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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).
Genasi
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Species
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.
Heirs to Elemental Power
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
up with the family you are part of —there are around seventy-five lineages in Waterdeep, each with its own financial interests, specialties, and schemes. You might be part of the main line of
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
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->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->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->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->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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
. NATAL OMENS
The birth of a hero is often accompanied by signs in Nyx and Theros alike. You can use the Omens table in chapter 4 to randomly determine an omen that appeared when you were born. It’s up to you and your DM to determine the omen’s meaning.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of “anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests.” For a hero in Theros, a tragic flaw is something that the gods themselves might
. NATAL OMENS
The birth of a hero is often accompanied by signs in Nyx and Theros alike. You can use the Omens table in chapter 4 to randomly determine an omen that appeared when you were born. It’s up to you and your DM to determine the omen’s meaning.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
Akros and Skophos were born from that bloodshed, inspired by the martial doctrines of Iroas and Mogis rather than the legal code of Ephara. Eventually the years of war settled into an uneasy peace with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drinking Deeply of Life A gnome is rarely bored and tries to savor every minute, for life is full of opportunities to learn, to help others, and to have fun. Gnomes are born with a fascination for
— and on other folk (who might not always appreciate being the target of their humor). The Journey Is the Destination Gnomes aren’t overly goal-oriented as they pursue their interests. To them, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Birth of the Poleis The end of the Age of Trax corresponds roughly with the rise of the fourth and latest generation of gods, whose interests lie in the application of more abstract principles to the
Akros and Skophos were born from that bloodshed, inspired by the martial doctrines of Iroas and Mogis rather than the legal code of Ephara. Eventually the years of war settled into an uneasy peace with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drinking Deeply of Life A gnome is rarely bored and tries to savor every minute, for life is full of opportunities to learn, to help others, and to have fun. Gnomes are born with a fascination for
— and on other folk (who might not always appreciate being the target of their humor). The Journey Is the Destination Gnomes aren’t overly goal-oriented as they pursue their interests. To them, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Her grandfather grew infirm over the years and less able to look out for the family’s interests, and the others—even her twin sister, Louise—seemed oblivious to the threat. It fell to Jacqueline to
, wiping out the nation’s royal dynasty and leaving power vacuums filled and then quickly emptied by ailing nobles. Only the Reniers proved immune, and eventually Jacqueline stood as the highest-born noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Her grandfather grew infirm over the years and less able to look out for the family’s interests, and the others—even her twin sister, Louise—seemed oblivious to the threat. It fell to Jacqueline to
, wiping out the nation’s royal dynasty and leaving power vacuums filled and then quickly emptied by ailing nobles. Only the Reniers proved immune, and eventually Jacqueline stood as the highest-born noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
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
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
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
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->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->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->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->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->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->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->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
dukes or anyone in the Parliament of Peers to put the city’s interests before their own. Ravengard rose to grand duke on a platform largely backed by idealistic commoners and enemies of the other
, and aggressive, Duke Thalamra Vanthampur is the matriarch of the Vanthampur family. Born with nothing, she spent years wallowing in obscurity, repairing and renovating the city’s ancient sewer system
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
support—or withdraw it. Because her interests are often tied to natural forces, Nylea’s attentions can be unpredictable. What made the god turn her attention to you? What act of charity or feat of
skill made her think you would be a good champion? The Nylea’s Favor table offers a handful of suggestions. Nylea’s Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at dawn on the spring equinox, a sign
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
dukes or anyone in the Parliament of Peers to put the city’s interests before their own. Ravengard rose to grand duke on a platform largely backed by idealistic commoners and enemies of the other
, and aggressive, Duke Thalamra Vanthampur is the matriarch of the Vanthampur family. Born with nothing, she spent years wallowing in obscurity, repairing and renovating the city’s ancient sewer system
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
that would summon Tiamat from the Nine Hells. Rath Modar dreamed of an army that could confront and defeat Szass Tam. Out of mutual need, their alliance was born. The secret cornerstone of this union
interests, while others are spies for Szass Tam. The adventurers might thus find themselves making uneasy alliances with characters they would normally never trust, since the easiest and surest way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
dukes or anyone in the Parliament of Peers to put the city’s interests before their own. Ravengard rose to grand duke on a platform largely backed by idealistic commoners and enemies of the other
, and aggressive, Duke Thalamra Vanthampur is the matriarch of the Vanthampur family. Born with nothing, she spent years wallowing in obscurity, repairing and renovating the city’s ancient sewer system
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
female human Hellrider (use the veteran stat block). Reya speaks Common. Born in the land of Turmish, Reya came to the holy city of Elturel to train as a Hellrider when she was twelve. As a faithful
, expecting to have to defend herself. Characters can allay her fears by saying they have no intention of arresting her. In the interests of full disclosure, Reya admits that she’s being hunted by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
female human Hellrider (use the veteran stat block). Reya speaks Common. Born in the land of Turmish, Reya came to the holy city of Elturel to train as a Hellrider when she was twelve. As a faithful
, expecting to have to defend herself. Characters can allay her fears by saying they have no intention of arresting her. In the interests of full disclosure, Reya admits that she’s being hunted by the