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Glyph of Warding

Spells Player’s Handbook

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

glyph erupts with magical energy in a 20-foot-radius Sphere centered on the glyph. Each creature in the area makes a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 5d8 Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or

Archduke Zariel of Avernus

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

":"damage","rollAction":"Matalotok","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage. In addition, the weapon emits a burst of cold that deals 10 (3d6);{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Matalotok

","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage to each creature within 30 feet of it. Horrid Touch (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Horrid Touch"}. Zariel touches one

White Greatwyrm

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creature takes 78 (12d12);{"diceNotation":"12d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Breath Weapon","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage.The

fusing the power of a single dragon’s echoes across different worlds of the Material Plane. The black greatwyrm Chronepsis, for example, is said to have stalked multiple worlds and devoured

Major Image Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

duration. It seems completely real, including sounds, smells, and temperature appropriate to the thing depicted. You can't create sufficient heat or cold to cause damage, a sound loud enough to deal

move to any other spot within range. As the image changes location, you can alter its appearance so that its movements appear natural for the image. For example, if you create an image of a creature and

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claw"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d8+8","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"cold

"} cold damage. Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Mace"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8);{"diceNotation":"2d6+8","rollType

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: Founded more than a millennium ago, disbanded and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through

agenda similar to that of the Harpers. Its methods are vastly different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe

promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave written word (in Elvish) near Evereska, and the Silent Rain sends a representative if interested. The

Metallic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

forge, the cold of high mountain air, the spark of inspiration, and the scouring touch of acid that purifies. Creating Your Character When you create your D&D character, you decide whether your

affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an Undead.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. For example, humans confronted by an angry troll experience fear on a basic level. Their limbs shake, their thinking becomes panicked and jumbled, and they react by instinct. The emotion of fear takes

pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome. Cold and Calculating Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

time. People there tend to be less accepting of differences. Sometimes a cold shoulder and a suspicious glare are the best genasi can hope for; in more backward places, they face ostracism and even

genasi in the Realms are descendants of the djinn and efreet who once ruled Calimshan. When those rulers were overthrown, their planetouched children were scattered. Over thousands of years, the

Spell Scroll Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

produce an area of harmless cold. 5 The caster suffers a minor but bizarre effect related to the spell. Such effects last only as long as the original spell’s duration, or 1d10 minutes for

spells that take effect instantaneously. For example, a fireball might cause smoke to billow from the caster’s ears for 1d10 minutes. 6 The spell activates after 1d12 hours. If the caster was

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

Members of the Azorius Senate tend toward a demeanor of cold dignity and a pragmatic, orderly nature. Steeped in the law as they are, their ideals and priorities revolve around legal issues. Personality

The Infernal Hierarchy

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

even Asmodeus fears. Archdevils. The archdevils include all the current and deposed rulers of the Nine Hells (see the Layers and Lords of the Nine Hells table), as well as the dukes and duchesses that

Demotion. When the soul of an evil mortal sinks into the Nine Hells, it takes on the physical form of a wretched lemure. Archdevils and greater devils have the power to promote lemures to lesser devils

Glyph of Warding Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

trigger so the spell activates only under certain circumstances or according to physical characteristics (such as height or weight), creature kind (for example, the ward could be set to affect aberrations

creature in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw. A creature takes 5d8 acid, cold, fire, lightning, or thunder damage on a failed saving throw (your choice when you create the glyph), or half as

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers. — Elminster The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their

human society, so they gain influence by controlling enemy rulers — and those close to them — through blackmail, drugs, magic, and the subterfuge of disguised purebloods. From Calimshan and

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

as a new species. Warforged are made from wood and metal, but they can feel pain and emotion. Built as weapons, they must now find a purpose beyond war. A warforged can be a steadfast ally, a cold

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

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

of I’Cath is overrun by vampiric jiangshi (described in chapter 5 of Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft). You were left with a cold hunger after an encounter with one of these unquiet

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, 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 text of the

Lords' Alliance

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

Lords' Alliance The Lords’ Alliance is an association of rulers from cities and towns across Faerûn (primarily in the North), who believe that solidarity is needed to keep evil at bay. The rulers of

cold and rain, waiting for battle while hunger gnaws at their bellies? Many wish to reap the rewards of a good harvest, but few care to remove the stones and till the fields for planting. “The Lords

Humans' Deities

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

temples and shrines tended by priests who are devoted to various Faerûnian gods. In some of these places, the faithful of deities revered by rulers and other powerful individuals play a greater role in

local politics than those not so favored. In the extreme, worship that is deemed heretical or dangerous is outlawed — for example, in a region where followers of Shar hold authority and power, the worship of her good twin and nemesis Selûne might be against the law.

Nine Hells

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

Layers The Nine Hells has nine layers. The first eight are ruled by archdevils who answer to Asmodeus, the archduke of Nessus, the ninth layer. Collectively, the rulers of the Hells are called the

rivers. Stygia Levistus’s prison is a frigid hellscape of jagged ice and cold fire. Malbolge An ever-crumbling mountain threatens to bury visitors. Maladomini Swarms of hungry flies plague dead cities

Skinshifter

feats

bludgeoning and thunder damage. 3 Elemental Sensitivity. You have vulnerability to acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage. 4 Left Footed. Your right foot becomes a left foot. You have a -1

Resistance. You gain resistance to an elemental damage type. Roll a d4 to determine which type: 1, acid; 2, cold; 3, fire; 4, lightning. 18 Rubber Skin**. You gain resistance to bludgeoning damage

Lizardfolk Names

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Lizardfolk Names Lizardfolk take their names from the Draconic language. They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual’s notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt

Achuak, which means “green” to describe how she blends into the foliage. Lizardfolk make no distinction between male and female in their naming conventions. Each example name includes its translation in

Life Domain

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

Life Domain The Life domain focuses on the vibrant positive energy — one of the fundamental forces of the universe — that sustains all life. The gods of life promote vitality and health through

level, the extra damage increases to 2d8. Supreme Healing Starting at 17th level, when you would normally roll one or more dice to restore hit points with a spell, you instead use the highest number possible for each die. For example, instead of restoring 2d6 hit points to a creature, you restore 12.

Life Domain

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

Life Domain The Life domain focuses on the vibrant positive energy — one of the fundamental forces of the universe — that sustains all life. The gods of life promote vitality and health through

highest number possible for each die. For example, instead of restoring 2d6 hit points to a creature, you restore 12.

Suggested Characteristics

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

hundreds or thousands of members and can provide private armies to those with enough funds. A few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood

out of Evereska. Caring little for gold or fame, Silent Rain agrees only to jobs that either promote elven causes or involve destroying orcs, gnolls, and the like. Prospective employers must leave

Levels 11-16: Masters of the Realm

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

spells that completely change the way adventurers interact with the world. Their big, flashy spells are significant in combat — disintegrate, blade barrier, and heal, for example — but behind-the

construct fortresses on land deeded them by local rulers. They found guilds, temples, or martial orders. They take on apprentices or students of their own. They broker peace between nations or lead them into war. And their formidable reputations attract the attention of very powerful foes.

Skinshifter (2024)

feats

Elemental Sensitivity. You have vulnerability to acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage. 4 Left Footed. Your right foot becomes a left foot. You have a -1 penalty to your AC and your speed is reduced

to an elemental damage type. Roll a d4 to determine which type: 1, acid; 2, cold; 3, fire; 4, lightning. 18 Rubber Skin**. You gain resistance to bludgeoning damage. 19 Crystal Skin**. You

Resistance and Vulnerability

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

(round down). If you have Vulnerability to a damage type, damage of that type is doubled against you. For example, if you have Resistance to Cold damage, such damage is halved against you, and if you

example, if you have Resistance to Necrotic damage as well as Resistance to all damage, Necrotic damage is reduced by half against you. Order of Application Modifiers to damage are applied in the

Resistance and Vulnerability

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

(round down). If you have Vulnerability to a damage type, damage of that type is doubled against you. For example, if you have Resistance to Cold damage, such damage is halved against you, and if you

example, if you have Resistance to Necrotic damage as well as Resistance to all damage, Necrotic damage is reduced by half against you. Order of Application Modifiers to damage are applied in the

Merregon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

are the Hells’ legionnaires, tasked with protecting their infernal plane and its rulers against intruders. Merregons have no individuality and hence no need for faces. Every merregon legionnaire has a

6 (−2) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 8 (−1) Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities fire, poison

Draw In the Players

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

things they care about, you can use other techniques to draw in the players. These are best tailored to the motivations of your players and their characters. For example, some adventuring groups are

gods, rulers, or other patrons who might send them on quests, either directly or through intermediaries. Subvert Clichés As you populate your world with interesting supporting characters, consider

Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

every player shares in the epic adventure. Consider each character’s unique niche, and protect that niche as the campaign proceeds. For example, if one player wants their character to be heir to the

throne of Sembia, the other characters shouldn’t also be potential rulers of realms of their own. Instead, encourage them to pursue interests that don’t overlap with those of other players. The “Epic

Skinshifter (2024)

feats

Elemental Sensitivity. You have vulnerability to acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage. 4 Left Footed. Your right foot becomes a left foot. You have a -1 penalty to your AC and your speed is reduced

to an elemental damage type. Roll a d4 to determine which type: 1, acid; 2, cold; 3, fire; 4, lightning. 18 Rubber Skin**. You gain resistance to bludgeoning damage. 19 Crystal Skin**. You

Skinshifter (2014)

feats

Elemental Sensitivity. You have vulnerability to acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage. 4 Left Footed. Your right foot becomes a left foot. You have a -1 penalty to your AC and your speed is reduced

to an elemental damage type. Roll a d4 to determine which type: 1, acid; 2, cold; 3, fire; 4, lightning. 18 Rubber Skin**. You gain resistance to bludgeoning damage. 19 Crystal Skin**. You

Ten-Towns Overview

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

of the towns contain trace evidence of the immigrant cultures that birthed them. This evidence is carved into houses, statues, and other fixtures. For example, the dinosaur carvings on the older

buildings of Good Mead remind folk that many of its original settlers were Chultan. Residents of Ten-Towns tend to remain indoors when they’re not working, since it’s so frightfully cold outside, which

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