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                        Returning 35 results for 'desire inspire are born'.
                    
                
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    ":"3d10+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Ironbound Pursuit","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone.A redcap is a homicidal fey creature born of blood lust
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     been. A redcapâs desire to slay is rooted in its will to survive.
VARIANT: MADCAPS
A madcap is a redcap that soaks its hat in demon ichor instead of blood. Contact with demon ichor makes the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creaturesâ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one.
Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     harness the power of time to manipulate the past, present, and future. Time dragon wyrmling;Time dragon wyrmlings are born with shining scales and have horns that are barely more than nubs. As they master
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragonâs insatiable desire for knowledge means itâs likely to have more than one such lair.
The challenge rating of an ancient time
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some are
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it can see
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
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However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     only one.
Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     to an unoccupied space it can see.These sleek dragons harness the power of time to manipulate the past, present, and future. Time dragon wyrmling;Time dragon wyrmlings are born with shining scales and
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     civilizations or temples to dead gods and do their utmost to preserve these historical sites. A time dragonâs insatiable desire for knowledge means itâs likely to have more than one such lair.
The
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
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However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the Elder Evils are unable or unwilling to leave their realms. Some are imprisoned in their dimensions by external forces, some
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     only one.
Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Gaze of Corruption"}. The cultist targets one creature it
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     dreaming. These Elder Evils are far older than most of the mortal peoples and always inimical to such creaturesâ minds.
However much they might desire to enter and dominate the Material Plane, the
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has only one.
Cult of Atropus, the World Born Dead
Gaze of Corruption (Recharge
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     to inspire your portrayal of distinctive topaz dragon characters.
Topaz Dragon Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
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I seek
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of sea spray in the air. But they love being able to see the water, so they build their lairs on the heights of seaside cliffs or near perfect
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Monsters
                                                    Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     Topaz Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive topaz dragon characters.
Topaz Dragon Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     threatens shipping and caravans around a major city.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Aasimar
                                                    
    
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                                                     Species
                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage.
Celestial Champions
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness.
Each aasimar can count a specific
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Species
                                                    Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , silent stretches. Occasionally, though, in a moment of peace, stress, or excitement, a reborn gains a glimpse of what came before. When you desire to have such a dreamlike vision, roll on the Lost
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Memories table to inspire its details.
Lost Memories
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Memory
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You recall a physically painful moment. What mark or scar on your body does it relate to?
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A memory brings
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     monsters
                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all he could from
                                                
                                            
                                                
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Sammasterâs travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself
                                                
                                            
                                        
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History
Sammaster was a keenly intelligent wizard born centuries ago. A quick study throughout his itinerant apprenticeship, Sammaster primarily studied magic relating to dragons. After learning all
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     megalomaniacal.
Sammasterâs travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Species
                                                    Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     born in Karrnath, and war flows in its veins. For centuries, the Blademarks Guild of House Deneith has governed the mercenary trade. While warriors with the Mark of Sentinel are among its most elite
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Khorvaire. The Sentinel Marshals hold the honor of the house in their hands. Being a Marshal is a privilege, and it comes with high expectations.
Despite its might and the desire of some house members
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Lizardfolk
                                                    
    
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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, itâs a wonder they have managed to survive for so long. The typical human would barely make it through a day in the swamps.
Still
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
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You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Backgrounds
                                                    Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of a Waterdhavian family.
Like other nobles, you were born
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
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In fact, the world does revolve around me.
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By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                    Kenku
                                                    
    
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                                                    Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Dreams of Flight Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves. Despite
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Tieflings Tieflings are rarely seen in Eberron, but there are a few paths for a tiefling characters. Many tieflings are born to the Carrion Tribes, the barbarians who live in the Demon Wastes. Such
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    , but by the influence of the planes. Such tieflings may be born in manifest zones when planes are coterminous. Planar tieflings are isolated oddities, often seen as exotic and strange, but not
                                                
                                            
                                        
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                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     warlocks, particularly those of fey or fiendish bloodlines, are born with a propensity for their power, drawing the attention of potential patrons even from childhood. Others seek out a pact, sometimes
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     because they canât find the power they desire elsewhere. Some warlocks forge multiple pacts, although they must eventually come to favor one over the others, as their patrons are jealous and possessive beings.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Lizardfolk Personality You can use the Lizardfolk Quirks table to determine a personality quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism. Lizardfolk Quirks  d8 Quirk   1 You hate
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     metaphors work. That doesnât stop you from using them at every opportunity. 7 You appreciate the soft humanoids who realize they need chain mail and swords to match the gifts you were born with. 8 You enjoy eating your food while itâs still wriggling.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     might inspire your characterâs backstory, starting from the moment that character was born. If youâre a DM, this zodiac can inspire countless adventures themed around prophecy and fate, or it could be a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     Things, complete with magical effects created by the constellations as well as a zodiac that might influence the destiny of those born under its signs.
 The latter part of the chapter, intended for the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     at the fringes of civilization. Many tieflings are born to the Carrion Tribes, the barbarians who live in the Demon Wastes. Such tieflings are touched by the fiendish forces bound beneath the Wastes
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     avatar for an imprisoned Overlord â and you are fleeing that destiny. Other tieflings are shaped not by fiendish powers, but by the influence of the fiend-tainted planes. Such tieflings might be born in
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Redcap A redcap is a homicidal Fey creature born of blood lust. Redcaps, although small, have formidable strength, which they use to hunt and kill without hesitation or regret. In the Feywild, or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     where that plane touches the material world at a fey crossing, if a sentient creature acts on an intense desire for bloodshed, one or more redcaps might appear where the blood of a slain person soaks the
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     retire, seeking promising mages to inspire. Clue 3. Each group deserves a free treat for their investment. Serve up this list and enjoy your refreshment. Clue 4. These leafy beds arenât always what
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     they seem. Give them a pat and see what you glean. Clue 5. Some stars are ancient, enduring, and bright. But othersâmaybe you!âare born on opening night. Each clue can be unraveled either by deduction
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    , but their ire isnât born from evil. The Lord of Bladesâ greatest desire is to ensure that his people have a future, but his methods are colored by his anger at the injustices the warforged have
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     âRaised by wolvesâ trait in the outlander background, roll again. In addition, you can use the Lizardfolk Quirks table below to determine a personality quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     the soft humanoids who realize they need chain mail and swords to match the gifts you were born with. 8 You enjoy eating your food while itâs still raw and wriggling.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    House Deneith  Leader: Breven dâDeneith Headquarters: Sentinel Tower (Karrlakton, Karrnath) House Deneith was born in Karrnath, and war flows in its veins. For centuries, the Blademarks Guild of
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     a privilege, and it comes with high expectations. Despite its might and the desire of some house members to flex their military muscles, House Deneith has always maintained absolute neutrality
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     peace, stress, or excitement, a reborn gains a glimpse of what came before. When you desire to have such a dreamlike vision, roll on the Lost Memories table to inspire its details. Lost Memories    d6
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    Redcap A redcap is a homicidal creature born of blood lust. Redcaps, although small, have formidable strength, which they use to hunt and kill without reservation or regret. In the Feywild, or
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     wherever that plane touches the world at a fey crossing, if a sentient creature satisfies its intense desire for bloodshed, one or more redcaps might appear where the blood of a slain foe soaks the ground
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     people out of darkness. Inspire people to be better than they are. Even the smallest change is a victory, yet lightbringersâthe followers of this pathâhope that this is merely a step on a greater journey
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     light. Violence is never the answer, and the only way to defeat evil is to redeem it. Lightbringers seek to inspire those who live in fear and enlighten those whose evil is driven by ignorance. The
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                    . Roll on or choose a result from the Medusa Fates table to inspire what led to a medusaâs creation.
   Medusa Fates    1d6 The Medusa Was... 
     1  Born a medusa and lives unaware of whatever curse
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     them with threats of petrified doom, while others recruit servants that are immune to being petrified, such as gargoyles and gorgons.  Medusas are born or created through preternatural circumstances
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     born, its hat is coated with wet blood, and it knows that if the blood isnât replenished at least once every three days, the redcap vanishes as if it had never been. A redcapâs desire to slay is rooted
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                    Redcap A redcap is a homicidal fey creature born of blood lust. Redcaps, although small, have formidable strength, which they use to hunt and kill without hesitation or regret. Blood Lust Personified
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                                     Compendium
                                                    
                                                    
                                                         - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
                                                    
                                                
                                            
                                                     organization, they are united in their desire to draw power from the bottomless evil of the Abyss. The following entries outline boons that a DM can grant to monsters and NPCs dedicated to a particular demon
                                                
                                            
                                                
                                                     and drives a person toward acts of chaos, evil, and madness. Rejecting a boon likely provokes a demonâs wrath. The Abyssâs infinite varieties of evil are not born only from the souls of mortals
                                                
                                            
                                        






