonds for eyes 10 A bow carved

Nobility

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, however, endeavor to equip you with the tools to recognize nobility and to interact with the higher class. Spotting a Noble Nobility in Waterdeep are granted the right to bear arms. In the legal code

. Above all, be polite. Always address a known noble as “Lord” or “Lady.” A short bow or a nod of the head to acknowledge a noble upon each meeting and parting is customary. Obsequiousness and servility

The Doom Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

+5 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Abyssal, Common, Gnomish, Undercommon Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Gnome Cunning. Skeemo has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and

Hunter Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj sets out to kill someone, it’s

Bladesinging

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

bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Training in War and Song When you adopt

tattoo of their chosen style’s animal. Some bladesingers learn multiple styles and bear many tattoos, wearing a warning on their skin of their deadly skills. Cat. Styles that employ a sword belong

Iriad

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, she decided to lend her skills in the fight against the Dragon Armies before they can invade her homeland. She is a talented spy and scout who isn’t afraid to bring her blades to bear if the

action. Iriad beyond 1st Level Level Hit Points New Features 2nd 16 (3d8 + 3) Cunning Action. On Iriad’s turn in combat, she can take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action as a bonus action. 3rd

The Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

leader of the smugglers is as charismatic as he is cunning. Sanbalet is a plotting nemesis who prefers manipulation to direct action. It is no accident that his gang occupies the old house, since the

. Pulled up onto the sloping cave floor is a small boat, perhaps large enough for eight people, with oars, a step-down mast, and a neatly furled sail. A rope tied to the bow is being held down by a

Bugbears

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

fewer than a dozen, consisting of siblings and their mates as well as a handful of offspring and an elder or two. A gang lives in and around a small enclosure, often a natural cave or an old bear den

. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the

Meazel

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

do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager to please and thereby escape the cold gaze of the being who brought them so low. All of the original thirteen remain alive, thanks to their cunning

magic-users, they can bring to bear an array of spells to make agents of other creatures, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and pulling on strings to make them into unwitting accomplices in

Enemies All Around

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

to bear against the dragon’s teeth, claws, and fiery breath. But the dwarves know that if they allow the dragon access to the fortress’s innermost chambers, the fight is all but over. White Dragons

war wagon laden with gold, gems, stout armor, and sharp weapons. Given the orcs’ propensity to rely on brute force rather than cunning, they can overcome only severely weakened dwarven strongholds

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

chains, all of which creak and groan ominously as the ship shifts in the wind. The only apparent access to the vessel’s interior is near the bow on the port side. A grate in the hull there belches

would take a successful DC 30 Strength check, prolonged heating, or half a dozen shatter spells. Such attempts also likely attract the attention of nearby skum. D7. Bow Pool The air in this

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

Locations on the Lower Level The following locations are identified on map 6.4. 1. Grand Entry Cavern The entrance to the lower level is obviously meant to be impressive, as its walls bear carvings

the throne on the floor is the skin of a huge polar bear. Three ivory stools are off to one side of the throne; these are the seats of the jarl’s lieutenants. Treasure. The gems that decorate the

Gods of the Orcs

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

is Gruumsh One-Eye, who created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the

their progenitors. By invoking the power of superstitions, omens, and traditions, these claws of Luthic hold the tribe together through ritual, fear and, if necessary, force. Talons of the Bear

The Dark Seldarine

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

portrayed in some legends as a fierce female clad in silver and translucent veils, and in others as a banshee. In either version, her hands bear many glittering silver rings, and this image is recognized as

cunning — a trait that drow attach more importance to than they do to sanity. Give no quarter to drow, for none shall be given to you. Capture by drow means certain death, either as a sacrifice or after

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