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Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Formed by the Mists. When created, the horror’s body composition takes one of four forms: Aberrant Armor, Loathsome Limbs, Malleable Mass, or Oozing Organs. This form determines certain traits

to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of these

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, and thus each group has one leader that exerts autocratic control. But as with many tyrannies, the passing of a leader often results in a chaotic transition to the next. Sometimes a goblin boss has

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Formed by the Mists. When created, the horror’s body composition takes one of four forms: Aberrant Armor, Loathsome Limbs, Malleable Mass, or Oozing Organs. This form determines certain traits

, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Formed by the Mists. When created, the horror’s body composition takes one of four forms: Aberrant Armor, Loathsome Limbs, Malleable Mass, or Oozing Organs. This form determines certain traits

can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Formed by the Mists. When created, the horror’s body composition takes one of four forms: Aberrant Armor, Loathsome Limbs, Malleable Mass, or Oozing Organs. This form determines certain traits

has one of four body compositions, determined by rolling on the Body Composition table. You can roll on the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Formed by the Mists. When created, the horror’s body composition takes one of four forms: Aberrant Armor, Loathsome Limbs, Malleable Mass, or Oozing Organs. This form determines certain traits

the Limbs to customize it further, while results from the Hex Blast table replace that action in the stat block. If the results of multiple tables conflict, chose your preferred result. The results of

Conjure Animals Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

actions. The GM has the creatures' statistics. Sample creatures can be found below. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using certain higher-level spell slots, you choose one of the summoning

Sea Horse, Giant Wasp, Reef Shark, Warhorse 1 Brown Bear, Dire Wolf, Giant Eagle, Giant Hyena, Giant Octopus, Giant Spider, Giant Toad, Giant Vulture, Lion, Tiger 2 Giant Boar, Giant Constrictor Snake, Giant Elk, Hunter Shark, Plesiosaurus, Polar Bear, Rhinoceros, Saber-toothed Tiger

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait. Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They

fond of camouflage, attaching leaves and twigs to their cloaks, making brown paint to cover their skin, and weaving grass nets under which they can hide. They use such camouflage while hunting in the

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

Physical Variations

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

Scale Color 01–05 Black 06–10 Blue 11–25 Brown 26–30 Gray 31–35 Green 36–40 Orange 41–55 Orange-brown 56–60 Red 61–75 Red-brown 76–85 Tan 86–90 White 91–00 Patterned (roll twice, ignoring duplicate

results and results of 91 or higher) Scale Pattern d20 Scale Pattern 1–4 Mottled 5–8 Reticulated 9–12 Shaded 13–16 Spotted 17–20 Striped

Challenge 1 (200 XP)

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

Challenge 1 (200 XP) Animated armor Brass dragon wyrmling Brown bear Bugbear Copper dragon wyrmling Death dog Dire wolf Dryad Duergar Faerie dragon (young) Fire snake

Ghoul Giant eagle Giant hyena Giant octopus Giant spider Giant toad Giant vulture Goblin boss Half-ogre Harpy Hippogriff Imp Kuo-toa whip Lion Quadrone Quaggoth spore

Physical Characteristics

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

d12 Skin Color 1 Brown 2 Brown-yellow 3 Gray 4 Green 5–7 Pinkish 8–9 Purple-blue 10–11 Mottled (roll twice, ignoring results above 10) 12 Shaded (roll twice, ignoring results above 10) Beholder

Brown 9 Black 10 Metallic (roll d6 for color) Beholder Iris Shape d20 Iris Shape 1–4 Circle 5 Crescent 6 Hourglass 7 Irregular 8 Keyhole 9–10 Oval 11–14 Slit 15 Square 16 String-of-pearls 17–18

Physical Variations

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

appearance is mostly inherited, in small settlements all the yuan-ti look somewhat alike, while larger settlements see more intermixing, which produces a wider range of results. Yuan-ti Snake Body Type

d20 Snake Body Shape 1–5 Thick 6–15 Normal 16–20 Sleek Yuan-ti Humanoid Skin Color d20 Humanoid Skin Color 1–4 Dark brown 5 Green-brown 6–9 Light brown 10–15 Medium brown 16 Pale brown 17–18

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies—usually red, orange, yellow, brown, or gray. Their heads are also avian, often resembling those of parrots or eagles. Creating Your Character

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds

CR 1

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

CR 1 Animated Armor Brass Dragon Wyrmling Brown Bear Bugbear Warrior Copper Dragon Wyrmling Death Dog Dire Wolf Dryad Empyrean Iota Faerie Dragon Youth Ghoul Giant Eagle Giant

Hyena Giant Octopus Giant Spider Giant Toad Giant Vulture Goblin Boss Harpy Hippogriff Imp Kuo-toa Whip Lacedon Ghoul Lion Manes Vaporspawn Modron Quadrone Myconid Spore

Githzerai

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ages passed, githzerai explorers ranged out to other planes and worlds of the multiverse. Githzerai are generally slender, with speckled skin in shades of yellow, green, or brown. Eons of cultivating

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t

Short and Stout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged

Short and Stout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully.

weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged

Gambling

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

each one. Consult the Gambling Results table to see how the character did. Gambling Results Result Value 0 successes Lose all the money you bet, and accrue a debt equal to that amount. 1 success

wants its money back. 5 A local crime boss insists you start frequenting the boss’s gambling parlor and no others. 6 A high-stakes gambler comes to town and insists that you take part in a game. *Might involve a rival

Flight, or Fight, or … ?

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

Flight, or Fight, or … ? Each of the results on these tables represents a certain kind of challenge or potential challenge. If you let the dice have their way and the result is a large number of

include entries for what the Dungeon Master’s Guide calls “encounters of a less monstrous nature.” Many of these results cry out to be customized or detailed, which offers you an opportunity to connect

Hill Encounters (Levels 5–10)

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

Hill Encounters (Levels 5–10) d100 Encounter 01 1d4 pegasi or 1d3 perytons 02 1d6 + 2 giant goats 03 1 manticore 04 1d8 +1 gnolls or 1d8 + 1 hobgoblins 05 1d4 lions 06 1d6 + 2 worgs 07 1d4 brown

bears 08 3d6 axe beaks 09 1 half-ogre with 2d6 orcs 10 2d10 winged kobolds 11–12 1 goblin boss with 1d4 dire wolves and 2d6 goblins 13 1d6 giant elk 14–15 1d8 + 1 giant eagles 16–17 1d4 phase spiders

Pit Fighting

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

+ 2d10; generate a separate DC for each one. Consult the Pit Fighting Results table to see how the character did. Pit Fighting Results Result Value 0 successes Lose your bouts, earning nothing. 1

An opponent swears to take revenge on you.* 2 A crime boss approaches you and offers to pay you to intentionally lose a few matches.* 3 You defeat a popular local champion, drawing the crowd’s ire. 4

How to Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

relying on the roll of a die to determine the results of an action. The DM narrates the results of the adventurers’ actions. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings

. In certain situations, particularly combat, the action is more structured and the players (and DM) do take turns choosing and resolving actions. But most of the time, play is fluid and flexible

Being Your Own Patron

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

Being Your Own Patron For certain kinds of organizations, you can either join an existing group or found your own. For some players, the idea of running a crime syndicate, inquisitive agency

work. The information in this section applies whether you join an organization or found your own. When you’re the boss, some of the benefits of belonging to an organization become expenses you have

Rhythm of Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the

Forest Encounters (Levels 5–10)

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

Gruumsh with 1d3 orogs and 1d8 + 2 orcs 07 1d3 constrictor snakes or 1d4 tigers 08 1 goblin boss with 3d6 goblins 09 1 faerie dragon (any age) 10 1 brown bear or 1d6 + 2 black bears 11–13 1d4 giant

Assignments

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

you assignments or reward you for achieving certain objectives, but it doesn’t dictate your activities. Adventurers’ guilds, heads of state, immortal beings, inquisitive agencies, religious orders

, and universities are typically highly autonomous. In a player-directed organization, you don’t have a patron because your adventuring party is in charge. You’re the boss; you tell others what to do

Using a Stat Block

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie

Humanoid 3 Githyanki buccaneer Humanoid 3 Neogi hatchling swarm Aberration 3 Neogi pirate Aberration 3 Plasmoid warrior Ooze 3 Solar dragon wyrmling Dragon 3 Ssurran defiler Monstrosity 4 Brown scavver

Monstrosity 4 Gaj Aberration 4 Neh-thalggu Aberration 4 Neogi void hunter Aberration 4 Plasmoid boss Ooze 5 Astral elf honor guard Humanoid 5 Astral elf star priest Humanoid 5 Feyr Aberration 5 Mercane

Chapter 3: Balance

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

wandering monsters to inspiring whole adventures. But The Deck of Many Things card set and other card decks provide an alternative way to get random results. How is drawing from a deck of cards

leads to pursue or actions to take. This is a fun way to offer players choices without overwhelming them with too many options. Customizable Results. Drawing from a deck of cards is equivalent to

The Three Mothers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

The Three Mothers The three green hags are intent on capturing the unicorn, Banrion, and corrupting the entirety of the woods. Over time, they have taken on characteristics of certain animals. Mother

hags form a coven, which results in heightened power. For higher-level characters, run the hags with their coven benefits to make a hard encounter. For lower-level parties, consider removing the

Noteworthy Features

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

dangerous, but the people who dwell here have long flourished. Valachan hosts the Trial of Hearts, a battle royale conducted during certain full moons by the land’s greatest hunter, Chakuna. Any wild plant

. VALACHANI CHARACTERS Characters from Valachan typically hail from small, rain forest communities. The domain’s people are predominantly humans with dark hair and a range of warm, brown skin tones. Some

Races

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

wisdom. Minotaurs on Ravnica are sophisticated tacticians as well as strong and fierce warriors. Simic hybrids are the results of the Simic Combine’s Guardian Project, which magically infuses the

adaptive qualities of certain animal species into human, elf, or vedalken volunteers. Vedalken are tall, blue-skinned, and ingenious, with insatiable curiosity and a penchant for invention.

Hill Encounters (Levels 1–4)

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

sitting on a stump, whittling a piece of wood 41 1d4 elk 42 1d4 winged kobolds with 1d6 kobolds 43 1d6 + 2 giant wolf spiders 44–45 2d4 wolves 46 1 swarm of insects 47 1d8 + 1 axe beaks 48–49 1 brown

hyenas 82 1 bandit captain with 2d4 bandits 83 1 orc Eye of Gruumsh with 1d8 + 2 orcs 84 1d3 orogs or 1d4 berserkers 85–86 1 ettin or 1 wereboar 87–88 1 goblin boss with 2d6 goblins 89 1d3 griffons 90 1d3 perytons or 1d4 pegasi 91–96 1d3 trolls 97–99 1 cyclops 00 1 stone giant

Entering the Fort

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

waves in your direction as if telling you to remain where you are. “What a deal! Patience is a virtue! Can’t keep the boss waiting!” He runs off into one of the trash structures. Moments later he

returns, leading a tall creature wearing a long, tattered shift covered in mud, blood, mold, and worse. The hag’s eyes seem to move independently of each other as she approaches, her straggly brown hair

Rhythm of Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the

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