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One Grung Above
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Grungs are aggressive froglike
, 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
classes
In contrast to the esoteric ideals of other orders, Warriors of the Leaden Crown have practical aims: the self-governance of all people. These Monks see history as a series of clashes between groups
Half-Elf
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demonic Boons Wicked folk who seek power from demons are scattered across the multiverse. Some of them gather in cults, but many of them act on their own or in small groups. Whatever their
is of the same level as the spell it replaces. A typical demon can impart boons to a number of creatures equal to the demon’s number of Hit Dice. In contrast, demon lords have no limit on the number
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Sharn Watch maintains a significant presence. The rest of Lower Dura, in stark contrast, has been left to rot. Ignored by the Watch, it is the domain of gangs and crime lords. The inhabitants of the
of sorts, where all the major criminal powers of Sharn have a stake. Those groups are described in more detail later in this chapter. The district of Fallen is a haunted ruin; this temple district was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Halflings Folk think of elves as aloof and graceful, dwarves as fierce and hardy, and of gnomes — if they think of them at all — as clever and shy. Halflings, in contrast, have the reputation of
aspects of the two groups’ cultures make them distinct, but even without such trappings they are distinct due to a divergence in what seems to be a primal drive: to go or to stay. Lightfoot halflings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demonic Boons Wicked folk who seek power from demons are scattered across the multiverse. Some of them gather in cults, but many of them act on their own or in small groups. Whatever their
is of the same level as the spell it replaces. A typical demon can impart boons to a number of creatures equal to the demon’s number of Hit Dice. In contrast, demon lords have no limit on the number
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Sharn Watch maintains a significant presence. The rest of Lower Dura, in stark contrast, has been left to rot. Ignored by the Watch, it is the domain of gangs and crime lords. The inhabitants of the
of sorts, where all the major criminal powers of Sharn have a stake. Those groups are described in more detail later in this chapter. The district of Fallen is a haunted ruin; this temple district was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Halflings Folk think of elves as aloof and graceful, dwarves as fierce and hardy, and of gnomes — if they think of them at all — as clever and shy. Halflings, in contrast, have the reputation of
aspects of the two groups’ cultures make them distinct, but even without such trappings they are distinct due to a divergence in what seems to be a primal drive: to go or to stay. Lightfoot halflings are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
has increased to more than 500 stat blocks.
New Monsters. Dozens of new monsters, including more high-level threats, are ready to challenge characters of all levels.
Refined Rules. Every stat
block has been updated for ease of use and game balance.
Enhanced Stat Blocks. New stat block design and language prioritize details vital during play.
Versatile Groups. Nonplayer characters now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spectators finally reaches High Hill. The grassy slope is spotted with trees and crumbled stone fencing. Near the base, several dozen soldiers in matching armor stand in even formation. The contrast
and other participants charge down. The two groups will clash midway in a mock fight, with the mercenaries’ Istarian forces eventually retreating. Participants are encouraged to use their own armor but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
spectators finally reaches High Hill. The grassy slope is spotted with trees and crumbled stone fencing. Near the base, several dozen soldiers in matching armor stand in even formation. The contrast
and other participants charge down. The two groups will clash midway in a mock fight, with the mercenaries’ Istarian forces eventually retreating. Participants are encouraged to use their own armor but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
has increased to more than 500 stat blocks.
New Monsters. Dozens of new monsters, including more high-level threats, are ready to challenge characters of all levels.
Refined Rules. Every stat
block has been updated for ease of use and game balance.
Enhanced Stat Blocks. New stat block design and language prioritize details vital during play.
Versatile Groups. Nonplayer characters now
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Weretigers grow to enormous size in animal and hybrid form, but they fight in their more refined humanoid form when they can. They don’t like to pass on their curse, because every new weretiger means
groups. Weretiger
Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger), neutral
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft. (40 ft. in tiger form)
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Weretigers grow to enormous size in animal and hybrid form, but they fight in their more refined humanoid form when they can. They don’t like to pass on their curse, because every new weretiger means
groups. Weretiger
Medium humanoid (human, shapechanger), neutral
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft. (40 ft. in tiger form)
STR
17 (+3)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
over a cavern complex or a gang of trolls inhabiting an aboveground ruin. Other times, particularly in larger dungeons, multiple groups of creatures share space and compete for resources. For example
flow of power between groups in a dungeon provides plenty of opportunities for more subtle interaction. Dungeon denizens are used to striking unlikely alliances, and adventurers are a wild card that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
over a cavern complex or a gang of trolls inhabiting an aboveground ruin. Other times, particularly in larger dungeons, multiple groups of creatures share space and compete for resources. For example
flow of power between groups in a dungeon provides plenty of opportunities for more subtle interaction. Dungeon denizens are used to striking unlikely alliances, and adventurers are a wild card that
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Warrior of the Leaden Crown Harness the Will to Resist
In contrast to the esoteric ideals of other orders, Warriors of the Leaden Crown have practical aims: the self-governance of all people
. These Monks see history as a series of clashes between groups of powerful beings where Humanoids are at best collateral damage and at worst disposable pawns. To break this cycle of dependence and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the raw ore and the refined metal for around a decade. Due to the rough terrain and the harshness of the climate, the village never grew large. It intermittently hosted a succession of traveling
villagers tried to protect themselves by sleeping with weapons and taking shifts on watch, but nothing changed. Traveling in groups didn’t help, since a companion might vanish while even briefly out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
the raw ore and the refined metal for around a decade. Due to the rough terrain and the harshness of the climate, the village never grew large. It intermittently hosted a succession of traveling
villagers tried to protect themselves by sleeping with weapons and taking shifts on watch, but nothing changed. Traveling in groups didn’t help, since a companion might vanish while even briefly out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
herds. These herds are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of the Lagonna. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but
Centaur Powerful and curious, quick to act and knowledgeable of the wider world, centaurs seek to experience life’s boundless bounty. The centaurs of Theros are divided into two groups: members of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
advancement of entire societies and civilizations. Some groups of characters might all affiliate with a single circle, while others might include members of different circles. Different affiliations don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
herds. These herds are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of the Lagonna. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but
Centaur Powerful and curious, quick to act and knowledgeable of the wider world, centaurs seek to experience life’s boundless bounty. The centaurs of Theros are divided into two groups: members of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
advancement of entire societies and civilizations. Some groups of characters might all affiliate with a single circle, while others might include members of different circles. Different affiliations don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to use humanoids as thralls, since they have a good balance of physical attributes and proper anatomy. Animals, in contrast, require a lot of direct oversight and lack the ability to use tools to help
groups, and their fear and despair in the face of a mind flayer incursion make their brains tasty to the illithid palate. They are also relatively easy for larger, stronger humanoid thralls to control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to use humanoids as thralls, since they have a good balance of physical attributes and proper anatomy. Animals, in contrast, require a lot of direct oversight and lack the ability to use tools to help
groups, and their fear and despair in the face of a mind flayer incursion make their brains tasty to the illithid palate. They are also relatively easy for larger, stronger humanoid thralls to control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
small communities aren’t exclusively populated by halflings or gnomes, since such groups seem to prosper better when members of both races are in residence. Halfling families often focus on
newness of the world as a contrast to the familiarity of their homeland. Few dangerous creatures lurk in the hills — they are so densely settled (on and beneath the surface) that there is little space
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
small communities aren’t exclusively populated by halflings or gnomes, since such groups seem to prosper better when members of both races are in residence. Halfling families often focus on
newness of the world as a contrast to the familiarity of their homeland. Few dangerous creatures lurk in the hills — they are so densely settled (on and beneath the surface) that there is little space
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
exploring these noir themes in the stories you develop. It can be fun for some people to wrestle with moral quandaries in adventures, but it doesn’t work for all play groups. In particular, if there’s no
Villain In contrast to a villain who is a part of the characters’ everyday life, an otherworldly villain isn’t only anonymous but also fundamentally mysterious. It’s not just a question of who the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
exploring these noir themes in the stories you develop. It can be fun for some people to wrestle with moral quandaries in adventures, but it doesn’t work for all play groups. In particular, if there’s no
Villain In contrast to a villain who is a part of the characters’ everyday life, an otherworldly villain isn’t only anonymous but also fundamentally mysterious. It’s not just a question of who the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
women who can make hard choices for the good of their realms. In reality, they are bound to Yan-C-Bin and are blind to their own corruption and decadence. Despite their refined manners and social
the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(or unlucky) ones who survived? Describe what the area looks like after the disaster, in contrast to how it looked before. 4. Assault or Invasion One of the most common world-shaking events, an
actions, doctrine, dogma, and policies. On a local scale, a new organization contends with existing power groups, influencing, subverting, dominating, or allying with them to create a stronger base of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
(or unlucky) ones who survived? Describe what the area looks like after the disaster, in contrast to how it looked before. 4. Assault or Invasion One of the most common world-shaking events, an
actions, doctrine, dogma, and policies. On a local scale, a new organization contends with existing power groups, influencing, subverting, dominating, or allying with them to create a stronger base of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
women who can make hard choices for the good of their realms. In reality, they are bound to Yan-C-Bin and are blind to their own corruption and decadence. Despite their refined manners and social
the Howling Hatred. In contrast to their hurricane counterparts in the air cult, skyweavers embrace the worship of Elemental Evil for a quick path to power. With little experience wielding the might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
in the “Siege Equipment” section of chapter 8 in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. In this appendix, the name of a piece of siege equipment appears in bold with a parenthetical note (DMG, ch. 8), reminding
are stacked in two groups of four on this deck. Ropes and pulleys can hoist these boats in and out of the water. Timpani. A timpani with two attached mallets sits on the aft of the main deck just