could readily game to her reside

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can

adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games. 4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the

Githyanki

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

astral clouds. Githyanki who reside in the Astral Plane can live indefinitely. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical

the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what your character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types

Changeling

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For

character’s creature type is. Here’s a list of the game’s creature types in alphabetical order: Aberration, Beast, Celestial, Construct, Dragon, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, Giant, Humanoid

Aurinax

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Aurinax Aurinax is a male adult gold dragon who can freely ignore Ahghairon’s dragonward (see “Ahghairon’s Dragonward,” in the Introduction) and reside in the city. Maaril, the archmage who last

left in Waterdeep who knows about Aurinax or the whereabouts of the dragonstaff. Game Statistics Aurinax is an adult gold dragon. He often assumes the form of an elderly gold dwarf named Barok Clanghammer, who uses the dragonstaff as a walking stick.

Questioning the Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

, although neither of them knows how to play the game. The halflings have no idea their foray into grave robbing has awakened an undead creature; the thought of Froderic Dartwild exacting revenge from

beyond the grave is enough to make them confess everything. In fact, any serious questioning or threat of harm earns the pair’s cooperation. The halflings readily share the following information: Sythian

Using the Maps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

rendered. You can omit details that are not readily visible (such as secret doors and other hidden features) until the characters are able to detect and interact with them. Poster Map The double-sided poster

don’t recognize these names yet, that’s good! Once they learn in the game where they’re headed, they’ll realize they’ve heard of the location and can head in the right direction at will. The reverse side

Questioning the Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

, although neither of them knows how to play the game. The halflings have no idea their foray into grave robbing has awakened an undead creature; the thought of Froderic Dartwild exacting revenge from

beyond the grave is enough to make them confess everything. In fact, any serious questioning or threat of harm earns the pair’s cooperation. The halflings readily share the following information: Sythian

Using the Maps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

rendered. You can omit details that are not readily visible (such as secret doors and other hidden features) until the characters are able to detect and interact with them. Poster Map The double-sided poster

don’t recognize these names yet, that’s good! Once they learn in the game where they’re headed, they’ll realize they’ve heard of the location and can head in the right direction at will. The reverse side

Aurinax

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Aurinax Aurinax is a male adult gold dragon who can freely ignore Ahghairon’s dragonward (see “Ahghairon’s Dragonward,” in the Introduction) and reside in the city. Maaril, the archmage who last

left in Waterdeep who knows about Aurinax or the whereabouts of the dragonstaff. Game Statistics Aurinax is an adult gold dragon. He often assumes the form of an elderly gold dwarf named Barok Clanghammer, who uses the dragonstaff as a walking stick.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribe’s lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and cavalry. Gatherers

Khurgorbaeyag seems to dislike sharing his divine power with his followers. And although many goblins would readily offer anything to have the abilities of a warlock, the patrons that grant such power

Roleplaying

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

Players Although some players enjoy roleplaying more than others, social interactions help immerse all players in the game. Consider the following approaches to make an interaction-heavy game session

readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and

Roleplaying

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

Players Although some players enjoy roleplaying more than others, social interactions help immerse all players in the game. Consider the following approaches to make an interaction-heavy game session

readily get involved in social interactions, you can create situations tailored for their characters. Perhaps the NPC in question is a family member or a contact of a particular adventurer and

Pixie Kingdom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

of blackberry wine and flower blossoms. Eight brightly painted doorways are nestled in the bark at the bases of the surrounding trees. Twelve pixies reside here during carnival hours. They are

of the gondola swans. That bugbear has brains as well as brawn.” Playing Hide-and-seek After a short while, the characters are invited to play a game of hide-and-seek, organized by two pixies: the

Pixie Kingdom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

of blackberry wine and flower blossoms. Eight brightly painted doorways are nestled in the bark at the bases of the surrounding trees. Twelve pixies reside here during carnival hours. They are

of the gondola swans. That bugbear has brains as well as brawn.” Playing Hide-and-seek After a short while, the characters are invited to play a game of hide-and-seek, organized by two pixies: the

Orond Gralhund

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

concerned, the local leaders of the Black Network (with Urstul Floxin chief among them) reside with them in the family villa. Orond is a short, stocky man who dresses well and is easy on the eyes. When

amputated when he was a young boy, but the scar on his backside remains. Game Statistics Orond Gralhund is a Tethyrian human noble, with these changes: Orond is neutral evil. He has an Intelligence of 9 (−1). Never one to bother learning other languages, he speaks only Common.

The Chamber

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

pawns in an ancient game. First and foremost, the dragons of the Chamber are observers, gathering information about new aspects of the Prophecy and sharing it with their elders in Argonnessen. They are

agents of the Chamber can often be useful allies or patrons. But ultimately humanoids are just pawns in the dragons’ eyes, and they readily sacrifice any of those pawns to ensure the sanctity of the

Orond Gralhund

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

concerned, the local leaders of the Black Network (with Urstul Floxin chief among them) reside with them in the family villa. Orond is a short, stocky man who dresses well and is easy on the eyes. When

amputated when he was a young boy, but the scar on his backside remains. Game Statistics Orond Gralhund is a Tethyrian human noble, with these changes: Orond is neutral evil. He has an Intelligence of 9 (−1). Never one to bother learning other languages, he speaks only Common.

The Chamber

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

pawns in an ancient game. First and foremost, the dragons of the Chamber are observers, gathering information about new aspects of the Prophecy and sharing it with their elders in Argonnessen. They are

agents of the Chamber can often be useful allies or patrons. But ultimately humanoids are just pawns in the dragons’ eyes, and they readily sacrifice any of those pawns to ensure the sanctity of the

Campaign Setting

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

world of your game is always your own. You can customize it to suit your tastes and those of your players. Using a Published Setting One advantage of using a published campaign setting is that much of

Your Campaign Setting Called? Choose an evocative name for your setting. It can be a word or phrase that reflects the theme and tone of the game, or just a made-up name that sounds cool to you. Keep a

Campaign Setting

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

world of your game is always your own. You can customize it to suit your tastes and those of your players. Using a Published Setting One advantage of using a published campaign setting is that much of

Your Campaign Setting Called? Choose an evocative name for your setting. It can be a word or phrase that reflects the theme and tone of the game, or just a made-up name that sounds cool to you. Keep a

Putting the Planes Together

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

three most common are the Great Wheel, the World Tree, and the World Axis, but you can create or adapt whatever model works best for the planes you want to use in your game. The Great Wheel The default

Midgard. Similarly, one vision of the planes where the deities of the Forgotten Realms reside situates a number of celestial planes in the branches of a World Tree, while the fiendish planes are linked by

Putting the Planes Together

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

three most common are the Great Wheel, the World Tree, and the World Axis, but you can create or adapt whatever model works best for the planes you want to use in your game. The Great Wheel The default

Midgard. Similarly, one vision of the planes where the deities of the Forgotten Realms reside situates a number of celestial planes in the branches of a World Tree, while the fiendish planes are linked by

Leonin