conferred rune given to her roles

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

achieving lichdom requires an arcane spellcaster to be at the apex of power—a significant challenge for mind flayers, given the scarcity of available mentors and training. Confronting this

its completion, free-willed undeath is conferred on the mind flayers, turning them into alhoons. Initially, an alhoon can be difficult to distinguish from a normal mind flayer. The most obvious

Blod Stone

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

This diamond contains the blood of a creature — blood that appears in the form of the blod (blood) rune. While the item is on your person, you can use your action to divine the location of the

blood seeps into the heart of the gem. If the gem is destroyed, the blood evaporates and is gone forever. A vengeful being might use a blod stone to hunt down an entire bloodline. Such stones are sometimes given as gifts to siblings or handed down from parent to child.

Centaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Though they are smaller than a human rider mounted on a horse, they fill similar roles as cavalry warriors, messengers, outriders, and scouts. Affinity for Nature Centaurs have an affinity for the

Centaurs’ given names are passed down through family lines. The name bestowed on a new foal is typically the name of the most recently deceased family member of the same gender, keeping alive the

Grung

Species One Grung Above

, and blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders. Red grungs are the tribe&rsquo

;s scholars and magic users. They are superior to purple, blue, and green grungs and given proper respect even by grungs of higher status. Higher castes include orange grungs, which are elite

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

contrast, throw themselves into the thick of society, putting their charisma and social skills to great use in diplomatic roles or as swindlers. Half-Elf Names Half-elves use either human or elven

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

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

back behind the rock formation with a grin, unaware that her wild magic has turned her skin bright blue. Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some

to do with it? Perhaps you feel like you’ve been given this power for some lofty purpose. Or you might decide that the power gives you the right to do what you want, to take what you want from

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

The Ring of Winter

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

The Ring of Winter After reclaiming Svardborg, Jarl Storvald used rune magic to divine how best to find the Ring of Winter — what the frost giants call the Ice That Never Melts. The runes told

Cimber’s drop of blood in a rune magic ritual to turn a giant diamond into a blod stone (see appendix B). Unfortunately for the jarl, the item can’t find Artus Cimber specifically; instead, it

Blod Stone

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

Blod Stone Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This diamond contains the blood of a creature—blood that appears in the form of the blod (blood) rune. While the item is on your person, you can

entire bloodline. Such stones are sometimes given as gifts to siblings or handed down from parent to child.

15. Ruined Armory

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

pounds. The rules of this gate are as follows: Only one piece of the arch can be removed at any given time. A detect magic spell reveals that one of the pieces (determined randomly) is magical. When that

. Characters must be at least 16th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature

Detailed NPCs

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

Detailed NPCs Flesh out NPCs who play prominent roles in your adventures. You can use the accompanying NPC Tracker to record information as you determine these six elements of your NPC: Name You’ll

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

Arriving at Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

, reserved and careful in their dealings with outsiders. They make the assumption that every non-svirfneblin means to do them harm — which is understandable given their history. They speak softly in caves

surface cousins. They reveal these aspects most easily among their own kind, and to those they come to trust. The svirfneblin assign defined roles to each gender but hold females and males in equal

13. Skoraeus Stonebones

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

teleportation given to her by King Hekaton. She is carving questions into the Steinfang, a giant stalactite. The answers to her questions will come to her during the next new moon. Kayalithica believes that

this time, but they won’t hold a grudge if the characters attempt to eliminate her. Treasure Embedded in the statue’s right eye is an orb of the stein rune (see appendix B). Any character within

M6. Performers' Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

in one corner, and flickering lanterns resting here and there. Five performers occupy the room. Two of them pace nervously while the others weep. The actors here perform their roles reluctantly and

Lyn or Bitter End, snares them in her traps. Given a chance, one or more of the actors also share the following information: “Even if Creeping Lyn hates you, it’s still possible to win her favor by

13. Recreation Room

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

headmaster’s office (area 15a) for questioning. Given strict instructions not to kill anyone, the nycaloth knocks creatures unconscious instead of killing them, then drags them to the headmaster’s office

9th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the

Alhoon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

secret of achieving lichdom requires an arcane spellcaster to be at the apex of power—a significant challenge for mind flayers, given the scarcity of available mentors and training. Confronting this

. Upon its completion, free-willed undeath is conferred on the mind flayers, turning them into alhoons. Initially, an alhoon can be difficult to distinguish from a normal mind flayer. The most obvious

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers. Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe

fight another day. Orc Names Orc names don’t always have meaning in the Orc language, and most noteworthy orcs are given epithets by their tribe mates. Orc Names d12 Male Name

Conclusion

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

“Company Positions” in chapter 2. When they do so, Viari hands out any special position gear and instructs the characters in how best to fulfill their roles. Chapter 2 has more details on these

, but if not, give them time. Make sure it’s clear what each position entails and what franchise duties a character with a given position is expected to perform. In addition to the characters’ positions

Flesh Golem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Flesh Golem Dead Flesh Given New Life Habitat: Any; Treasure: Arcana Flesh golems are roughly human-shaped collections of body parts bound together by misused magic or strange science. They serve

exposed insides. 4 Parts serving unintended roles, like a body composed of dozens of hands. 5 Perfect features accented by beautiful stitching. 6 Visible mechanisms, bellows, and

9. Way to the Gate

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

any given time. A detect magic spell reveals that one of the pieces (determined randomly) is magical. When that piece is removed from the arch, it disappears, and the gate opens for 1 minute. When

first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 15 on level 15, in the closest unoccupied space next to the

Anatomy of a War Band

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

have different attributes and thus different roles in the war band’s assaults. Augmenting the warriors that comprise the bulk of the force are the hunters, specialists in sneaking and attacking at range

power conferred by Yeenoghu himself. Pack lords favor big, heavy weapons, such as glaives and axes. Gnoll Fangs of Yeenoghu Fangs of Yeenoghu are gifted with the power to spawn more gnolls. They anoint

Life and Outlook

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

Life and Outlook Kobolds have a tribal society in which they all take on specialized roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most

clever are crafters and strategists, the toughest are miners and beast-wranglers, and so on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

be the disciplined regiments of a nation’s standing army, a fleet of ships comprising a kingdom’s armada, or a devastating horde of warriors and magical beasts. A given kingdom’s military could be a

whether you believe you’re suited to such a life. The Military Force Envoy Roles table suggests a variety of military roles you could fill and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role

The End of the World

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

gear or a rope providing advantage on the check. Twisting Steps and Rune Traps. The steps leading up the mesa shift underfoot as a result of Far Realm energy flooding through them, making them

difficult terrain. Additionally, each flight of steps is trapped at its midpoint with a magical rune that can be detected only with a successful DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Perception

The Xanathar Guild

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

its lieutenants, the Xanathar has many minions with specific jobs. These underlings don’t have as much clout as the lieutenants do, but they do hold key roles in its guild and have some degree of

warden for its private prison. The individuals in these roles generally serve the Xanathar for months or years, because replacements that have the same specialized skills can be hard to come by. What

Seven Things to Know

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

place you expect. Eberron has a unique spot in the D&D multiverse, and many familiar elements of the game play different roles in the world. In particular, mortal creatures are products of culture and

creatures whose identity and worldview are shaped by magic (such as the curse of lycanthropy) is alignment a given.

Plaintiff

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

of artisan’s tools, fine clothes, 20 gp Feature: Legalese Your experience with your local legal system has given you a firm knowledge of the ins and outs of that system. Even when the law is not on

of order! (Chaotic) 5 Humility. I’m just a small part of a larger whole. So is everyone else. (Neutral) 6 Responsibility. We all have our roles to play. I’ll hold up my end of the bargain

Centaur

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

smaller than a human rider mounted on a horse, they fill similar roles as cavalry warriors, messengers, outriders, and scouts. Affinity for Nature Centaurs have an affinity for the natural world

a whole. Their love of history and tradition also means that centaurs are more likely than most other Ravnicans to join the same guild that their parents did. Centaur Names Centaurs’ given names are

Creating Sentient Magic Items

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

, learn a secret, or unravel a cryptic prophecy. 9 Destiny Seeker: The item is convinced that it and its wielder have key roles to play in future events. 10 Creator Seeker: The item seeks its creator and

to the exclusion of all other goals. The item demands to be given to someone else. If its wielder refuses to comply with the item's wishes, the item can do any or all of the following: Make it

The Fetid Gaze

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

inside of Morty’s collar. Personality Trait. “Sometimes I sing to myself when I am distracted. It is an old song of the fey, about a daughter betrayed by her father and given to the unseelie in a bargain

normally. Twice a day, the hags use their coven spells (see the “Coven Spells” sidebar) to cast seeming on their minions, disguising them suitably for their roles. The following creatures serve the

Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

DM decides if the guild has tutors available for a given subject. Guild Contact Even as a member in good standing of the guild, you can’t simply stroll up to the guild master and demand their attention

operates entirely within the law and how public its interests are also influences which of your skills it deems most valuable. The Guild Representative Roles table suggests positions you might fill in a

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

icicle-covered ceiling, disappearing as they touch the floor. Guests mill about, idly chatting. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 1d6 nobles loiter in the foyer. You can add a named guest to

jewels. A 20-foot-high balcony (area P9) overlooks the ballroom floor. Guests. At any given time during the gala, 2d6 × 2 nobles dance here. You can add a named guest to the ballroom by rolling once on

Factions in the North

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

are justly concerned, and some have important roles to play in events yet to unfold. The Harpers The Harpers are spellcasters and spies who covertly oppose the abuse of power, magical or otherwise

1487 DR, the Year of the Rune Lords Triumphant 1488 DR, the Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn 1489 DR, the Year of the Warrior Princess 1490 DR, the Year of the Star Walker’s Return 1491 DR, the

NPCs by Guild

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

acts as the police force for all of Ravnica. The Azorius NPCs table summarizes key roles within this force. Statistics for these NPCs are found in the Monster Manual unless the table states otherwise

given a more prominent position, which she has embraced with enthusiasm. She worries about the impact that her guild has on the rest of Ravnica but believes in her heart that she is helping the people

Renown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

punish evildoers, you might increase each character’s renown within the order by 1. Conversely, if killing the dragon was a mission given to the adventurers by a senior member of the order, completing

campaigns where the gods take active roles in the world. Using this approach, you track renown based on specific divine figures in your campaign. Each character has the option to select a patron deity

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