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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
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
Druid
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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.
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->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->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->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->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Torch Gate Destination: Bleak Eternity of Gehenna Primary Citizens: Humanoids and yugoloths Ruler: The Family Torch is a den of thieves built on the slopes of three volcanic spires that rise from a
rotten, waterlogged planks. Bank of Abbathor Headquartered in the city of Sigil, the Bank of Abbathor (detailed in chapter 2) services customers across the planes. Account holders can visit a branch of
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
relatives), and also with representatives of the middle class, such as traders and artisans. A lord mayor of noble birth is appointed to head the town or city council and to perform the same administrative
functions that reeves carry out in villages. The council consists of representatives elected by the middle class. Only foolish nobles ignore the wishes of their councils, since the economic power of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, Laeral Silverhand. The Griffon Cavalry is a special branch of the City Guard whose members are veteran soldiers trained to fly griffon mounts. Griffon Cavalry Rider
Medium humanoid (any race), any
alignment
Armor Class 17 (half plate)
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
15(+2)
CON
14(+2)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
10(+0)
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
class are also available here. And some of the items in this section represent a new type of wondrous item: magic tattoos. The Magic Items table lists all the magic items in this chapter and notes the
Bell Branch Yes Rare Devotee’s Censer Yes Rare Duplicitous Manuscript Yes Rare Elemental Essence Shard Yes Rare Far Realm Shard Yes Rare Fulminating Treatise Yes Rare Heart Weaver’s Primer Yes Rare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
apparent. Quicklings owe their existence—and their plight—to the Queen of Air and Darkness, the dread ruler of the Gloaming Court. Once lazy, egotistical folk, the creatures that would become the
, such as by stealing an important letter, swiping coins collected for the poor, or planting a stolen item in someone’s bag. Quickling
Tiny Fey, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
outreach to Cyran refugees across Khorvaire. He has a great deal of popular sympathy, as well as allies in every nation, including the following groups and individuals: King Boranel. The ruler of
Cyran refugees as second-class citizens and vagabonds. Among non-Cyran communities, agents of Prince Oargev can’t rely on aid from any of Cyre’s former enemies. The Lord of Blades. In the depths of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
community. One must work selflessly, listen to one’s elders, and act according to one’s status for Yeonido to prosper. Structure is the central pillar of society. Class structure and family structure are
descended from the city’s founder and first ruler, the dragon Mireu. The bureaucracy surrounding her consists of officials known as magistrates, who govern the city-state and enforce its laws. Those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
first the mage was an attentive ruler. However, near the age’s end, Karsus became increasingly absent from governance. The mage spent weeks at a time locked in his sanctum while pursuing the creation
upper class. At dusk, any waste is disposed of by magic or, more commonly, dumped off the flying city, to the dismay of those below. Education Eileanar boasts several of the greatest schools in all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
owe their existence — and their plight — to the Queen of Air and Darkness, the dread ruler of the Gloaming Court. Once a race of lazy and egotistical fey, the creatures that would become the
actions falls on other creatures and creates discord. Quickling
Tiny Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 10 (3d4 + 3)
Speed 120 ft.
STR
4 (−3)
DEX
23 (+6)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Darkness, the dread ruler of the Gloaming Court. Once a species of lazy and egotistical Fey, quicklings’ predecessors were late in answering the queen’s summons one time too many. To hasten their pace
discord. Quickling
Tiny Fey, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 10 (3d4 + 3)
Speed 120 ft.
STR
4 (−3)
DEX
23 (+6)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
10 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Entrepreneur. The sole heir of a vast fortune, this entrepreneur seeks allies to expand their wealth in a new business on the international, global, or planar stage. 6 Future Ruler. This young noble is destined
professional ventures. 4 Lost Lineage. You seek evidence of a lost branch of a noble family or proof that individuals don’t possess a noble pedigree. 5 Origin of Nobility. You reveal the secret reason why
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lightning across its scales, giving additional thunderous power to the beating of its enormous wings. Aerosaur Gargantuan Monstrosity (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points
ground. Clouds often seem to gather around its head, which can reach as high as 150 feet off the ground. Claudio Pozas Altisaur Gargantuan Monstrosity (Dinosaur), Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
spins its cocoon, each leaf and branch upon which a bright butterfly rests its tired wings.
In a unicorn’s forest, a sense of calm pervades. From wolves and foxes to birds, squirrels, and tiny insects
in the affairs of the mortal realm. It is a holy alliance made to cleave the heads from demons and banish devils back to the Nine Hells.
Unicorn
Large celestial, lawful good
Armor Class 12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine Hells—courted a mighty fey in hopes of luring him into trading
Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
14(+2)
DEX
16(+3)
CON
17(+3)
INT
12(+1)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
18(+4)
Skills Acrobatics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
block but has an Intelligence of 10 and speaks Common. Treant Sapling Large Plant, Typically Chaotic Good
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
17 (+3
or what has become of Prismeer or its archfey ruler; it thinks the domain is still thriving under Zybilna’s rule.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of Silver, listen for the children’s delighted screams and go give it a try. These shared stories and traditions impart to each ward a different culture, just as much as distinctions of class and
, I am nothing. If I take lives but count not the cost, I am nothing. If I steal in the night and see not the faces of the devastated come the next morning, I am nothing. If I make decrees like a ruler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
King Gullop XIX. All the heads agree he is a weak ruler. They’ve heard rumors of yet another coup in the works. Sir Talavar, Bavlorna’s escaped prisoner, had help from bullywugs of the Soggy Court
matter. Appendix D has additional roleplaying notes for Clapperclaw. Clapperclaw the Scarecrow
Small Construct, Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 14 (4d6)
Speed 25 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
determines which colony members perform which tasks, including whether a choldrith is permitted to lay eggs. Sometimes a choldrith ruler receives a vision from Lolth that inspires the entire colony into
some grand, often violent, action. Choldrith
Medium Monstrosity (Cleric), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
domes, and melodious chimes dance in the shutterless windows of its vaulted halls. Held aloft by genie magic and the staircases that branch from it, the palace is a pit stop for planar travelers and a
end immediately, resuming when he either gains a new body or is replaced by the creature that slays him (see the Last Wish trait in Nafas’s stat block). Nafas Large Elemental, Chaotic Good
Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
impersonate their targets effectively. High Fae Impostor Medium Fey, Any Alignment
Armor Class 15
Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46)
Speed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
21 (+5)
CON
fae kindguards are in direct service to Talion, the Kindly Lord. Nine times nine have these high fae sworn a binding oath to protect the Kindly Lord, each time pricking their hand on a hawthorn branch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
goddess by doing so.
Chitine
Small monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
Hit Points 18 (4d6 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
10(+0)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
12(+1
that determines which colony members perform which tasks, including whether she or any other choldrith is permitted to lay eggs. If this supreme ruler receives a vision from Lolth, she might change her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
“Elemental Magic Items” section. They are often wearing it when encountered. Feathergale Knight
Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil
Armor Class 16 (scale)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft
destroy unbelievers isn’t an act of terror but a demonstration of true faith. Howling Hatred Initiate
Medium humanoid (human), neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (leather)
Hit Points 9 (2d8)
Speed 30
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Statistics
Karsus, a powerful human mage and the ruler of Eileanar, is meant to be a figurehead whose name looms large in Netherese culture. However, if the characters meet Karsus, use the Lich stat
of iron. It stands dour among buildings that shine with magical lights.
The Watch Presidium has three identical branches from which the city’s watch operates. Each branch includes several human






