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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
reduces the damage to the protected creature by 26 (4d10 + 4);{"diceNotation":"4d10+4", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Arcane Ward"}, to a minimum of 0, and then vanishes.Abjurers specialize in creating
protective magical wards. Monarchs, nobles, and other wealthy individuals commonly hire abjurers to provide protection.
Wizards
Wizards pursue magical power through the study of arcane texts. Some
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
see within 120 feet of itself. The grenade explodes in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point, creating one of the following effects (robot’s choice):
Concussion Grenade. Each creature
overload if exposed to strong electrical currents. A robot has a pair of small appendages for fine motor control and object manipulation, as well as two larger appendages specialized for its role. Robots
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Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
exceed those of most mortal wizards. His expertise with magic gates allows him to travel far and wide to engage in magical research. He spends much of his time creating gates, moving them around, and
Fraz-Urb'luu
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Out of the Abyss
shoulders. He can assume other forms, however, from the hideous to the beautiful. Often the demon lord becomes so immersed in playing a role that he loses himself in it for a time.
Many of the cultists
take 33 (6d10) psychic damage.
Regional Effects
The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
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Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below to
determine your role:
d8
Specialty
1
Officer
2
Scout
3
Infantry
4
Cavalry
5
Healer
6
Quartermaster
7
Standard bearer
8
Support staff (cook
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this role, Nafas sends adventurers to distant worlds to fulfill the wishes of creatures beyond his reach. Adventurers who return to Nafas successful receive gifts as rewards. As a noble genie, Nafas
by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Mirages. Sapient creatures within 3 miles of the lair frequently see illusions of their hearts’ desires, be they fame, fortune, or
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
treated by your creator, so you ran away from home.
5
You were built to complete a special mission.
6
You felt trapped in the role for which you were built and abandoned your creator
, determined to find a greater purpose.
Creating Your Character
When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your character is a member of the human race or one of the game’s
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, muttering a few words of power over them. Closing his eyes to see the visions more clearly, he nods slowly, then opens his eyes and points down the passage to his left.
Wizards are supreme magic-users
, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute
Soldier
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or deck of cards, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Specialty
During your time as a soldier, you had a specific role to play in your unit or army. Roll a d8 or choose
from the options in the table below to determine your role:
d8
Specialty
1
Officer
2
Scout
3
Infantry
4
Cavalry
5
Healer
6
Quartermaster
7
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. Founded in the Bürach Empire by a group of ambitious wizards who chafed under the limitations imposed upon them by government bureaucracy, Ulmyr’s Gate boasted free study for all mages who sought
sanctuary within its walls. The Great College dedicated to magical study in the city quickly became a sanctum for mages of all disciplines from across Etharis, creating a golden age of magic within its
Barbarian
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sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.
A Life of Danger
A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is
the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties.
Creating a Barbarian
When creating a barbarian
Sorcerer
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chaos of Limbo, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Sorcerers have no use for the spellbooks and ancient tomes of magic lore that wizards rely on, nor do they rely on a patron to grant
unleash its full potential. Whatever their goals, sorcerers are every bit as useful to an adventuring party as wizards, making up for a comparative lack of breadth in their magical knowledge with
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(such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They
warlocks toward adventure. Creating a Warlock As you make your warlock character, spend some time thinking about your patron and the obligations that your pact imposes upon you. What led you to make the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Council of Spiders Many drow wizards have long sought a means of increasing their power and influence, frustrated that the arcane arts are viewed as secondary to the divine magic of Lolth’s
priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Council of Spiders Many drow wizards have long sought a means of increasing their power and influence, frustrated that the arcane arts are viewed as secondary to the divine magic of Lolth’s
priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religion in the Realms Though wizards work wonders with their Art, and adventurers take their fates into their own hands, it is on the gods that most folk in the Forgotten Realms depend when they
have need. The gods play a role in the lives of nearly everyone, from the mightiest lord to the meanest urchin. The various races of Toril worship their pantheons, which remain largely the same from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religion in the Realms Though wizards work wonders with their Art, and adventurers take their fates into their own hands, it is on the gods that most folk in the Forgotten Realms depend when they
have need. The gods play a role in the lives of nearly everyone, from the mightiest lord to the meanest urchin. The various races of Toril worship their pantheons, which remain largely the same from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
magic oath of service to the Crown. In this role, War Wizards serve as bodyguards, advisors, and even spies. Members of the royal family, Purple Dragon Knights, and officers of the Purple Dragons
Wizardly Groups Many wizardly groups exist in the Forgotten Realms, but two, in particular, stand out. The Red Wizards The most infamous group of wizards in the Realms are the Red Wizards of Thay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Valenar Characters The elf section of chapter 3 provides additional information about creating Valenar elves. Whatever kind of character you’re creating, consider the following. Martial Role. Valenar
has always been on a war footing. As an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier? An outlander scout? An acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar both with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Valenar Characters See chapter 1 for additional information about creating Valenar elves. When creating a Valenar character or NPC, consider the following: Martial Role. Valenar was forged in war. As
an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier, an acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar with your Valenar history? As a half-elf, you might be an entertainer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Valenar Characters See chapter 1 for additional information about creating Valenar elves. When creating a Valenar character or NPC, consider the following: Martial Role. Valenar was forged in war. As
an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier, an acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar with your Valenar history? As a half-elf, you might be an entertainer
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, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.
Creating a Druid
When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
magic oath of service to the Crown. In this role, War Wizards serve as bodyguards, advisors, and even spies. Members of the royal family, Purple Dragon Knights, and officers of the Purple Dragons
Wizardly Groups Many wizardly groups exist in the Forgotten Realms, but two, in particular, stand out. The Red Wizards The most infamous group of wizards in the Realms are the Red Wizards of Thay
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Grim Hollow Backgrounds The following character backgrounds should be used alongside those provided from other suitable sources when creating your Grim Hollow character. While the name of the
background might be generic, you can change it to be more suitable for the character’s backstory and role. For example, a Physician could be reflavored as a Clan Healer in Valika, an Embalmer in Liesech, or a Corpse Collector in Bürach.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Valenar Characters The elf section of chapter 3 provides additional information about creating Valenar elves. Whatever kind of character you’re creating, consider the following. Martial Role. Valenar
has always been on a war footing. As an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier? An outlander scout? An acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar both with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating a Monster The Monster Manual contains hundreds of ready-to-play monsters, but it doesn’t include every monster that you can imagine. Part of the D&D experience is the simple joy of creating
the concept for your monster. What makes it unique? Where does it live? What role do you want it to serve in your adventure, your campaign, or your world? What does it look like? Does it have any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Alignment The alignment specified in a monster’s stat block is a default suggestion of how to roleplay the monster, inspired by its traditional role in the game or real-world folklore. Change a
monster’s alignment to suit your storytelling needs. The Neutral alignment, in particular, is an invitation for you to consider whether an individual leans toward one of the other alignments. “Creating a Character” describes the nine alignments and unaligned creatures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Alignment The alignment specified in a monster’s stat block is a default suggestion of how to roleplay the monster, inspired by its traditional role in the game or real-world folklore. Change a
monster’s alignment to suit your storytelling needs. The Neutral alignment, in particular, is an invitation for you to consider whether an individual leans toward one of the other alignments. “Creating a Character” describes the nine alignments and unaligned creatures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Warfare After a century of war, magic plays an ever-increasing role on the battlefield. Massive magical siege staffs fill the role of artillery. Semi-sentient warforged titans can scatter squads of
, are becoming ever more common. The nations of Khorvaire all employed different forms of battle magic during the war. Aundair fielded the greatest number of wizards, while Breland produced floating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Creating a Spell Olga Drebas Ringlerun’s spell research leads in unexpected directions
as he unintentionally creates a flying gelatinous cubelet When creating a new spell, use existing ones as
level. Identity. Make sure the spell fits with the identity of those who can cast it. Sorcerers and Wizards don’t typically cast healing spells, for example. Spell Duration, Range, and Area. A longer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Creating a Spell Olga Drebas Ringlerun’s spell research leads in unexpected directions
as he unintentionally creates a flying gelatinous cubelet When creating a new spell, use existing ones as
level. Identity. Make sure the spell fits with the identity of those who can cast it. Sorcerers and Wizards don’t typically cast healing spells, for example. Spell Duration, Range, and Area. A longer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Creating a Monster The Monster Manual contains hundreds of ready-to-play monsters, but it doesn’t include every monster that you can imagine. Part of the D&D experience is the simple joy of creating
the concept for your monster. What makes it unique? Where does it live? What role do you want it to serve in your adventure, your campaign, or your world? What does it look like? Does it have any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Warfare After a century of war, magic plays an ever-increasing role on the battlefield. Massive magical siege staffs fill the role of artillery. Semi-sentient warforged titans can scatter squads of
, are becoming ever more common. The nations of Khorvaire all employed different forms of battle magic during the war. Aundair fielded the greatest number of wizards, while Breland produced floating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Scholar’s Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular
from the sky, or open portals to other worlds. Most Wizards share a scholarly approach to magic. They examine the theoretical underpinnings of magic, particularly the categorization of spells into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
sometimes Medicine. The Investigator might also use divination and other forms of magic to supplement those skills, making wizards a natural fit for this role. Tough. An inquisitive’s work is inherently
backgrounds such as criminal, sage, soldier, or urchin, regardless of the role they play in a group. Consider some or all of these roles for characters in your party: Client. When a routine investigation goes