combat reflections gave to have roving

Bronze Sable

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

sable's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Surprise Attack. If the sable surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the

been used as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

feared, but they will never be destroyed.” Jes agreed, and the traveler gave her his cloak. When she draped it over her children, their old faces melted away and they could be whoever they wanted to

focused identity helps a changeling pinpoint a particular skill or emotion. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation, investigation, and combat. Personas

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumsh’s exultation when they join in melee combat — and either

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

and eaten as part of the procedure. Undercover Empire The human civilization that gave rise to the yuan-ti was among the richest in the mortal world. It rapidly progressed in metalworking, using

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation

versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if

Creating a Ranger

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

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Music and Magic

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

. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of

sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their

Music and Magic

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

. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of

sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their

A Race Divided

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

creatures, they traveled in Corellon’s shadow, sparkling like the reflections from a finely cut gem. When Corellon came to notice these glorious echoes, the god tarried with them in the place that became

treatment. Corellon gave each of these luminaries a unique name — Aerdrie, Keptolo, Solonor, Naralis, Erevan, Hanali, Tarsellis, Rillifane, Zandilar, Labelas, and many more — and with each name uttered

By Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Transients. The bullywugs are a roving band but they have set up a defensive camp here because they have happened upon a considerable treasure. Rather than risk traveling through the swamp with their

bullywugs arrive shortly after the first wave is defeated. They make a grand show of battling the characters, and Arrp grins at the king whenever he is effective in combat. Wave 3. Gulpa’Gor (bullywug

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Lizardfolk “In all my dealings with the lizardfolk, I was never able to tell what they were thinking. Their reptilian eyes belied no hint of their intentions. I gave them supplies. They gave me the

taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either

Roleplaying Major Ursa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

remains on their boat, refusing to take part in combat but willing to observe and offer advice. What He Knows Major Ursa, as a member of the mariners’ guild, is invested in the party’s success. He offers

through the undead, but finding it’s the problem. We didn’t catch up with the pirates till after they’d left the island. They’d taken as good as they gave. They were a miserable, sorry lot when we

Shieldbearers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

glory faded. Arayat grew up on the streets until luck brought him to the Radiant Citadel. He soon joined the Shieldbearers, which gave him meaning and purpose. Defying the odds, Arayat has survived

hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat

Lord of Blades

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

bestowed or withheld by political authorities — gave the warforged themselves no voice, as if they were still the property of their creators. The Lord of Blades’ call to action is appealing to many

warforged because it is grounded in legitimate grievances, even if the proposed action is abhorrent. Compared to the total number of warforged created and deployed in combat during the Last War, the

Creating a Ranger

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

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Super-Evil Supercomputer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

expedition. The computer released killer mold into the ventilation system and caused the robots tasked with protecting the ship’s passengers and crew to turn against their creators. The mold later gave

. Conversely, it can plunge any room into darkness. Robots and Androids. Aphelion can perceive through the senses of any nonmal functioning combat or worker robot that’s within 1 mile of the spaceship. It can

Shieldbearers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

glory faded. Arayat grew up on the streets until luck brought him to the Radiant Citadel. He soon joined the Shieldbearers, which gave him meaning and purpose. Defying the odds, Arayat has survived

hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat

Heroes of Destiny

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

inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the

knight, but that knight died in combat. Moon Your dreams are haunted by the screams of those you couldn’t save in battle. Puzzle Unpredictability is a hallmark of your fighting style. You keep enemies on

Bladesinging

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Bladesinging Bladesingers are elves who bravely defend their people and lands. They are elf wizards who master a school of sword fighting grounded in a tradition of arcane magic. In combat, a

and magical art, Bladesinging has been tied to the sword, more specifically the longsword. Yet many generations of study gave rise to various styles of Bladesinging based on the melee weapon employed

Children of the All-Father

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

Children of the All-Father In an age before human and elf, when all dragons were young, Annam the All-Father put the first giants upon the world. These giants were reflections of his divine offspring

and also children of the world, birthed from the marrow of mountains, the hot blood of volcanoes, and the breath of hurricanes. Annam conceived the giants to be masters of the world. He gave them

Class Training

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

being in service to the gods called me to become a divine agent in the world. 2 I saw the injustice and horror in the world and felt moved to take a stand against them. 3 My god gave me an

origin. For this reason, I immersed myself in the study of the druidic mysteries and became a champion of the natural order. Fighter d6 I became a fighter because … 1 I wanted to hone my combat skills

The End of the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

in, returning him to combat with half his normal hit points. Controlling the Orrery Components Depending on which components the Six managed to steal in episode 5, and whether the characters gave up

subconscious, the ritual manifests the most terrifying figures the characters can think of — their bosses. At the start of combat, wraithlike Far Realm versions of Omin Dran, Jim Darkmagic, Môrgæn, and Viari

Combat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

Combat Does surprise happen outside the initiative order as a special surprise round? No, here’s how surprise works. The first step of any combat is this: the DM determines whether anyone in the

combat is surprised (reread “Combat Step by Step” in the Player’s Handbook). This determination happens only once during a fight and only at the beginning. In other words, once a fight starts, you can’t

Clever Beast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

questions and knows the following information: “I used to just swim around the lake and eat fish.” “The human who gave me this gift is named Ravisin and claimed to serve the Frostmaiden. Ravisin said I

the surface of the water and remains submerged as it attacks the characters’ boats from below. If it ever drops below half its hit points, it disengages from the battle and dives deeper, leaving the combat.

Sites and Ruins

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

proving grounds of the Cannith creation forges, cadres of newborn warforged learned the combat skills that would prepare them for active duty. Eston began as a successful mining settlement, extracting

iron and rare ores from the nearby hills. Drawing on these resources, the Cannith artificers in Eston spent decades researching all sorts of artificial creatures, which eventually gave rise to the

Bastion of Takhisis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Bastion of Takhisis The City of Lost Names was built on a foundation of pillaged dragon bones, which gave it much of its magic. The Bastion of Takhisis (depicted on map 7.3) now carries that magic’s

characters, use his warnings to reinforce the danger of engaging Lord Soth in outright combat. Captive Soldier. If the soldier Caradoc is possessing drops to 0 hit points, allow her to make death saving

Background

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

from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions

. 3 I came to understand the darkness that lurks in the wilds, and I vowed to combat it. 4 My people lived on the edges of civilization, and I learned the methods of survival from my family. 5 After a

Rogue Subclasses

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

combat, you have Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn. If your Sneak Attack hits any target during that round, the target takes extra damage of the weapon’s type

techniques that aid your infiltrations. Masterful Mimicry. You can unerringly mimic another person’s speech, handwriting, or both if you have spent at least 1 hour studying them. Roving Aim. Your Speed

Anvilwroughts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Anvilwroughts The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his most devoted followers so they could

of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated. Surprise Attack. If the sable surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 10 (3d6

Ranger: Drakewarden

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

token’s lingering draconic magic. 2 A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways. 3 A dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise

characteristics of the drake, such as its color, its scale texture, or any visible effect of its Draconic Essence; your choice has no effect on its game statistics. In combat, the drake shares your

Sleeping Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

piece of the petrified giant that gave the tavern its name. In reality, this is an obelisk shard. During the night, a band of goblins broke into the Sleeping Giant, smashed the bar to extract the obelisk

commander, and the other two goblins are goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A for both stat blocks). All three goblins attack once spotted. During the ensuing combat, the goblins do their best to stay on the

Example of Play

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

pointed us to a cave that was the source of the polluted stream. Amy: Before he wandered off, he gave us a magic acorn, and that’s where we ended last week. Jared: So now you’re in this gloomy

for all six monsters and writes down that they’ll go on Initiative count 17. The DM then goes around the table to get each player’s Initiative roll. See the “Running Combat” section in chapter 2 for

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

resource-rich targets—be they humanoid traders or roving, greedy monsters. Bands also join together to defeat common threats or to hunt for game. The Pheres value physical strength, speed, and prowess in

both hunting and combat. Often a band is led by the strongest and most dominant warrior, called the charger. However, some bands elevate a tactician or strategist to this venerated position. The

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