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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Immutable Form. The marut is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the marut fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic
the spirit of an agreement, only the letter. A marut enforces what is written, not what was meant by or supposed to be understood from the writing. The Kolyarut rejects contracts that contain vague
Backgrounds
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
You have spent years practicing your writing and oration in the hope of becoming a student of Silverquill College. Your studies focus on language, literature, and the power of words, both magical and
gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat and must choose Silverquill within it.
In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Silverquill Spells table are added to the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12
once every hundred years, when they choose targets for a deadly hunting spree.
3
Two ancient deep dragon;ancient deep dragons fight over territory. Unwilling to move against each other directly
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
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Entertainer Routines
A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three routines or roll on the table below to define your expertise as an
Flaw
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I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2
I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3
A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.Multiattack. The dragon makes one Bite attack and two Claw attacks.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9
of writing within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair become magically charged and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in the book.
Dark Magic
Entertainer
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
trinket), a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Entertainer Routines
A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three
hated rival.
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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Flaw
1
I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2
I’m a sucker for a pretty
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations
, plus whatever else you choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in
backgrounds
Tool Proficiency: Disguise Kit
Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Disguise Kit, Mirror, Traveler's Clothes, 16 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Building a Reflected Wanderer
Any character can be a reflected wanderer
3
A locket with your silhouette painted in it on both sides, facing each other
4
A short, derisive letter from yourself that you don’t remember writing
5
A brooch delivered to
Bard
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves
highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Factions in Waterdeep Various factions have roots in Waterdeep, and any character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) can choose to belong to one of
the factions described below, provided the character meets the faction’s prerequisites. If you’re using the optional renown rules described in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, allow a player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Factions in Waterdeep Various factions have roots in Waterdeep, and any character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) can choose to belong to one of
the factions described below, provided the character meets the faction’s prerequisites. If you’re using the optional renown rules described in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, allow a player
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Faction Membership A character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) must choose a faction to belong to (see “Factions in Waterdeep” below). Characters
without this background can join factions once they reach the end of chapter 1 of this adventure. TRACKING RENOWN
This adventure includes side quests available only to characters who join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Faction Membership A character with the faction agent background (described in the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide) must choose a faction to belong to (see “Factions in Waterdeep” below). Characters
without this background can join factions once they reach the end of chapter 1 of this adventure. TRACKING RENOWN
This adventure includes side quests available only to characters who join the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
considered the heart and soul of Ravnica, but they aren’t all that makes up the city. Many citizens choose not to join a guild — some because they can’t be bothered, and others because they have
they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it.
Renown As you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
considered the heart and soul of Ravnica, but they aren’t all that makes up the city. Many citizens choose not to join a guild — some because they can’t be bothered, and others because they have
they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it.
Renown As you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Kenku Traits As a kenku, you have the following racial traits. Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. Size. Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. Speed. Your
walking speed is 30 feet. Expert Duplication. When you copy writing or craftwork produced by yourself or someone else, you have advantage on any ability checks you make to produce an exact duplicate. Kenku
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Scriptorium Level 9 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: None
Space: Roomy
Hirelings: 1
Order: Craft
A Scriptorium contains desks and writing supplies. Craft Options. When you issue the Craft order
to this facility, choose one of the following options: Craft: Book Replica. You commission the facility’s hireling to make a copy of a nonmagical Book. Doing so requires a blank book. The work takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
their motives. A D&D adventure is only as good as its villains, and Waterdeep: Dragon Heist has multiple baddies to choose from.
Before I pull back the curtain and lead you into the heart of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
their motives. A D&D adventure is only as good as its villains, and Waterdeep: Dragon Heist has multiple baddies to choose from.
Before I pull back the curtain and lead you into the heart of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Roll on or choose an option from the Scholarly Standing table to determine what other people think about your research. Scholarly Standing d6 Standing 1 Revolutionary. Your work has upended
. Scholars in your field follow your writing and efforts with interest. 3 Anonymous. Try as you might, you can’t earn positive or negative attention. Even worse, after you’ve published your findings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Kenku Traits As a kenku, you have the following racial traits. Creature Type. You are a Humanoid. Size. Your size is Medium or Small. You choose the size when you select this race. Speed. Your
walking speed is 30 feet. Expert Duplication. When you copy writing or craftwork produced by yourself or someone else, you have advantage on any ability checks you make to produce an exact duplicate. Kenku
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Roll on or choose an option from the Scholarly Standing table to determine what other people think about your research. Scholarly Standing d6 Standing 1 Revolutionary. Your work has upended
. Scholars in your field follow your writing and efforts with interest. 3 Anonymous. Try as you might, you can’t earn positive or negative attention. Even worse, after you’ve published your findings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Scriptorium Level 9 Bastion Facility Prerequisite: None
Space: Roomy
Hirelings: 1
Order: Craft
A Scriptorium contains desks and writing supplies. Craft Options. When you issue the Craft order
to this facility, choose one of the following options: Craft: Book Replica. You commission the facility’s hireling to make a copy of a nonmagical Book. Doing so requires a blank book. The work takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. After finishing a short or long rest, each character discovers that 20 percent of their skin is covered in writing that matches portions of The Scrivener’s Tale. The text starts at the character’s
character’s mark increases by 1. Each additional level of the mark covers another 20 percent of the character’s skin with writing until 80 percent of the character’s body is covered; the character also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. After finishing a short or long rest, each character discovers that 20 percent of their skin is covered in writing that matches portions of The Scrivener’s Tale. The text starts at the character’s
character’s mark increases by 1. Each additional level of the mark covers another 20 percent of the character’s skin with writing until 80 percent of the character’s body is covered; the character also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Choose the item’s abilities, or determine them randomly as follows: roll 4d6 for each one, dropping the lowest roll and totaling the rest. Alignment. A sentient magic
sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose how it communicates or roll on the Sentient Item’s Communication table. Senses. A sentient item can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
a vast array of academic and magical specialties. As a Strixhaven student, you start with a well-rounded education in a rigorous first-year program. In your second year, you choose your preferred
Teaches the magic of rhetoric, poetry, oration, and writing. Also called the College of Eloquence. Witherbloom Harnesses the forces of life and death. Also called the College of Essence Studies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Wisdom, and Charisma scores. Choose the item’s abilities, or determine them randomly as follows: roll 4d6 for each one, dropping the lowest roll and totaling the rest. Alignment. A sentient magic
sharing its emotions, broadcasting its thoughts telepathically, or speaking aloud. You can choose how it communicates or roll on the Sentient Item’s Communication table. Senses. A sentient item can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
shapes a creature’s dreams. Choose a creature known to you as the target of this spell. The target must be on the same plane of existence as you. Creatures that don’t sleep, such as elves, can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
a vast array of academic and magical specialties. As a Strixhaven student, you start with a well-rounded education in a rigorous first-year program. In your second year, you choose your preferred
Teaches the magic of rhetoric, poetry, oration, and writing. Also called the College of Eloquence. Witherbloom Harnesses the forces of life and death. Also called the College of Essence Studies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
shapes a creature’s dreams. Choose a creature known to you as the target of this spell. The target must be on the same plane of existence as you. Creatures that don’t sleep, such as elves, can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
shapes a creature’s dreams. Choose a creature known to you as the target of this spell. The target must be on the same plane of existence as you. Creatures that don’t sleep, such as elves, can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Dream 5th-level illusion Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Special Components: V, S, M (a handful of sand, a dab of ink, and a writing quill plucked from a sleeping bird) Duration: 8 hours This spell
shapes a creature’s dreams. Choose a creature known to you as the target of this spell. The target must be on the same plane of existence as you. Creatures that don’t sleep, such as elves, can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Characters can gain influence by doing favors for NPCs, advancing the cause of an organization, or demonstrating their power and heroism, at your discretion. As with inspiration, a character can choose
to spend influence to gain advantage on a roll relevant to that influence. Another way to handle influence is to treat it like renown (see chapter 1), allowing characters to gain renown at court and within various key factions.