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Edgin Darvis

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

relies on charisma first—rather than magic or muscle—to escape trouble. Once a member of the Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has

confidence and rakish demeanor make him a natural leader. With carefully chosen words, he inspires the members of his thieves’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must

Deathwolf

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

combines the might of a werewolf, the unholy powers of undeath, and the magic of the full moon. Deathwolves are most common on Krynn but occasionally are found in other locations where lycanthropy and

necromancy are prevalent. To create a deathwolf, a necromancer reanimates the body of a powerful werewolf by conducting a profane ritual fueled by lunar magic. The result is an Undead abomination that

Barovian Witch

Monsters Curse of Strahd

spell component, a ritual object, or a potion ingredient. Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk amid the clutter of the witches' lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters.

Ice Troll

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

cold damage, the target must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have disadvantage on its attack rolls until the end of its next turn.Ice trolls have all the meanness and hunger of common

minutes for the heart to melt and the blizzard to form. The blizzard lasts for 8 hours. A hag or similar creature can perform a ritual that turns the heart into a magical talisman that acts like a

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Baldur’s Gate is a city badly in need of heroes, and every so often, one rises from among its own. Ordinary people who rise to greatness are beloved in local history, but the popular

their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, 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

bloodlines of those genasi have spread into other lands. Though far from common, air and fire genasi are more likely to be found in the western regions of Faerûn, along the coast from Calimshan north

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, a set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 10 gp (a mix of Azorius and Boros 1-zino coins), and a bottle of sweet, red juice A Flair for the Dramatic Rakdos performance styles typically fuse

remade, with no guilds and no hierarchies. (Chaotic) 6 Spectacle. People are inspired by the greatness they see in art. (Any) Bonds d6 Bond 1 I have belonged to

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

speak of a seelie fey who betrayed the Summer Queen. His true name has been stricken from history, but the stories call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath

that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

call him Dubh Catha ("Dark Crow" in Common). So great was the Summer Queen's wrath that she cursed every member of his house. Other fey refer to the descendants of Dubh Catha's house as the dubh sith-or

, in Common, "darklings." Darklings most often settle in secluded caverns and chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins

College of Drama

classes

stories to life. With a combination of skill and magic, they alter not only their own appearance and voice but that of an entire troupe. By becoming characters from legend, these Bards inspire greatness

who adopt this specialization are particularly adept at infiltrating evil organizations. Their magic allows their entire party to take on a role, giving the group the opportunity to blend in during a ritual or take part in a large gathering.

College of Drama

classes

stories to life. With a combination of skill and magic, they alter not only their own appearance and voice but that of an entire troupe. By becoming characters from legend, these Bards inspire greatness

who adopt this specialization are particularly adept at infiltrating evil organizations. Their magic allows their entire party to take on a role, giving the group the opportunity to blend in during a ritual or take part in a large gathering.

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for

their mighty deeds. Scarred and Strong Half-orcs exhibit a blend of orcish and human characteristics, and their appearance varies widely. Grayish skin tones and prominent teeth are the most common

Laneshi

races

common folk, these pale humanoids with manes of kelp-like hair are creatures of the sea, able to converse with the flora and fauna of the depths. Laneshi dwell within a culture that views the world in

comprises all laneshi born as twins, a common occurrence among their people. The first-born twin is always inducted into the mystic caste, while the other is consecrated as their sibling’s spirit guide

Scholar of the Forbidden

backgrounds

common scholars of the forbidden, but any character who stumbles onto the dread truths waiting beneath the surface of reality can find themselves walking the path. The secrets you unveil could threaten to

alone, acting as a debate partner and sounding board in your studies. 5 The reflections of your eyes are black voids, but no one else seems to notice. 6 An order of inquisitors or witch

Cultist

backgrounds

bonded and dedicated people who pursue a common, if esoteric, goal. Feat: Cult Intiate Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, choose one (Cultist Affinity table skill recommended) Language: Choose one

entire surface with your cult’s sacred text 3 A crystal that feels strange to the touch 4 A ritual knife stained with blood, sap, or oils 5 A set of copper tattoo needles 6 An embroidered cloth half mask

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

freedom to achieve greatness worth the price? Through this argument, Lolth persuaded the primal entities to take static forms, largely resembling what elves look like today, and thereby turn away from the

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

phrase requests as orders that you expect to be obeyed. 2 You are quick to boast of the greatness of your civilization. 3 You learned an antiquated version of Common and drop “thee

readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other

Triton Personality

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

. Use the quirk to inform how you portray your character. Triton Quirks d6 Quirk 1 You phrase requests as orders that you expect to be obeyed. 2 You are quick to boast of the greatness of your

civilization. 3 You learned an antiquated version of Common and drop “thee” and “thou” into your speech. 4 You assume that people are telling you the truth about local customs and expectations. 5 The

Shadar-kai

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

, and now they exist in a strange state between life and death. Eladrin and shadar-kai are like reflections of each other: one bursting with emotion, the other nearly devoid of it. Shadar-kai Traits

Shadar-kai have the following traits in common, in addition to the traits they share with other elves. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1. Necrotic Resistance. You have

Aurora Luna Wynterstarr

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

brilliant singer and songwriter. Aurora was born a dhampir (a partial vampire), which she’s taken as a cosmic sign that she is meant for greatness. An accomplished musician on several instruments

expenses for one night per week at places where live music is common. Bond Bane: When there’s live music on campus, the lyrics always include rude sentiments directed toward you.

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

common area and courtyard, the ritual is underway to fully activate the statue of Talos, which is currently in the basement. THE RITUAL Backes (Illuskan human gladiator) leads the chanting in the common

area as cult fanatics (one for every two characters rounded down, excluding sidekicks) walk back and forth between the common area and the courtyard, making sure the ritual is progressing according to

Magewright

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

take up to 1 hour. However long the ritual takes, it requires extra material components, usually in the form of dragonshards. Magewright Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 11

Perception 12 Languages Common plus any two languages Challenge 0 (0 XP) Spellcasting. The magewright’s spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). To cast one of its rituals, the

Coming and Going

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Coming and Going Travelers who don’t have access to plane shift spells or similar magic must rely on other means to travel to and from a Domain of Delight. Fey crossings are the most common means of

if the caves were near-perfect reflections of each other. Fey Crossings d8 Fey Crossing 1 Altar. This stone altar might be found atop a lonely plateau, behind a waterfall, inside a cave, or in

Magewrights

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

doesn’t normally have the ritual tag. When converting a spell to a magewright ritual, it can have a casting time of up to one hour. It’s also common for a magewright’s ritual to have an additional

component cost in dragonshards, the fuel of the magical economy. A typical cost would be 20 gp for each level of the ritual, but this is only a basic guideline. The point is that the limitations on a

Detect Poison and Disease

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

Detect Poison and Disease 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a yew leaf) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you can sense

most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

9. Shadow Vigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

ritual taking place in area 10, and they try to kill anyone they believe is not a Shar worshiper. They chant the following verse over and over in Common: “Darkness quench the sun. Darkness swallow the

moon. Darkness claim this dungeon and all that dwell within.” Knowing that the ritual in area 10 must not be disturbed, the cultists do everything they can to prevent the doors to that area from being

Detect Poison and Disease

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

Detect Poison and Disease 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S, M (a yew leaf) Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you can sense

most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Edgin Darvis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Harpers, a spy organization dedicated to protecting Faerûn’s common folk, Edgin has forsworn his oath and turned to thievery to support his family. Edgin’s strong moral compass compels him to steal

’ crew to greatness. But when his past mistakes come calling, Edgin must face the music. He now seeks to make amends to those he’s wronged and to confront those who have wronged him. Edgin Darvis Medium

Detect Magic

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

Detect Magic 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30

. The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

Rary's Telepathic Bond

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

Rary’s Telepathic Bond 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet Components: V, S, M (pieces of eggshell from two different kinds of creatures) Duration: 1 hour You forge a

aren’t affected by this spell. Until the spell ends, the targets can communicate telepathically through the bond whether or not they have a common language. The communication is possible over any distance, though it can’t extend to other planes of existence.

Detect Magic

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

Detect Magic 1st-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30

. The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

10. Ritual Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

10. Ritual Chamber Purple Flames. Black wax candles set in niches along the walls of this 20-foot-high room burn with a purple flame, filling the room with dim light. Cult Ritual. Six cult fanatics

black energy run between the pillars and the cloud. The cult fanatics are named Abberoch, Belora, Liana, Shanzo, Torfiana, and Uzalyn. They are performing a ritual designed to anchor one of

Xandala

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

-aligned characters. XANDALA’S TRAITS Ideal. “I have the blood of dragons flowing through my veins. I am destined for greatness.” Bond. “The Ring of Winter will bring me power and immortality

passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Elvish, Halfling Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Spellcasting. Xandala is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save

Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 11 +0 +2 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Deception +2, Religion +2 Gear Leather Armor, Sickle Senses Passive Perception 10 Languages Common CR 1/8 (XP

25; PB +2) Actions Ritual Sickle. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) Slashing damage plus 1 Necrotic damage. Cultist Fanatic Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral AC 13 Initiative

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