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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians.
Extensive Adaptation
A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically, though most hybrids
retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles, wings or fins like
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sludge in the crypts of failed liches. Despite the loss of a solid physical form, these foul creatures retain their terrible intellects and aspire to megalomaniacal goals—the first of which
extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in chapter 3) seal these viscous horrors in magically warded prisons. As ages pass
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil.
Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a
reveres and the function each typically performs in service to that god. Some resemble gigantic unicorns; these are often used as guardians. Others have draconic features and tend to be aggressive foes
backgrounds
Wicker. Healers and guardians alike may seek out the Old Ways for remedies and protective charms to ward off evil. Not all who come to the wicker craft do so with noble intent—some, broken by spite
has become increasingly withdrawn and uncharacteristically agitated.
3
An order of druids, the Circle of Wicker, taught you their ways. You aren’t certain why.
4
Someone offered you a
Orc
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their
, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
character wishes they could change about themselves? How would the best version of themselves be different? What is your character’s signature possession or physical trait? What makes you certain that
your character would retain this no matter what could have happened in their life? Riccardo Moscatello Wizard, paladin, and druid incarnations of the same glitch
character share a distinctive sunburst nexus feature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Creature Type Each monster has a tag that identifies the type of creature it is. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of
as angels and pegasi, with ties to the Upper Planes. Constructs are magically created creatures such as homunculi, modrons, and shield guardians. Dragons are scaly beings of ancient origin, such as red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Creature Type Each monster has a tag that identifies the type of creature it is. Certain spells, magic items, class features, and other effects in the game interact in special ways with creatures of
magically created creatures such as homunculi, modrons, and shield guardians. Dragons are scaly beings of ancient origin, such as red dragons and wyverns. Elementals are beings from the Elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
absolutely certain that Vizeran’s ritual will work if the talisman is placed elsewhere. He’s not as learned or powerful as his master. Grin encourages the adventurers place the dark heart elsewhere and, in so
doing, arrange a different battlefield for the demon lord showdown. He refuses to go along with any effort to leave the talisman in Menzoberranzan. If the characters intend to place the dark heart as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gorgons Bull-like Guardians with Petrifying Breath Habitat: Forest, Grassland, Hill; Treasure: Any Kai Carpenter A gorgon petrifies victims with its deadly breath, then tramples them to pieces
under their iron hooves, gorgons exhale gouts of noxious gas. Gorgons are created by magic-users to serve as guardians. The process for creating a gorgon is labor intensive and dangerous, with one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon sometimes wake to find all their silver—and memory of the past few days—missing. In addition to their strong preference for certain metals, many moonstone dragons seek out artworks and relics
day for clues about the vista’s whereabouts
6 An ornate silver chest that holds a mountain of gold coins; the dragon refuses to open the chest, claiming it can still smell the stink of the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers.
— Elminster
The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their
royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
located on a mountain peak. Second, portals often have guardians charged with ensuring that certain creatures don’t pass through. A portal’s guardian is typically a powerful magical creature, such as a
djinni, a sphinx, a titan, or an inhabitant of the portal’s destination plane. Finally, most portals aren’t open all the time, but open only in particular situations or when a certain requirement is met
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
slay the unwary. It is filled with rich treasures both precious and magical, but in addition to the aforementioned guardians, there is said to be a demilich who still wards his final haunt. Be warned
characters of a certain level—though high-level adventurers are certainly necessary—but for players who enjoy a mental challenge and DMs who want to put their own spin on this truly unique dungeon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
campaign. If you are replacing your race with a lineage, you retain any languages you had and gain no new languages. Creature Type Every creature in D&D, including every player character, has a special
have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
them beyond death. Unlike mere zombies, they retain the memories and evil agendas they harbored in life. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight continues its villainous ways, but it is now
Motives 1d8 The Wight Returned from the Dead To...
1 Challenge anyone who passes near its grave on a certain cursed night.
2 Conquer the land it believes it should rule.
3 Continue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate
raging and another creature you can see within 30 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to reduce that damage by 2d6. When you reach certain levels in this class, you can reduce the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
retain their terrible intellects and aspire to megalomaniacal goals—the first of which involves regaining a body. To do this, they seek servants to exact their will, coercing even the most stubborn
controlled and can regenerate themselves from those creatures’ blood. Unable to extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in Van
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
retain their terrible intellects and aspire to megalomaniacal goals—the first of which involves regaining a body. To do this, they seek servants to exact their will, coercing even the most stubborn
controlled and can regenerate themselves from those creatures’ blood. Unable to extinguish their horrific unlife, virtuous faiths and vigilant organizations (like the Order of the Guardians detailed in chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
following information: How Can We Enter Haskasori? “Ancient magic seals the city gates, and few besides Cozmioko and Anthradusk are long-lived enough to remember the passphrase. However, I’m certain the
, and it has remained still. But as I approached you, it grew warm and started to twitch. It has settled down only now. I’m certain this is Cozmioko’s will.” What Can You Tell Us about Anthradusk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
hyper-evolved specimens are called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians. Extensive Adaptation A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically
, though most hybrids retain their basic physical form. All are augmented with characteristics of animals, mostly aquatic, reptilian, or amphibian creatures. These include crab claws, squid tentacles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to have transformed into a pillar of fire and vanished into the wind, but until her death is certain, the lektoi are reluctant to name a new monarch. Anax and Cymede have no children, so the king’s
Lukos march to finish the task. Oromai. The watchers are the guardians of the Kolophon who protect the fortress from invaders and maintain order within its walls. Flamespeakers Prominent spellcasters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of the city, this means not merely the ability to carry a weapon, but the right to retain up to seventy equipped soldiers. These soldiers always wear a house’s colors and the house’s “arms of grace
” — a heraldic device often borne on a shield, worn as a cloak pin, or affixed to a helmet. Others throughout the city, even foreign dignitaries, are permitted to retain only up to sixteen armed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
it grants them certain kinds of magic. Drow, high elves, and wood elves are examples of elves who have been transformed thus. Drow Drow typically dwell in the Underdark and have been shaped by it. Some
to sleep, and magic can’t put you to sleep. You can finish a Long Rest in 4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness. Elven Lineages Lineage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
them certain kinds of magic. Drow, high elves, and wood elves are examples of elves who have been transformed thus. Drow Drow typically dwell in the Underdark and have been shaped by it. Some drow
4 hours if you spend those hours in a trancelike meditation, during which you retain consciousness. Elven Lineages Lineage Level 1 Level 3 Level 5 Drow The range of your Darkvision increases to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Silverhand This legendary wizard and leader appears as a human female in her early twenties. She interacts with the characters with kindness and a certain whimsy, but doesn’t disclose what time period
characters as annoying apparitions and refuses to deal with them. Bruenor Battlehammer The dwarf king’s red hair has turned mostly white, and he leans heavily on a thick crystal cane. He is old, frail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
avoid her. The characters are Ireena’s best hope for protection, so she is willing to accompany them under certain conditions. Although she appears mild, she has a strong will, and she aids the party
, the local priest (area E5). She refuses to be taken to Vallaki or anywhere else while the burgomaster lies dead on the mansion floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
test traps. Iron Kiln The dwarves use the iron contraption on the dais to craft tomb guardians from the corpses of slain adventurers. As the characters arrive, the tomb dwarves are in the process of
the Yellow Banner, but certain things might jog her memory. If the players get stuck, you can use the Starfallen as a means to provide hints to keep the adventure on track.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. You can use Wild Shape twice. You regain one expended use when you finish a Short Rest, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You gain additional uses when you reach certain
known forms with another eligible form. When you reach certain Druid levels, your number of known forms and the maximum Challenge Rating for those forms increases, as shown in the Beast Shapes table. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. You can use Wild Shape twice. You regain one expended use when you finish a Short Rest, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You gain additional uses when you reach certain
known forms with another eligible form. When you reach certain Druid levels, your number of known forms and the maximum Challenge Rating for those forms increases, as shown in the Beast Shapes table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
retain the tale in mind until you bestow the tale’s effect or you finish a short or long rest. You can use an action to choose one creature you can see within 30 feet of you (this can be you) to be the
target of the tale’s effect. Once you do so, you can’t bestow the tale’s effect again until you roll it again. You can retain only one of these tales in mind at a time, and rolling on the Spirit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
destruction to the mainland, and he hopes to hold the island until help arrives. Ozymandias wears a special golden medallion (see the sidebar) that allows safe passage through the undead guardians of
recognize it and allow anyone who possesses the medallion, plus their companions, to pass safely unless the undead are attacked. Only the undead guardians recognize the medallion, and it cannot be used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
turn. They are encrusted with sand but unhindered by it, so they retain their normal speed while in the dunes. For example: The characters enter a numbered square marked “7.” Seven skeletons rise and
juggernaut begins combat 240 feet from the party. Once the skeletons are defeated, the Skull Dunes pose no further threat to the characters. Avoiding the Skull Dunes The skeletal guardians of the Skull
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
heavenly mountain of Celestia might be located on a mountain peak. Second, portals often have guardians charged with ensuring that undesirable people don’t pass through. Depending on the portal’s
, such as a genie, sphinx, titan, or native of the portal’s destination plane. Finally, most portals don’t stand open all the time, but open only in particular situations or when a certain requirement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Ozymandius relies on spirit guardians and spiritual weapon to wear down the characters. The veterans try to keep Ozymandius safe, possibly by standing in the doorway to his chamber. Odium shrinks back in
place of honor in the cult. The characters might try to trick the survivors into splitting their numbers. Ozymandius refuses to abandon the island, because doing so is deserving of a death sentence