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Halfling
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Basic Rules (2014)
, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or several, as
despite the rise and fall of empires.
Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
smooth-skins is far greater.
Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and
pity. Born into the world lacking stout scales and sharp teeth, it’s a wonder they have managed to survive for so long. The typical human would barely make it through a day in the swamps.
Still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Dragon The dragons of Theros are barely capable of speech and sow destruction either individually or by forcing minions to carry out their will. Only red and blue dragons exist on Theros, and both
favor and protection. Immortal Perspective Despite their arrogance and viciousness, dragons are long-lived and perceptive. Their age and patience allows them to divine signs amid violent weather and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
House Dimir ZEZHOU CHEN A vampire appeared out of the darkness, as quiet as a breeze. He was stripped to the waist despite the chill underground, and his eyes reflected light like a cat’s. He
secret: behind a facade of respectable messengers and reporters lurks an association of spies and assassins whose existence is barely suspected by the populace at large. Secrecy is both House Dimir’s best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
under a dense canopy above. The ground is littered with fallen nuts. Tree trunks are coated in thick patches of fungus, and a musty smell fills the air. Yet despite the rising gloom, vivid sunbeams
characters’ progress. If the check is 14 or higher, or if any character with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 14 studies the fey after they’ve been spotted, the fey appear mean and grubby. The fey run off if they are noticed, shouting with barely disguised menace to “enjoy our sunny woods.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
mine for iron. Meanwhile, folk descended from foolhardy and treasure-mad immigrants eke out meager lives in Ten-Towns, which can barely hold back the wind, let alone marauding orcs, giants, and
fierce tundra yeti. Despite the unnatural cold and other dangers, people still brave the journey to reach this harsh winterscape, searching for opportunity and adventure. The goblin fortress of Karkolohk perches atop a rocky spur in the foothills of the Spine of the World
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
to greet him, he tosses the burlap sack into the water, watches it sink, and waits with fishing pole in hand for his reward. Bluto is a hollow shell of a man, barely able to understand his own actions
Barovian royalty in her veins, Arabelle is unaware of her connection to Strahd. She acts more like an adult than a child. Despite her recent misadventure, she believes that a great destiny awaits her.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
bonus action. For instance, if you cast a second spell using Action Surge, you aren’t limited to casting a cantrip with it. Does the rule on casting a bonus action spell apply when you take a bonus
controlling its spectral weapon as a bonus action. That bonus action does not involve casting a spell, despite the fact that it’s granted by a spell, so you can control the weapon and cast whatever spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the feelings of an entire district, but in the city as a whole there are far more people who have personal burdens to carry than those who feel resentment toward particular nations. For instance, on
. Warforged are sometimes also the targets of this sort of prejudice; a person whose friends were killed by warforged soldiers might resent all such creatures. Shortages Because the ink is barely dry on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
certain stars, elves of many worlds can get to Evermeet — if they’re lucky. Even from Toril, for instance, one can sail to Evermeet only on a ship captained by an elf who has been there before. And if
the captain slips up, the ship might become adrift on the Astral Plane. Despite all these obstacles, when elves feel the pull of Arvandor, some find the way to assuage that feeling by traveling to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
displaced. By Asmodeus’s decree, Bel now serves Zariel as an advisor, though the two can barely stand to be in each other’s presence. Despite the conflict within the diabolical ranks, Zariel runs a tight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
lean toward the creation of mechanical devices. Every warren has members of each persuasion, and they are all bound by mutual respect for what they do despite their different perspectives. Practical
who produce these works of art are using new ideas and new approaches, breaking through old boundaries and advancing the frontier of knowledge. For instance, an artist might create a beautiful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
punishment, Asmodeus decreed that he must offer escape and safety to the desperate, especially those who fear for their lives. A criminal might entreat Levistus on the eve of his execution, for instance
devotion of a wide variety of criminals, rascals, and ne’er-do-wells across a multitude of worlds. He continues to meet his quota of souls, both despite his lack of mobility and because of it. Being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they visit other realms, particularly the Material Plane, githzerai feel sluggish and aren’t comfortable functioning in a landscape that they see as being locked in immutability. Despite their
audience chamber was so intense that I could barely think. Did that pressure come from Menyar-Ag-Gith, or from the dozens of followers that surrounded his body? Alas, I left with that thought, and my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mask. The rider barely manages to stay in the saddle, his body bristling with cruel black arrows.
Blind with panic, the horse plows on, threatening to trample travelers in its path. Before it can
arrows in the back. He remained astride his mount despite his wounds, but Varyas expired moments before his horse crashed in front of the characters. His pursuers don’t know that, though. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
CREATURES
Despite the versatile collection of monsters in this book, you might be at a loss when it comes to finding the perfect creature for part of an adventure. Feel free to tweak an existing creature
certain creatures. The tags have no rules of their own, but something in the game, such as a magic item, might refer to them. For instance, a spear that is especially effective at fighting demons would work against any monster that has the demon tag.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
; despite knowing that she is evil and dangerous, they are desperate enough to risk making a bargain with her, or foolish enough to think they can persuade her to be helpful without getting something in
not hesitate to use promises or bribes to defuse the situation. For instance, most treasures in a hag’s lair are useless without her knowledge of how to identify and handle them, so she might offer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demons Spawned in the Infinite Layers of the Abyss, demons are the embodiment of chaos and evil — engines of destruction barely contained in monstrous form. Possessing no compassion, empathy, or
and a day. Demonic Cults. Despite the dark risks involved in dealing with fiends, the mortal realm is filled with creatures that covet demonic power. Demon lords manipulate these mortal servants into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
allies. Despite this, however, Bonecarver aids Orcaheart during the fight if she can. She positions herself so that when he is struck, he can fall backward and land in front of her. When she helps him
Hunters go through the motions of honoring their pledge. They offer to let the characters sleep in the village storage hut, which barely qualifies as shelter. Bonecarver brings them a platter of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
area corresponding to its chest and ancillary districts radiating outward along its six outstretched arms and toward its head. Despite the body’s partial destruction, the occasional tremor that echoes
. For instance, a warrior might be sequestered here after slacking off during weapons practice, sentenced to a prison term and charged with moving piles of mud from one end of the field to the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
feels well enough, despite his wife’s protests. Although his family has long supported Strahd, Nikolai came to realize toward the end of his life that Strahd must be destroyed to save Barovia. If the
. Characters can manipulate him into going by preying on his good heart. For instance, he might go there to help rescue missing Barovians, or to save the life of Ireena Kolyana, who is very beautiful. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
from allies. Despite this, however, Bonecarver aids Orcaheart during the fight if she can. She positions herself so that when he is struck, he can fall backward and land in front of her. When she
Ice Hunters go through the motions of honoring their pledge. They offer to let the characters sleep in the village storage hut, which barely qualifies as shelter. Bonecarver brings them a platter of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
neglected or forgotten by mightier creatures. In other words, xvarts usually live in places where normal vermin might flourish. Despite their muddled nature, all xvarts have an unshakable devotion to
come out of hiding most of the time. Occasionally, he does appear before a tribe of worshipers as a 9-foot-tall xvart carrying an empty sack. In every such instance, Raxivort takes all of the treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Zumzn in the northwest chamber. Sarcophagi. The sarcophagus in the southwest holds the remains of Kh’krai, and the one in the southeast holds the remains of Suthket. They were buried with honor despite
are barely visible. The room holds a scene of chaos: a river cascades through a bottomless abyss, suddenly transforming into a ribbon of iron. A nearby boulder blooms into fire as lightning scatters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Despite their best efforts, the firenewts have been unable to force the door or defeat the locks. Locked Door. The door’s upper lock is embedded in an adamantine frame resembling a stylized form of
second fragment of gold, so thoroughly hammered that it’s barely recognizable. These keys once unlocked the door to the treasury (area 6) and are beyond repair; so little of them remains that not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
from the maze. If the characters describe the gateway in area B1 that leads to a mind flayer stronghold, Varakkta decides to raid Illithinoch. Despite Varakkta’s superficial friendliness, she remains
Jomlus on subtle shifts in pronunciation for many weeks, believing his understanding to be just barely out of reach. Klaudel eventually died and was absorbed into the walls of the Briny Maze. Jomlus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
in the death, defeat, or loss, or was the opportunity serendipitous? Despite the leader’s virtues, one flaw in particular outrages a certain segment of the populace. What is that flaw? What person or
survivors rebuild from the ruins. The Great Chicago Fire, for instance, provided an opportunity to rebuild the city according to a modern plan. Most of the time the disaster leaves only ruins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
recesses, and dwarf-crafted traps still work perfectly well despite their age. In addition, a small number of duergar have come here to breathe life into Durgeddin’s old forges and decipher the secrets
deep below is barely audible over the roar of the waterfall.
To the north of the chasm, a small ledge is partially hidden by a spur of rock.
The chasm is 120 feet deep. Anyone who falls in takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
warning the first time anyone makes unapproved contact with a prisoner, and they turn hostile after a second instance, attempting to subdue and capture the offender. Most of the prisoners are too fearful
worth 5,000 gp. B30: Vrakir’s Demiplane On the floor of this otherwise empty room rests an open book, its ancient pages rustling ominously despite the lack of breeze. The flagstones around it are charred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
stands atop a circular dais. Reclining on the divan is a woman dressed in a flowing robe made from parrot feathers in stunning colors. Despite the heat, her arms, head, and face are covered in feathery
-Taya. When Zalkoré is reduced to 63 hit points or fewer, she calls out to her dead lover for protection. The spirit of Thiru-Taya answers the call, appearing as a barely visible 10-foot-tall apparition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
burn brightly on either side of the door, illuminating the western half of the room. Another ledge is barely visible on the other side of the chasm.
The hall beyond the doors, and the great
. They snarl a challenge, revealing yellowed tusks, and prepare to hurl javelins at you!
Rope Bridge. The bridge is safe structurally, despite its appearance. Crossing under fire is difficult enough to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, except for one thighbone. If the characters disturb Saint Markovia’s remains, add: A ghostly form appears above the dust, so faint that you can barely discern more than part of a face. From this
and engaging in mischief. For instance, it warns the characters that the sarcophagus is trapped, and that opening the lid will free a pit fiend bound within. Treasure. Characters who take the time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
pranksters, joke tellers, and riddlers that live in hills and rocky uplands. Despite their gregarious and even-tempered natures, they possess a covetous, miserly streak, and can become dangerous when their
tail. A silver wyrmling’s scales are blue-gray with silver highlights. As the dragon approaches adulthood, its color gradually brightens until its individual scales are barely visible. As a silver dragon