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Knight of Eldraine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

surviving populace fleeing into the wilds. A young prince, Will Kenrith, does his best to reunite the shattered realm, but a return to its former glory seems far off. Even in the shattered remnants of

species—including griffon;griffons in Ardenvale, giant owl;giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block) in Locthwain. Some knights also wield powerful magic drawn

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

trouble in the name of lifting the “curse.” 4 Ettercap;Ettercaps captured a moonstone dragon wyrmling, who has so far avoided becoming dinner by teaching the ettercaps to create wild

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

At the highest mountain peaks — far above the slopes where trees grow and where the air is thin and the frigid winds howl — dwell the reclusive goliaths. Few folk can claim to have seen a

single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival. Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

knowledge of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in

appreciate the company of other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social

dragons appreciate the company of other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes

Underdark, The

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

Underdark, The The Underdark is a vast subterranean realm of natural caverns and passages extending far beneath the surface of most D&D worlds. Many creatures inhabit the Underdark, including drow, duergar, svirfneblin, and other species that have adapted to the world below the surface.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and

portable! 2 You sleep best while mostly submerged in water. 3 Money is meaningless to you. 4 You think there are only two species of humanoid: lizardfolk and meat. 5 You have

Human

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

(about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species Speed: 30 feet As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest

Human

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

when you select this species Speed: 30 feet As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social manipulation and crafty dealmaking to exerting themselves in combat

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

Age of Trax

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

protected the weaker species—centaurs, humans, leonin, minotaurs, and satyrs—from the dangers of far more powerful beings. Giants, demons, and medusas are said to have ruled kingdoms of their own in

Confronting the Demon Lords

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

perform the ritual, placing him far from the battle and leaving him with three levels of exhaustion (see appendix A of the Player’s Handbook) once the ritual is completed. He is thus unwilling to aid the

supporting ally is hit by the attack instead. The adventurers can use this option ten times before their allies are too weakened or depleted to provide assistance. Heroic Sacrifice Players should

Society of Blood and Poison

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

pledged loyalty to the house. A house’s membership also includes some (potentially very large) number of indentured drow servants and slaves of other species. A house usually specializes in a business, a

time as relatives jockey for position. It’s a rare occurrence, though far from unknown, for drow to assassinate their own parents or siblings if that’s what it takes to create a path for advancement.

Sword and Sorcery

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

, rogue, and barbarian characters tend to be far more common than wizards, clerics, or paladins. In such a pulp fantasy setting, those who wield magic often symbolize the decadence and corruption of

-sorcery novels. The world of Athas (as featured in numerous Dark Sun novels and game products), with its heroic gladiators and tyrannical sorcerer-kings, belongs squarely in this genre.

Phoberos and Skophos

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

to the north of Phoberos, far from the walls of Akros, stands the sprawling, labyrinthine polis of Skophos. Skophos is mentioned in a few ancient odes, but only a handful of humans have ever beheld

land, and two ideals—the nobility of heroic struggle and victory versus the brutality of savage slaughter in war—competed for a place in the mortal mind. Just as Mogis is the dark shadow of everything

Setting the Tone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

lower than in a heroic fantasy campaign. But reputation and relationships are the true treasures of this style of campaign. If you save Ilsa Boromar, she might give you a purse with 10 gp for your trouble

… but her favor may provide you with far more protection than a set of +1 armor. An important piece of the tone is that no one cares what happens to Callestan. Things can occur here that would never

Heroes of Destiny

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

hope. (And maybe, a little bit, to prove my father wrong.) Knight Destinies Card Heroic Tie Balance Someone—or something—wronged you in your past. You seek revenge. Comet You’ve been promised an

inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the

It's Just Business

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

It’s Just Business With its roots set firmly in heroic fantasy, D&D might feel out of sync with modern-day business dealings. But the game and its settings are actually a perfect fit for such tropes

villain is the head of Evil Incorporated, just begging for some market volatility. Money, as they say, makes the world go around. And as is true in real life, so it goes in the fantasy realm. The far

Flavors of Fantasy

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

on Greek myth or the Epic of Gilgamesh, and so on. Heroic Fantasy Heroic fantasy features adventurers bringing magic to bear against monstrous threats—the default subgenre presented in the core D&D

rulebooks. Heroic Fantasy Conflicts. Heroic fantasy campaigns often revolve around delving into ancient dungeons in search of treasure or to destroy monsters or villains. Consider conflicts like these

Boromar Clan

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

far beyond the criminal underworld. The early Boromar patriarchs invested wisely over the centuries, and today the Boromars are one of the Sixty, the elite tier of Sharn’s aristocracy. The Boromar Clan

the Talenta Plains. Another third of the members are unrelated halflings, and the rest belong to other species. The syndicate employs a wide variety of bookkeepers and administrators as well as

The Wilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

in strange and often beautiful ways. It can be alluring, empowering, and restorative. It can also be repellent, enervating, and destructive. Countless species of sapient creatures dwell in the wilds

the land. Cloud and storm giants live far above the wilds on islands made of magical cloud. (See the tempest hart entry in this collection for more on Stormkeld and its giant inhabitants.) Bigby

The Outlands and Sigil

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

The Twin Paradises of Bytopia Ecstasy The Blessed Fields of Elysium Faunel The Wilderness of the Beastlands Sylvania The Olympian Glades of Arborea Glorium The Heroic Domains of Ysgard Xaos The Ever

Sigil, its myriad structures built on the ring’s inner rim. Creatures standing on one of Sigil’s streets can see the city curve up over their heads and — most disconcerting of all — the far side of the

Old Keoland

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

populations of many different species in relative peace with each other. Even the long-standing feud between Keoland and the Hold of the Sea Princes might be drawing to an end under the leadership of

the danger posed by dragons, giants, and other monsters found throughout the region. That makes this region particularly well suited to a heroic fantasy campaign (see “Flavors of Fantasy” in this

Bronze Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

begun to crumble near the entrances. Here the dragon grants audiences and presides over councils of war, surrounded by trophies chosen to remind viewers of the dragon’s heroic history. Lofty Alcove. Up

, Fireflash is a gregarious and inquisitive bronze dragon with a keen interest in other species, especially dwarves and elves. During the War of the Lance, he was one of the first to answer the call

Raided Catacombs Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

4d6 bludgeoning damage and is forced into area R3. Treasure. The weapons to the west are the armaments of heroic Solamnic knights and their allies. Most are rotted or rusted through, but characters can

end of the hall. These are the remains of the heroic warhorses Xheriev and Steelwind, which attack. However, if a character is wearing the armor of a Solamnic knight or succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom

Knight of Eldraine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

shattered realm, but a return to its former glory seems far off. Even in the shattered remnants of the realm, knighthood is among the highest honors one can receive. Knights of the realm, who are all

often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride noble steeds of various species—including griffons in Ardenvale, giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block

Type

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

, both civilized and savage, including humans and a tremendous variety of other species. They have language and culture, few if any innate magical abilities (though most humanoids can learn

spellcasting), and a bipedal form. The most common humanoid races are the ones most suitable as player characters: humans, dwarves, elves, and halflings. Almost as numerous but far more savage and brutal, and

Bronze Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

of smaller species to fight for justice beneath the dragon’s banner. 6 Dragonborn pirates bribe a young bronze dragon into helping them steal ship cargoes for a sizable cut of the profits

. Adult Bronze Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures 1 A rakshasa disguised as a pirate lord seeks revenge on the adult bronze dragon who has killed the Fiend three times so far. 2

Goblinoids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Goblinoids The goblinoid species—including goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears—were once the dominant civilization in Khorvaire. The goblinoid Empire of Dhakaan ruled most of Khorvaire for thousands of

which leader deserves the Imperial crown; once this is settled, they will turn to the conquest of Darguun and Khorvaire. The Dhakaani are far fewer in number than the Ghaal’dar; they had to carefully

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

succeeds automatically. The character can use the feature granted in this way only once and must use it within 7 days. Reroll if you’ve already rolled this effect. Far Realm As souls travel away from

the Outer Planes to dwell in the Far Realm. There they transform over eons into abominations or elder evils, seething in a reality with its own laws. All who stay in the Far Realm are eventually twisted

Niko

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Niko Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill of

minute. For that duration, it tries to move as far from you as it can on its turns. This effect ends early on the creature if it takes any damage, if you have the Incapacitated condition, or if you die

Diana

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Diana Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill

only as far as the surrounding space allows. In certain forms, the weapon has the following additional properties. Acrobatic Assist (Quarterstaff and 10-Foot Pole Forms Only). While holding this weapon

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Glorium Gate Destination: Heroic Domains of Ysgard Primary Citizens: Giants and Humanoids Ruler: Tyrza Bonebreaker Blaring horns rally Glorium’s residents to battle. Warriors are forged in the gate

said to be a splinter from the World Tree. Off the field, she loves a strong drink and a good laugh with her comrades. Invaders from far and wide seek to conquer Glorium. Surtur and Thrym—the mighty

Phandalin Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the halfling Carp Alderleaf. (Trilena Stonehill might even recommend talking to Carp.) Carp isn’t allowed to venture far from Alderleaf Farm, but he points to where he saw Pip go into the hills. It’s

described as “roiling heaps of tentacles,” Marthungrim returned here. His last entry describes his wounds getting worse. If the characters share the journal’s information with Gwyn, she recalls heroic tales

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