coming rules group to her required

Leprechaun

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

leprechaun can revoke this gift from a creature at any time (no action required). A creature can benefit from only one leprechaun’s Gift of Luck at a time. Spellcasting. The leprechaun casts one of

roll to use, potentially turning the failure into a success.Leprechauns are manifestations of the Feywild rules of hospitality and reciprocity. These rules infuse leprechauns with a deep connection to

Mage of High Sorcery

Backgrounds Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

;ve trained among the Mages, but whether you’ll face the dangerous test required to become a full member of the group remains to be determined. Your passion for studying magic has likely already

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

coming for you.” Flaw. “My friends would say I’m inflexible. The truth is, I like things done a certain way.” Combat Notes Mercion counts on her armor to protect her as she

alone determines who can become a member of this prestigious group, which has more members than those described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

child. Much as annis hags befriend children in order to corrupt them, they may adopt a group of ogres, trolls, or other creatures (ogre;ogres and troll;trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them

tokens at any distance (no action required), whereupon the token retains its current form but loses its magic.Cold

Deep Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

it to the surface world. Lost and confused, the wyrmling has been captured by a group of cruel adventurers. 3 A deep dragon wyrmling whimsically rules over a worshipful group of kobolds, sending

Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

them. Altered by unbridled magic, a group of gnomes were transformed and given almost supernatural curiosity and fearlessness. These were the first kender. Originating on the world of Krynn, kender are

others might become professional thieves. Creating Your Character If you create a kender character, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ulitharid is more than 5 miles away from the elder brain, it can end the psychic link at any time (no action required).Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9", "rollType":"to hit

, taking a group of mind flayers with it, and moves to another location to form a new colony. After the death of the ulitharid’s body, a special process transforms its brain into a new elder brain for

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

chapter 7, "Treasure” of the Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules

disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dungeon Master’s Guide.Orcus’s Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the

or until Orcus releases them (no action required). Undead Servants. Orcus causes up to six corpses within the lair to rise as skeleton;skeletons, zombie;zombies, or ghoul;ghouls (all appear in the

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Though you might have only recently arrived in civilized lands, you are no stranger to the values of cooperation and group effort when striving for supremacy. You learned these principles, and much

homeland. 4 I am the last of my tribe, and it is up to me to ensure their names enter legend. 5 I suffer awful visions of a coming disaster and will do anything to prevent it. 6 It is my

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. (Chaotic) 6 Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful) Crystal Dragon Adventures The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories

and hunters. 2 A young crystal dragon has adopted a group of kobold;kobolds and is trying to teach them the value of a good practical joke. 3 A young crystal dragon has captured a pack of

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are tied to a particular place or group of locales, and still others move erratically through the cosmos. Occasionally, a morkoth learns to direct its island’s movement.A Morkoth’s Lair

warped by the creature’s presence, creating the following effects: Alter Water. With a thought (no action required), the morkoth can initiate a change in the water within its lair that takes

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

destroy Nafas is to take his place. Nafas as a Patron In addition to linking the adventures in this book, you can use Nafas as a group patron (detailed in Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything). In

dust lasts until Nafas disperses it (no action required) or uses this lair action again, and it can’t be dispersed by wind. Regional Effects The region containing Nafas’s lair is warped

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and

mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power. Survival of the Fittest Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has

Calm Emotions Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You attempt to suppress strong emotions in a group of people. Each humanoid in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point you choose within range must make a Charisma saving throw; a creature can

is hostile toward. This indifference ends if the target is attacked or harmed by a spell or if it witnesses any of its friends being harmed. When the spell ends, the creature becomes hostile again, unless the DM rules otherwise.

Group Combatant

feats

You’ve honed your fighting skills and are just as comfortable fighting a group of enemies as you are facing a combatant one on one. You gain the following benefits: Bludgeoning, piercing

, and slashing damage that you take from nonmagical attacks is reduced by 2, to a minimum of 1. Creatures don’t gain advantage on attacks made against you using the optional flanking rules. After

Conjure Minor Elementals Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The summoned creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the summoned creatures as a group, which has its own turns. They obey

any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The GM has

Conjure Woodland Beings Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The summoned creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the summoned creatures as a group, which have their own turns. They obey

any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no actions. The GM has

Shub-Niggurath

monsters

great numbers, tapping into the magic of this Mythos entity to multiply and thrive. Twisted Promises. Cults of Shub-Niggurath begin innocently enough. A village deep in a primal forest, or a group

familiar, with by meditating on them they learn rituals that allow them to reap the bounty of the wilderness. These rituals always come with a steep price, with the group forced to cull the weakest among

Conjure Animals Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

disappears when it drops to 0 hit points or when the spell ends. The summoned creatures are friendly to you and your companions. Roll initiative for the summoned creatures as a group, which has its own

turns. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to

accomplish outside the monastery? Are you eager to return to your home? As a result of the structured life of a monastic community and the discipline required to harness ki, monks are almost always

The Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

for your group. Rules to game by As the Dungeon Master, you are the final authority when it comes to rules questions or disputes during the game. Here are some guidelines to help you arbitrate

their characters. Dungeons & Dragons is about imagination and coming together to tell a story as a group. Let the players participate in the storytelling. Be consistent. If you decide that a rule

The Dungeon Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

for your group. Rules to game by As the Dungeon Master, you are the final authority when it comes to rules questions or disputes during the game. Here are some guidelines to help you arbitrate

their characters. Dungeons & Dragons is about imagination and coming together to tell a story as a group. Let the players participate in the storytelling. Be consistent. If you decide that a rule

Exiting the Fissure

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

characters. Who knew adventuring required so much paperwork? Dock Ward Ambush While the NPCs and characters are going over their bookkeeping, a group of villains working for the Xanathar Guild tries

to take any treasure the party pulled out of the tunnels. The group consists of a thug called Stork leading three bandits. Stork believes she has the advantage over the party members, who are probably

Exiting the Fissure

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

characters. Who knew adventuring required so much paperwork? Dock Ward Ambush While the NPCs and characters are going over their bookkeeping, a group of villains working for the Xanathar Guild tries

to take any treasure the party pulled out of the tunnels. The group consists of a thug called Stork leading three bandits. Stork believes she has the advantage over the party members, who are probably

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

implement better tactics. Any enemy who chases a group of fleeing yuan-ti might be on the victorious side of a rout or could be heading into a trap; if the enemy has been encountered before, it is likely

Student Schedules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Student Schedules Before starting this adventure, have the players choose at least three courses their characters are taking this year, either by coming up with the courses themselves or by rolling

on the Fourth-Year Courses table. Inform them that the characters are also enrolled in a required course, Arcane Herbology. Fourth-Year Courses d6 Course Offered By 1 Advanced Applied Magic General

Student Schedules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Student Schedules Before the adventure, have the players choose at least three courses their characters are taking this year, either by coming up with the courses or by rolling on the Second-Year

Courses table. Inform them that the characters are also enrolled in a required course, Scrivening and Symbology. Second-Year Courses d10 Course Offered By 1 Applied Computational Magic Quandrix 2

Student Schedules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Student Schedules Before starting this adventure, have the players choose at least three courses their characters are taking this year, either by coming up with the courses themselves or by rolling

on the Third-Year Courses table. Inform them that the characters are also enrolled in a required course, Advanced Arcane History. Third-Year Courses d10 Course Offered By 1 Advanced Abstraction

Activity While Traveling

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

group from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw

can move stealthily. As long as they’re not in the open, they can try to surprise or sneak by other creatures they encounter. See the rules for hiding in the Using Ability Scores section. SPLITTING

Activity While Traveling

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

from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw a map

can move stealthily. As long as they’re not in the open, they can try to surprise or sneak by other creatures they encounter. See the rules for hiding in chapter 7 "Using Ability Scores." SPLITTING

Activity While Traveling

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

group from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw

can move stealthily. As long as they’re not in the open, they can try to surprise or sneak by other creatures they encounter. See the rules for hiding in the Using Ability Scores section. SPLITTING

Activity While Traveling

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

from becoming lost, making a Wisdom (Survival) check when the DM calls for it. (The Dungeon Master’s Guide has rules to determine whether the group gets lost.) Draw a Map. The character can draw a map

can move stealthily. As long as they’re not in the open, they can try to surprise or sneak by other creatures they encounter. See the rules for hiding in chapter 7 "Using Ability Scores." SPLITTING

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