culture within revealed

Changeling

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Unsettling Visage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Each creature within 30 feet of the changeling must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or

their true identities behind false faces. Their gifts of mimicry allow them to appear as members of any humanoid culture, playing the part of a dwarf one day and a dragonborn the next. Although

Mist Hulk

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

a wave of water. Each creature within 10 feet of it must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 11 (2d10);{"diceNotation":"2d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

a wail infused with magical anguish. Each creature within 30 feet of it must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw. A creature in the mist hulk’s space has disadvantage on the saving throw. On a

Lohezet

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Miasma"}. Lohezet magically conjures a billowing cloud of purple fog in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point within 120 feet of himself. The area

within the sphere is heavily obscured, and when a creature starts its turn in the sphere or enters the sphere for the first time on a turn, it must make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failed

Galazeth Prismari

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

teachings emphasize that magic’s beauty must contribute to unfolding culture and personal emotional growth. Galazeth views dynamic expression and precise perfection as necessarily competing forces, both within individuals and the world at large.Cold, FireLightning

his turn. Claw. Galazeth makes one Claw attack. Lightning Flash (Costs 2 Actions). Galazeth moves up to half his flying speed without provoking opportunity attacks. When he passes within 15 feet of a

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of their inner nature, something that emerges as the shifter’s personality takes shape. The beast within is a pool of powerful instincts, and its influence is revealed by a shifter’s

Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed or

Catoblepas

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Stench. Any creature other than a catoblepas that starts its turn within 10 feet of the catoblepas must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of the creature

":"Death Ray"}. The catoblepas targets one creature it can see within 30 feet of it. The target must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 36 (8d8);{"diceNotation":"8d8", "rollType":"damage

Fate Hag

Monsters The Book of Many Things

spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Destined Jaunt. The hag magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of

itself. Tangle Threads. The hag magically tangles a creature it can see within 60 feet of itself in spectral silver threads. The creature must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw, or its speed

Archaic

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

":"Gravity Shift"}. The archaic reverses gravity for one creature it can see within 100 feet of itself. The creature must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or fall 100 feet upward. If the falling

teleports to an unoccupied space that it can see within 120 feet of itself.Spell Mimicry (1/Day). Immediately after a creature the archaic can see casts a spell of 5th level or lower, that creature

Alustriel Silverhand

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

creature of her choice within 60 feet of her then regains 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6", "rollType":"heal", "rollAction":"Argent Blaze"} hit points. Spellcasting. Alustriel casts one of the following

/day each: Telepathy, Teleport, Time Stop Shining Counterspell. Alustriel interrupts a creature she can see within 60 feet of herself that is casting a spell. If the spell is 5th level or lower

Balhannoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

one of the following lair actions; the balhannoth can’t take the same lair action two rounds in a row: Teleport. The balhannoth targets one creature within 500 feet of it. The target must

succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw, or the target, along with whatever it is wearing and carrying, teleports to an unoccupied space of the balhannoth’s choice within 60 feet of it. Vanish. The

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Dread. Any creature, other than a devil, that starts its turn within 10 feet of Bael must succeed on a DC 22 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened of him until the start of its next turn. A creature

", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Infernal Command. Each of Bael’s allies within 60 feet of him can’t be charmed or frightened until the end of his next turn. Spellcasting. Bael casts

Yakfolk Priest

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, the yakfolk reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body and is stunned until the end of its next turn. If the host body dies while

, hold person, protection from energy, sending Summon Earth Elemental (1/Day). The yakfolk summons an earth elemental. The summoned elemental appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner

Yakfolk Warrior

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

dispel evil and good spell. When the possession ends, the yakfolk reappears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the body and is stunned until the end of its next turn. If the host body dies while

that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner. In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and culture, they are enormously

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence saving throw or take 32 (5d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"5d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mind Blast","rollDamageType

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

crew compartment within, from which up to two Medium creatures can control it—and potentially execute a spree of unstoppable destruction. Tales of the servant’s origins involve more

. While crew members are attuning themselves, any creature or structure outside and within 50 feet of the servant has a 25 percent chance of being accidentally targeted by one of its Destructive Fist

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

figure of Vistani legend, Luba’s Tarokka of Souls shaped the destiny of countless heroes. The prophecies of this deck of cards also revealed great evils and guided its creator into the path of

cases, Mother Luba managed to ensnare beings of pure evil amid the strands of fate, imprisoning them within her tarokka deck. There these foul spirits dwell still, trapped within a nether-realm hidden

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

","rollAction":"Rejuvenation"} days, regaining all her hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within two hundred miles of the location at which she was destroyed. Spellcasting. Illmarrow

. Frightening Presence (Costs 2 Actions). Illmarrow targets up to three creatures she can see within 30 feet of her. Each target must succeed on a DC 20 Wisdom saving throw or be frightened for 1

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creates a dancing mote of green flame around a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or take 31 (9d6);{"diceNotation":"9d6", "rollType

their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

mote of green flame around a creature it can see within 60 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 42 (12d6);{"diceNotation":"12d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction

avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk of the world

Laneshi

races

common folk, these pale humanoids with manes of kelp-like hair are creatures of the sea, able to converse with the flora and fauna of the depths. Laneshi dwell within a culture that views the world in

terms of absolutes and a sense of underlying duality. Day or night. Acceptance or rejection. Friend or foe. Their culture is also entwined along the line between life and death. They commune with

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumsh’s exultation when they join in melee combat — and either

of great kindness and compassion. Half-Orc Names Half-orcs usually have names appropriate to the culture in which they were raised. A half-orc who wants to fit in among humans might trade an orc

Unreflected

feats

Disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks made against you. Unremarkable. The loss of some part of yourself leaves you able to fade into the background. While you are within a group of at least two other

of Dexterity (Stealth), with no need for being behind cover or Heavily Obscured. If you are ever more than 5 feet away from at least two other such creatures while hiding this way, you are revealed.

Plantmender

feats

vicinity within the last 24 hours. These events are revealed to you in visions that appear as though you were present as they occurred. After using this ability on a plant, you instantly become aware of its

that might be encountered while traveling. You gain the following benefits: You can touch a plant or tree as an action to determine what has occurred to it and the area within its immediate

Halfling

races

, halflings lack the ambition for nation building. Their humble shires easily adapted to becoming breadbaskets for human-made empires and kingdoms. Halflings also fit into human culture perfectly by

the lore they gather to build impressive libraries on specific subjects. Within the countless volumes of these libraries lie generations of knowledge pertaining to the interests and passions of these

Balhannoth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

material only and can’t create anything with moving parts or magical properties. Any object created in this area is, upon close inspection, revealed as a fake. Books are filled with empty pages

, golden items are obvious counterfeits, and so on. The transformation lasts until the balhannoth dies or uses this lair action again. The balhannoth targets one creature within 500 feet of it. The

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Creature Sense. The elder brain is aware of the presence of creatures within 5 miles of it that have an Intelligence score of 4 or higher. It knows the distance and direction to each creature, as

","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Mind Blast"}. The elder brain magically emits psychic energy. Creatures of the elder brain’s choice within 60 feet of it must succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence

Human

races

. They live shorter lives than many other peoples, causing their cultural customs to fade quicker and preventing them from becoming stifled by their own traditions. Every human culture has been touched

positions of power within their societies. Many have asserted their claim to the High Throne of Altenheim, wishing to control the most powerful empire in the world. Known as the Era of Descent, the years

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the depths revealed that krakens, sahuagin, and far worse foes had fled the Plane of Water for the Material Plane. The tritons, driven by a sense of duty and responsibility, would not allow their foes

variety of social institutions, kingdoms, and other customs bewildering. For all their proud culture, they remain innocent of the surface world. The typical triton protectorate is tightly regimented

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Ye cannot goad one of the serpent folk into hatred or fear, or evoke in it love or friendship. They may feign such things to cozen ye, but within they are always coldly, calmly calculating. &mdash

cluster of allied city-states. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

three gods are a tribe’s raiders and ravagers—often the only part of an orc tribe that its victims ever see. Deep within the den of a tribe, far away from the war-hearth where warriors

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dragons Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are

are born from human parents, and they use the same naming conventions as their native culture. Subrace Three subraces of aasimar exist: protector aasimar, scourge aasimar, and fallen aasimar. Choose one of them for your character.

Cultural Specifics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

as it has always been, and forces within a domain contort to maintain this status quo. For inspiration into your domain’s culture, consider the following questions: What does the culture fear? What

Cultural Specifics As you develop your domain, consider the culture and how it emerges from this tragic setting. What might be most unsettling for the Darklord: if the culture is one with familiar

Cultural Specifics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

as it has always been, and forces within a domain contort to maintain this status quo. For inspiration into your domain’s culture, consider the following questions: What does the culture fear? What

Cultural Specifics As you develop your domain, consider the culture and how it emerges from this tragic setting. What might be most unsettling for the Darklord: if the culture is one with familiar

Humanoids and the Gods

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

race’s culture? Are other folk free of such divine ties and free to worship as they wish? Has a race turned against the god that created it? Has a new race appeared, created by a god within the past few

culture might have its own array of gods. In most D&D settings, there is no single god that can claim to have created humanity. Thus, the human proclivity for building institutions extends to religion

Humanoids and the Gods

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

race’s culture? Are other folk free of such divine ties and free to worship as they wish? Has a race turned against the god that created it? Has a new race appeared, created by a god within the past few

culture might have its own array of gods. In most D&D settings, there is no single god that can claim to have created humanity. Thus, the human proclivity for building institutions extends to religion

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