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Compendium
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Example Rival: Marina Rodemus The Rodemus clan was a small but powerful family of traders in the city, but years ago, they pulled up stakes and left town overnight. Marina Rodemus, the youngest child
rundown neighborhoods. Folk demand that action be taken. Action Caravan raids by goblinoids become more common, and folk talk of gathering a militia. Marina contributes generously to the effort. Action
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Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar The temple of Pholtus, god of the sun, seeks to bring as many folk as possible under its sway. Though it has been in town for only two years, the temple is already
, divine spellcasting ability, and a few hundred common folk recently converted to the temple’s cause. Plans. Cheldar is stern but fundamentally a good person. He tries to win support by providing
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
This gold coin has a creature embossed on each side. The two depicted creatures must be famous rivals or enemies of each other. For example, a Rival Coin might show Iggwilv the Witch Queen;Iggwilv on
Spells
Player’s Handbook
a surface, common triggers include touching or stepping on the glyph, removing another object covering it, or approaching within a certain distance of it. For glyphs inscribed within an object, common
triggers include opening that object or seeing the glyph. Once a glyph is triggered, this spell ends.
You can refine the trigger so that only creatures of certain types activate it (for example, the
Spells
Player’s Handbook
surface, common triggers include touching or stepping on the glyph, removing another object covering it, or approaching within a certain distance of it. For glyphs inscribed within an object, common
triggers include opening that object or seeing the glyph.
You can refine the trigger so that only creatures of certain types activate it (for example, the glyph could be set to affect Aberrations). You can
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Archlich;Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every horrid idea, every corrupt thought, and every example of foul magic he came across or devised.
Other practitioners of
divined.
Nature can’t abide the book’s presence. Ordinary plants wither in its presence, common animals are unwilling to approach it, and the book gradually destroys whatever it touches. Even
Magic Items
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Glamerweave is clothing imbued with harmless illusory magic. While wearing the common version of these clothes, you can use a bonus action to create a moving illusory pattern within the cloth
.
Uncommon glamerweave can have the pattern rise from the cloth. For example, a glamerweave gown might be wreathed in harmless, illusory flames, while a glamerweave hat might have illusory butterflies
Magic Items
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Glamerweave is clothing imbued with harmless illusory magic. While wearing the common version of these clothes, you can use a bonus action to create a moving illusory pattern within the cloth
.
Uncommon glamerweave can have the pattern rise from the cloth. For example, a glamerweave gown might be wreathed in harmless, illusory flames, while a glamerweave hat might have illusory butterflies
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The mad women and men known as Barovian witches forge pacts with Strahd and the Dark Powers of Ravenloft in exchange for magic and longevity. They prefer to live in
spell component, a ritual object, or a potion ingredient.
Barovian witches use the find familiar spell to call forth familiars. They are particularly fond of cats, though snakes and toads are also common. These animals lurk amid the clutter of the witches' lairs, seldom wandering far from their vile masters.
Arrow of Slaying
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An arrow of slaying is a magic weapon meant to slay a particular kind of creature. Some are more focused than others; for example, there are both arrows of dragon slaying and arrows of blue dragon
magic ammunition of this kind exist, such as bolts of slaying meant for a crossbow, though arrows are most common.
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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
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
particular rival who channels the same ancestor, or one who channels a rival of your ancestor?
It’s also important to think about why you are traveling with a group of player characters
Instrument of the Bards
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The
following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its rarity. A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must
Speak with Plants
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Basic Rules (2014)
and branches to hinder pursuers, for example.
Plants might be able to perform other tasks on your behalf, at the GM’s discretion. The spell doesn’t enable plants to uproot themselves and
move about, but they can freely move branches, tendrils, and stalks.
If a plant creature is in the area, you can communicate with it as if you shared a common language, but you gain no magical
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries
ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the
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
forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait.
Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
artisans prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential
Suction. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet.
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Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish.
10
Water Propulsion. The clockwork gains
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential malfunction
. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet.
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Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish.
10
Water Propulsion. The clockwork gains a
Spell Scroll
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(0 - Cantrip);Cantrip
Common
13
+5
Spell Scroll (1st Level);1st
Common
13
+5
Spell Scroll (2nd Level);2nd
Uncommon
13
+5
Spell Scroll (3rd Level);3rd
Uncommon
15
+7
spells that take effect instantaneously. For example, a fireball might cause smoke to billow from the caster’s ears for 1d10 minutes.
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The spell activates after 1d12 hours. If the caster was
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
from legend.
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I studiously mimic the mannerisms of my guests.
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I prefer to get others talking, then fade into the background. Sometimes literally.
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I seek out audiences and like to
must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Sylvan
Equipment: A Selesnya insignia, a healer’s kit, robes, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Conclave’s Shelter
As a
voices and actions aligned in common purpose. (Good)
3
Order. Like a well-pruned tree, society thrives when everything is kept in good order. (Lawful)
4
Life. Preserving life and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following enhancements and one potential
. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet.
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Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish.
10
Water Propulsion. The clockwork gains a
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Individual Designs
Gnome artisans prefer unique clockworks over perfectly functioning ones that copy too much from other creations. A clockwork can be customized by adding one of the following
number of Hit Dice.
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Suction. The clockwork gains a climbing speed of 30 feet.
9
Vocal Resonator. The clockwork gains the ability to speak rudimentary Common or Gnomish.
10
Water
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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
activities in crime, banking, or debt collection could tie you to members of other guilds.
Roll twice on the Orzhov Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Orzhov Contacts table
Folk Hero
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tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land
)
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a simple
Charlatan
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, you promise to deliver. Common sense should steer people away from things that sound too good to be true, but common sense seems to be in short supply when you’re around. The bottle of pink
. 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
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and twisted remains of a failed experiment, a hammer, a block and tackle, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 5 gp (Azorius 1-zino coins)
Feature: Urban Infrastructure
The popular
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
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen.
For example, two
, or typical behavior. For example, “Red Foot,” “White Claw,” and “Scurry” are Common translations of often-used names. A kobold might change its name when it
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Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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I laugh loudly and see the humor in stressful situations.
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I prefer to solve problems without violence, but I finish fights decisively.
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I enjoy being out in nature; poor weather
. Job.
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I must set an example of hope for those who have given up.
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I’m searching for a fellow marine captured by an elusive enemy.
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Fear leads to tyranny, and both must be
Shifter
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within they physically transform for a short time.
A shifter’s beast within is reflected by the shifter’s subrace. Four subraces are especially common:
Beasthide often signifies the
bear or boar: stoic, stubborn, and thick-skinned.
Longtooth shifters typically have lupine traits and prefer to run with a pack.
Swiftstride are often predatory and feline, but a swiftstride could
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon. Outside the Feywild, they often prefer to communicate with other creatures through dreams.
Adult Moonstone Dragon Connections
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of an arcanaloth seeking a powerful Feywild artifact.
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An adult moonstone dragon attempts to help a beholder worried that its dreams will soon give birth to a rival beholder.
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Members of
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
character might be nocturnal. Or perhaps your character is simply prone to rise later, embodying the common nickname of night owl.
Creating Your Character
If you create an owlin character, follow these
raised above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list
Aasimar
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice.
From an early age, an aasimar
prefer to keep a low profile. An aasimar inevitably draws the attention of evil cultists, fiends, and other enemies of good, all of whom would be eager to strike down a celestial champion if they had
Firbolg
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heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
Shepherds
As caretakers of the land, firbolgs prefer to remain out of sight and out of mind. They don’t try to dominate nature, but rather seek to ensure that it prospers and survives according to its
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well.
All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although
common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or