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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
’s authors filled the pages with their own visions of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil.
The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book is read, it
vanishes to some other corner of the multiverse where its moral guidance can bring hope to an endangered world. Although attempts have been made to copy the work, efforts to do so fail to capture its
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
few also work part-time as performers and attractions. Although they travel to many worlds throughout the Material Plane, Witchlight hands rarely leave the carnival grounds. The carnival is the only
, clothed, and cared for. Some hands work longer hours or do extra chores to pay off debts and loans.
Most Witchlight hands are taught how to perform minor magic tricks, which they use to amuse themselves as well as entertain the masses.
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
few also work part-time as performers and attractions. Although they travel to many worlds throughout the Material Plane, Witchlight hands rarely leave the carnival grounds. The carnival is the only
, clothed, and cared for. Some hands work longer hours or do extra chores to pay off debts and loans.
Most Witchlight hands are taught how to perform minor magic tricks, which they use to amuse themselves as well as entertain the masses.
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, while a blacksmith uses mending to perform minor repairs and guidance to help inspire their work. Those who work minor magic into their labors are called magewrights.
Far more limited in magical power
form of dragonshards.
Creating a Magewright
The magewright stat block provides the baseline statistics for a magewright. You then add to that baseline by choosing a specialty from the Magewright
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
slasher makes one Slasher’s Knife attack. After the attack hits or misses, the slasher can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.A relentless slasher conducts its bloody work in
relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were is washed away in a tide of gore and rage. These killers’ grisly work swiftly becomes the stuff of legends,striking
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
while creating art might rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian.
A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone
exclusion of all other tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that don’t please its patron fall away as its master’s desires become the purpose that drives it. The deathlock immediately resumes work on its patron’s behalf.
Whatever the goal
, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific temple dedicated to
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus&rsquo
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
is washed away in a tide of gore and rage. These killers’ grisly work swiftly becomes the stuff of legends,striking fear into innocents across lands and over ages.
Creating a Relentless Killer
Relentless killers come into being and undertake their terrifying sprees for a spectrum of reasons. When creating a relentless killer, consider what circumstances led to their transformation and
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the effect ends on a successful one.An enormous golem of bronze and iron overlooks the path leading to the polis of Akros. Though it is rarely called on to defend the polis, the sight of its towering
form is enough to ease the minds of the populace. In truly desperate times, priests of Purphoros work their magic to call the colossus to life, whereupon the earth rumbles as it steps down from its twin
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
robes and rarely wear armor or carry weapons.
Psurlons live for thousands of years because they spend most of their time in the Astral Sea. Every hundred years or so, psurlons leave their astral
the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while the psurlons consume
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
richly colored robes and rarely wear armor or carry weapons.
Psurlons live for thousands of years because they spend most of their time in the Astral Sea. Every hundred years or so, psurlons leave
intended victims.
On the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the illithids devour the victims’ brains while
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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
maw ringed with teeth. Psurlons adorn themselves in richly colored robes and rarely wear armor or carry weapons.
Psurlons live for thousands of years because they spend most of their time in the
abilities to infiltrate the settlements of their intended victims.
On the Material Plane, psurlons have been known to work with mind flayer;mind flayers. Together, they collect victims to feed on; the
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros’s hammer works wonders and disasters, the god of the forge using it to craft ground-breaking marvels and dangerous inventions in equal measure. Purphoros rarely bestows Akmon on
mortals but occasionally leaves it unattended at his forge in Mount Velus. When Purphoros does permit a mortal to use the hammer, it’s usually so they might bring an important work into being, wreck
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
work well together, sharing the unified goals of overcoming their foes and getting back to the task at hand.
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their
second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), the Returned lose their identities
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Nine Hells, having their own chain of command and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils
do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with
Magic Items
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Thassa wields Dekella, a two-pronged weapon gifted to her by Purphoros. When the god of the sea bestows her weapon on a mortal, it’s often so they might work her will far from the ocean, right
within 1 mile of you, creating strong winds and heavy rain that cause violent waves (see “Weather at Sea” in chapter 5 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) or calming a storm. In either
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
they can to maximize the impending devastation.
Honor Among Fey. Hearkening back to some ages-old conflict, oreads refuse to knowingly destroy any land inhabited by another nymph. While they won't work
nymphs and convincing them to aid in creating phenomenal works. In some tales, a smith finds an oread and allows it to relish in the destruction of a novel or remarkable item. In recompense, the
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive crystal dragon characters.
Crystal Dragon
;t help but lose myself in the emotions of others.
5
The stars have much to tell us, and folk need me to interpret what the stars say.
6
All play and no work—those are the words I
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant
, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals.
D8
PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I speak rarely but mean every word I say
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The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
dinner and didn’t think much of the clock tower keeper at first. But Urmius found himself taken aback by Naeryx’s ability to find even a small amount of joy in his work. He was eager to
costume and is rarely seen in public without makeup. He carries around a fancy weather vane given to him by the carnival’s previous owner. He twirls it and waves it around like a fool’s
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths belonged to Lolth, body
supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a sovereign, who determines which colony
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, plane shift (self only), project image, scrying, telekinesisVery rarely, when a tadpole from the brine pool of an elder brain is implanted into a creature, that creature transforms into an ulitharid
the colony.
This process doesn’t work on the brain of an ulitharid that dies a natural death, as such brains are too decrepit to be used. Instead, each ulitharid carries a psionically enhanced
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
are particularly intrigued by Undead, sometimes keeping them in their hoards as curios.
Creating a Topaz Dragon
Use the Topaz Dragon Personality Traits and Topaz Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your
dragons rarely tolerate any company but their own, and they are usually indifferent at best even toward their own kind. Moreover, their unpredictability means that even if a creature proves itself
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
by Undead, sometimes keeping them in their hoards as curios.
Creating a Topaz Dragon
Use the Topaz Dragon Personality Traits and Topaz Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive
intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath.
Connected Creatures
Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
never be reached. This viewpoint leads vedalken to pursue their work with delighted enthusiasm, never deterred by setbacks and excited by every opportunity for improvement.
Vedalken are tall and slender
usually choose new names for themselves as part of their transition into adulthood. They rarely use family names.
Male Names: Aglar, Bellin, Dallid, Firellan, Kavin, Koplony, Lomar, Mathvan, Modar, Nebun
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
positive energy for healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive crystal
work—those are the words I live by.
7
I am always the first to offer a compliment.
8
Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
light, or channel positive energy for healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of
All play and no work—those are the words I live by.
7
I am always the first to offer a compliment.
8
Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected
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
rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
healing and nurturing.
Creating a Crystal Dragon
Use the Crystal Dragon Personality Traits and Crystal Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive crystal dragon characters
well. I can’t help but lose myself in the emotions of others.
5
The stars have much to tell us, and folk need me to interpret what the stars say.
6
All play and no work—those are
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
multiverse form the centerpiece of an amethyst dragon’s hoard.
Creating an Amethyst Dragon
Use the Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits and Amethyst Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of
godhood, perhaps recreating or replacing Sardior.
Connected Creatures
Amethyst dragons are generally aloof creatures, dwelling in isolation for long periods of time and rarely cultivating
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the nature of the multiverse form the centerpiece of an amethyst dragon’s hoard.
Creating an Amethyst Dragon
Use the Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits and Amethyst Dragon Ideals tables to
rarely cultivating connections with other creatures. When they do connect with others, it is most often for intellectual and philosophical pursuits or to fulfill some arcane purpose involving the dragons