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Dungeon Master’s Guide
a lich.
A treacherous lieutenant named Kas the Betrayer;Kas brought Vecna’s rule to an end in a terrible battle. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly Artifacts that
minute. To you, solid objects within that radius appear transparent and don’t prevent light from passing through themselves. The vision can penetrate 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, or up to
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
encountered while possessing a host body. The Inspired are the most common type of willing host for the quori and are described earlier in this chapter.
Hashalaq Quori
Hashalaq quori are loremasters
humanity. As a result, they have developed numerous ways to control humanoids through pleasure — even as they have developed a taste for such things themselves.
The Learned of Dal Quor. Hashalaq quori
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
this transformation to become malevolent prophets and harbingers. Others find magical ways to return to their previous forms.
Mutates
A creature exposed to the strange energy of the Far Realm
have tried to create armies of mutates to sweep through the Underdark. However, their efforts always proved fruitless, and eventually the mind flayers gave up their schemes.
Several common types of
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Almost all of the common people and other folk that one might encounter along the Sword Coast or in the North have one thing in common: they live out their lives without ever traveling more than a
few miles from where they were born.
You aren’t one of those folk.
You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Undermountain is his home, an amusement gallery in which others perform to entertain him.
The Mad Mage knows the ever-changing ways of Undermountain as no one else does, for he is the one who controls those
effect is triggered, as though Halaster had cast minor illusion in an area. Common illusions include the echo of rattling chains, the distant sound of explosive spells being cast, a dusty cloak or a rusty
Species
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl.
Creating Your Character
If you create an owlin character, follow these
increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your
Magic Items
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
shield’s appearance, so that its celestial motif and designs have become twisted into a fiendish face that subtly moves in disturbing ways.
While holding this shield, you gain a +2 bonus to AC and
Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet.
The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate
Magic Items
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
lantern’s flame goes out, the creature attuned to it immediately dies. One exception to this rule exists (see the “Destroying the Lantern” section).
Revealing Light. The lantern sheds
5,000 gp
Destroying the Lantern. To destroy the lantern, the creature attuned to it must forsake all material possessions except for the lantern and common clothes. Then the creature must
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
more, as a member of an Uthgardt tribe.
Your people have always tried to hold to the old ways. Tradition and taboo have kept the Uthgardt strong while the kingdoms of others have collapsed into chaos
among the people as living embodiments of his power. Perhaps they needed a reminder of who they were and from whence they came. The Chosen of Uthgar led bands back to the old ways, and most of your people
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as
. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to
those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other
Species
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which
speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
the passage of time. Some are prone to melancholy, while others might display an absence of feeling. Many look for creative ways to occupy themselves. Whether they choose to live in quiet
character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function
better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my house
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function, and its
prosperity will help everyone. (Good)
2
Tradition. I uphold traditions of my house and bring honor to my family. (Lawful)
3
Innovation. Abandon old traditions and find better ways
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule
. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you
follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule
, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
I represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital
find better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function
better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my
Species
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you
follow those suggestions or to ignore them. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
unforgettable appearance, giff are noticed wherever they go. Giff put their great size to use in all sorts of ways, from lifting heavy loads and tying tight knots to opening stuck doors and seeing over
. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy.
The “Quick Build” section for your character’s class offers suggestions on which
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
d8
library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function, and
ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my house
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
were born to rule it.
—Dalin d’Vadalis
The Mark of Handling gives its bearer a primal connection to beasts and the natural world, granting the power to calm and coax. This extends beyond
dragonshard focus items, Vadalis has found ways to create magical creatures. Typically, this results in a superior version of a creature—an animal that is stronger, faster, and smarter. But
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function, and its
prosperity will help everyone. (Good)
2
Tradition. I uphold traditions of my house and bring honor to my family. (Lawful)
3
Innovation. Abandon old traditions and find better ways
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
I represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital
find better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function, and
ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my house and
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
I represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital
and find better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich.
Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people
wonderful and important person in the world.
2
The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
3
No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed
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Tomb of Annihilation
and the ways of their people, who eventually treated you as one of their own. One culture had more of an influence on you than any other, shaping your beliefs and customs. Choose a race whose culture
culture—even one in need of aid. (Lawful)
3
Knowledge. By understanding other races and cultures, we learn to understand ourselves. (Any)
4
Power. Common people crave strong
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate
offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets.
Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital
find better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
represent my house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function
better ways to do things. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my house and wield its power myself. (Evil)
5
Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
house and take pride in my looks.
6
I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses.
D6
IDEAL
1
Common Good. My house serves a vital function, and its
prosperity will help everyone. (Good)
2
Tradition. I uphold traditions of my house and bring honor to my family. (Lawful)
3
Innovation. Abandon old traditions and find better ways