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Werevulture

Monsters The Book of Many Things

. Werevultures appear perfectly ordinary when in humanoid shape. But by the light of the full moon—or at other times when they give in to the curse—they change. Foul wings burst painfully

from their backs, and the hair falls from their heads, leaving their beaked faces bare and wrinkled. Werevultures feed on carrion, as ordinary vulture;vultures do, and they have a covetous nature

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

for more details on the satyr homeland, the Skola Vale. The Art of the Revel The humans of the poleis generally think of satyrs’ revels as raucous bacchanals, where anything and everything

might happen. This picture isn’t wrong, but it’s incomplete: there’s more to a revel than debauchery. For satyrs, revelry is a way of life. It’s the delight in small things: the

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather

. 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

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves. Their

, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have 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

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that

, 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

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

, Therai Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta “Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his

, Therai Female Infernal Names: Akta, Anakis, Bryseis, Criella, Damaia, Ea, Kallista, Lerissa, Makaria, Nemeia, Orianna, Phelaia, Rieta “Virtue” Names: Art, Carrion, Chant, Creed, Despair

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

;has taken refuge in your perfectly preserved remains. Lamordia. You awoke amid the bizarre experiments of an amoral scientist. They consider you their finest creation or have a task for you to

themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type. Reborn Traits

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

encounter 11–12 1 carrion crawler 13 Demon pack 14 1 flumph 15 1 gray ooze 16 1d4 moldy quaggoth spore servants 17 1d4 two-headed grimlocks 18 1 swarm of insects (centipedes) 19 1 xorn 20 Yellow mold

Carrion Crawler There’s a 50 percent chance that the carrion crawler is feasting on the putrid flesh of a dead grimlock and ignores the party unless disturbed. Otherwise, it is scouring tunnels for food

Temporal Stasis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

wearing, can’t be harmed or moved until the magic on them is ended. Various unattended objects, magical effects, and other natural phenomena throughout the palace are also frozen in time; for example

, motes of dust hang motionless in the air, flames stand perfectly still, and food remains unspoiled. Ending the Effect on Creatures One can use an action to end the time-freezing magic on a creature

Evolving the Encounter Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

has a markedly different theme. You might start with an encounter deck featuring mostly dungeon scavengers, like rats and carrion crawlers, then slowly add in cards from a deck made up of Undead

creatures and cultists. Alternatively, you can use special cards such as noncombat encounter cards to tell you when to begin shuffling in cards from the second deck. For example, adventurers exploring a

The Perfect Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

statue’s palms are perfectly sized to hold the cards. Each card can fit into the palms either upright or reversed (upside down). Solution The characters must find the four missing cards, then return

order in which to sort the cards. Wisdom (Perception) DC 10. Grooves in the statue’s palms would perfectly fit a fanned hand of five cards. Customizing the Puzzle Characters must use deductive reasoning

Green Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Obsession with Tragedy. Green hags revel in the failings and tragedies of other creatures. They derive joy from bringing people low and seeing hope turn into despair, not just for individuals but also

this effect fail to hold up to physical inspection. For example, the hag could appear to have smooth skin, but someone touching her would feel her rough flesh. Otherwise, a creature must take an action

Alignment

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

nine alignments describe the typical behavior of a creature with that alignment. Individuals might vary significantly from that typical behavior, and few people are perfectly and consistently

types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existence—specifically the Outer Planes—that embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a plane of

Satyr

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

chapter 3 for more details on the satyr homeland, the Skola Vale. The Art of the Revel The humans of the poleis generally think of satyrs’ revels as raucous bacchanals, where anything and everything

might happen. This picture isn’t wrong, but it’s incomplete: there’s more to a revel than debauchery. For satyrs, revelry is a way of life. It’s the delight in small things: the song of a bird, a warm

Sample Poisons

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

Sample Poisons Example poisons are detailed here in alphabetical order. Each poison’s description includes the suggested price for a single dose of the poison, its type (contact, ingested, inhaled

successive failed save, the creature takes 3 (1d6) Poison damage. After three successful saves, the poison ends. Carrion Crawler Mucus (200 GP) Contact Poison A creature subjected to Carrion Crawler

Sample Poisons

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

Sample Poisons Example poisons are detailed here in alphabetical order. Each poison’s description includes the suggested price for a single dose of the poison, its type (contact, ingested, inhaled

successive failed save, the creature takes 3 (1d6) Poison damage. After three successful saves, the poison ends. Carrion Crawler Mucus (200 GP) Contact Poison A creature subjected to Carrion Crawler

Dungeon Inhabitants

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

against each other to reduce the threat of the more powerful monsters. For example, in a dungeon inhabited by mind flayers and their goblinoid thralls, the adventurers might try to incite the goblins

over a cavern complex or a gang of trolls inhabiting an aboveground ruin. Other times, particularly in larger dungeons, multiple groups of creatures share space and compete for resources. For example

Kenku

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

as vagabonds, driven by greed. They can perfectly imitate any sound they hear. Fallen Flocks. Kenku wear ill-fitting cloaks, robes, and rags. These garments cover the soft, sleek feathers of their

at interpreting one another’s glances and gestures, the sounds they make to communicate complex ideas or emotions can be succinct. Groups of kenku also develop secret codes. For example, a cat’s meow

Gifts of the Gods

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

treasures might also be the objects of heroic quests. For example, one might not be considered a true hero until one follows in the footsteps of past legends and either makes or claims one’s own magical

(the language of the gods). 3 The item looks like it’s been at the bottom of the sea for a hundred years but functions perfectly. 4 The item is wrapped in handwritten scrolls, suggesting

Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

at a cost, however. Characters fleeing their camp to avoid a creature encounter might be forced to abandon food and water supplies, for example. d20 Encounter 1–2 Ambushers; reroll this encounter

if the characters are resting 3 Carrion crawler 4–5 Escaped slaves 6–7 Fungi 8–9 Giant fire beetles 10–11 Giant “rocktopus” 12 Mad creature 13 Ochre jelly 14–15 Raiders 16 Scouts 17 Society of

Adventure Setting

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

internal logic, adventurers can use their understanding of that logic to make informed decisions. For example, characters who find a pool of fresh water in a dungeon might infer that many of the

infested with carrion crawlers or stirges would need open passages so that these creatures can move about to find food. Wayne England common map symbols Adventure Inhabitants The monsters in any adventure

Type

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

example, an arrow of slaying (dragon) deals extra damage not only to dragons but also other creatures of the dragon type, such as dragon turtles and wyverns. The game includes the following monster

. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and gelatinous cubes are among the most

Welcome to Theros

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

world was created as a setting for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, explored in card sets beginning in 2013. The lands of Theros serve as an example of how to take inspiration from real-world

humanity, the wild lands of leonin and minotaurs, the great forests and wide plains where satyrs revel and centaurs roam, and the seas where tritons dwell and titanic monsters lurk. It also offers glimpses

Alignment

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

nine alignments describe the typical behavior of a creature with that alignment. Individuals might vary significantly from that typical behavior, and few people are perfectly and consistently

fiends. Both types of creatures are associated with metaphysical planes of existence—specifically the Outer Planes—that embody certain alignments. For example, most devils hail from the Nine Hells, a

Modifying a Class

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

out one skill or tool proficiency for another doesn’t make a character any stronger or weaker, but doing so can change the flavor of a class in subtle ways. For example, a prominent guild of rogues in

world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission

Type

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

example, an arrow of dragon slaying deals extra damage not only to dragons but also other creatures of the dragon type, such as dragon turtles and wyverns. The game includes the following monster types

creatures that rarely have a fixed shape. They are mostly subterranean, dwelling in caves and dungeons and feeding on refuse, carrion, or creatures unlucky enough to get in their way. Black puddings and

Detailed NPCs

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

3 Carrion Gallows 4 Grinnus Hellstryke 5 Melkhis Killraven 6 Morthos Nightblade 7 Nadir Norixius 8 Scandal Shadowfang 9 Skellendyre Valtar 10 Thaltus Winterspell 11 Valkora Xandros 12 Vexander

and lowest ability scores, and combine them to inspire a persona. For example, if you find the adventurers unexpectedly arguing with a Lawful Neutral guard, you might create a cooperative but laconic

Charlatan

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

read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather, you promise to

acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the

Guild Membership

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

of guild spells that epitomize the type of magic the guild favors. The Boros Legion, for example, tends to prefer using spells of fire magic and holy light, and its guild spell list reflects that

, jealous, or antagonistic. (It’s possible for these to be the same person; a single person might be generally friendly toward you and simultaneously jealous of your success, for example.) Then you’ll roll

Feywild

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

certain type of item. A fey crossing can be closed permanently if the land on either side is dramatically altered—for example, if a castle is built over the clearing on the Material Plane. Feywild

laughter, robbing the character of the ability to laugh until the sprite is found and the laughter—perhaps taking physical form as a bouquet of lovely flowers—reclaimed. Simon Dominic Fey revel in the Gloaming Court under the watchful eye of the Queen of Air and Darkness

Amphail

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

under a century ago, thanks to the maneuverings of the noble families that control its lands. Where once it was simply an example of the extent of Waterdeep’s reach, Amphail became the playground of that

rebellious nobles are careful not to tread too heavily on Ammakyl turf in Amphail, as a house that does so might swiftly find its favorite foods suddenly difficult to procure for a revel or some other event where the family’s status is at risk.

Adventure Models

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

, emotions, and subterfuge are literally larger than life. The intrigue among storm giant King Hekaton’s daughters in Storm King’s Thunder is an example of how interpersonal dramas can shake the whole world

tend herds of mastodons and where reptiles from Earth’s ancient past still roam the sea and sky. The English fairy tale of Jack climbing a beanstalk to a giant’s cloud castle is a similar example of an

Where to Start?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

finely tooled metal etched with organic designs or cryptic symbols. 8 Monstrous. This archfey has a monstrous form. For example, they might resemble an enormous spider, a hydra whose heads look like

. 4 Madcap. The archfey loves to sing, dance, drink, wear silly masks, do cartwheels, and throw parties where everyone is free to cavort and revel how they wish. 5 Mercurial. The archfey has two

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate. Alignment. Chaotic evil. Personality Trait

hill’s companionship and protection. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “Jingle Jangle is thorough and fastidious. No cutting corners.” Ideal. “Revel in your uniqueness, whether you’re a

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