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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
skin, and its long fingers end in broken and dirty nails. Grues are the weakest of the star spawn. A host of writhing, scrambling grues typically accompanies more powerful star spawn. Their constant
blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve
Criminal / Spy
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Basic Rules (2014)
. Even criminals who operate outside of such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below
abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.
d8
Personality Trait
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I
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
ability and increases in potency with the passage of time. Or, the true nature of your inheritance might not be apparent at first and is revealed only when certain conditions are met.
When you begin
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Respect. People deserve to be treated
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in
royal family could poison a meal and declare it âsafeâ after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
Dwarf
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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
mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
your identity and identify you as a member of the press, which commands a certain amount of respect. You can often secure an audience with those you want to talk to. Of course, this isnât a guarantee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Running the Adventure There is considerable information contained herein with respect to what the players see as they explore the steading, and what the inhabitants do if they become aware of the
intruders. This does not mean that you, as Dungeon Master, must surrender your creativity and become a mere script reader. You will have to make up certain details for areas and items that characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
implicit or explicit commitments to the following points: You will respect the players by running a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them. You will allow every player to contribute to the
ongoing story and give every character moments to shine. When a player is talking, you are listening. The players will respect you and the effort it takes to create a fun game for everyone. The players will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
the truth to you: your psionic powers are not your own. You draw them from your parasitic twin! Psionic Spells 1st-level Aberrant Mind feature You learn additional spells when you reach certain
you, provided it isnât behind total cover. Your eyes also turn black or become writhing sensory tendrils. You gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed, and you can hover. As you fly, your skin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, appearing to one side or the other. If he is seen riding a white mare (Veiros), then the army will succeed. If he rides a black stallion (Deiros), then defeat is certain. Most often he appears to be riding
envision him. Tempusâs favor might be randomly distributed, but over the centuries his priests have made an effort to spread and enforce a common code of warfare â to make war a thing of rules, respect for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
as youâre planning adventures. If your adventure relies on certain events, plan for multiple ways they might come about, or be prepared for clever players to prevent those events from happening as
. See âRespect for the DMâ in chapter 1 and âDraw In the Playersâ later in this chapter for advice about dealing with this situation.
One way to give players impactful choices is to keep multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Mutual Respect Whether youâre playing with long-time friends or strangers, itâs important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. Itâs up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they donât have to. If one playerâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Mutual Respect Whether youâre playing with long-time friends or strangers, itâs important to create a foundation of mutual trust. The best games happen when everyone at the table feels safe enough to
be themselves, speak up, and get into character. Itâs up to everyone to uphold the principles of respect. Difficult conversations often fall on the DM to lead, but they donât have to. If one playerâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
crewmate). Because youâre calling in a favor, you canât be certain of a schedule or route that will meet your every need. Your Dungeon Master will determine how long it takes to get where you need to
someone else to do it. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) 2 Fairness. We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brotherâs blood-soaked
charge is to ensure that war is waged with a code of honor and to prevent his brotherâs depravity from spreading through the world. Iroas holds an abiding respect for Purphoros, who girds his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
hand cantrip if you donât already know it. When you cast it, the hand takes the form of your swarming nature spirits. You also learn an additional spell of 1st level or higher when you reach certain
Level Spell 3rd faerie fire, mage hand 5th web 9th gaseous form 13th arcane eye 17th insect plague Writhing Tide 7th-level Swarmkeeper feature You can condense part of your swarm into a focused
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the mythal. Should a foe try to traverse the Moonbridge, the span can be willed (by the cityâs rulers, and certain others specially attuned to the mythal) out of existence, dropping attackers into the
, either, in part because his affection and respect for the former High Lady has been extended, in large part, to her sister Laeral, now the Open Lord of Waterdeep. Despite reports of her death decades
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribeâs pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning.
Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Ideals: Logic, greed (âIâm certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.â) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarimâs respect, they provide their services at only a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Ideals: Logic, greed (âIâm certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.â) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarimâs respect, they provide their services at only a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Ideals: Logic, greed (âIâm certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.â) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarimâs respect, they provide their services at only a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
trust a hag. Hags are curious about other creatures of power. They enjoy receiving news and gossip about other hags and influential creatures such as dragons, demons, genies, and certain mortals
. Offering a hag accurate information of this sort as part of a bargain earns a small measure of her respect, and might make her more receptive to the idea of a âfairâ deal. When a hag bargains with other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
group of deities. Followers of a tight pantheon might favor one of its member deities over another, but they respect all the deities and honor them with sacrifices and prayer as appropriate. The key
. Monsters and fiends serve it, as do certain secretive cults. The myths of a dualistic religion usually predict that the good deity will triumph in an apocalyptic battle, but the forces of evil believe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
preventing ships from entering its harbor, but the citizens are suffering.
3 A bronze dragon gathers crusaders to rescue a hero imprisoned in the Abyssâa mission that will mean almost certain death
each defend half of an artifact called the Sundered Crown.
2 A young bronze dragon and a medusa have been enemies for so long that theyâve developed mutual respect, communicating by way of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demon Customization Tables This section provides tables useful for DMs who want to customize certain demons. Demon Personality Traits d6 Trait 1 I enjoy telling lies. 2 Threats are my only
language. 3 I fawn over others to make my betrayal more unexpected. 4 I crush those I can defeat, and lie in wait to weaken and overwhelm those I must respect. 5 I will do anything to survive. Anything. 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar
, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always
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 kingâs
centaurs of the Pheres band. Members of those peoples rarely find a warm welcome in Akroan territory. However, Akroans respect prowess, loyalty, and self-sacrifice, and might welcome any who embody such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
such organizations have strong preferences for certain kinds of crimes over others. Choose the role you played in your criminal life, or roll on the table below. d8 Specialty 1 Blackmailer 2 Burglar
, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority. d8 Personality Trait 1 I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. 2 I am always
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the children of Tiamat. Similarly, many D&D worlds feature an ancient history of conflict between dwarves and giants. This enmity is visible most clearly in certain magic items originally made by
, and the two peoples maintain a sense of mutual respect. War of the Ancients Jabari Weathers When giants hold up the sky, what happens
when dragons decide to make the sky fall? You might also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (âWe cannot stop what we do not understand.â) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (âWe cannot stop what we do not understand.â) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
years, as I earned Gyrtâs respect and she mine, we became friends, and I came to know her three sons as well. Though Gyrt died some decades ago, I still visit her children, whom I played with when they
occasional large events (such as the ascension of a new chieftain, or certain religious gatherings) for all members of a single tribe to come together in one place. Instead, the Uthgardt tend to travel in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one
forces to win the day. Lady Laeral Silverhand Chaotic good female human wizard Ideals: Creativity, respect (âWe cannot stop what we do not understand.â) Interaction Traits: Quiet, curious Pledged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
villagers will have to weigh their fear of White Plume Mountain against their certain belief that the party will never be seen again.) The cave is easily barricaded to keep out unintelligent wandering
the mountain, showing their orientation with respect to one another. The only possible entrance into the cone is a cave on the south slope known as the Wizardâs Mouth. This cave actually seems to