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Githzerai Futurist

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike or Psychic Bolt attacks

: plane shift (self only), scrying (as an action), slow, telekinesisFuture Insight (3/Day). When the githzerai or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the

I Opened the Gate

feats

You didn’t mean for things to turn out this way. You were curious and perhaps ignored a few signs, but it’s hard to take ancient curses seriously. Musty old books say a lot of things, and

spell, at the cost of overwhelming your mind with a horrifying, cosmic insight. When you cast a spell, you can give that spell’s save DC a +2 bonus but you have the paralyzed condition until the

Amberdune Books

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Amberdune Books seriously. She denies all accusations of deception with curt professionalism and threatens to call for the guards if characters are too aggressive. A successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check

Amberdune Books Although it’s located in an out-of-the-way corner of the Wide, Amberdune Books always has a few customers perusing its wares. This market stall is stocked with legitimate but

Githzerai Futurist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

portents to tilt the balance in their favor. Githzerai Futurist Medium Aberration (Gith), Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Psychic Defense) Hit Points 149 (23d8 + 46) Speed 40 ft. STR 14 (+2

) DEX 17 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 17 (+3) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +7, Int +7, Wis +7 Skills Arcana +7, Insight +7, Perception +7 Senses truesight 30 ft

Hermit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

crash and spent years in a remote location until you were found. In that time, you experienced a remarkable revelation. Did you have a religious experience, or did you have an arcane insight into the

workings of the universe? 4 You’re a librarian. You’ve spent your entire life in the labyrinth of books below Morgrave University. A few weeks ago you stumbled on a secret buried in the vaults

Anthropologist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of

Tower Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

12 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 9 (–1) Skills Insight +4 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Unarmored Defense. While the tower

possessions. Julie Dillon Tower Hand Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 14 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4) Speed 40 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, ReligionLanguages

City Watch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

City Watch You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your

constables and police forces, and even smaller communities have sheriffs and bailiffs who stand ready to protect their community. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Insight Languages: Two of your choice Equipment

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of

, anticipating that they can find such a book in the city’s markets. As such, Baldur’s Gate does a small but bustling trade in rare books. Several merchants have a known policy of buying valuable books without

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

, the city can count on the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the alliance’s resolve. To the east, the nations of

, anticipating that they can find such a book in the city’s markets. As such, Baldur’s Gate does a small but bustling trade in rare books. Several merchants have a known policy of buying valuable books without

Githzerai Psion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Mod Save Str 12 +1 +5 Dex 18 +4 +8 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 19 +4 +8 Wis 18 +4 +8 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Arcana +8, Insight +8

the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16): At Will: Mage Hand (the hand is Invisible) 1/Day Each: Plane Shift, See Invisibility Reactions Psionic Defense. The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

Githzerai Zerth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Mod Save Str 13 +1 +4 Dex 18 +4 +7 Con 15 +2 +2 Ability Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +6 Wis 17 +3 +6 Cha 12 +1 +1 Skills Arcana +6, Insight +6

Leap (2/Day). The githzerai casts Jump, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or

Githzerai Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

15 +2 +4 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 13 +1 +3 Wis 14 +2 +4 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Insight +4, Perception +4 Senses Passive Perception 14

. Reactions Psionic Defense (2/Day). The githzerai casts Feather Fall or Shield in response to the spell’s trigger, requiring no spell components and using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

impede on Oreskos and the safety of the leonin prides. Leonin Iconoclast Medium humanoid (leonin), any alignment Armor Class 17 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 67 (9d8 + 27) Speed 40 ft. STR

14 (+2) DEX 18 (+4) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +6 Skills Arcana +4, Insight +6, Intimidation +3, Stealth

Martial Arts Adept

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 16 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 17 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 11 (+0

) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency

Githzerai Uniter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Skills Insight +6, Perception +6 Senses passive Perception 16 Languages Common, Gith Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and

Defense) Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38) Speed 40 ft. STR 13 (+1) DEX 17 (+3) CON 15 (+2) INT 15 (+2) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +6, Int +5, Wis +6

L14. Study

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The

shelves contain books of Feywild lore, all written in Elvish, each of which has a withered frog’s body stitched into its spine. Kissing the frog or stroking it with a moistened finger causes the frog to

Tower Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

capable of reading the Books of Prophecy, an ancient set of tomes that hint at future events of grand significance. Tower Sage Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 10 (13 with Mage Armor) Hit

Points 22 (5d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Insight +4 Senses passive Perception

Studying Phase

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Studying Phase The Studying phase of an Exam represents the characters brushing up on their coursework, prompting sparks of insight when faced with difficult questions, or using mnemonics or other

they wish when making this check, but they can make it only once. For example, one student might make an Intelligence (History) check to pore over their books, while another student makes a Charisma

Eberron Sourcebooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

insight into the setting. The other books are largely tied to specific subjects. If you want to run a campaign in the mysterious lands of Xen’drik, Secrets of Xen’drik and City of Stormreach have a

of the world, including advice on creating adventures and a deeper look at the nations of Khorvaire and the lands beyond it. Either of these books can be useful for a Dungeon Master who wants further

Barnibus Blastwind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

grandmother. When not serving the Watchful Order, he spends his days reading and writing books in his library. Barnibus uses spells that help him investigate crimes, pry secrets from the minds of suspects, and

Int +5, Wis +4 Skills Arcana +5, Insight +6, Investigation +7, Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Halfling Challenge 2 (450 XP) Special

Martial Arts Adept

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

11 (+0) DEX 17 (+3) CON 13 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any one language

(usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The adept makes

Martial Arts Adept

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Points 60 (11d8 + 11) Speed 40 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 17(+3) CON 13(+1) INT 11(+0) WIS 16(+3) CHA 10(+0) Skills Acrobatics +5, Insight +5, Stealth +5 Senses

passive Perception 13 Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 3 (700 XP) Unarmored Defense. While the adept is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

Githzerai Enlightened

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

. STR 14(+2) DEX 19(+4) CON 16(+3) INT 17(+3) WIS 19(+4) CHA 13(+1 ) Saving Throws Str +6, Dex +8, Int +7, Wis +8 Skills Arcana +7, Insight +8

invisibility, shield 1/day each: haste, plane shift, teleport Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions

Dimensional Caverns

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

(Perception) check, a character notes that a great amount of that detritus appears to be shredded parchments and bound books — all works destroyed by Raah in various fits of pique. Either before or

whatever point is convenient as the characters inspect the ruined books or try to skirt past the ancient deep crow’s nest, Raah angrily “wakes up.” A sense of doom pervades the cavern around you as the

Githzerai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

with a thought. Githzerai Anarch Medium Humanoid (Gith), Any Alignment Armor Class 20 (Psychic Defense) Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68) Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover) STR 16 (+3) DEX

21 (+5) CON 18 (+4) INT 18 (+4) WIS 20 (+5) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Str +8, Dex +10, Int +9, Wis +10 Skills Arcana +9, Insight +10, Perception +10

L4. Training Grounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Tigress carries a red wooden key that unlocks the door to area L3. Jade Tigress Medium humanoid (human) Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense) Hit Points 71 (11d8 + 21) Speed 40 ft. STR 18

(+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 15 (+2) INT 16 (+3) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 11 (+0) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +5 Skills Athletics +7, Insight +6, Intimidation

Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

the appearances of Davil Starsong and Yagra Stonefist. Reward: Each Harper character gains 1 renown. 3rd “Uza Solizeph is an old woman who sells books out of a narrow three-story building on Sorn

Street in the Trades Ward. She claims to have trapped a monster in her shop and fears for the welfare of her books and her cat. The City Watch isn’t likely to lend a hand, given Uza’s propensity for tall

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies Choose one type of Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument

various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power

Dabus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

(+2) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Int +5, Wis +4 Skills Insight +4, Perception +6 Condition Immunities exhaustion Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages understands

-defense. Symbol Speech. A dabus communicates by creating illusory symbols and pictures that float in the air in front of itself and disappear a few seconds later. A creature that can see such a

Githzerai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

14 (+2) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Str +3, Dex +4, Int +3, Wis +4 Skills Insight +4, Perception +4 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Gith Challenge 2 (450 XP) Innate

each: feather fall, jump, see invisibility, shield Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier. Actions Multiattack. The

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies

subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Upper Level B1-B9

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

10 minutes examining the books can ascertain their lack of importance with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. B5. Symbol Workshop A bronze oil lamp burns on one of two tables in this area

. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal

Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

secret exists before its details can be sussed out. To that end, Candlekeep’s vast library is something of a defense in and of itself: for every bit of hidden lore of potentially great power that lies

with multiple books they suspect might meet with approval. Fortunately for some, the donation need not be utterly unique. Some tome or treatise the library doesn’t have in its archives is preferable, but

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