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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , and feelings.
The angelic being is far from omniscient. Its guidance is based on its understanding of the tenets of law and good, and it might have insight into combating especially powerful evils
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     deadly foes. The radiant power they once commanded becomes corrupted into a horrid, draining magic. And their angelic guides abandon them.
Even aasimar wholly dedicated to good sometimes feel torn
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Trade Talk Thessalarâs fixation on monster design provides an opportunity for bonding with any character with insight into that topicâor who can fake it well enough, either using suitable roleplaying
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     and player ingenuity, or a successful DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Suggesting a new design for a magical creature (ideally one combining the aspects of two or more existing creatures in some particularly deadly way) can grant advantage on checks made to interact with the artificer.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Rogue The Mastermind matches well with any character of cunning, intelligence, and insight who might be involved in court intrigue. But it also serves as a good way to portray a cunning pirate
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     captain from the Blood Sea Isles. The Swashbuckler provides another option for characters who hail from that region. Serving as pirates or mariners plying the Blood Sea, a Swashbucklerâs emphasis on speed and light armor is ideal for an environment where heavy armor is little more than a deadly anchor.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    True Strike Divination Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
 Range: Self
 Components: S, M (a weapon with which you have proficiency and that is worth 1+ CP)
 Duration
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    : Instantaneous
 Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spellâs casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage rolls instead
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    True Strike Divination Cantrip (Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard) Casting Time: Action
 Range: Self
 Components: S, M (a weapon with which you have proficiency and that is worth 1+ CP)
 Duration
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    : Instantaneous
 Guided by a flash of magical insight, you make one attack with the weapon used in the spellâs casting. The attack uses your spellcasting ability for the attack and damage rolls instead
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     versatility. Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth. Then embody the Thief to master infiltration and treasure hunting. Sorcerer. Wield magic innate to your being
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Sphinx of Valor Sphinxes of valor guard world-changing or dangerous secretsâevidence of weird truths, deadly Artifacts, and things that shouldnât exist. They inhabit hidden, magical sites and hold
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its intentions or sincerity are made with Disadvantage.
 Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the sphinx fails a saving throw
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     unexpected encounters requires a successful DC 12 Wisdom (Insight) check. Have each player note their characterâs Exam resultsâhow many Student Dice they gained and what skills they used during the testâon
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     fireballs and magical flames at its foes. 
Death slaadi are rumored to have a stench so bad it can be deadly. In reality, they can cast the cloudkill spell. 
Inexperienced scholars and adventurers
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     deadly magic from grim forces that consider her debt unpaid. Larissa Snowmaneâs Traits Ideal. âEveryone needs help from time to time. Iâll help those who have no one else.â Bond. âMy ship, my crew, and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Larissa Snowmane is a human druid with exceptional insight into navigating the waterways of the Mists. Her handsome, multilevel paddleboat River Dancer provides an exciting base of operations for
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Dexterity Skill Proficiencies Choose 3: Animal Handling, Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     wilderness. A Rangerâs talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , Athletics, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Perception, Stealth, or Survival Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light and Medium armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Ranger Traits table. Gain the Rangerâs level 1
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Medusa As deadly as they are ravishing, the serpent-haired medusas suffer an immortal curse brought on by their vanity. They lurk in quiet exile among the tumbled ruins of their former lives
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    )
 
  DEX
 15(+2)
 
  CON
 16(+3)
 
  INT
 12(+1)
 
  WIS
 13(+1)
 
  CHA
 15(+2)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5
 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     elf (+1)
 Gnome (+2)
 Tiefling (+1)
 Human (+1)
 Wisdom Measures: Awareness, intuition, insight
 Important for: Cleric, druid
 Racial Increases:
 Hill dwarf (+1)
 Wood elf (+1)
 Human (+1
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    )
 Charisma Measures: Confidence, eloquence, leadership
 Important for: Bard, sorcerer, warlock
 Racial Increases:
 Half-elf (+2)
 Drow (+1)
 Lightfoot halfling (+1)
 Dragonborn (+1)
 Tiefling (+2
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     any attack, relying on their superior strength and tactical insight to overcome anything that stands in their way. Few orc tribes actively seek out orogs to bolster their ranks. The orogsâ superiority
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     makes them ideal leaders, and thus deadly rivals to orc war chiefs, who must be wary of orog treachery. Detached Killers. Wanting nothing more than to hack their enemies to pieces, orogs are a
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     item No Frost brand Weapon Yes Helm of brilliance Wondrous item Yes Horn of Valhalla (bronze) Wondrous item No Instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp) Wondrous item Yes (bard) Ioun stone (absorption
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    ) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (agility) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (fortitude) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (insight) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone (intellect) Wondrous item Yes Ioun stone
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
 Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of...
 Dance to harness agility in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     beast.
 Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
 Gloom Stalker to hunt foes that lurk in darkness.
 Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Then follow the Path of the...
 Berserker to unleash raw violence.
 Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
 World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
 Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     foes that lurk in darkness.
 Hunter to protect nature with martial versatility.
Rogue. Launch deadly Sneak Attacks while avoiding harm through stealth. Then embody the...
 Arcane Trickster to
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     fatherâs.â Gareth, make a Wisdom (Insight) check.
 Phillip: Gareth got 18.
  Jared: You notice that Ismark is trying to conceal his terror. Heâs afraid to even touch the letterâs seal.
 Phillip: I ask him
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     whatâs frightening him.
 
   1 Ability Checks. Phillipâs character, Gareth, makes a Wisdom (Insight) check to determine whether he reads Ismarkâs unspoken cues. Wisdom is the ability that measures
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     stone to Agorn Fuoco, a bard who is attending a play in a nearby theater (encounter 6, âTheaterâ), before leading her pursuers on a merry chase through the snow-covered streets (encounter 3, âStreet
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     during the battle. If you find an encounter too deadly, reduce the antagonistsâ hit points, have NPCs arrive to help the characters, or have the bad guys cut their losses and flee.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Ravnican medusa is harmless. This deadly gaze attack gives medusas a degree of power among the Golgari that is out of proportion with their small numbers. Medusas command a significant share of the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    )
 
  INT
 17(+3)
 
  WIS
 12(+1)
 
  CHA
 15(+2)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +7
 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
 Languages Common, Elvish
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Lich Lairs Liches create secluded libraries of magical lore and arcane laboratories hidden within extraplanar bastions, fortresses with cursed reputations, or other such deadly sanctuaries. The
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                      +0 
  Dex  16  +3  +10 
  Con  16  +3  +10 
      Ability Score Mod Save 
    Int  21  +5  +12 
  Wis  14  +2  +9 
  Cha  16  +3  +3 
   
 Skills Arcana +19, History +12, Insight +9, Perception
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Medusa As deadly as they are ravishing, the serpent-haired medusas suffer an immortal curse brought on by their vanity. They lurk in quiet exile among the tumbled ruins of their former lives
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Points 127 (17d8 + 51)
 Speed 30 ft.
   STR
  10 (+0)
 
  DEX
  15 (+2)
 
  CON
  16 (+3)
 
  INT
  12 (+1)
 
  WIS
  13 (+1)
 
  CHA
  15 (+2)
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . The pairâs adventuresâincluding several deadly encounters with the Kargatâeventually led them to relocate to Port-a-Lucine in Dementlieu. A mystery involving a shape-shifting serial killer resulted in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    .â Bond. âI have the perspective to see depravities others canât. I use my insight to reveal wickedness and make the world a better place.â Flaw. âMost people are dangerous, manipulative liars and not
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     alchemistâs supplies grants additional insight into any chemicals or other substances that might have been used in the area. Alchemical Crafting. You can use this tool proficiency to create alchemical
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Components. Brewerâs supplies include a large glass jug, a quantity of hops, a siphon, and several feet of tubing. History. Proficiency with brewerâs supplies gives you additional insight on
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     (Insight) check discerns only that Windfall is concealing information. Windfall Medium Humanoid (Tiefling, Bard), Chaotic Evil
 Armor Class 19 (studded leather armor)
 Hit Points 323 (34d8 + 170
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , Deception +22, Insight +18, Perception +11, Performance +22, Persuasion +22, Sleight of Hand +14
 Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning, thunder
 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened
 Senses
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     ancient deep crow suddenly rises up. Its great wings unfurl, its multiple eyes blazing red as it lets loose a caw that shakes the cavern walls.
 Any character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Insight
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     you all! Because what else am I good for? No one cares!â If none of the characters understands Deep Crow, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check detects a note of self-recrimination in the
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     characters might sense that the monks are exchanging furtive glances with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Insight) skill check. Recruits or Members? The Sacred Stone monks might be persuaded to let the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     decide if and when such foes join an ongoing battle. This might lead to deadly combat encounters for the characters, since new opponents can rush in to join a fight that is still in progress, or arrive while the characters try to rest after a tough battle.
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morteâs Planar Parade
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     inevitables, beings dedicated to the smooth exaction of laws across the planes. Kolyaruts wield blades with deadly efficiency, allowing them to defend themselves on their excursions and slice through any who
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    
 12 (+1)
 CON
 19 (+4)
 INT
 25 (+7)
 WIS
 22 (+6)
 CHA
 18 (+4)
 
 Saving Throws Int +13, Wis +12, Cha +10
 Skills History +13, Insight +12, Perception +12
 Damage Resistances thunder
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     a combination of Persuasion, Intimidation, and Insight, the Face takes the lead in conducting interviews or talking the groupâs way past obstacles. A character with access to enchantment magic (such
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     as a bard or sorcerer) can supplement natural Charisma with magical persuasion. A character with the charlatan background, proficiency in Deception, or proficiency with a Disguise kit might also fill
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Wisdom (Insight) check contested by the cloakersâ Charisma (Deception) check recognizes that the âspiritâ is a little too eager with its request. Additionally, a character who succeeds on a DC 18
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . The waterfallâs water is deadly, as described in area A1. Tainted Mist. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check notes that the mist surrounding the tepui grows thicker 100 feet up
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    College of Whispers  Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Whispers Features  Bard Level Feature   3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore  Psychic Blades When you join the College of Whispers at 3rd level, you gain the ability
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     solve 3 High priest who worries the characters are diminishing the templeâs prestige 4 Wizard who blames the characters for some recent troubles 5 Rival adventuring party 6 Bard who loves a scandal
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Sibling or ally of defeated enemy 12 Official seeking to restore a tarnished reputation 13 Deadly foe disguised as a social rival 14 Fiend seeking to tempt the characters to evil 15 Spurned romantic
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Azmekidom, Lunicifer has been researching planar disturbances for more than a century and can provide the characters with insight or research â if the party helps him with his dangerous errands
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . These side trek missions might include stealing a magic item from a drow noble house, gathering unique fungus from a mind flayerâs garden, and other potentially deadly tasks. More information on Mantol
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     encounters, starting with the first and proceeding in order. Wounded Pride The remnants of a deadly battle lie about this chamber: broken bits of furniture, scattered weapons, and two bodies shrouded in
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    . Development. Sarusanda has 30 hit points remaining and is obviously in pain. If the characters offer to heal her, she downplays her injuries. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
                                                
                                            
                                        






