conflicts will regard

Satyr Reveler

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed. While charmed in this way, the target idolizes the satyr and will take part in the satyr's revels. The charmed condition ends for the creature after 1

—they readily defend themselves, their friends, and their homes in the Skola Vale. With diversions aside, satyrs bend their cleverness toward tactics and methods of ending conflicts as swiftly as

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: fire bolt (see “Actions” below) 3/day: burning hands 1/day each: hellish rebuke (see “Reactions” below), scorching

to alter the natural course of destruction, neither will they make another nymph's home part of any calamity they encourage. As a result, part of what makes an alseid's field or a dryad's grove seem

Hydroloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At will: darkness, detect magic, dispel magic, invisibility (self only) 3/day each: control water, crown of madness, fear, suggestion Steal Memory (1/Day

deeps. For amphibious assaults or underwater conflicts, hydroloths have no equal among yugoloths. They sometimes hire themselves out to attack and scuttle ships and raid coastal settlements.Acid, PoisonCold, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFire

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

a success. Spellcasting. The high fae casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At will: detect magic

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Ridicule", "rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage to the attacker.High fae nobles regard themselves as the natural and obvious superiors of all in Eldraine. Many have

Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive — and as long as she lives, she will fight il

. Kalashtar are often seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. But there is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly

High Fae Impostor

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18): At will: friends, minor illusion 1/day each: enthrall, Nystul's magic auraHigh fae impostors are sly and

regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 19): At will: dancing lights, detect magic, druidcraft, mage armor (self only) 2/day each: faerie fire, gust of wind

, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no regard for mortal values of honor and law, but they nonetheless operate under inviolable rules of their own: gifts must

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

): At will: hold person 2/day each: cure wounds (as a 5th-level spell), lesser restoration 1/day each: greater restoration, revivifyFoster Peace. If a creature charmed by the eladrin hits with an

by feelings of goodwill. In this aspect, they defuse conflicts and alleviate suffering by using their magic to relieve any ailments that afflict the people who come to them for aid. They tolerate no

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability: At will: dancing lights, guidanceShimmering with radiant energy and brimming with

quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2 Prismatic shards

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

spells, requiring no material components: At will: charm person, crown of madness, detect magic, dispel magic, dissonant whispers 3/day each: counterspell, darkness, dominate person, sanctuary

foot. Graz’zt can also transform himself at will, appearing in any humanoid form that pleases him, or his onlookers, all equally tempting in their own ways. Graz’zt surrounds himself with

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 23): At will: charm person, detect magic, dispel magic 3/day each: darkness, dominate person

’zt can transform himself at will, appearing in any humanlike form that pleases him or his onlookers, all equally tempting in their own ways. In every form, though, a subtle wrongness pervades

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with

away in the night to seek the cold will of fate. In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries

to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful) 5 Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful

Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

can see through the eagle’s eyes and hear what it hears until the start of your next turn, and you gain the benefit of its keen sight. During this time, you are deaf and blind with regard to your

duration of 3 hours. In this form, it will serve you as a bodyguard, lift and carry things for you, act as a test subject for your experiments, or aid you in any other way that its capabilities allow

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

imagination can turn on such champions almost as quickly as it anoints them. You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as

, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

regard you with suspicion, and you generally get a chilly reception while in uniform. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LOYALTY TEST You’ve had enough dealings with crooked soldiers that you can spot

life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it

Dhampir

races

will is strong enough to resist it. Always spawned from creatures of other heritages, dhampir are incredibly rare and vary widely in form and temperament. The only thing all dhampir truly share is the

position among the nobility of Ostoya. Despite lacking conventional parentage, a dhampir may form a familial bond with the vampire they regard as their sire. Vampires who exploit this relationship can

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

provoke awe and dread, lay curses of plague or poison, and even call down flames from heaven to consume their enemies. For those evildoers who will benefit most from a mace to the head, clerics depend on

a simple life of temple service, carrying out their gods’ will through prayer and sacrifice, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

regard these settlements as places worth defending with their lives, and they will abandon a settlement when it no longer serves their needs. Most tortles like to see how other creatures live and

friendships. They have no inbred animus toward people of other races. In fact, a tortle will often seek out friendships with non tortles to learn new customs and new points of view. Tortle Names Tortles

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

, or recuperate among other commoners, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Idols

. Suitably (and somewhat ironically), the outward politeness and civility that they demonstrate among each other enables them to avoid conflicts in daily life. This same form of “courtesy&rdquo

Campaign Conflicts

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

antagonistic force, though you can also create conflicts between two powerful forces without necessarily knowing which force (if either) the adventurers will align themselves with. The “Flavors of Fantasy

Campaign Conflicts One way to ensure your campaign’s longevity is to come up with three compelling conflicts you can create adventures around. Introduce these conflicts early in the campaign. As the

Campaign Conflicts

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

antagonistic force, though you can also create conflicts between two powerful forces without necessarily knowing which force (if either) the adventurers will align themselves with. The “Flavors of Fantasy

Campaign Conflicts One way to ensure your campaign’s longevity is to come up with three compelling conflicts you can create adventures around. Introduce these conflicts early in the campaign. As the

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms

. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes. Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any

Personalities

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

Personalities Although the NPCs the characters lead are ostensibly allies, many belong to different factions, and old grudges and differences in ethos aren’t easily set aside. Personality conflicts

might arise among the followers in the expanded party, and the adventurers would be well advised to head off potential trouble. For example, having Lords’ Alliance troops acting as scouts while keeping Zhentarim mercenaries close at hand will help keep those factions from fighting.

Personalities

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

Personalities Although the NPCs the characters lead are ostensibly allies, many belong to different factions, and old grudges and differences in ethos aren’t easily set aside. Personality conflicts

might arise among the followers in the expanded party, and the adventurers would be well advised to head off potential trouble. For example, having Lords’ Alliance troops acting as scouts while keeping Zhentarim mercenaries close at hand will help keep those factions from fighting.

Kalashtar

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

come to me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive—and as long as she lives, she will fight il

seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. But there is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly spirits.

Kalashtar

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

come to me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive — and as long as she lives, she will fight il

often seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. There is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, though, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly spirits.

Kalashtar

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

come to me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive — and as long as she lives, she will fight il

often seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. There is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, though, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly spirits.

Kalashtar

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

come to me in dreams, and at times her voice whispers in the silence of my mind. As long as at least one of my sisters is alive, Kashtai will survive—and as long as she lives, she will fight il

seen as wise, spiritual people with great compassion for others. But there is an unmistakable alien quality to the kalashtar, as they are haunted by the conflicts of their otherworldly spirits.

Locking the Cage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Locking the Cage Sigil’s portals operate at the Lady of Pain’s will, as do the few permanent teleportation circles hidden among the city’s wards. Her influence stops spells and other features from

Lady can cause all the city’s portals to cease functioning. This grinds the city to a halt; food and drink can’t enter the city, sewage and refuse pool in the streets, and corpses stack in the Mortuary with no hope of being interred. This compels the factions to quickly resolve their conflicts.

Table Rules

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

. Here are some fundamentals: Foster respect. Don’t bring personal conflicts to the table or let disagreements escalate into bad feelings. Don’t touch others’ dice if they’re sensitive about it. Avoid

players wandering away from the table and back, but some players prefer planned breaks. Have snacks. Decide before a session who will bring food and drink. This is often something the players can handle.

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