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Volo's Guide to Monsters
embrace change, rail against the status quo, and view magical transmutation as a path to riches, enlightenment, or apotheosis.
choice whenever the transmuter chooses this benefit)
If the transmuter has the stone and casts a transmutation spell of 1st level or higher, it can change the effect of the stone.Quarterstaff. Melee
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
unconscious creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium
takes pride in elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness.
A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
pride in elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness.
A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and sometimes even the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
pride in elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness.
A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and sometimes even the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
pride in elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness.
A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and sometimes even the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Change Shape. The greatwyrm magically transforms into any creature that is Medium or Small
pride in elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness.
A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and sometimes even the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
in your faction (though you can choose to do so), and it might enhance your status in the faction.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight and one Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma skill of your
try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3
Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ 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
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I never change my mind once it’s made up.
Ideals
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Ideal
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Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any)
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Order. The law is meant to ensure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
become a priestess of Lolth. Then, to ascend to the status of high priestess, she must take advantage of powerful connections or craft special alliances. The path to ultimate power in drow society is
especially favored in this regard can earn protection and gifts from their matrons. A few males can attain high status in their society, especially those who serve as mages, but they never overshadow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
as Metaphors. Common anxieties and fears can become metaphors for antagonists in psychological horror. Fear of judgment by one’s peers might manifest as a jury of nothics, while fear of change could be
represented by a medusa that petrifies those who threaten the status quo. Mental Illness Isn’t Horror. Some classic psychological horror tales stigmatize mental illness. Avoid this trope in your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Fear of being judged by one’s peers might manifest as a jury of nothics, while fear of change could be represented by a medusa that petrifies those who threaten her community’s status quo
paranoia, an actual conspiracy, or both? Who or what could pull the strings of such a plot? How can the environment change to undermine characters’ sense of reality? The Mists already play into this, as could structures with no doors or stairs with no end, but what else might?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Transmuter Transmuters are specialist wizards who embrace change, rail against the status quo, and view magical transmutation as a path to riches, enlightenment, or apotheosis. Transmuter Medium
level or higher, it can change the effect of the stone.
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 – 1) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 – 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
change. Impassive and slow to anger, Thassa is secure in the knowledge that there are no mortals and few gods who can threaten her status. Once her ire is aroused, however, it is as unstoppable as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
joined together in a common goal; pride in one’s work Six of coins Beggar Sudden change in economic status or fortune Seven of coins Thief Those who steal or burgle; a loss of property, beauty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Thassa’s displeasure. Thassa’s Goals Thassa is never satisfied with the status quo, and she also never advocates hasty, uncontrolled change. She constantly resculpts the physical world, altering coastlines
Thassa’s dominion. The sea has many metaphorical aspects that Thassa oversees as well: ancient knowledge, long-term change, introspection, voyaging, and repetitive patterns such as the tides. Thassa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
enough to afford time to study and special tutoring pass. Still, many less affluent but dedicated students have used this path to change their social status. Even non-citizens are allowed to take the test
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Shoor carries it, as another sign of their change in status. It might be a matter of days or tendays before a contingent from Menzoberranzan arrives to take prisoners back to the drow city. Additionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Thassa’s Champions Thassa’s champions are more expressions of her desires than the means for enacting long-term agendas. She disdains the status quo but also has no interest in committing to lengthy
, or lands affected by (or starved of) water. She makes a fantastic patron for sea-based campaigns, but also land-based journeys where the characters might spread Thassa’s desire for change and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
as it has always been, and forces within a domain contort to maintain this status quo. For inspiration into your domain’s culture, consider the following questions: What does the culture fear? What
does the culture hold that not everyone abides by? How is the culture exaggerated, a parody, or otherwise unrealistic? How does the culture prevent change? What is the general attitude toward the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
leaders and other powerful individuals, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature secret, preying on the occasional lone goblin when the
, pass without trace
1/day each: charm person, dimension door, suggestion
Bonus Actions
Change Shape. The barghest transforms into a Small goblin or back into its true form. Other than its size and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
count 20 on the next round. AGE AND A DRAGON’S LAIR
Ordinarily, a dragon gains access to lair actions and manifests regional effects around a lair only upon reaching adulthood and the legendary status
dragon who doesn’t already have legendary actions, those actions significantly change the way the dragon plays and probably adjust their challenge rating upward by 1 or more. Use the guidelines on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
elevating his worthiest children to a status approaching his own greatness. A metallic greatwyrm’s transformation often involves fusing the consciousness, the magic, and sometimes even the physical forms of
), Lendys, and Tamara—are metallic greatwyrms who have combined the essences of multiple forms to achieve this godlike status. Metallic greatwyrms are among the largest creatures in the multiverse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
embellishments shouldn’t change the actual effects of spells or magic items. Prison of Souls Everyone among the Domains of Dread is a prisoner. The Darklords number among the most prominent captives, but
Powers fashion them as living puppets—individuals who live unremarkable lives that reinforce the status quo, culture, and frustration that torment a domain’s Darklord. Bright Souls. Individuals born in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
other elves do lends credence to the idea that their souls do not reincarnate. Did Corellon forever bar the souls of dark elves from Arvandor and change them in some fundamental way? Or does Lolth
lack status and are desperate to achieve it. A small sacrifice and a prayer to That Which Lurks might simply go unnoticed by Ghaunadaur, or it might punish the petitioner, but there is also a chance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
guarding nobility, to investigating a ruin or rumor of monsters anywhere in the North. Though it has stood for hundreds of years, Waterdeep is only now returning to its status of a century and a half ago
to do so. Somehow, even the air seems fresher. In the words of one wise moon elf matron (whose status as my aunt has positively no bearing on her wisdom), “Waterdeep is back to where it was when I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
unclear, and if an individual doesn’t have a license marking them as one or the other, any duke or peer can unilaterally change a non-citizen’s status, effectively sentencing them to imprisonment or worse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
by 30. Your lifestyle might change from one period to the next, based on the funds you have at your disposal, or you might maintain the same lifestyle throughout your character's career. Your
, skilled tradespeople, and military officers. Wealthy. Choosing a wealthy lifestyle means living a life of luxury, though you might not have achieved the social status associated with the old money
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
: Acolyte, entertainer, guild artisan, noble, sage, sailor Most champions of Keranos are calm under pressure, creative, and clever. They often seek to challenge the status quo and thrill at wielding the
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5 Impatience. Whatever it takes to reach an epiphany, I will do it. (Chaotic)
6 Change. There are no constants in this life. If we don’t innovate and adapt, we are doomed. (Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
by 30. Your lifestyle might change from one period to the next, based on the funds you have at your disposal, or you might maintain the same lifestyle throughout your character’s career. Your
the social status associated with the old money of nobility or royalty. You live a lifestyle comparable to that of a highly successful merchant, a favored servant of the royalty, or the owner of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of higher status, cleverly subverting the social order.
Voracious Eaters. With nothing else to occupy them, hill giants eat as often as possible. A hill giant hunts and forages alone or with a dire
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Direct and Deadly. Hill giants’ ability to digest nearly anything has allowed them to survive for eons without needing to adapt and change.
With no culture of their own, hill giants ape the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
unclear, and if an individual doesn’t have a license marking them as one or the other, any duke or peer can unilaterally change a non-citizen’s status, effectively sentencing them to imprisonment or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ideal 1 Change. I will metamorphose into every kind of hag and live a century as each, becoming something even greater in the end. (Chaotic) 2 Community. Loneliness is the path to madness. That is why
with a rival of similar power and status. 3 My house holds everything that I hold dear. I can’t abide visitors who threaten my hearth and home. 4 I owe a great favor to a hag grandmother. 5 I traded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
right hand of the guildmaster — or even becoming the master yourself! Your status in your guild is measured by your renown score. As you increase that score, you gain the opportunity to advance in the
mistreating the members beneath you, you might lose renown, lose your rank or status in the guild, or even be cast out of the guild. Losing Renown If you commit a serious offense against your guild or its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Avernus, the war-torn first layer of the Nine Hells. Clever Fiends and mages can change the gate’s destination, warping the pillar into an icy mirror that leads to the glacial layer of Cania or a noxious
social status. The town’s five senators preside over one district each. Bleeding Horn Like molten blood, red-hot lava pours from a stony rib into the taproom of the Bleeding Horn, a devil-owned tavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
might be found in a cloud giant menagerie, with rare specimens treated more as status symbol than as companions. Benevolent Overlords Cloud giants are famous (or infamous) for demanding tribute from
cloud giant possesses, the higher its standing. It’s as simple as that. Almost. Ownership is one thing, but wealth that’s kept locked away means little. To fully contribute to one’s status, wealth must