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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Glasya against the screaming hordes of the demon lord Graz'zt. It is said that when Glasya wounded Graz’zt with her sword, the first babaus arose where his blood struck the ground. Their sudden
appearance helped rout Glasya and secured Graz’zt’s place as one of the preeminent demon lords of the Abyss.
A babau demon has the cunning of a devil and the bloodthirstiness of a demon
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
causing the creatures to devour themselves.
Cunning stalkers, breath drinkers are usually solitary. Occasionally they serve powerful Far Realm entities or Elder Evils, consuming life and souls for their
masters. The first breath drinker manifested in the multiverse when the Void card was first drawn from the original Deck of Many Things.Poison, RadiantAcid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksNecrotic
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
a creature’s space for the first time during this move, that creature must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or take 25 (3d12 + 6);{"diceNotation":"3d12+6", "rollType":"damage
relief, but the teeth quickly regrow. Cunning maws use this phenomenon as a ready supply of weaponry, throwing clusters of teeth at their foes.
A maw of Yeenoghu charges at its prey on all fours with its mouth wide open, scraping the ground like a plow.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
of law enforcement or adventurous do-gooders. The sting of the guild’s flight from its first home is still fresh in Delour’s mind.
Indeed, Delour never forgets a slight. He is obsessed
hybrid, a Medium giant rat, or his humanoid form. His statistics, other than his size and speed, are the same in each form. Any equipment he is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. He reverts to his humanoid form if he dies.
Cunning Action. Delour takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
drained beyond the first, the die size increases by one: the d4 becomes a d6, the d6 becomes a d8, and so on until the die becomes a d20, at which point the target becomes unconscious for 1 hour. The effect
flayers created a special breed of Ooze, the oblex—a slime capable of assaulting the minds of other creatures. These pools of jelly are cunning hunters that feed on thoughts and memories. The
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
memory drained beyond the first, the die size increases by one: the d4 becomes a d6, the d6 becomes a d8, and so on until the die becomes a d20, at which point the target becomes unconscious for 1 hour
jelly are cunning hunters that feed on thoughts and memories. The sharper the mind, the better the meal, so oblexes hunt targets more likely to be intelligent, such as wizards and other spellcasters. When
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
attack.Legends describe the dread being Malaxxix as the child of one of the night hags who created the first yugoloths. Malaxxix is often lumped in with such Fiends, perhaps because it too has a grand
Planes as a tyrannical marauder.
Roleplaying Malaxxix
Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as
Orc Red Fang of Shargaas
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the orc can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Hand of Shargaas. The orc deals an 2 extra dice of damage when it hits a target with
a weapon attack (included in its attacks).
Shargaas's Sight. Magical darkness doesn't impede the orc's darkvision.
Slayer. In the first round of a combat, the orc has advantage on attack rolls against
Half-Orc
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orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
Gruumsh—lord of war and fury—created the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is true of half-orcs. Some half
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monster Manual (2014)
are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they
’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
areas to help you succeed.
You might be a cunning thief-catcher, prowling the rooftops to catch one of the myriad burglars of the city. Perhaps you are someone who has your ear to the street, aware of
situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
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The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
proficiency in a skill related to a hint, share that hint with them. If the same skill is listed multiple times with the same or higher DCs, reveal hints with the lowest DCs first then hints with higher DCs
learn the associated hint. Don’t hesitate to reveal hints to the party. Hints provide characters with relevant skills the opportunity to shine, even if they’re not usually particularly cunning
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
elementals, and securing their homes in cunning and vicious ways. They aren’t willing to leave just because the cowards who fled Blingdenstone when it needed them most have nowreturned. GOLDWHISKER WARRENS
: GENERAL FEATURES
One of the first things lycanthropy cost the svirfneblin was their fastidious tidiness. The wererat warrens are messy, with several areas smelling of mushrooms too ripe for any normal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
fights with the cunning of a skilled warrior, taking to the air as it attacks weaker characters and spellcasters first. However, a helmed horror lacks the insight to change its environment, fortify it
understand the difference between an order’s intent and its exact wording. Unlike many constructs, it seeks to fulfill the former rather than slavishly follow the latter. Tactical Cunning. A helmed horror
Goblin
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appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
the fringes of a society first test its defenses by stealing objects, and if these crimes go unpunished, they begin stealing people.
Enslaved creatures receive the worst treatment the goblins can dish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
using magic items you normally couldn’t employ. Fast Hands Starting at 3rd level, you can use the bonus action granted by your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your
, you have become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the situation calls for, Phenax is a consummate actor. His incisive wit and cunning enable him to read the desires of his marks, adjusting his approach to suit the moment. In his rare moments of candor
gray skin, clad in elegant robes. He has also been known to appear in a variety of animal forms, including the shapes of asps, mockingbirds, or rats. Regardless of his shape, a mask forever conceals the blank face of the first Returned.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
using magic items you normally couldn’t employ. Fast Hands Starting at 3rd level, you can use the bonus action granted by your Cunning Action to make a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check, use your
become adept at laying ambushes and quickly escaping danger. You can take two turns during the first round of any combat. You take your first turn at your normal initiative and your second turn at your initiative minus 10. You can’t use this feature when you are surprised.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
knowledge by force and cunning. A mighty wizard with magic worthy of epic tales, she is a monster whose adamantine claws can flense whole armies before any soldier can land a blow on her plated hide
. Tales of Sora Kell claim she is the first night hag, born from Khyber in the first age of the world alongside the ancient rakshasas. Some even claim that her daughters—the hags who rule Droaam—are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Quick Build You can make a rogue quickly by following these suggestions. First, Dexterity should be your highest ability score. Make Intelligence your next-highest if you want to excel at
Proficiency
Bonus
Sneak
Attack
Features
1st
+2
1d6
Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves’ Cant
2nd
+2
1d6
Cunning Action
3rd
+2
2d6
Roguish Archetype
4th
+2
2d6
Ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Zodiac Associations Wade Acuff The Sky of Many Things The Common Zodiac Associations table summarizes astrological beliefs about the Sky of Many Things. The first three columns list the names of the
, might be referred to as shrewd or cunning, a sign of their high Intelligence score. Common Zodiac Associations Sign Nickname Prominence Birthstone Creature Color Ability Score
Skull The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
distance using your Dexterity rather than your Strength. Level 9: Supreme Sneak You gain the following Cunning Strike option. Stealth Attack (Cost: 1d6). If you have the Hide action’s Invisible condition
reliably. If the scroll contains a higher-level spell, you must first succeed on an Intelligence (Arcana) check (DC 10 plus the spell’s level). On a successful check, you cast the spell from the scroll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
mysterious faerie market described in chapter 14 is home to a nilbog fortune teller named Oddlewin who uses a Deck of Many Things to read the future of his customers. This might be the first time that
directly, but where might is insufficient, guile and cunning can prevail. Finally, the characters might simply be given a deck by someone who wants them to have it. Rifflers, mischievous fey
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Marches centuries ago, and the first half-orcs helped to cement the bond between these outsiders and the native orcs. Many Marchers feel that the half-orc carries the best traits of both races, with the
strength of the orc and the cunning of the human. The rise of House Tharashk has brought prosperity to the Marches. Many of the Marcher clans work for the house in some capacity, and you could be an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
staggering advantage not seen on battlefields for over a thousand years. The Dragon Queen has elevated her five most cunning and devout followers to the rank of dragon highlord, each commanding one of
, trusting them to bring the most ruthless and capable leaders to prominence. The Red Dragon Army—the first, largest, and most powerful of Takhisis’s forces—is commanded by the fanatical Dragon Highlord
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
along the ground, dripping from walls and ceilings, spreading across the edges of underground pools, and squeezing through cracks. The first warning an adventurer receives of an ooze’s presence is often
have no sense of tactics or self-preservation. They are direct and predictable, attacking and eating without cunning. Under the control of Juiblex, they exhibit glimmers of sentience and malevolent intent. Ooze Nature. An ooze doesn’t require sleep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Zilargo Capital: Trolanport Hallmarks: Alchemy, education, elemental binding, entertainment, gnomes, precious stones At first glance, the homeland of the gnomes appears to be a paradise. City streets
gnome—as long as the charlatan accomplishes the deed through cunning, negotiation, or deception rather than violence or outright theft, and as long as the mine stays in Zil hands. The same applies to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
(appears in this book). It is said that when Glasya wounded Graz’zt with her sword, the first babaus arose where his blood struck the ground. Their sudden appearance helped rout Glasya and secured Graz’zt’s
place as one of the preeminent demon lords of the Abyss. A babau demon has the cunning of a devil and the bloodthirstiness of a demon. It has leathery skin pulled tight over its gaunt frame and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
father’s gift of godliness.
“Wise one, All-Father Annam, world-shaper of old,
Mighty were your deeds in time’s dawning.
You scattered seeds of the sundered First World;
Your dreams created
satisfied, and reshaped it
Into a storm-tossed sea,
Then a fiery furnace-peak.
At last, Diancastra, laughing, said to him,
“Forsake your cunning craft!
Chaos is a canvas for creation, unbounded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
rogue quickly by following these suggestions. First, Dexterity should be your highest ability score. Make Intelligence your next-highest if you want to excel at Investigation or plan to take up the
Features
1st
+2
1d6
Expertise, Sneak Attack, Thieves’ Cant
2nd
+2
1d6
Cunning Action
3rd
+2
2d6
Roguish Archetype
4th
+2
2d6
Ability Score Improvement
5th
+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
combat, carving out vicious fiefdoms for themselves. Mad Maggie is one such warlord. Mad Maggie is a night hag with the demeanor of a kindly grandmother, but her warm smile masks a cruel cunning. In
uses to power her infernal war machines. Years ago, a thirst to experience the ultimate misery brought the night hag to the first layer of the Nine Hells. Followed to Avernus by scores of bloodthirsty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Zilargo Capital: Korranberg Noted for Gnomes, alchemy, education, elemental binding, entertainment, precious stones Zilargo is the homeland of the gnomes, and at first glance it appears to be a
gnome charlatan to connive another gnome out of a jewel mine—as long as this is accomplished through cunning, negotiation, or deception rather than violence or outright theft, and as long as the mine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Humans Dwarves are stoic. Elves are wise. Gnomes are cunning. And humans? They can’t make up their mind, so they try to be all of these things at once.
— Kessler, bard of Sharn
The first human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Your Turn On your turn, you can move a distance up to your speed and take one action. You decide whether to move first or take your action first. Your speed--sometimes called your walking speed--is
action. The Cunning Action feature, for example, allows a rogue to take a bonus action. You can take a bonus action only when a special ability, spell, or other feature of the game states that you can do