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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
Goose Mother is real.
Centuries ago, an enterprising witch created a frothy stew composed of hydra’s blood and goose feathers. It is from this noxious slurry that the Goose Mother was born. Within
, you can use the Goose Egg Trinket table to determine the contents of one of the Goose Mother’s eggs that isn’t destined to hatch into a goose or a giant goose (also described in that book).
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
as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to rule Faerûn
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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
established himself
as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
ties to two worlds, yet belonging to neither. Some genasi are born of mortal–genie unions, others have two genasi as parents, and a rare few have a genie further up their family tree, manifesting
a planar convergence. Elemental energy saturates any creatures in the area and might alter their nature enough that their offspring with other mortals are born as genasi.
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Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
d8
Quirk
1
You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
2 I’m destined to earn a place among the stars of Nyx.
3 I’m destined to become a god.
4 I’m destined to liberate my beloved from the clutches of the Underworld.
5 I was born
instead. Once you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Heroic Destiny d6 Destiny
1 I’m destined to be the most skilled practitioner of a craft or trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
born under the Sage are destined to solve a particularly obstinate problem or unravel a confounding mystery. This leads many Sages to an adventuring life, but they also find plenty of puzzles to
with the Rogue, contributing to the belief that opposites attract. Omen of Passion. Children born under the Flames are destined to arouse strong emotions in other people—be it love or anger. They are
Compendium
- 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
you were destined to serve an evil purpose—perhaps even serving as an avatar for an imprisoned demon Overlord—and you are fleeing from that destiny. Other tieflings are shaped not by demonic powers
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
, and the tribes consider them to be blessed. If you’re playing such a tiefling, why have you left the Wastes? It could be that you were destined for some evil purpose — perhaps even serving as an
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 doesn’t 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 it’s still wriggling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
might inspire your character’s backstory, starting from the moment that character was born. If you’re 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->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 aren’t always what
they seem. Give them a pat and see what you glean. Clue 5. Some stars are ancient, enduring, and bright. But others—maybe you!—are born on opening night. Each clue can be unraveled either by deduction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
“Raised by wolves” 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 it’s still raw and wriggling.
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 lightbringers—the followers of this path—hope 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 medusa’s 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->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
faraway places, returning to the Mortuary in between adventures. Jared Blando Map 1.5: Path of Graves View Player Version Mortuary Adventures Use the Mortuary Adventure Hooks table to inspire a
cranky when awoken. 3 When a godling is born on the Upper Planes, a wave of positive energy sweeps over the Mortuary through its myriad portals, restoring hundreds of long-dead creatures to life. 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Blue Dragon Use the Blue Dragon Personality Traits and Blue Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive blue dragon characters, and use the Blue Dragon Spellcasting table
.
2 Why waste time and energy murdering weaker creatures when I can make them entertain me instead?
3 My children, whether born to me or chosen by me, are treasures.
4 Nothing is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Born to Serve Under the illithids, we and the githyanki fought and died across a thousand worlds for implacable masters. Under Vlaakith, our kin fight and die across a thousand words for an
immortal warriors dwelling in the silvery void. The young are told they are on the verge of entering the queen’s realm, each one of them destined to take a special place in the society. Their skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
explanation is that some folk are born with an overabundance of curiosity. Some say that Arvoreen or Brandobaris is responsible for urging them on, and others point to the stories told by the elders that
inspire some youngsters to take such risks. Whatever the reason, from time to time a halfling feels the call of adventure and sets off with a walking staff, a satchel, and a few biscuits. The first
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
serving as divine agents in the world or being compelled to action by immortal schemes. Still others were born with divine gazes set upon them, whether due to their remarkable abilities or the
archetypes teach and inspire, whether they’re represented in tales of journeys or creation, in sculptures rising above polis roofs, or in the temples of the gods. Throughout Theros, those who seek
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
family suffered during the rise of Xenagos, leaving you with unresolved rage.
2 You swore yourself to Klothys, offering your service in exchange for reprieve from a mundane destiny.
3 Born
under an ill omen, you were victimized by your neighbors’ superstitions before realizing that you were destined to serve Klothys.
4 You lost a loved one to the upheaval that followed Klothys from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. It also guides you through creating characters destined to be legends and adventures born of this mythic setting. Chapter 1 covers the heroes of Theros: the races, class options, and backgrounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
blood and goose feathers. It is from this noxious slurry that the Goose Mother was born. Within days, the Goose Mother grew to prodigious size, and the witch grew fearful. One night, while the Goose
destined to hatch into a goose or a giant goose (also described in that book). Goose Mother Huge Fey, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 114 (12d12 + 36)
Speed 40 ft., fly 40 ft.
STR
17 (+3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the threat as quickly as possible. This NPC, whoever it ends up being, gains the following additional action: Inspire. While within sight of Strahd, this character grants inspiration to one player
characters until his son, Doru, is dead and buried. Darklord (King of Spades) Ah, the worst of all truths: You must face the evil of this land alone!
There is no NPC who can inspire the characters. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
it to commune with members of the circle on other worlds. A treant born from its roots, Yggatha, defends the gate chamber at all hours. The Worldroot Circle is further detailed in Bigby Presents
: Glory of the Giants. Regional Effects The region containing Glorium’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Ysgard, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Destined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Entrepreneur. The sole heir of a vast fortune, this entrepreneur seeks allies to expand their wealth in a new business on the international, global, or planar stage. 6 Future Ruler. This young noble is destined
isn’t your patron’s priority. 4 Intimate Connection. A common-born confidant or lover of your patron guides you in creating circumstances to bolster the noble family’s best interests. 5 Outside Insider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
holds Solt, who was born Returned. Crypt D holds Gathus Gadus, who could whisper anyone and anything to sleep. Crypt E is empty. The name on the sarcophagus is violently scratched out, and the engraved
black were destined to one day follow the Path of Phenax, coming back from death as Returned. After Orestes’s death, his tomb was consecrated as a holy site by Phenax’s followers, in part due to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Hobgoblins War is the lifeblood of hobgoblins. Its glories are the dreams that inspire them. Its horrors don’t feature in their nightmares. Cowardice is more terrible to hobgoblins than dying, for
. BLOODY BLUE NOSES
Hobgoblins are sometimes born with bright red or blue noses. This attribute is thought to be a sign of potency and potential. Blue- and red-nosed hobgoblins receive preferential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Path of the Pilgrim climbs past shrines to each of Annam’s children to reach the All-Father’s temple Diancastra Diancastra is the youngest child of Annam, born of a mortal giant mother shortly before
maintaining the community, tending to agriculture, and educating children. Others patrol the wilderness surrounding the enclave, guarding against threats to the community. Iallanis Born about the same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
went on a spiritual journey to find myself and instead found a spirit animal to guide, protect, and inspire me. 5 I was struck by lightning and lived. Afterward, I found a new strength within me that let
became a sorcerer because … 1 When I was born, all the water in the house froze solid, the milk spoiled, or all the iron turned to copper. My family is convinced that this event was a harbinger of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. The aura is filled with Bright Light that is sunlight. Oath of Glory Strive for the Heights of Heroism Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve
following tenets:
Endeavor to be known by your deeds. Face hardships with courage. Inspire others to strive for glory. Level 3: Inspiring Smite Immediately after you cast Divine Smite, you can expend one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
could sprout braying donkey heads at the most inopportune time. Cooperation Is Key. The legends about Garl Glittergold inspire gnomes to work together. Garl knows that many heads and many hands make
born. Baravar Cloakshadow When gnomes arrived in the world, Baravar protected them by teaching them how to hide, use magic, and deceive their foes. She was once entrapped by the goblin god Khurgorbaeyag
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
tables below to randomly generate an event to inspire your imagination. The attempt to justify a random result can reveal unforeseen possibilities. To get started, select a world-shaking event category
. Perhaps an important new organization arises in one part of your world. It could have humble or auspicious beginnings, but one thing is certain: it is destined to change the world as long as it progresses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
can match, but the giants’ understanding of strategy is rudimentary. This deficiency isn’t born from a lack of ability, but has its roots in tradition. In ages past, when the giants worked together
giants, is believed to have been born alongside Thrym. Each twin then tried to be the first to cry out, the first to walk, and the first to talk, and they have competed with one another ever since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
raid on the surface, the matron of a rival house being struck down by an inexplicable illness, or an heiress to the house being born under propitious omens. DROW TRANCE: ENTERING THE VOID
Drow enter
because anonymity is a wise precaution when one challenges the social structure of the drow in even a small way. To quash any challenge to the matriarchy that Vhaeraun might inspire in his followers, some