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Candlekeep Mysteries
see.Well over 1,500 years ago, the silver dragon Miirym broke into Candlekeep, intent on adding its riches to her hoard. She devoured scholars and destroyed a score of irreplaceable books before she was
the books and scrolls kept in her subterranean domain. The Sentinel Wyrm can be summoned by the Keeper of Tomes and called upon to defend Candlekeep from invaders who would plunder or destroy it. In her
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deity’s wishes.
Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can
quickly by following these suggestions. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Strength or Constitution. Second, choose the acolyte background.
The Cleric Table
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with
relief from solitude that they offer?
QUICK BUILD
You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction.
Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their
elements that can tip the balance one way or the other. Goliaths happily rely on such benefits, but they are careful to remember that such an advantage can always be lost. A goliath who relies too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Animated Broom Animated brooms keep their surroundings tidy and defend them when necessary. Launching into the air, these brooms dart about, attacking foes from unexpected angles. Other flying
Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 17 +3 +3
Con 10 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 1 −5 −5
Wis 5 −3 −3
Cha 1 −5 −5
Immunities Poison, Psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Merfolk Skirmisher Merfolk skirmishers defend their homes from aquatic monsters and invaders from the surface. Andrea Piparo
Merfolk Skirmisher Medium Elemental, Neutral
AC 11 Initiative
+1 (11)
HP 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 10 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 13 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 11 +0 +0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Myconid Adult Myconid adults defend their territories and other myconids from invaders. Myconid Adult Medium Plant, Lawful Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 16 (3d8 + 3)
Speed 20 ft
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 10 +0 +0
Dex 10 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 13 +1 +1
Cha 7 −2 −2
Senses Darkvision
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Azer Pyromancer Azer pyromancers conjure flames from the Elemental Plane of Fire to defend themselves and stoke magical forges. Azer Pyromancer Medium Elemental, Lawful Neutral
AC 18 Initiative +2
(12)
HP 97 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 15 +2 +2
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con 16 +3 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 18 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Mage Mages are accomplished spellcasters whose lives have been shaped by magic. They can use their powers to defend or dominate other creatures, or they could focus on magical research and unlocking
mystical secrets. Mage Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 81 (18d8)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 9 −1 −1
Dex 14 +2 +2
Con
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Young White Dragon Young white dragons defend their hunting grounds from rivals. In some cases, kobolds and groups of humanoids might offer food and treasure to young white dragons, attempting to
20 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 18 +4 +4
Dex 10 +0 +3
Con 18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 6 −2 2
Wis 11 +0 +3
Cha
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 13 +1 +1
Dex 12 +1 +1
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
shadowy places during the day. If disturbed, they take flight and defend themselves. Stirge Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 5 (2d4)
Speed 10 ft., Fly 40 ft
.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 4 −3 −3
Dex 16 +3 +3
Con 11 +0 +0
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 2 −4 −4
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 6 −2 −2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed
30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 9 −1 −1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 8 −1 −1
Wis 7 −2 −2
Cha 8 −1 −1
Gear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Kobold Warrior Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. To avoid danger, they frequently employ haphazard traps. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral
AC 14 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 7 (3d6 − 3)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 7 −2 −2
Dex 15 +2 +2
Con 9 −1 −1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 8 −1 −1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
1. Ability Score Increases Whenever the sidekick gains the Ability Score Improvement feature, adjust anything in its stat block that relies on an ability modifier that you increase. For example, if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Symbiotic Being A second being resides within your body along with you. It manifests physically somewhere on you and relies on you for its survival. At the same time, it offers you knowledge and
your body
Entwined Existence. Your symbiote is a separate entity with its own physical form bound to yours. It isn’t a separate creature and relies on you to survive. It has Intelligence, Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they are skilled at not displaying it. Cool rationality guides their actions, they make and follow careful plans, and they are patient enough to do nothing when the ideal outcome relies on such
, Ossya, Pierenn, Roya, Sestri, Triel, Uzana, Yaraghiya, Zlovol Vedalken Traits Your vedalken character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
undead Your piety score to Nylea decreases if you diminish Nylea’s influence in the world, fail to defend nature, or offend her sensibilities through acts such as these: Killing an animal for any reason
, plants, and the natural world. Nylea’s Favor Nylea chooses champions who will tirelessly defend the natural world, regardless of their mortal ties and associations. She cares more for consistency of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
) score that meets or exceeds its Dexterity (Stealth) check. If Pidlwick II is spotted, read: Something lurks among the rafters—a small, spindly man not much larger than a child. A flash of lightning
clicking of gears. Pidlwick II can’t speak and doesn’t have an expressive face, so he relies mostly on hand gestures and simple diagrams to communicate. He understands Common but can’t read or write. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
vulnerabilities of a legendary monster. Guardian Naga Large Celestial, Lawful Good
AC 18 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 136 (16d10 + 48)
Speed 40 ft., Climb 40 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 19 +4 +4 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 16 +3 +7 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +7 Wis 19 +4 +8 Cha 18 +4 +8
Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Religion +11
Immunities Poison; Charmed, Paralyzed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
adopt it, and gave it a name: Halastron. The modron considers Halaster its friend and follows his orders to the best of its ability. Its orders are as follows: Remember its name. Defend itself. Attack
creature to flesh, he uses a telekinesis spell to transport it to area 25a, then relies on the magic of the pillars there. Area 25h. This room is hidden behind a secret door and contains a lifelike statue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
protective of their forest homes. If roused to anger, treants can animate trees to aid them. Treants defend and are shaped by secrets of the forest. Roll on or choose a result from the Treant Secrets
and holds the bones of the arsonist who started it in a hollow. Treant Huge Plant, Chaotic Good
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 138 (12d12 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 23 +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
faded.
4 An explorer transformed and compelled to defend a cursed ruin.
5 A vain noble whose magical attempt to gain eternal beauty backfired.
6 The victim of a bite from a magical
serpent or reptilian god in disguise.
Aaron J. riley
Medusa Medium Monstrosity, Lawful Evil
AC 15 Initiative +6 (16)
HP 127 (17d8 + 51)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
The Mummy Reanimates To...
1 Defend a holy site it was created to protect.
2 Obey the summons of a mummy lord.
3 Oppose an enemy who has returned to life.
4 Protect its
anyone who sets eyes on it.
Brian Valeza
Mummy Medium or Small Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 11 Initiative −1 (9)
HP 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 20 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Clay Golem Follows Orders To...
1 Block the path of anyone who enters a site with a weapon drawn.
2 Defend any member of their creator’s family or community who is threatened in its
)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 20 +5 +5
Dex 9 −1 −1
Con 18 +4 +4
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 3 −4 −4
Wis 8 −1 −1
Cha 1 −5 −5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Commands To... 1 Carry its master’s palanquin through the air. 2 Defend a remarkable treasure or piece of armor by incorporating the item into its being. 3 Imitate a dead or imprisoned hero by using
Construct, Neutral
AC 20 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 67 (9d8 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 30 ft. (hover)
Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Chaotic Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +7 (17)
HP 82 (15d8 + 15)
Speed 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 12 +1 +1
Dex 18 +4 +7
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
spirits that died with violent work left undone. Scarecrows might serve those who created them or might defend a place, family, or community from threats—whether physical or to their way of life.
Although
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
it delivers such an attack. Can spell attacks score Critical Hits? A spell attack can score a Critical Hit. The rule on Critical Hits applies to attack rolls of any sort. When casting a spell that
by several classes, including the Fighter and Paladin) doesn’t let you cast extra attack spells. That feature specifically relies on the Attack action, not the Magic action or any other action. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient silver dragons pursue world-wide change. They defend their communities and allies, encouraging them to perform deeds worthy of legend. Some set their sights on other
)
HP 468 (24d20 + 216)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 30 +10 +10
Dex 10 +0 +7
Con 29 +9 +9
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Adult Bronze Dragon Matt Stewart An adult bronze dragon defends the deep from a ravenous giant shark Adult bronze dragons often dwell near places they defend or where they help others work toward
+ 102)
Speed 40 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 25 +7 +7
Dex 10 +0 +5
Con 23 +6 +6
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 16 +3 +3
Wis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
seas to those who defend the marids’ watery realms or who offer them pleasing gifts. Marids appreciate rare aquatic treasures, such as colorful pearls, shell instruments, or delicacies from distant seas
ft., Swim 90 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 22 +6 +6
Dex 12 +1 +5
Con 26 +8 +8
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 18 +4 +4
Wis 17 +3 +3
Cha 18 +4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
the orders of diabolical generals as they defend infernal realms, invade Material Plane worlds, and clash against demons in planes-spanning conflicts. Left to their own devices, bearded devils
or magically healed. Yongjae Choi Bearded Devil Medium Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 13 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 16 +3 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
crescent moon, seasons, or momentous events. Weretigers often view their abilities as a blessing or a family honor, and they use their shape-shifting abilities to defend something with historic
Monstrosity (Lycanthrope), Neutral
AC 12 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. (tiger form only)
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 15 +2 +2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
AC 14 Initiative +0 (10)
HP 45 (6d10 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., Burrow 10 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save Str 17 +3 +3 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 14 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 1 −5 −5 Wis 13 +1 +1
prefer to let magical servants or other yugoloths do their fighting for them, arcanaloths can defend themselves with arcane might, banishing opponents into the pages of their magic tomes.
John