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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
or Kezef—usually a warlock or other spellcaster—contacts the comet-borne emissary of an Elder Evil, the emissary can merge with a mortal consciousness to create a larva mage. None of the
available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world.
Elder Evil
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
. You can choose your secondary guild or roll to determine it randomly. This secondary guild membership determines a portion of your starting equipment and is also where most of your contacts come from
) into a thought strand that others can potentially read, share, or steal. These thought strands are treated as valuable currency among the Dimir.
Suggested Characteristics
Skilled at infiltration
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves.
Their
scales. Their hair can resemble seaweed, waving as if in a current, or it can even be like water itself.
Genasi
Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into
races
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Air genasi are descended from djinn, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Air. Embodying many of the airy traits of their otherworldly ancestors, air genasi can draw upon their connection to the
with bluish-white energy spilling out. An air genasi’s hair might blow in a phantom wind or be made entirely of clouds or vapor.
Genasi
Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Descended from efreet, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, fire genasi channel the flamboyant and often destructive nature of flame. They show their heritage in their skin tones, which can
lines tracing over their bodies like cracks. Fire genasi hair can resemble threads of fire or sooty smoke.
Genasi
Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Tracing their ancestry to dao, the genies of the Elemental Plane of Earth, earth genasi inherit dao’s steadfast strength and control over earth.
An earth genasi’s skin can be the colors
glow. Earth genasi hair can appear carved of stone or crystal or resemble strands of spun metal.
Genasi
Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental Planes, each genasi can tap into the
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
a scale color more akin to that of a chromatic or a metallic dragon. A kobold’s cry can express a range of emotion: anger, resolve, elation, fear, and more. Regardless of the emotion expressed
can 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
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
physician. Personas can even be passed down through a family, allowing a younger changeling to take advantage of contacts established by the persona’s previous users.
Creating Your Character
At 1st
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
questionnaire, “What’s Important to Me?”, in this chapter. Let its questions and your choice of answers direct you to a guild that appeals to you or that sounds like a fun character to play. Read the guild
descriptions in chapter 2 and choose one that appeals to you. Read the descriptions of races and classes in this chapter. Guild membership recommendations are provided for each race and class, should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
questionnaire, “What’s Important to Me?”, in this chapter. Let its questions and your choice of answers direct you to a guild that appeals to you or that sounds like a fun character to play. Read the guild
descriptions in chapter 2 and choose one that appeals to you. Read the descriptions of races and classes in this chapter. Guild membership recommendations are provided for each race and class, should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, read or paraphrase the following introductory text: Life in the Tenth District is never dull. A hub of constant activity, it always offers
you’ll need a job that will help you prove your worth.
Today is your lucky day. This afternoon, you received a brief note from one of your contacts: “I heard today from someone who is looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Starting the Adventure Once the players are ready to begin, read or paraphrase the following introductory text: Life in the Tenth District is never dull. A hub of constant activity, it always offers
you’ll need a job that will help you prove your worth.
Today is your lucky day. This afternoon, you received a brief note from one of your contacts: “I heard today from someone who is looking for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Skytower Shelter Skytower Shelter is one of two goliath settlements described in this chapter, the other being Wyrmdoom Crag (see "Wyrmdoom Crag"). Read both entries before running encounters in
might visit Skytower Shelter to resolve a long-standing dispute between the two goliath clans (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns” and “A Goliath Problem”). Or a goliath player character who hails from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Skytower Shelter Skytower Shelter is one of two goliath settlements described in this chapter, the other being Wyrmdoom Crag (see "Wyrmdoom Crag"). Read both entries before running encounters in
might visit Skytower Shelter to resolve a long-standing dispute between the two goliath clans (see “Tall Tales in Ten-Towns” and “A Goliath Problem”). Or a goliath player character who hails from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
chapter 2 offers advice on combat. Spellcasting. If a character casts a spell, you can usually let the player tell you what the spell does and how to resolve it. If questions arise, read the text of
and senses, tell players everything they need to know. Published adventures often include text in a box like this, which is meant to be read aloud to the players when their characters first arrive at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along
ability checks (though another character can help, at your discretion). Whatever choice or challenge you decide the top card represents, the characters’ success or failure while dealing with that situation determines how you read the bottom card.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
the “DM’s Toolbox” offers advice on combat. Spellcasting. If a character casts a spell, you can usually let the player tell you what the spell does and how to resolve it. If questions arise, read the
often include text in a box like this, which is meant to be read aloud to the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be
prosperity, sharing their good fortune with friends and strangers alike. Vistani resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. Vistani families can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be
prosperity, sharing their good fortune with friends and strangers alike. Vistani resolve disagreements through contests that end with reconciliatory singing, dancing, and storytelling. Vistani families can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along
ability checks (though another character can help, at your discretion). Whatever choice or challenge you decide the top card represents, the characters’ success or failure while dealing with that situation determines how you read the bottom card.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
chapter 2 offers advice on combat. Spellcasting. If a character casts a spell, you can usually let the player tell you what the spell does and how to resolve it. If questions arise, read the text of
and senses, tell players everything they need to know. Published adventures often include text in a box like this, which is meant to be read aloud to the players when their characters first arrive at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
the “DM’s Toolbox” offers advice on combat. Spellcasting. If a character casts a spell, you can usually let the player tell you what the spell does and how to resolve it. If questions arise, read the
often include text in a box like this, which is meant to be read aloud to the players when their characters first arrive at a location or under a specific circumstance, as described in the text. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
wears a loose, comfortable robe over a steel breastplate. Whether Varrin approaches the characters or invites them to a meeting, read the following text: “Thank you for hearing me out. My name is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting.
—Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter
Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting.
—Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter
Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
wears a loose, comfortable robe over a steel breastplate. Whether Varrin approaches the characters or invites them to a meeting, read the following text: “Thank you for hearing me out. My name is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
wears a loose, comfortable robe over a steel breastplate. Whether Varrin approaches the characters or invites them to a meeting, read the following text: “Thank you for hearing me out. My name is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Varrin’s Proposition Varrin Axebreaker (lawful good, dwarf noble) contacts the characters to enlist their aid in retrieving the key. Varrin’s braided hair and beard are black with streaks of gray. He
wears a loose, comfortable robe over a steel breastplate. Whether Varrin approaches the characters or invites them to a meeting, read the following text: “Thank you for hearing me out. My name is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Ruz Bazaar The main entrance to Ruz Bazaar is near Three Sun Square. When the characters enter the bazaar, read or paraphrase the following text: The covered stone halls of the Ruz Bazaar echo with
-aged merchant (neutral, halfling noble) and the proprietor of a sizable black-market business. If the characters enter his shop, read the following text: The cramped, musty shop is filled with ornate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Ruz Bazaar The main entrance to Ruz Bazaar is near Three Sun Square. When the characters enter the bazaar, read or paraphrase the following text: The covered stone halls of the Ruz Bazaar echo with
-aged merchant (neutral, halfling noble) and the proprietor of a sizable black-market business. If the characters enter his shop, read the following text: The cramped, musty shop is filled with ornate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
with weapons drawn and cannot be surprised. If the adventurers get a chance to hear the cultists talking, use the following read-aloud text to portray that conversation: A severely damaged ship leans
roleplaying to carry the encounter until it’s time to resolve the situation. If the adventurers make a compelling offer to the cultists, they might do what the party wants with no check. If the outcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
tablet marked with a mysterious string of numbers
2 An illustrated tome titled Hrgold’s Bestiary, which falls open to an oft-read entry on faerie dragons
3 A majestic military jacket featuring
Fey associates. Though Nathair’s magical powers are far greater than those of most faerie dragons (thanks in part to highly developed dragonsight), Nathair still prefers to resolve conflict with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Meeting Captain Zodge Captain Zodge is expecting the characters. If they choose not to speak with him, he tracks them down eventually. The Flaming Fist has contacts throughout the city, so hiding
in return. When the characters are ready to hear what he has to say, read the following boxed text aloud to the players: “The refugee crisis,” says Captain Zodge, “has stoked fears that Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
with weapons drawn and cannot be surprised. If the adventurers get a chance to hear the cultists talking, use the following read-aloud text to portray that conversation: A severely damaged ship leans
roleplaying to carry the encounter until it’s time to resolve the situation. If the adventurers make a compelling offer to the cultists, they might do what the party wants with no check. If the outcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
northern neighbors, the elves of the Ardeep Forest. Lady Velrosa Nandar has been searching for skilled mediators to help resolve the dispute. The Nightstone Inn is renowned for its food and cozy guest
this chapter about Nightstone. When you and the players are ready to get underway, read: You’ve been traveling along the High Road for days. As evening approaches, you spot a wooden signpost next to a