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Elf

Species Player’s Handbook

example, they call themselves sun or moon elves in the Forgotten Realms setting, Silvanesti and Qualinesti in the Dragonlance setting, and Aereni in the Eberron setting. Wood Elves Wood elves carry

shaped by it. Some drow individuals and societies avoid the Underdark altogether yet carry its magic. In the Eberron setting, for example, drow dwell in rainforests and cyclopean ruins on the continent of

Wand of Orcus

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

). Call Undead. While holding the wand, you can take a Magic action to conjure 15 Skeleton;Skeletons and 15 Zombie;Zombies. These Undead magically rise up from the ground or otherwise form in

everything in the multiverse. The wand is cruel, nihilistic, and bereft of humor. To further Orcus’s goals, the wand feigns devotion to its current user and makes grandiose promises that it has no

Foresworn

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

weaponry, a foresworn maintains the martial prowess it had in life and can call on magic and its fallen brethren for aid. Like revenant;revenants, foresworn fixate on a singular purpose, and they

refuse to abandon their undead state until the duty they had in life is fulfilled. For example, a foresworn might be pledged to protect a family’s bloodline from harm or guard a dangerous artifact

High Fae Mage

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

also form strong bonds with the elemental powers of Eldraine, allowing the mages to call on forces like the eastern wind or the fiery hearth. “The high fae are capable of magic that would make

always be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles

rivals. Other archdevils know how much Hutijin despises mortals and have secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call

near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple. Suggested

Call Lightning Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

point in the air where the storm cloud could appear (for example, if you are in a room that can’t accommodate the cloud). When you cast the spell, choose a point you can see under the cloud. A

half as much damage on a successful one. On each of your turns until the spell ends, you can use your action to call down lightning in this way again, targeting the same point or a different one. If

Conjure Elemental Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You call forth an elemental servant. Choose an area of air, earth, fire, or water that fills a 10-foot cube within range. An elemental of challenge rating 5 or lower appropriate to the area you chose

appears in an unoccupied space within 10 feet of it. For example, a fire elemental emerges from a bonfire, and an earth elemental rises up from the ground. The elemental disappears when it drops to 0

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure

, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Devotion’s Call (1/Day). The medusa can cast the Resurrection spell, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the medusa

a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement. Regional Effects The region containing a medusa’s lair is

Shifter Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

they can temporarily enhance their animalistic features by entering a state they call shifting. Shifters are similar to humans in height and build but are typically more lithe and flexible. Their

rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead. Life Span The

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the

footsteps of a Boros parent, succumbed to the persuasion of a charismatic recruiter’s lofty promises, or were drawn in by the prospect of a life of action. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

spells using 2 fewer charges (minimum of 0). Call Undead. While you are holding the wand, you can use an action to conjure skeleton;skeletons and zombie;zombies, calling forth as many of them as you

user and makes grandiose promises that it has no intention of fulfilling, such as vowing to help its user overthrow Orcus. Destroying the Wand. Destroying the Wand of Orcus requires that it be taken to

Aftermath of the Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Aftermath of the Last War The influx of Cyran refugees promises to reshape Q’barra. Most of the settlers are peaceful people searching for a homes and opportunities, but some among them chose Q’barra

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the leonin who call that land home. Leonin and the Gods d6 Attitude 1 I’m amused by the antics of the gods and their earnest, but ultimately deluded, mortal champions, and I

personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore of the Flintclaw. Female Names

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

Spells Cantrip produce flame, shocking grasp 1st chaos bolt, create or destroy water, unseen servant 2nd heat metal, rope trick 3rd call lightning,

tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy

Test Page

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk

issued a call for aid. Each character is approached by Artunok Swooren, an advisor to Viscountess Wilfrick (WIL-frick), and asked to report to Burne, His Most Worshipful Mage of Hommlet, to help with

this matter. Artunok offers to cover travel expenses and promises a substantial reward from Burne. Assuming the characters agree, they are instructed to take the coach to Hommlet with the others who’ve agreed to meet Burne at his tower.

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

beyond — from the boundless vistas of the Elemental Plane of Air. They are immigrants, refugees, scouts, and explorers, their outposts functioning as footholds in a world both strange and alien

, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path. Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra

Q'barran Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

wandslinger looking for trouble and gold. Renegades and Regrets. Q’barra promises a land of opportunity and a place where you can leave your past behind. Are you a deserter? Were you convicted of a crime you

didn’t commit? Are you fleeing from a broken heart? Q’barra has also drawn Cyran refugees and newly freed warforged, both seeking a home in the wild east. Lizardfolk. The lizardfolk’s primitive culture

Aftermath of the Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

has taken in refugees and created refugee camps. Thrane also accepted refugees but has worked to disperse and integrate them into the general population. Are you grateful or bitter? Do you have family

moot. Even with a criminal background, you might have been a viscount in Cyre; your background reflects your current standing and the resources you can call upon in the present.

The Cogs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Sharn. Most residents of Sharn, however, make little distinction between the various realms that lie deep below the city and just call it all “the Cogs.” The Sharn Watch maintains a presence in water

occurrences among the refugees from Cyre in High Walls (in Lower Tavick’s Landing), characters might find clues that draw them down to the Citadel of the Closed Circle in Khyber’s Gate, where a mind flayer

The Dreaming Dark in the War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of Thronehold provide the Dreaming Dark with countless points of possible infection. Refugees, expatriates, and other displaced people provide the perfect vehicle for the Dreaming Dark to spread its

the role of dreams early on. If dreams feel like a regular part of the story, it will be less obvious when the Dreaming Dark starts manipulating the characters’ dreams. For example, you might establish

Sharn Watch Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

protections these villains enjoy often call for drastic measures to stop them, which the characters might be labeled as criminals themselves and might have to go underground to avoid arrest or harassment

agents to interrogate and torture them. 2 A Brelish veteran of the Last War arrests and murders innocent Cyran refugees, claiming each time that the victim tried to attack him. 3 A changeling investigator

Strahd von Zarovich Legacy

monsters Curse of Strahd

’t up. While outdoors, Strahd can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4

to Strahd is quickly undone. For example, a critical hit might dislocate Strahd’s jaw, but only for a moment; then the vampire’s jaw quickly resets itself. The ability of the Heart of

Subraces

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

race to race and world to world. In the Dragonlance campaign setting, for example, mountain dwarves and hill dwarves live together as different clans of the same people, but in the Forgotten Realms

, they live far apart in separate kingdoms and call themselves shield dwarves and gold dwarves, respectively.

Meeting the Governor

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

Meeting the Governor Governor Isabela Folcarae (lawful good, human bandit captain) receives the characters shortly after they call at her mansion. Read or paraphrase the following text to begin the

about its inhabitants or dangers—she doubts it even exists. In exchange for Juliana and Orlando’s safe return, she promises a reward of 5,000 gp.

Aftermath of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

places in the city that house people who suffered because of the actions of other nations. For example, many of the residents of Dura hold all Aundairians responsible for the destruction of Fallen. In

and the black market; some desirable goods might be available only through the Boromar Clan. Refugees and Victims Cyran refugees have filled the district of High Walls in Lower Tavick’s Landing beyond

Other Elements

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Eberron spin by connecting them to the magic of dragonshards. The four elemental weapons wielded by the prophets, for example, might be powered by Khyber dragonshards. Connect the economy of the Dessarin

refugees — or war criminals. And they found themselves picking up their elemental weapons for the first time on the Day of Mourning.

Horror in Kalakeri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

their followers wealth and freedom, but in truth, their agendas serve only them. Ramya still loves her siblings, making her vulnerable to their promises and lies. So long as Ramya exists, the Dark

Ramya gave way to jealousy when Ramya eclipsed her in their family’s esteem. Now an Arcanaloth, Reeve uses insidious magic from beneath the Cerulean Citadel to summon fiends and manipulate foes from afar. Behind her back, many mockingly call Reeva “Inajira,” her charismatic Arijani’s opposite.

The Scars of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

were drawn; for example, Thrane retains control of the ancient Aundairian city of Thaliost, seized during the war. Physical Damage The borders between nations demonstrate the impact of generations of

family thriving, or were its members scattered or slain during the conflict? Refugees and Shortages Refugees live in every major city, including tens of thousands of exiles produced by Cyre’s

Call Lightning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Call Lightning 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes A storm cloud appears in the shape of a cylinder that is 10 feet

tall with a 60-foot radius, centered on a point you can see within range directly above you. The spell fails if you can’t see a point in the air where the storm cloud could appear (for example, if

Call Lightning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Call Lightning 3rd-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 action Range: 120 feet Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes A storm cloud appears in the shape of a cylinder that is 10 feet

tall with a 60-foot radius, centered on a point you can see within range directly above you. The spell fails if you can’t see a point in the air where the storm cloud could appear (for example, if

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

element of chance in the situation. For example, your DM can call for a Charisma check at any point during an interaction if he or she wants the dice to play a role in determining an NPC’s reactions. Other

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

moving a lever, and the DM describes what, if anything, happens. For example, a character might decide to pull a lever, which might, in turn, raise a portcullis, cause a room to flood with water, or

open a secret door in a nearby wall. If the lever is rusted in position, though, a character might need to force it. In such a situation, the DM might call for a Strength check to see whether the

Using Ability Scores

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Using Ability Scores When a player wants to do something, it’s often appropriate to let the attempt succeed without a roll or a reference to the character’s ability scores. For example, a character

doesn’t normally need to make a Dexterity check to walk across an empty room or a Charisma check to order a mug of ale. Only call for a roll if there is a meaningful consequence for failure. When

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