broad best diffusing caltrops reborn

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

exquisite bow. The half-orc nearby shouts orders, helping the two combatants coordinate their assault to the best advantage. A dwarf in chain mail interposes his shield between the ogre’s club

, some on fighting with two weapons at once, and some on augmenting their martial skills with magic. This combination of broad general ability and extensive specialization makes fighters superior

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds. A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration

, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics. EVERYONE’S SECOND-BEST FRIENDS

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, Dragons of Autumn Twilight Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, half-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their elf and human parents: human curiosity

like elves, and to elves, they look human. In height, they’re on par with both parents, though they’re neither as slender as elves nor as broad as humans. They range from under 5 feet to

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could. But at least the relative largeness of the apartment

. Gnomes average slightly over 3 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45 pounds. Their tan or brown faces are usually adorned with broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their bright eyes shine with

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry. A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are

, sophistication, and manners, they make up in valor. And I must admit, their best smiths produce art that approaches elven quality.” Halflings. “Halflings are people of simple pleasures, and

Giff

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Giff are tall, broad-shouldered folk with hippo-like features. Some have smooth skin, while others have short bristles on their faces and the tops of their heads. As beings of impressive size and

determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

The Hunters' Role

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

The Hunters’ Role Once you know the form of Pharaoh Ankhtepot’s ka, determine how the characters become involved with the hunt for it. Events might make finding the soul to be in the characters’ best

characters die, Pharaoh Ankhtepot resurrects them (perhaps as reborn; see chapter 1). Their continued existence is contingent on searching for and finding his ka.

Know Your Players

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

match their preferences. At best, a group of players is a lot like their characters, in that having different interests and capabilities enables them to handle a broad range of challenges.

Flavors of Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Flavors of Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy game, but that broad category encompasses a lot of variety. Many different flavors of fantasy exist in fiction and film. Do you want a horrific

an effort to destroy monsters or villains. This genre is also common in fantasy fiction. Most novels set in the Forgotten Realms are best described as heroic fantasy, following in the footsteps of many of the authors listed in the Appendices of the Player’s Handbook.

Animal Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

faces environmental disaster or droves of animals are otherwise in jeopardy. Valera Lutfullina Among the best-known animal lords are those that represent cats, hawks, lizards, and wolves, but

lords can summon spectral animals, channel spiritual energy, and exhibit powers associated with one of three broad groups: foragers, hunters, or sages. These powers are tied to an animal lord’s

Chaos Incarnate

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

shapes and abilities. The common forms that are familiar to demonologists represent broad trends, but individual demons defy those tendencies. For instance, a vrock might crawl out of an oil slick in the

best serves the lord’s desires. Of course, keeping control of a layer involves fighting off other demons that are looking to expand their domains. From time to time, a layer changes hands or is

Xulregg

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Material Plane, and its winding branches are as broad and meandering as river deltas. Thousands of chambers, tunnels, and halls—all claimed by the cult of Aurnozci—riddle the tree’s rotten interior. Huge

chrysalises develop, bulge, and pop is called the Scabbery. Not simply a disgusting moniker, the Scabbery’s name is also a reference to the way that demons reborn here emerge harder, stronger, and crueler than

Fighter

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

Fighter The best thing about blood money is that it spends just as readily as any other kind of money. Some fight to slake bloodlust. Others fight for the thrill of besting an enemy. Some fight for a

combatants enter a fight not knowing whether their boots have come untied. 6 You have a belt pouch specially made to release ball bearings or caltrops in the thick of the fight, forcing your

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders

they frequently carry nets, caltrops, lassos, and nooses on poles for controlling captured creatures. These goblins cook for the tribe, and in times of war they are also responsible for making poison

Customizing the Giants

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

the ogre’s standard weaponry. If projectiles are available, throwing rocks is always a giant’s best (and preferred) ranged attack. ABOUT THE ORIGINAL Against the Giants, by Gary Gygax, was

–17 1d4 small boulders 18–19 Battered tin or pewter bowl and spoon 20–21 Various and sundry bent brass items 22–23 1d6 large iron caltrops 24–25 Hard cheese, slightly moldy and stinky 26–30 Shabby

Religious Service

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Result 1–10 No effect. Your efforts fail to make a lasting impression. 11–20 You earn one favor. 21+ You earn two favors. A favor, in broad terms, is a promise of future assistance from a

Charisma modifier (minimum of one unused favor). Complications. Temples can be labyrinths of political and social scheming. Even the best-intentioned sect can fall prone to rivalries. A character who serves

Kartakass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

who have broad ranges of rich skin and hair colors. The use of dyes and cosmetics to accent one’s features and memorability is common among all genders. When players create characters from Kartakass

mentor? What do you use your talents, work, or travels to hide? Does insecurity or doubt drive you to excel? Did someone best you in your field of mastery? Does a vice, curse, or rumor color your

Commodore Krux

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

creature with eyestalks and a watchful central eye tends bar in this establishment. Filling one side of a table meant for six is a broad-chested, hippo-headed man with a green parrot perched on one

-lipped regarding his own history with the Xaryxian Empire as well as how he plans to help the characters, indicating that it is best not to say too much where others might overhear: “A fleet of

Wizard

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

, the study of arcane magic lends itself to a broad range of specialization. As such, it’s not enough to simply dedicate yourself to being the best wizard you can be. It’s about figuring out which

wizardly path best addresses your franchise’s potential needs. Enchanters and illusionists in the service of a franchise can boggle the minds of enemies and allies. Transmuters, conjurers, and

Questioning Seekers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

hopes to make the best out of their tenday-long visit by reading rare books and meeting likeminded people. Yalerion can be found in the House of the Binder, socializing with other followers of Oghma. They

. The Wide was too noisy and hectic for their liking. They arrived at Candlekeep five days ago and intend to stay for five more. Valor With broad shoulders and a permanent scowl on her face, Valor is an

Appendix B: Kender Stumblenoodles Recipe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

it, served as a meal of caltrops for draconian toes and sent the kender’s pursuers stumbling into the mud. In honor of this brave kender’s sacrifice (the loss of a perfectly good sack of pasta

extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (see Cook’s Note) 12 ounces fusilli or rotini 1½ cups lightly packed, coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (see Cook’s Note) 1⅓ cups panko breadcrumbs Cook’s Notes It’s best to grate

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

in Rigus. Seasoned tacticians with centuries of battlefield experience between them, they command the armies of nations. Among them is General Braahg (lawful neutral hobgoblin warlord), a broad

death brings, others refuse to rest, joining a shadowy cabal of Undead warriors. Reborn as ghosts, liches, and mummy lords, they guide the Crown Generals from beyond the grave. The most feared and

Korranberg Chronicle

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

Korranberg Chronicle By far Khorvaire’s best known and most widely read newspaper is the Korranberg Chronicle. Thanks to its unflinching and mostly unbiased coverage of the Last War, combined with a

out of the newspaper’s various offices. They are organized into an extensive hierarchy from senior to junior editors. The top tier of senior editors is responsible for broad categories of stories

Rampaging Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

make two unarmed strikes (+9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target). On a hit, the giant deals 13 (2d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. The rampage happens in a broad plaza, so there is plenty of space for the

the fight in the second round. They are well trained and do their best to help, but to avoid additional complexity during the encounter, assume that the duergar act at the end of the initiative order

Simulation Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

Simulation Chambers Each simulation chamber is a broad circular space with a domed ceiling, its stone walls carved with arcane runes that fill the area with bright light. Each chamber is equipped

proud, among others. A long, smartly crafted bronze mustache completes his ensemble. Quote: “If you’re looking for a quick answer, I’m probably not the best place to find it.”

Using Survivors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Using Survivors Survivors are premade characters that are simple and easy for players to master, while being customizable enough to fill broad roles in your adventures—whether they be farmers or

general role like noble, villager, or sailor with a touch of talent. Make use of these ready-made characters in whatever ways suit your adventure best.

Horror Gameplay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

members of different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with disabilities and of varied beliefs, as having broad roles, professions, interests, and outlooks. Endlessly work to

game session, talk with the group about the best way to move forward in a way everyone can enjoy. Work to create a supportive environment where players can admit to being uncomfortable without fearing

Rival Houses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

to gain political influence within the Twelve and over Khorvaire as a whole. To complicate matters, Cannith relies on the dragonshards mined by Tharashk—and Tharashk doesn’t want to lose its best

conflict among rival dragonmarked houses might unfold according to this broad outline. Levels 1–4. As prominent but not yet powerful figures in the dragonmarked landscape, the characters become the

Detailed NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

banal as the best inn in town or as important as a clue needed to solve a murder. Ideal In a sentence, describe one ideal that the NPC holds dear and which governs his or her greater actions. Player

-knowledge Bond In a sentence, summarize the people, places, or things that are especially important to the NPC. The NPC Bonds table offers suggestions in broad categories. The character backgrounds

Factions in the North

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

the North. Its members crave wealth and personal power, though the public face of the organization appears much more benign, offering the best mercenaries money can buy. Adventurers allied with the

1487 DR, the Year of the Rune Lords Triumphant 1488 DR, the Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn 1489 DR, the Year of the Warrior Princess 1490 DR, the Year of the Star Walker’s Return 1491 DR, the

Uthgardt Lands

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

as nomads. Though the Red Tigers are less than comfortable with the present situation, they consider Beorunna’s Well their holy site, so they make the best of things. Bands of Red Tiger tribespeople

the newly reborn Blue Bear tribe might well be Tree Ghost Uthgardt who are following a call from a revived Blue Bear totem. Great Worm. The Frost Hills, a small southern spike of the Spine of the

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Adventure Models Giants serve as adversaries in many D&D adventures, but that’s not the only possible role for them in your game. This section outlines five broad categories of adventures, including

and a dragon are oblivious to the destruction they’re causing Delve into the Past The best reason for delving into the past is to discover a path to a better future. —Diancastra In the world of

Goblins

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

often the best wolf riders and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribe’s lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and

, but they frequently carry nets, caltrops, lassos, and nooses on poles for controlling captured creatures. These goblins cook for the tribe, and in times of war they are also responsible for making

High Hall Cathedral

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

by weapons and claws, separate this area from the heart of the cathedral. H3. Central Altar Read the following as the characters enter this area: An altar rests on a raised dais in this broad hall

, isolated tomb opens up at the end of a flight of broad stairs off the open central area of this level. The body of a young woman lies on the bier, a gleaming greatsword at her side. Years before the

Geographic Features

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

remains on the sea. The crown does its best to make sure the roads are safe, but otherwise it is generally content to leave the monsters and vicious tribes of the wilds alone as long as they remain in

young black dragon Dunwater River The Dunwater River meanders its way into the Azure Sea. It is a broad, slow-moving body of water, choked with reeds and too shallow in many spots to allow boats other

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