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Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Hadozees’ progenitors were mammals no bigger than house cats. Hunted by larger natural predators, they took to the trees and evolved wing-like flaps that enabled them to glide from branch to
branch.
Today, hadozees are sapient, bipedal beings eager to leave behind the fearsome predators of their home world and explore other worlds.
In addition to being natural climbers, hadozees have feet
Monsters
Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
well as this action. Her statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions of that form.Lhammaruntosz can take 3 legendary
surrounding area as the captain of the Scaly Eye, a fleet that battled pirates and other threats. To honor her deeds, the Swords of Leilon constructed the Bronze Shrine, a massive temple to Bahamut, god
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that
regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which scores to
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
is why your people constantly seek out conflict; you need to find challenges worthy of a hero.
In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you
instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a
Bard
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an
measure my deeds against that person’s.
5
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6
I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
d6
Druid
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
out of sight on a high tree branch in the form of a leopard, a human peers out of the jungle at the strange construction of a temple of Evil Elemental Air, keeping a close eye on the cultists&rsquo
the world from the incursion of aberrations.
Class Features
As a druid, you gain the following class features.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Being who you are, you could never be a hero. Whether due to your class, your people, your family, or your sins, something about you prevents you from effectively pursuing the path you’ve
Infamy. My name will be a malediction, a curse that fulfills my will. (Evil)
5
Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any)
6
Anonymity. It’s my deeds that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Aartuk Elder Aartuk Elder
Large Plant, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0
Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two Radiant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Aartuk Weedling Aartuk Weedling
Medium Plant, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
12 (+1
Spider Climb. The aartuk can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Actions
Multiattack. The aartuk makes two Branch attacks, two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
many legends. Throughout history, those who favor him have committed dark deeds in his name, but most people don’t worship Bane out of malice. Bane represents ambition and control, and those who have the
down corrupt rulers, or saving armies on the brink of defeat. But in just as many other places, the worship of Bane has created or supported cruel dictatorships, aided mercantile monopolies, or brought about the practice of slavery where before it didn’t exist.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
father’s gift of godliness.
“Wise one, All-Father Annam, world-shaper of old,
Mighty were your deeds in time’s dawning.
You scattered seeds of the sundered First World;
Your dreams created
the cosmos,
The teeming worlds, full of wonders.
“Six sons, goddess-born, you sanctioned as rulers
To govern the mortal multitudes.
Boorish and bumbling, they bungled the task!
Surely I am
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Aartuk Starhorror Aartuk Starhorror
Medium Plant, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
10
two Branch attacks, two Radiant Pellet attacks, or one of each.
Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.
Radiant Pellet. Ranged Spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Yongjing Features Those familiar with Yongjing know the following details: Hallmarks. Yongjing is known for its courtly drama and labyrinthine bureaucracy. Its rulers enjoy exceptionally long
. Languages. Xingyu is the primary language of Yongjing, and most residents are also fluent in Common. Xingyu is written in the Dwarvish script, though scholars and upper-class citizens often also learn the language’s older and more complicated pictograph representations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Gods of Theros A bird shrieked as it took flight from a branch above her. Through the gaps in the rustling canopy, she could see the god-forms shift in and out of focus. The night sky was known as
rituals and devotions that honor various gods, hoping to win their favor and stave off their wrath. They tell and retell the stories of the gods’ deeds—even as they watch those stories continue to play
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
wicked plot that would have ended the Last War and exterminated the leaders of the other dragonmarked houses, leaving the Paelions as absolute rulers of Khorvaire.
Was the Paelion plot real or
house that is a shadow of its united predecessor, similar in many ways to House Phiarlan. But while spies and assassins are contained within a secret sixth branch of House Phiarlan, separate from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
, knotted branches. One end of a clothesline is tied to a high branch on the northwest side of the tree. Several old garments hang from the clothesline, the other end of which disappears into the fog
garments fall into the lake. The line can support up to 200 pounds of additional weight. Tree Blight Huge Plant, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 92 (8d12 + 40)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
their presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. Champion
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft. (hover)
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
6 (−2
makes two Branch attacks.
Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) slashing damage.
Wrap. The gadabout enters the space of a willing Medium or Small creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 92 (8d12 + 40)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
23 (+6)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
20 (+5)
INT
6 (–2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (–4
Multiattack. The blight makes one Branch attack and one Grasping Root attack.
Branch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
Grasping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
black shroud. A stoppered bronze scroll tube rests at its feet, and a staff fashioned from a single branch of pale white wood (see “Treasure” below) lies beside it. The scroll tube contains a dry sheet of
parchment bearing the following message in Abyssal: “Orcus, claim your prize! The secrets of lichdom remain yours, but my deeds and magic will live on, as will my soul in the Abyss.” Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. Champion
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Spy Rulers, nobles, merchants, guildmasters, and other wealthy individuals use spies to gain the upper hand in a world of cutthroat politics. A spy is trained to secretly gather information. Loyal
spies would rather die than divulge information that could compromise them or their employers. Spy
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 27 (6d8)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Paladin: Oath of Glory 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
known by glorious deeds, not words. Challenges Are but Tests. Face hardships with courage, and encourage your allies to face them with you. Hone the Body. Like raw stone, your body must be worked so its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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 glorious deeds, not words.
Challenges Are but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
that fire the blood of warriors in battle, and composers of the new songs and sagas relating the mighty deeds of heroes and villains. However, spellcasting is taboo among Reghed and Norhtlanders unless
it is considered a gift of their gods. Characters with the bard class who rise to prominence among these folk must align themselves with their clan’s priests and shamans or risk being outcast. Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the Upper Planes or the fiendish rulers of the Lower Planes. These souls become larvae and spend eternity in this place that lacks a sun, a moon, stars, or seasons. Leaching away color and emotion
Armor Class 9
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 20 ft.
STR
9 (-1)
DEX
9 (-1)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
6 (-2)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
2 (-4)
Senses passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
are the Hells’ legionnaires, tasked with protecting their infernal plane and its rulers against intruders. Merregons have no individuality and hence no need for faces. Every merregon legionnaire has a
. Merregon
Medium Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
17 (+3)
INT
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Knight Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or
patrolling a realm, a knight often travels with an entourage that includes squires and hirelings who are commoners. Knight
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
seek out prey. A mature plant consists of a main vine, about 20 feet long. Smaller vines up to 5 feet long branch from the main vine every 6 inches. In late summer, the secondary vines produce bunches
, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
1 (–5)
WIS
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
seek out prey. A mature plant consists of a main vine, about 20 feet long. Smaller vines up to 5 feet long branch from the main vine every 6 inches. In late summer, the secondary vines produce bunches
, unaligned
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (10d10 + 30)
Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
1 (-5)
WIS
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from all as Grand Secretary, the leader of the government of Yongjing. Since the nation’s rulers’ source of extreme longevity has vanished, Secretary Wei is determined to hold the country together (as
skills they bring to an underground expedition into a potentially dangerous area. She’s eager to hear about their most spectacular deeds and is quick to flatter those who indulge her with such tales
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
presented here. Zakya Rakshasa Zakya rakshasas are the bloodthirsty foot soldiers of the rakshasa horde. They are driven to free their fiendish rulers, seeking vengeance against the dragons and those who
shield bearing the emblem of their demonic master. Zakya Rakshasa
Medium fiend, lawful evil
Armor Class 18 (scale mail, shield)
Hit Points 59 (7d8 + 28)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Rime Hulk Rime hulks are a withered branch of the frost giant family tree, descended from ancient giants who withdrew from the world and succumbed to their elemental nature. Most rime hulks dwell in
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 85 (9d10 + 36)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
18 (+4)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
9 (−1)
CHA
6 (−2)
Damage Immunities cold






