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Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Your connection to the natural world takes the form of a draconic spirit, which can manifest in physical form as a drake. As your powers grow, your drake grows as well, blossoming from a small four
power.
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An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud.
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You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Your connection to the natural world takes the form of a draconic spirit, which can manifest in physical form as a drake. As your powers grow, your drake grows as well, blossoming from a small four
power.
5
An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud.
6
You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
blossom into hard feelings, loud arguments, and head-butting contests, but they rarely escalate beyond that.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your
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 widespread languages to choose from. The
Shifter
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races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
facial features have a bestial cast, often with large eyes and pointed ears; most shifters also have prominent canine teeth. They grow fur-like hair on nearly every part of their bodies. While a shifter
raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s
Human
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle.
She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed
, Wan
Tethyrian
Widespread along the entire Sword Coast at the western edge of Faerûn, Tethyrians are of medium build and height, with dusky skin that tends to grow fairer the farther north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Exploring Glorium When the character near Glorium, read or paraphrase the following description: Songs and shouts rise over a sturdy-looking town between snowy mountains at the mouth of a bay
about the gate to Ysgard, residents point them to the docks (see the “Gate to Ysgard” section). Contests The people of Glorium delight in good-natured competitions. Treat these competitions as a series
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Skola Vale Revels Satyrs hold regular revels called rollick nights. These lengthy festivals are full of merrymaking, contests, impromptu performances, and song, all accompanied by good food and sweet
period of hazing follows, where the stubs are enticed to perform menial or humiliating tasks. When the satyrs grow bored—or a respected, sober satyr steps in—the hazing ends, which typically results in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. Read or paraphrase the following text when a character investigates: A group of a dozen lizardfolk cheer as one among them strains, then hefts a barrel-sized boulder over her head. She holds it for a
Semuanya’s Bog, read the following text: The domain of the deity Semuanya is a pleasant-smelling swamp full of bright flowers and colorful bugs. Through trees draped in vibrant moss come the cheers of
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->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Arrival When the characters arrive at the inn, use the following read-aloud text to describe the situation outside the inn: The buffeting winds and violent precipitation grow more intense the closer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Seeds of Fear table offers some examples. These can change over time as characters grow, overcome old fears, and discover new uncertainties. Work with players to determine when their Seeds of Fear might
followed chills my blood.”
10 “Sudden noises or appearances fray my nerves.”
11 “I can’t be comfortable around creatures larger than I am.”
12 “Reflections always seem like they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
A New Threat As the characters and Kalaman’s troops slip away from the Dragon Army, read the following: As the cliffs surrounding the City of Lost Names grow distant, their red stone walls take on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Dyn Singh Merchant Collective. These families worked for generations to grow their businesses’ reputations and the quality of their wares. The collective sets laws for trade throughout the land
believe the nation is sacrificing its ties to the natural world. Family First Siabsungkoh is a collectivist society centered on family and deep group loyalties. Families are often blended and can grow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
underwater plants grow in abundance, all lit by the soft green glow.
If any character peers directly into the hole, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: The source of the green light quickly
4. Tortle in Torpor As the characters approach this ship, read or paraphrase the following boxed text: The coral creates a passageway here that leads directly to another sunken ship which is nearly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from other D&D worlds include the Free City of Greyhawk on Oerth, the city of Specularum on Mystara, and the city of Sharn on Eberron. To get things rolling, read or paraphrase the following
the dead. Victims grow thinner and weaker each day, slowly but steadily sliding toward the death they once denied. When they finally succumb, they can’t be raised — and neither can anyone else
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
about five miles away, in a hut on stilts next to a river. The halflings catch crayfish and frogs and sell them in Toadhop occasionally. If the characters pay Mackerel and Trout a visit, read the
, probably while its owner was answering the call of nature. The halflings feed the mule wild carrots and turnips that grow in a tiny garden under their hut.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters are underway, read or paraphrase the following to summarize the journey: The journey from Promise leads north through the Ribbon, where clustered farmhouses dot the dark-red ground
between stands of scattered woods. Eventually, the road dwindles to a track. The stands of trees grow denser and the farms fewer and farther between as you near the lands called the Rattle.
Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
S7. Graveyard Stunted pine trees grow out of the rocky earth in the graveyard near the foundation of the abbey’s north wing. The windows of the structure are cracked panes of leaded glass. Ancient
K84, crypt 11) is placed in the indentation, both the holy symbol and the indentation vanish. Then read: A ray of golden sunlight breaks through the clouds to the west and shines upon the grave. The fog
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Spawning Trees Demons beget demons. Where their filth lands, they spawn ever more corruption. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive here, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the
demonic ichor appear where demons are slaughtered in great numbers. Malformed trees grow on their shorelines, their branches laden with fleshy sacs. These eventually flop to the ground and wetly break
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Arborean Springs Read or paraphrase the following aloud when the characters approach Arborean Springs: A small town surrounded by ancient stone walls perches on a rocky outcropping overlooking a
valley containing hot springs and lush fields. In the fields beyond, wheat and barley grow in abundance alongside flourishing vineyards. Sheep and goats graze on the surrounding hills. The town itself is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Iroas Iroas is interested not in pretty words, but in great deeds. The faithful of Iroas show their piety by comporting themselves well in contests of athleticism or skill. Swearing an
no ill effects. Mortals, though, can grow intoxicated by victory and sickened by unattainable ideas of honor or eternal praise. Therefore, wise competitors are encouraged to seek only their draught
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Pudding King The mad svirfneblin waits for the characters in his disgusting throne room. If the characters haven’t seen the throne room before, read the boxed text description of the room (see
dissolves into a dense puddle of goo. Read the following boxed text as he expires: “You haven’t won! No! We will rise from our children! We will be reborn from the Faceless Lord! Juiblex will consume
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
proficiency bonus Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other
the duergar, or gray dwarves. After centuries of captivity and torment by mind flayers, they have innate magical abilities to become invisible and to temporarily grow to giant size.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
proficiency bonus Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarvish. Dwarvish is full of hard consonants and guttural sounds, and those characteristics spill over into whatever other
live the duergar, or gray dwarves. After centuries of captivity and torment by mind flayers, they have innate magical abilities to become invisible and to temporarily grow to giant size.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Into the Astral Sea As the characters leave Wildspace and enter the Astral Sea, read: The colors of Wildspace grow more muted, fading into a deepening silver haze. Soon your ship is immersed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
31. Reflected Hall A curtain of water separates two hallways that are basically mirror images of one another. When characters enter the first hall, read: Still puddles of water cover the floor of
holding them. Twelve painted figures line each hall, six on the west wall and six on the east wall, directly across from one another. Figures on facing walls are perfect reflections of each other
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
the transformation early. When you revert to your normal form, you return to the same state you were in when you initially transformed.
Book. You gain the ability to speak, read, and write 1d6 + 2
offer, it returns to its home plane.
Giant. You immediately grow 2d10 inches in height, and your hit point maximum and current hit points both increase by 20.
Humanoid. You can immediately choose to
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
violates the unicorn’s alignment, the unicorn immediately vanishes.
You grow a unicorn horn.
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A specialized clockwork compass floats in front of you. You can name one character, place, or
on a d20, you have disadvantage on your next d20 roll.
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Grass, moss, and flowers instantly grow in your footsteps. You are also unaffected by difficult terrain created by plants.
Any harm that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
The Waters of Lyth Eventually, the party crosses a vale not noted on Khea’s map. Read or paraphrase the following description: A shallow valley lies amid the rise and fall of the Katachthon foothills
. At the dell’s far edge stands a great rock outcropping that looks vaguely like a satyr’s face. The stones weep a steady flow of water, which spreads into a serene, sky-blue pond. Willows grow along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
increases by 1. Age. Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be
. Damage Resistance. You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players
Hall of Illusions A glass cabinet stands near the entrance to this tent. If the characters approach it, read the following boxed text aloud. If they investigate the tent first, skip ahead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Children of the All-Father In an age before human and elf, when all dragons were young, Annam the All-Father put the first giants upon the world. These giants were reflections of his divine offspring
regional, and usually involved bragging rights or hunting territory. Differences were settled by individual contests of might, wits, or skill. That situation persisted for generations, until the red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
preens and holds long, complimentary conversations with myriad admiring reflections here. Escape Tunnel. From the sleeping chamber, a concealed escape tunnel leads out through a hollow root before
the attack. Grasping Plants. The faerie dragon causes roots and vines to temporarily grow around it; until initiative count 20 on the next round, the ground within 20 feet of the dragon is difficult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the Material Plane at times. The wandering hill interacts with others by way of the ancient willow trees that grow on its slopes. Some time ago, a key-collecting goblin named Jingle Jangle took
drink. Arrival at Telemy Hill Telemy Hill is skirted in mist. When the characters pass through the mist and see the hill for the first time, read: You are greeted by the scent of sweet-smelling fruit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, read the following text instead: Green-glowing wisps of steam bubble up from a fat, black cauldron in the center of this dark, oppressive room. Surrounding the cauldron are seven tall wooden stools
cauldron draws their prey inside. Although they prefer to attack at range with their spells, they can grow magic claws using alter self. When the cauldron is touched by someone who also speaks the proper