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Clapperclaw the Scarecrow

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

child’s soul she found in Gehenna, it ran away from home so that it wouldn’t have to perform evil tasks for her. After fleeing Thither, Clapperclaw was waylaid by Agdon Longscarf and his

Despite the loss of its original head, this child-sized scarecrow retains an upbeat demeanor characterized by its affinity for gallows humor. With its long claws and rattling gourd head, Clapperclaw

Legend Lore Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

precise and detailed the information you receive is. The information you learn is accurate but might be couched in figurative language. For example, if you have a mysterious magic axe on hand, the

spell might yield this information: “Woe to the evildoer whose hand touches the axe, for even the haft slices the hand of the evil ones. Only a true Child of Stone, lover and beloved of Moradin, may awaken the true powers of the axe, and only with the sacred word Rudnogg on the lips."

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

destroys demons he defeats. Bael also welcomes mortals into his service if they can provide him with an advantage in his politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his

(see the Monster Manual), Bael has proven to be a tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard

Brigganock

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

brigganock, or any object being worn or carried by another creature, and the activity must take place within a 10-foot cube. For example, the brigganock could use this action to rapidly carve a

and crafts, or they trade them to other Fey for food and favors. A more powerful Fey creature can use a wish stone to scry on the maker of the wish, empower a supernatural charm, or provide the spark

Ivan Dilisnya

monsters

":"Piercing"} Piercing damage, and its Speed is reduced to 0 until the start of its next turn.Ivan Dilisnya—a spoiled, selfish attention seeker—has the tastes of a child but a withered wreck

devices, the Dark Powers provide him with any creation he desires, no matter how bizarre. Ivana and Ivan’s Domain Borca is altered by Ivana’s and Ivan’s presences, creating the

Mongrelfolk

Monsters Curse of Strahd

example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one arm that ends in a crab’s pincer, and one leg that ends in

such parents are mongrelfolk. (About one child in every hundred is born looking like its non-mongrelfolk parent.)

Hexblood Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or choose an option from the Hexblood Origins table to determine how your character gained their lineage. Hexblood Origins d6 Origin 1 Seeking a child, your parent made a bargain

with a hag. You are the result of that arrangement. 2 Fey kidnappers swapped you and your parents’ child. 3 A coven of hags lost one of its members. You were created to replace the

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Suggested

there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her. 4 I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LONG-LOST HEIR You’re well-versed in the mannerisms and

. 3 Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her. 4 I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

needs warrant. For example, you can have a message carried across a neighborhood, procure a short carriage ride without paying, or have others clean up a bloody mess you left in an alley. The DM

. Contacts The Orzhov Syndicate operates according to a strict hierarchy built on a network of connections among old, wealthy families. Your family might provide important contacts, while your family’s

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

designed. Although they were manufactured, warforged are living humanoids. Resting, healing magic, and the Medicine skill all provide the same benefits to warforged that they do to other humanoids

how new they are to the world. The Warforged Quirks table contains example quirks. Warforged Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You analyze — out loud — the potential threat posed by

Aboleth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, killing off fish and other river dwellers that provide sustenance to the kuo-toa. Illuun plans to take over the entire level as a step toward gaining control of Undermountain and then Waterdeep. The aboleth rarely leaves its watery lair and relies on its servants to capture new slaves.

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

was traumatized by witnessing a crime as a child. 5 I’m incapable of deception. 6 I wish I had joined the Boros, but I fear they’d never accept me. Contacts The Azorius

NPC Support

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the dragon to provide a distraction, allowing the character to move to a safer location or use a class feature that relies on an ally being near the dragon (such as Sneak Attack). What Can Vellynne Do

kobold minion (or some other poor fool) to ensure her own survival. Vellynne’s most potent spells are useless against the dragon construct, so she relies on her wand of magic missiles, using its

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

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

thinking of how you will interact with an NPC; use an approach that relies on your group’s skill proficiencies. For example, if the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the Rogue who is proficient in Deception should lead the discussion.

Ability Checks

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

favor by using an approach that relies on your best bonuses and skills. If the group needs to trick a guard into letting them into a castle, the rogue who is proficient in Deception is the best bet

Eldeen Characters

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

Towering Wood? Are you comfortable in buildings, or do you prefer the open air? As a child of the forest, you might take the outlander background, or perhaps you became a folk hero by defending

farmers from bandits and beasts. Natural Magic. Druidic traditions play an important role in Eldeen society. If you’re a druid or ranger, are you a stoic Warden of the Wood or a grim Child of Winter? Even

Social Structures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

chapter 3) to flesh out the details of encounters with these giants. Giant Children Generally, it’s a good idea to avoid situations where you treat a giant child as a monster. While even giant

for a giant who is less than full grown, use the following guidelines (inspired by the examples presented in the Storm King’s Thunder adventure). For a giant child, use the commoner stat block

Invidia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Karina, she employs an endless string of servants to provide Malocchio the best possible upbringing. Inevitably, though, every servant flees or vanishes, either as a result of Gabrielle’s unreasonable

expectations or the deadly tricks and accidents that frequently occur around the child. Gabrielle isn’t content to leave her son’s grand destiny to chance, though. Using her precious bone spirit

Izzet League

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

a methodology that relies on unexpected outcomes: all results are informative, even if they completely defy expectations. For example, an experiment that begins as the creation of a “hypermana

creative intellect with a short attention span. The original mandate of the Izzet guild was to provide solutions for public works projects (sewers, boilers, and roadways), but their increasingly far

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Invidia

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

of Karina, she employs an endless string of servants to provide Malocchio with the best possible upbringing. Inevitably, though, every servant flees or vanishes, either as a result of Gabrielle’s

unreasonable expectations or the deadly tricks and accidents that frequently occur around the child. Gabrielle isn’t content to leave her son’s grand destiny to chance, though. Using her precious bone

Low Netheril

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

costs imposed by their mage overlords. Lest the workers organize rebellion, High Netherese mages occasionally conducted raids, descending from the sky unexpectedly to make an example of dissidents

. Family and Magic Out of sight of the mages, Low Netherese honored complex and rich customs marked by a profound storytelling tradition and unbreakable family bonds. Tattoos kept records of every parent, spouse, and child in a family.

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

blueprints might provide knowledge of entry points, structural weaknesses, or secret spaces. Your access to such information isn’t unlimited. If obtaining or using the information gets you in trouble

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

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

access to a secret network of supporters and operatives who can provide assistance on your adventures. You know a set of secret signs and passwords you can use to identify such operatives, who can

provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.

Skill Variants

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

of the six ability scores. For example, Acrobatics and Stealth are two different aspects of Dexterity, and a character can specialize in either or both. You can dispense with skills and use one of

distinction among characters. For example, a character can’t choose to emphasize persuasion or intimidation; he or she is equally adept at both. Background Proficiency With this variant rule, characters don’t

Cover

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

Cover Walls, trees, creatures, and other obstacles can provide cover during combat, making a target more difficult to harm. A target can benefit from cover only when an attack or other effect

together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.

Cover

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

Cover Walls, trees, creatures, and other obstacles can provide cover during combat, making a target more difficult to harm. A target can benefit from cover only when an attack or other effect

together. For example, if a target is behind a creature that gives half cover and a tree trunk that gives three-quarters cover, the target has three-quarters cover.

Ivan Dilisnya

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

favorite!” —Ivan Dilisnya Ivan Dilisnya—a spoiled, selfish attention seeker—has the tastes of a child but a withered wreck of a body. Borcan society widely regards this recluse as an innovator

dangerous clockwork toys and fawning, mechanical servants. While he goes through the motions of crafting such devices, the Dark Powers provide him with any creation he desires, no matter how bizarre.

Unscarred

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

mortal injuries. 2 I swallowed a magic stone that fell from Nyx, which made my skin hard as rock. 3 When I was wounded as a child, a god healed me. Now wounds are reluctant to undo the

fact I didn’t realize until I lost my home and ventured into the world. 6 I don’t know who one or more of my parents is, but my resilience (and other hints) provide clues to their immortal identity.

Age

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

of the game. You can choose any age for your character, which could provide an explanation for some of your ability scores. For example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could

Published Adventures

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

adventure includes a pregenerated scenario with the maps, NPCs, monsters, and treasures you need to run it. An example of a published adventure appears in the D&D Starter Set. You can make adjustments

to a published adventure so that it better suits your campaign and appeals to your players. For example, you can replace the villain of an adventure with one the players have already encountered in

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