conflicts within races

Satyr Reveler

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Enthralling Performance. If the satyr performs for at least 1 minute, it chooses up to four humanoids within 60 feet of it who watched or listened to the entire performance. Each target must succeed

—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

Kakkuu Spyder-Fiend

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Bite", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage. Reel. The kakkuu pulls each creature within 60 feet of itself that is grappled by its Web

; 10 hit points; immunity to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).Resembling enormous spiders, kakkuus are the most numerous and least intelligent spyder-fiends. In large conflicts, they serve as

Hydroloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

). The hydroloth targets one creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target takes 14 (4d6);{"diceNotation":"4d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Steal Memory","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic

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

Princess Serissa

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

Strike (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Lightning Strike"}. Serissa hurls a magical lightning bolt at a point she can see within 500 feet of her. Each creature

within 10 feet of that point must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 54 (12d8);{"diceNotation":"12d8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lightning Strike","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning

Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories come to

. 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

Fast Friends

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

When you need to make sure something gets done, you can’t rely on vague promises, sworn oaths, or binding contracts of employment. When you cast this spell, choose one humanoid within range

its current task. If the service or activity might cause harm to the creature, or if it conflicts with the creature’s normal activities and desires, the creature can make another Wisdom saving

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

live on the fringes of civilization in ruins, deserted buildings, or other places that other humanoid races once lived in or built. They tend to be timid and skittish outside their homes and fiercely

territorial within their lairs. Camouflage Experts. Mongrelfolk often hide their deformities under cloaks and cowls. In this way, they can sometimes pass as stout humans or thin dwarves. They are

Autumn Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Enchanting Presence. Any non-eladrin creature that starts its turn within 60 feet of the eladrin must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed by the eladrin

attack roll while within 60 feet of the eladrin, the eladrin magically causes the attack to miss, provided the eladrin can see the attacker.Eladrin often enter the autumn season when they are overcome

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

: Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of

unoccupied space he can see.Negate Spell (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Negate Spell"}. Graz’zt tries to interrupt a spell he sees a creature casting within 60

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. If a humanoid spends at least 1 hour within 1 mile of the lair, that creature must succeed on a DC 23

Zelatar, found within his Abyssal domain of Azzatar. Graz’zt’s maddening influence radiates outward in a tangible ripple, warping reality around him. Given enough time in a single location

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease

violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race’s

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

it hard not to pluck the treasure and bring it back to their settlement to beautify it. An aarakocra who spends years among other races can learn to inhibit these impulses. Confinement terrifies the

within the High Forest, in the Storm Horns in Cormyr, in the Cloven Mountains on the Vilhon Reach, and in the Mistcliffs in Chult. Those colonies established in the Star Mounts, closest to the

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

needs to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating. Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of him, using a limited telepathy.Multiattack

as allies and don’t prey on them. Elven Enmity. The sahuagin might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

to be submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating. Shark Telepathy. The sahuagin can magically command any shark within 120 feet of her, using a limited telepathy. Spellcasting. The

might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged for centuries across the coasts and seas of the world, disrupting

Human

races

Era of Expansion describes many separate conflicts that occurred in the wake of human migration. Humans didn’t send armies initially, but settlers. They cut trees from the Grove Maze to build

positions of power within their societies. Many have asserted their claim to the High Throne of Altenheim, wishing to control the most powerful empire in the world. Known as the Era of Descent, the years

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something

banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn. Though

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

them into an exile that lasted over 250 years. This longevity grants them a perspective on the world that shorter-lived races such as humans and halflings lack. Dwarves are solid and enduring like the

trade. They dislike boats, so enterprising humans and halflings frequently handle trade in dwarven goods along water routes. Trustworthy members of other races are welcome in dwarf settlements, though

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

than those of other races, making humans one of the dominant races in much of the world today. It has also led to conflicts between communities of humans because of their cultural and political

Humans Humans dwell in every corner of Toril and encompass a full range of cultures and ethnicities. Along the Sword Coast and across the North, humans are the most pervasive of the races and in

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

what little time they have left telling stories to their offspring. Within a year, the young tortle becomes an orphan, though not before it learns to speak and to survive on its own. A young tortle

set out on their own. Beliefs Tortles don’t have their own pantheon of gods, but they often worship the gods of other races. It’s not unusual for a tortle to hear stories or legends

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures

humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons. Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if

Flavors of Fantasy

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

rulebooks. Heroic Fantasy Conflicts. Heroic fantasy campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or to destroy monsters or villains. Consider conflicts like these

decadent cities, where the protagonists are often motivated more by greed and self-interest than by altruistic virtue. Sword-and-Sorcery Conflicts. In this flavor of campaign, magic-users often

Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

the land in a terrible cataclysm at the same time that it caused the distant isle of Evermeet to rise from beneath the sea. Then came the Crown Wars, a series of conflicts between the great elven

long, slow decline, and many of their kind took part in the great Retreat to their refuge on Evermeet. As the elves increasingly withdrew from the world, other races and civilizations rose to prominence

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

at the burned-out building, a sudden cacophony erupted around us. Birds squawked, cats hissed, and dogs growled. Lidda hustled us back to the city’s safer avenues. Only when we were back within

. 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

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers—often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see. Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth where warriors

Start Here

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

all begin in the Free City of Greyhawk. Bastion Friendly There are ample places within the city and on the city’s outskirts where adventurers can build Bastions (see chapter 8). Key Conflicts Two of

the three central conflicts of the Greyhawk setting—the threats of Elemental Evil and Iuz—are the source of major tension and intrigue in the Free City of Greyhawk. The third conflict, involving evil

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

Creating a Race or Subrace This section teaches you how to modify existing races, as well as create new ones. The most important step in customizing or designing races for your campaign is to start

questions: Why does my campaign need the race to be playable? What does the race look like? Where do the members of this race live? Are there interesting conflicts built into the race’s history that make

Humanoids and the Gods

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

Humanoids and the Gods When it comes to the gods, humans exhibit a far wider range of beliefs and institutions than other races do. In many D&D settings, orcs, elves, dwarves, goblins, and other

cataclysmic shift to replace him. With that in mind, consider the role of the gods in your world and their ties to different humanoid races. Does each race have a creator god? How does that god shape that

Seven Things to Know

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

peace. The conflicts, the anger, and the pain of the long war remain, however, and the new nations seek every advantage as they prepare for the next war to break out on the continent. Dragonmarked

during the Last War. Not technically citizens of any nation, the matriarchs and patriarchs of each house live in splendor within their enclaves and emporiums located throughout Khorvaire. These dynastic

Peoples of Krynn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Peoples of Krynn The Dragon Armies threaten all the peoples of Krynn. This section presents information about the inhabitants of the continent of Ansalon and contextualizes the races from the

Player’s Handbook within the world of Krynn. The locations referenced in this section appear on the poster map included with this book.

Kalashtar

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

Kalashtar I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories

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

Kalashtar I am kalashtar, born of two worlds. Over a thousand years ago, my ancestor bound her bloodline to the spirit Kashtai, and I am a child of that union. Kashtai moves within me. Her memories

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.

Worlds of Adventure

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

then add the creatures, places, and magic that make these worlds unique. The worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game exist within a vast cosmos called the multiverse, connected in strange and

mysterious ways to one another and to other planes of existence, such as the Elemental Plane of Fire and the Infinite Depths of the Abyss. Within this multiverse are an endless variety of worlds. Many of them

Worlds of Adventure

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

then add the creatures, places, and magic that make these worlds unique. The worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game exist within a vast cosmos called the multiverse, connected in strange and

mysterious ways to one another and to other planes of existence, such as the Elemental Plane of Fire and the Infinite Depths of the Abyss. Within this multiverse are an endless variety of worlds. Many of them

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands

fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same

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