current well really

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no

skull surmounts it. For this to happen, the long-lost hero must first be restored to life—no easy task, given the fact that Orcus has imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well

Tixie Tockworth

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

, metallic red orbs that can see through illusions. In her current form, Tockworth ruthlessly seeks to destroy anyone and anything that stands in the way of her ultimate goal, which is to become a

, as well as immunity to the paralyzed, petrified, and poisoned conditions. Her statistics are otherwise unchanged.Scalding Steam (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction

Brigganock

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, perhaps while blowing out the candles on a birthday cake or tossing a coin down a well, an echo of that wish becomes lodged in a stone buried deep in the earth of the Feywild. Brigganocks seek out these

needed to create an animated object. Other uses are possible as well. A brigganock’s soul lives outside its body, manifesting as a bulb of pale light that floats alongside it and helps the

Yuan-ti Pit Master

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

involved in yuan-ti’s long-term plan to take over Humanoid governments, as well as in the ongoing effort to protect their cities from discovery or attacks by hostiles. They oppose reckless behavior

and argue for a slow, cautious approach in all matters.PoisonChange Shape. The yuan-ti transforms into a Medium snake or back into its true form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed. If it dies, it stays in its current form.

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Curious Halflings are an affable and cheerful people. They cherish the bonds of family and friendship as well as the comforts of hearth and home, harboring few dreams of gold or glory. Even adventurers

communities are threatened. Pastoral Pleasantries Most halflings live in small, peaceful communities with large farms and well-kept groves. They rarely build kingdoms of their own or even hold much

Mark of Handling Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

content; they’re more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of the house, Dalin d’Vadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations

Mark of Handling allows Vadalis to work with more exotic creatures as well. Griffons, hippogriffs, and even bulettes can be bred and trained. Even with the Mark of Handling, this is dangerous work

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Satyrs have a well-earned reputation for their good spirits, gregarious personalities, and love of revels. Most satyrs are driven by simple desires, to see the world and to sample its every pleasure

importantly—it feels really good. Driven by instinct and intuition, most satyrs prove unpredictable, following their sense of wonder wherever it leads. Very Odd Indeed Satyrs are known for their

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Intelligence of 22, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 24, as well as hearing and truesight out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can speak, read, and understand Common and Infernal, and it can communicate

released from the shield, the pit fiend honors the terms of whatever bargain it struck to facilitate its escape. While trapped in the shield, Gargauth carefully steers the shield’s current owner

Rakdos Cultist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Hedonism. Death comes for everyone, so take as much pleasure as you can from every moment of life. (Neutral) 3 Creativity. I strive to

find more ways to express my art through pain — my own as well as others’. (Chaotic) 4 Freedom. No one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) 5 Equality. I want to see Ravnica

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future

head on the ceiling—good food and good stories in front of a nice, warm fire. If halflings had a shred of ambition, they might really amount to something.” Lasting Institutions Where a

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

of knowledge. The most well known of Faerûn’s fonts of knowledge is Candlekeep. The great library is always in need of workers and attendants, some of whom rise through the ranks to

your cloister, a writing kit (small pouch with a quill, ink, folded parchment, and a small penknife), a borrowed book on the subject of your current study, and a pouch containing 10 gp FEATURE

Category 1 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

-crab), and the sharktocrab (an improved shambleshark that includes octopus elements as well). Major Adaptations d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Major Adaptations

-radius sphere centered on a point in the krasis’s space before it moves. The sphere is heavily obscured until the ink disperses after 1 minute. A strong current also disperses the ink cloud. 7

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

An Orzhov banker financed my laboratory’s current work and expects great returns. 8 I have a cousin in the Cult of Rakdos, and we get along quite well. 9 A former attendant from the

; did I mention focus? 2 I get really excited about my ideas and I can’t wait to talk about them and start putting them into practice and tinkering with them and I want to tell you about how

Category 2 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(an improved shambleshark that includes octopus elements as well). Major Adaptations d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Major Adaptations"} Major Adaptation 1

point in the krasis’s space before it moves. The sphere is heavily obscured until the ink disperses after 1 minute. A strong current also disperses the ink cloud. 7 Leaping Legs. With or

Category 3 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

shark-crab), and the sharktocrab (an improved shambleshark that includes octopus elements as well). Major Adaptations d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Major Adaptations

-radius sphere centered on a point in the krasis’s space before it moves. The sphere is heavily obscured until the ink disperses after 1 minute. A strong current also disperses the ink cloud. 7

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

’s desire to slay everything in the multiverse. The wand is cold, cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. In order to further its master’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current

imprisoned the hero’s soul and keeps it hidden and well guarded. Bathing the wand in positive energy causes it to crack and explode, but unless the above conditions are met, the wand instantly reforms on Orcus’s layer of the Abyss.

Iggwilv the Witch Queen

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

itself on a success.Iggwilv has a long and storied history throughout the multiverse. This adventure presents the legendary figure in her current form. Baba Yaga’s Daughter. Iggwilv’s

a spectacular domain for herself. Gradually, Iggwilv transformed into a Fey creature, though she outwardly appears human. Her disposition changed over time as well, as she became less interested in

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

well as each one’s Intelligence score, but can’t sense anything else about it. A creature protected by a mind blank spell, a nondetection spell, or similar magic can’t be perceived in

Charisma saving throw or be unable to leave its current space. It can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Regional Effects

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

for understanding the complexities of life. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Guild. My guild is all that really matters. (Any) 2 Harmony. Nothing is more beautiful than

voices and actions aligned in common purpose. (Good) 3 Order. Like a well-pruned tree, society thrives when everything is kept in good order. (Lawful) 4 Life. Preserving life and

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current

tirelessly to get the best deal possible. 8 I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me

3. Hungry Gnome

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

one of the corpses. (The gnome is really a troll named Xlorp, transformed by the runes in area 11b.) In its current form, the troll has the statistics of an unarmored (AC 12), chaotic evil deep gnome

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

* 65 Warrior 66 Well 67–00 Roll again *Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90

offer, it returns to its home plane. Giant. You immediately grow 2d10 inches in height, and your hit point maximum and current hit points both increase by 20. Humanoid. You can immediately choose to

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

. (Lawful) 3 Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good) 4 Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic) 5 Friendship. Material goods

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

depths of the lair, and left for the followers of Yurtrus or Shargaas to accept or reject. A fully grown orc warrior is well prepared for a lifetime of combat. Not all orc weaklings are taken by those

Cleric and Revised Species December 01, 2022

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana

document presents the rules on the Cleric class, it’s Life Domain subclass, as well as revised Species rules for the Ardling, the Dragonborn, and the Goliath. You will also find a current glossary of new or revised meanings for game terms.

Robust Patronage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Robust Patronage No matter what your pact, the process of binding yourself to power has prepared you well for life in an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise. Gathering secret information from the

operatives of rival organizations, a bit of well-timed sabotage on some manufacturing equipment, or intimidating contractors into turning their backs on a rival are all regular business for an Acq Inc

Religious Order Contacts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

what needs to be done. Of course, some priests (as well as lay functionaries) are more interested in their own agendas than any supposed divine will. Consult the Order Contact table to determine your

liaison within the religious order. Order Contact d8 Contact 1 A cloistered priest with little worldly experience who doesn’t really understand what you do but seems to approve of it anyway 2 A

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

are primarily concerned with the welfare of others. They put more value on the well-being of the society, the village, or the group than on their own safety. Even if there’s gold in the offing, the

may break my bones, but swords will never hurt me — as long as I stay really high and shoot down at an angle.

Questioning Corlie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

ready to stand guard on the battlements. A few doughty workers have agreed to take up spears and crossbows in defense of the fortress as well. We’re spread thin, so I can’t give you any support.” Where

? “And let the Red Wizards establish a stronghold here in the Western Heartlands? No, we must repel them here and now.” Can You Pay More? “The city sponsoring you has authorized hazard pay of 1,000 GP each. Plus, you can split my 1,000 GP hazard pay among yourselves. I really need your help.”

Exploring Opportunities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

us, really. At least some of them are. Step out of the castles and keeps, go talk to the farmers and herders and you’ll find good, solid folk. Not that there’s anything wrong with the barons and

soldiers — you have to admire their conviction. And by protecting their own lands, they protect us as well.”

Customizing a Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

earliest years as street urchins. Tika’s later career as a barmaid didn’t really change her, so she might choose the urchin background, gaining proficiency in the Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills, and

learning the tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.

Customizing a Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

as street urchins. Tika’s later career as a barmaid didn’t really change her, so she might choose the urchin background, gaining proficiency in the Sleight of Hand and Stealth skills, and learning the

tools of the thieving trade. Artemis is more defined by his criminal background, giving him skills in Deception and Stealth, as well as proficiency with the tools of thievery and poison.

Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

favorites from past editions of the game as well as monsters created for the current edition. The creatures in this bestiary are organized alphabetically. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat

Exhaustion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

current level of exhaustion increases by the amount specified in the effect's description. A creature suffers the effect of its current level of exhaustion as well as all lower levels. For example, a

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