combine remain given to have revealed

Simic Hybrid

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

The Simic Combine uses magic to fuse different life forms together. In recent years, the Simic Combine has extended this research to humanoid subjects, magically transferring the traits of various

those of manta rays, translucent or camouflaged skin, or shark-like maws filled with sharp teeth. Hybrids are the product of Simic magic. It’s not impossible for a hybrid to leave the Simic Combine

Mark of Finding Half-Orc

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

;shards are the lifeblood of the magical economy, the house’s talent has given them new wealth and influence. Tharashk is the youngest of the dragonmarked houses and hasn’t embraced all the

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Vedalken

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Reasoning toward Perfection Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever their guild

bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws. Vedalken Names Vedalken are given names at birth, but

Trapper

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

investigate the bones for valuables becomes the trapper’s next meal. A trapper needs to eat a halfling-sized meal once per week to remain sated. Given a steady supply of food, trappers are content to

Mark of Finding Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

;shards are the lifeblood of the magical economy, the house’s talent has given them new wealth and influence. Tharashk is the youngest of the dragonmarked houses and hasn’t embraced all the

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

been given dominion over a small aspect of the natural world; there are dukes and duchesses for each of the seasons, and noble archivists track every promise made and broken within the borders of

other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds of Eldraine. They draw power from motes of light found throughout the wilds, and they use their

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

a secret yet widespread organization called the Kraken Society. Using information given to them by the evil storm giant sisters, Kraken Society operatives ambushed and killed Queen Neri. Iymrith then

abate within 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Any sinkholes remain where they are.Lightning

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of their inner nature, something that emerges as the shifter’s personality takes shape. The beast within is a pool of powerful instincts, and its influence is revealed by a shifter’s

shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral

Stone of Golorr

Magic Items Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

desires of any creature that communicates telepathically with the stone. The Stone of Golorr hungers for information and prefers not to remain in the clutches of any creature for too long. Whenever the

stone desires a new owner, it demands to be given to another intelligent creature as quickly as possible. If its demands are ignored, it tries to take control of its owner (see “Sentient Magic

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

greatest treasures from falling into the wrong hands. Whatever their motivations, archaeologists combine the qualities of a scrappy historian with the self-made heroism of a treasure-hunting scoundrel

and preparing for my next expedition. 5 When given the choice of going left or right, I always go left. 6 I can’t sleep except in total darkness.

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small

, or a member of a desert tribe, is an auspicious event. Most Athasians believe a given genasi is destined for greatness—or infamy. Those living on the frontier, though, have a much harder

Wechselkind

races

A mother hears a sound in the night and worriedly checks on her sleeping toddler. Nothing appears amiss. But weeks later, an unseen glamour fades and a horror is revealed: the child has been stolen

glamour fades and the lie is revealed, a wechselkind is most often cast out by the stolen child’s family, if not destroyed. Occasionally, though, a family takes pity on the poor creature and attempts

Etherealness Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You step into the border regions of the Ethereal Plane, in the area where it overlaps with your current plane. You remain in the Border Ethereal for the duration or until you use your action to

Ethereal Plane can't perceive you and can't interact with you, unless a special ability or magic has given them the ability to do so. You ignore all objects and effects that aren't on the Ethereal Plane

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

home communities remain very important to them. d8 Personality Trait 1 I judge people by their actions, not their words. 2 If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, Dragons of Autumn Twilight Walking in two worlds but truly belonging to neither, half-elves combine what some say are the best qualities of their elf and human parents: human curiosity

naming conventions. As if to emphasize that they don’t really fit in to either society, half-elves raised among humans are often given elven names, and those raised among elves often take human names

Wulven

races

full but touched by its feral nature. Those afflicted in this way are commonly associated with werewolves in the minds of commoners, inspiring the name given to them. But wulven are equally likely to be

mature at the same rate as others of their original heritage, but the magic that spawns them lessens the debilitating effects of aging, and they remain fit even in their later years.

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the depths revealed that krakens, sahuagin, and far worse foes had fled the Plane of Water for the Material Plane. The tritons, driven by a sense of duty and responsibility, would not allow their foes

, leaving the tritons vulnerable to deception. With their strong martial tradition, tritons can sometimes be too eager to leap into a fight. Strangers to the Surface Given their isolation, most tritons

Fighter

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

Baklunish incursions, these knights combine strict discipline, a near-monastic way of life, and ample study of battle tactics and strategy to remain vigilant against attack.

Fighter

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

Baklunish incursions, these knights combine strict discipline, a near-monastic way of life, and ample study of battle tactics and strategy to remain vigilant against attack.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

water—must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain power over the others, the world could be destroyed, drawn into one of the elemental planes and broken apart into its component

of Greyhawk and the Forgotten Realms, druidic circles are not usually connected to the faith of a single nature deity. Any given circle in the Forgotten Realms, for example, might include druids who

Inside the Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the Combine Vast sinkholes called zonots are the primary geographic divisions among the Simic. Each zonot pierces layer upon layer of crumbled city as it descends deep below the surface and

chamber just below the street serves as the gathering place for all the Speakers, as well as a location where non-Simic visitors can meet with the Prime Speaker or other combine emissaries. Goals of the

Inside the Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the Combine Vast sinkholes called zonots are the primary geographic divisions among the Simic. Each zonot pierces layer upon layer of crumbled city as it descends deep below the surface and

chamber just below the street serves as the gathering place for all the Speakers, as well as a location where non-Simic visitors can meet with the Prime Speaker or other combine emissaries. Goals of the

Simic Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Simic Combine YEONG-HAO HAN The Simic representative was a stern-looking mage whose parentage appeared to be partly human and partly aquatic, possibly merfolk; he rode astride a creature that seemed

creatures. — Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist The secrets of life are revealed in the laboratories of the Simic, and their research notes plumb and catalog nature’s wonders. Their

Simic Combine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Simic Combine YEONG-HAO HAN The Simic representative was a stern-looking mage whose parentage appeared to be partly human and partly aquatic, possibly merfolk; he rode astride a creature that seemed

creatures. — Doug Beyer, Return to Ravnica: The Secretist The secrets of life are revealed in the laboratories of the Simic, and their research notes plumb and catalog nature’s wonders. Their

Denizens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

adventurers herself. If her true nature is revealed, she tries to snatch the Korolnor Scepter (see appendix B) from Serissa’s clutches before fleeing the stronghold and returning to her lair in Anauroch

giants protect Nym and Mirran, who retreat to areas 6 and area 30, respectively, if seriously threatened. The crab and the other giants remain here. 15 Serissa, Uthor, Iymrith, 2 hill giants Uthor

Denizens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

adventurers herself. If her true nature is revealed, she tries to snatch the Korolnor Scepter (see appendix B) from Serissa’s clutches before fleeing the stronghold and returning to her lair in Anauroch

giants protect Nym and Mirran, who retreat to areas 6 and area 30, respectively, if seriously threatened. The crab and the other giants remain here. 15 Serissa, Uthor, Iymrith, 2 hill giants Uthor

Card Reading

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

darkness, whose powers are beyond mortality. This card will lead you to him! The revealed card determines where Strahd can always be found. Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Strahd’s Location in Castle Ravenloft” section later in the chapter.

the Tome of Strahd (described in appendix C). Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Treasure Locations” section that follows. 2. The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind Flip over card 2

Official Status

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

follow, as well as the official you secretly report to, but must remain on constant guard against having your true loyalties revealed.

Official Status

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

follow, as well as the official you secretly report to, but must remain on constant guard against having your true loyalties revealed.

Card Reading

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

darkness, whose powers are beyond mortality. This card will lead you to him! The revealed card determines where Strahd can always be found. Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Strahd’s Location in Castle Ravenloft” section later in the chapter.

the Tome of Strahd (described in appendix C). Read the boxed text for the appropriate card, as given in the “Treasure Locations” section that follows. 2. The Holy Symbol of Ravenkind Flip over card 2

Detailed NPCs

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

need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If

you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie

Detailed NPCs

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

need a name for any NPC who plays a prominent role in your campaign. You can pick a given name and a surname from any of the accompanying tables; a name can include options from different tables. If

you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie

Background

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

. Months later, Orencio’s partner, Rosa, found evidence of the profane oaths he had sworn, revealed his crimes, and witnessed his execution. After his death, Orencio bargained with Pazuzu to avoid

eternal suffering. The demon lord allowed Orencio to remain in his court and serve him in exchange for the soul of the sorcerer’s firstborn child, to be taken when the child reached the age of twenty

Simic Hybrid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Simic Hybrid BRAM SELS The Simic Combine uses magic to fuse different life forms together. In recent years, the Simic Combine has extended this research to humanoid subjects, magically

Simic Combine and join another guild, but the Simic would consider the individual a deserter. And the new guild might never fully welcome a hybrid who could easily be a Simic spy. Simic Hybrid Names A

Background

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

. Months later, Orencio’s partner, Rosa, found evidence of the profane oaths he had sworn, revealed his crimes, and witnessed his execution. After his death, Orencio bargained with Pazuzu to avoid

eternal suffering. The demon lord allowed Orencio to remain in his court and serve him in exchange for the soul of the sorcerer’s firstborn child, to be taken when the child reached the age of twenty

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