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Initiative count, and it functions as a controlled mount while you ride it (as defined in the rules on mounted combat). If you have the Incapacitated condition, the steed takes its turn immediately
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
founded the Ulmist Inquisition, an order of psionic inquisitors that seeks to discover the wickedness hiding in peopleâs souls.
In the days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first
by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site, and the inquisition sends its members throughout the multiverse, seeking
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had corrupted the world and to
members became the inquisitionâs scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site, and the
Baphomet
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial
, populated by minotaur;minotaurs, goristro;goristros, and quasit;quasits.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Baphomet can take a lair action to cause one of the following
Orcus
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Monsters
Out of the Abyss
chapter 7, "Treasureâ of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide.Orcusâs Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules
woven hair. The city contains wandering undead, many of which are engaged in continuous battles with one another.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Dungeon Masterâs Guide.Orcusâs Lair
Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the
wandering Undead, many of which are engaged in continuous battles with one another.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take one of the following lair actions; he can
Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
;s souls.
In the days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had
orderâs members became the inquisitionâs scholars, represented by a tome.
Today the inquisition rules the city of Malitain, a vast city-state to the north of Baroviaâs original site
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
cradle occupied and uses the cradleâs initiative count.
Legendary Resistance (5/Day). If the cradle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The cradle has
envelops the land within 6 miles of the scion (see the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for rules on extreme cold). If the climate in the area already features extreme cold, the cold is numbingâcreatures
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesnât explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I speak slowly and deliberately
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers
encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair actions; the dragon canât take the same lair action two rounds in a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6
Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Crystal Dragon Adventures
The Crystal Dragon Adventure Hooks
of a legendary crystal dragon increases by 1 when itâs encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon can take one of the following lair
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
might not.
D6
IDEAL
1
Camaraderie. Good people make even the longest voyage bearable. (Good)
2
Luck. Our luck depends on respecting its rules â now
Oweland and her family are the informal leaders of the fishing industry in Saltmarsh. You can always count on the Owelands for minor aid and can gain access to Eda if the need is obvious and imminent.
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
mock folk who rely on societyâs structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who canât contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
wisdom in their leadership, for they can rarely count on a wisdom grown with age.
Goliath Names
Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newbornâs mother and father, a nickname
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
can free Zybilna and count on her help in returnâperhaps even gaining a wish spell for their trouble. Before your first game session in this chapter, follow these steps to help make the players
â experience as entertaining as possible: Read the description of Iggwilvâs Cauldron in appendix A. Read this chapter in its entirety, and reacquaint yourself with the âRules of Conductâ and âDeath in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Legendary Creatures (p. 11) This section has been tightened up to include the following new rules: The opening has a new second paragraph: âIf a creature assumes the form of a legendary creature
â section is now three sentences: âOn initiative count 20 (losing all initiative ties), it can use one of its lair action options. It canât do so while incapacitated or otherwise unable to take actions. If surprised, it canât use one until after its first turn in the combat.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
terrain (see âDifficult Terrainâ in the Basic Rules). Intact buildings are rundown, ramshackle stone cottages that are otherwise still standing. Their wooden doors are swollen and require a successful
three-quarters cover against attacks from the other side (see âCoverâ in the Basic Rules). Dusty old furnishings such as simple wooden chairs and tables remain in most intact buildings. Trees and Brush
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
space count as Difficult Terrain. Playing on a Grid
If you play using a square grid and miniatures or other tokens, follow these rules.
Squares. Each square represents 5 feet.
Speed. Rather than
, you can move a distance equal to your Speed or less. Or you can decide not to move. Your movement can include climbing, crawling, jumping, and swimming (each explained in the rules glossary). These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
foot, even if multiple things in a space count as Difficult Terrain. Playing on a Grid
If you play using a square grid and miniatures or other tokens, follow these rules.
Squares. Each square
explained in the Rules Glossary). These different modes of movement can be combined with your regular movement, or they can constitute your entire move. However youâre moving with your Speed, you deduct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when youâre narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
in full view of everyone. If a player scoops up their dice before anyone else can see what they rolled, encourage that player to be less secretive. When a die falls on the floor, do you count it or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
(with their input), arbitrate the rules, and settle arguments. And when youâre narrating the action of the game, the players should be paying attention. Player Die Rolling Players should roll their dice
in full view of everyone. If a player scoops up their dice before anyone else can see what they rolled, encourage that player to be less secretive. When a die falls on the floor, do you count it or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
those points and then lose 2 Hit Points. Duration Temporary Hit Points last until theyâre depleted or you finish a Long Rest (see the Rules Glossary). Temporary Hit Points Donât Stack Temporary Hit
receiving Temporary Hit Points doesnât count as healing. Because Temporary Hit Points arenât Hit Points, a creature can be at full Hit Points and receive Temporary Hit Points. If you have 0 Hit Points, receiving Temporary Hit Points doesnât restore you to consciousness. Only true healing can save you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
those points and then lose 2 Hit Points. Duration Temporary Hit Points last until theyâre depleted or you finish a Long Rest (see the rules glossary). Temporary Hit Points Donât Stack Temporary Hit
receiving Temporary Hit Points doesnât count as healing. Because Temporary Hit Points arenât Hit Points, a creature can be at full Hit Points and receive Temporary Hit Points. If you have 0 Hit Points, receiving Temporary Hit Points doesnât restore you to consciousness. Only true healing can save you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
initiative. On initiative count 10, all characters north of the door fall prone and slide 10 feet to the north. A character can attempt to scramble back up the ramp to the south by making a successful DC 10
Strength (Athletics) check, or two successful checks if using the Dash action. Those who succeed still slide 10 feet north on initiative count 10 in each round, but they can also climb upward according
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Orcusâs Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet
engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
type of melee weapon attack. The game often makes exceptions to general rules, and this is an important exception: that unarmed strikes count as melee weapon attacks despite not being weapons. When a
Monk If a monk uses a staff or another versatile weapon two-handed, does it still count as a monk weapon? Yes. A monk weapon must lack the two-handed property, but nothing prevents a monk from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
: Review the zombie stat block in appendix B. Use the initiative rules to determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyoneâs initiative count on your notepad. On the zombies
â initiative count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombiesâ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. If all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Orcusâs Lair Orcus makes his lair in the fortress city of Naratyr, which is on Thanatos, the layer of the Abyss that he rules. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet
engaged in continuous battles with one another. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Orcus can take a lair action to cause one of the following effects; he canât use the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
: Review the zombie stat block below. Use the initiative rules to determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyoneâs initiative count on your notepad. On the zombiesâ initiative
count, they move toward the characters. If they get close enough, they make melee attacks. The zombiesâ stat block contains the information you need to resolve these attacks. On each characterâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
the total XP value of the monsters evenly among themselves. If the party received substantial assistance from one or more NPCs, count those NPCs as party members when dividing up the XP, since the
point, use the rules for building combat encounters in chapter 4 to gauge the difficulty of the challenge. Then award the characters XP as if it had been a combat encounter of the same difficulty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
than the goblinsâ check total is surprised and therefore canât do anything on his or her first turn in the combat (see âSurpriseâ in the Basic Rules). Use the initiative rules in the Basic Rules to
determine who acts first, second, third, and so on. Keep track of everyoneâs initiative count on a piece of paper. When the time comes for the goblins to act, two of them rush forward and make melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spellcasting feature from more than one class, use the rules below. If you multiclass but have the Spellcasting feature from only one class, you follow the rules as described in that class. Spells Known and
aforementioned ranger 4/wizard 3, you count as a 5th-level character when determining your spell slots: you have four 1st-level slots, three 2nd-level slots, and two 3rd-level slots. However, you don't
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Balance The demons and the devils both foresee their own versions of the future of the multiverse â a cosmos in which one side or the other triumphs in the Blood War and rules for the rest of
personal quests for power makes it impossible to count on them as allies with complete certainty. The planes exist in a precarious state. A seemingly small event could echo across the worlds and tip
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
All dwarves count their clan heritage as an important part of their lineage and identity. While in some cities a single clan dominates (or is the only one in residence), in other dwarven communities
, Worldthrone, Wyrmslayer, and Yund.
Some dwarves hail from the family that founded or rules a given clan, and so they use the clan name as their family name. Others are simply âofâ the clan, but bear the clan name with as much pride as their own surnames.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Class Features When you gain a new level in a class, you get its features for that level. A few features have additional rules when youâre multiclassing. Check the information about multiclassing
included in each of your classesâ descriptions. Special rules apply to Extra Attack, Spellcasting, and features (such as Unarmored Defense) that give you alternative ways to calculate your Armor Class
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
on large vinyl mats. Most virtual tabletops for online play simulate miniatures and grids in a digital environment. The following sections expand on the rules in the Playerâs Handbook for depicting
the table, thatâs fine, but treat the monster as its official size for all rules. For example, you might use a miniature that has a Large base to represent a Huge giant. That giant takes up less