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Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Legend says Vecna’s destruction came at Kas’s hand, but Vecna also wrought his rebellious lieutenant’s doom, leaving only Kas’s sword behind.
Bloodthirst. The sword thirsts for
.
Magic Weapon. You gain a +3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with the sword, which scores a Critical Hit on a roll of 19 or 20 on the d20 and deals an extra 2d10 Slashing damage to Undead
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
A young dwarf prince set out to forge a weapon that would be regarded as a symbol of unity among his people. Venturing deep under the mountains, deeper than any dwarf had ever delved, the prince came
Moradin. While attuned to the axe, you gain the following benefits:
Darkvision. You gain Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. If you already have Darkvision, its range increases by 60 feet.
Fortitude of
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The Book of Many Things
, Wisdom, Charisma, and immunity to the charmed and frightened conditions. He otherwise uses the target’s game statistics, but Gremorly doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge
came to investigate the seemingly abandoned keep, Gremorly murdered them and trapped their ghosts. But fortune recently turned against Gremorly when a behir entered the keep seeking a nest. It slew
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Acquisitions Incorporated
adventure. But adventure of the wrong kind came calling for the trio one day, when an underground ruin they had often explored — actually a creature called the Wandering Crypt — took Auspicia from the
. And even if the rumor were true, Omin would never leverage such a position for greater financial gain and power. Because that would be wrong …
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s rise in status came at the expense of Bel, her pit fiend predecessor. Zariel and Bel hate each other. To keep Bel busy and out of her sight, Zariel tasks him with forging weapons, armor, and
her most loyal cultists. They can gain the Ferocious Surge trait, and her cult’s leaders can also gain the Infernal Tactics trait.
Ferocious Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
charmed and frightened. It otherwise uses the possessed target’s statistics, but doesn’t gain access to the target’s knowledge, class features, or proficiencies. The possession lasts
painfully obvious to Zelenn that Nass has been slow to master the arcane tradition of divination. Zelenn’s suggestion that Nass leave the Hosttower of the Arcane and gain experience abroad left Nass
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Keys from the Golden Vault
example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs.
Other practitioners of evil have held the book and
appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a forked tongue, or some
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
realize they enjoy hunting together.
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A tempestuous marid continually floods the carefully dried-out lair of a topaz dragon.
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A sahuagin baron attempts to gain the support of other sahuagin
the survivors (including the dragonborn ship captain) back to the city they came from.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the
Orb of Dragonkind
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Basic Rules (2014)
Ages past, elves and humans waged a terrible war against evil dragons. When the world seemed doomed, powerful wizards came together and worked their greatest magic, forging five Orbs of Dragonkind
essence of an evil dragon, a presence that resents any attempt to coax magic from it. Those lacking in force of personality might find themselves enslaved to an orb.
An orb is an etched crystal
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Seeing the peril his people faced, a young dwarf prince came to believe that his people needed something to unite them. Thus, he set out to forge a weapon that would be such a symbol.
Venturing deep
under the mountains, deeper than any dwarf had ever delved, the young prince came to the blazing heart of a great volcano. With the aid of Moradin, the dwarven god of creation, he first crafted four
monsters
magic pervading the Underdark twists deep dragons as they grow, so few adult deep dragons look alike. Their skin is usually pitted by fungal growths that spread across the body. Although lacking the
around their faces, to imbue their breath with terror-inducing spores.
Deep dragons covet treasure and knowledge. Some deep dragons seek to gain knowledge via experience and travel, slithering
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven
friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find
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Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Prerequisite: Dragonlance Campaign
Your talent for magic came to the attention of the Mages of High Sorcery, an organization of spellcasters that studies magic and prevents its misuse. You&rsquo
Feature: Initiate of High Sorcery
You gain the Initiate of High Sorcery feat.
In addition, the Mages of High Sorcery provide you with free, modest lodging and food indefinitely at any occupied Tower of High Sorcery and for one night at the home of an organization member.
feats
You confronted a horror from beyond this world or spawned by terrible magic. It disregarded you as a puny mortal, but it learned its mistake the hard way when you sent it back to wherever it came
from with good, old-fashioned muscle, courage, and a really, really large axe.
You gain the following benefits.
Defiant Strike. While you are bloodied and hit with a spell or weapon attack, you can
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Origin Stories
How you came to live among colossal creatures is up to you to determine, but the Foundling Origin table suggests a variety of possibilities.
Foundling Origin
d6
Origin
, you stumbled into the castle of a cloud giant, who immediately adopted you.
Feature: Strike of the Giants
You gain the Strike of the Giants feat.
feats
You came across something strange and awful, made all the more terrible by its hidden nature. A town might have seemed innocent until it dragged unwitting visitors to their carefully tended
sacrificial garden, or the family that took you in on a dark, stormy night were actually hungry cannibals. You survived because you saw their disguise and escaped or struck first.
You gain the following
Book of Vile Darkness
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs.
Other practitioners of evil have held the book and
darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a
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Infernal Machine Rebuild
surroundings to appear reflected in the blade as if in a state of decay.
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you hit an undead creature with it, the attack
blank slate. It thus encourages its wielder to engage in constant destruction, claiming that this will allow the creation of a more superior vision from the ruin of what came before.
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, enduring long hours and dismissive, sour-tempered treatment in order to gain the fine skills you possess today.
You are most likely a dwarf, but not necessarily—particularly in the North, the
, however, finding a dwarf master who was willing to receive potential apprentices who came with your recommendation.
Skill Proficiencies: History, InsightTool Proficiencies: One type of
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
course, you followed an equally long route when you came north from your place of birth. Though it isn’t unusual for Zakharans to visit the southern extremes of Faerûn for trading purposes, few
speech, and perhaps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Nora Ann Wu Neutral Good Human Second Year (Prismari)
Rarely without a smile on her face, Nora is a kind person who is generous with her time and attention. This has led her to gain employment
Fine Artists. As such, she spends hours on the potter’s wheel throwing clay. Despite her enthusiasm, her technical skill is lacking. Her tutors, in attempts to be encouraging, often describe Nora’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Refugees with the will to fight but lacking experience are drawn to Zariel, as she can provide them with the skills needed to survive. Established warriors looking for an edge are otherwise her most common
Maglubiyet and his priests. Zariel’s cultists can gain the Ferocious Surge trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Infernal Tactics trait. Ferocious Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
they idealized forms of mortal beings, free from the imperfections and transience that causes mortals to suffer and die? Or are they hollow and soulless shades, lacking the authenticity and pathos that
caused by a confluence of supernatural forces. The Nyxborn Origin table offers a handful of suggestions that might explain how you came to be, and the Nyxborn Quirks table describes some special
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I can’t believe such tales.
— Volo
Ye should.
— Elminster
Roleplaying a Yuan-ti
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Reinforcements Adventurers can use hit-and-run tactics to weaken Grudd Haug’s defenses. Depending on how much time passes between the adventurers’ forays, the hill giant den might gain reinforcements
commoners) in tow. If Guh commands the reinforcements to stay, they take up defensive positions in and around the stockyard after confining their prisoners in area 13. Otherwise, they leave by the route they came after 20 minutes or so. Map 5.1: Grudd Haug View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of the Towers of High Sorcery came together and worked their greatest magic, forging five Orbs of Dragonkind (or Dragon Orbs) to help them defeat the dragons. One orb was taken to each of the five
coax magic from it. Those lacking in force of personality might find themselves enslaved to an orb. An orb is an etched crystal globe about 10 inches in diameter. When used, it grows to about 20 inches
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the craft, enduring long hours and dismissive, sour-tempered treatment in order to gain the fine skills you possess today. You are most likely a dwarf, but not necessarily—particularly in the North
, finding a dwarf master who was willing to receive potential apprentices who came with your recommendation. Skill Proficiencies: History, Insight Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
coin is likely a gambling chip. Ascertaining where the coin came from requires a period of downtime, during which a character can show the coin around, make inquiries at gambling houses and festhalls
a success, the character learns where the coin came from. A failed check means that the character’s investigation has reached a dead end, but he or she can try again by spending the requisite amount
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Axe of the Dwarvish Lords Weapon (battleaxe), artifact (requires attunement) Seeing the peril his people faced, a young dwarf prince came to believe that his people needed something to unite them
. Thus, he set out to forge a weapon that would be such a symbol. Venturing deep under the mountains, deeper than any dwarf had ever delved, the young prince came to the blazing heart of a great volcano
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
discovered the crash site removed the command console and brought it back to civilization, not understanding its true purpose or powers. In later years, the console came into the possession of Baron
Lum. By experimenting with its many controls, he was able to achieve astounding and destructive magical effects in the building of his empire, and so the artifact came to be known as the Infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
translucent crystal.
A’lai describes the book as a treatise on dark rituals and tells how it arrived at Candlekeep as a donation from a high priest of Savras. She talks of how Mayastan came to her, clearly
. Mayastan went there by way of teleportation. Shortly after Mayastan left, A’lai consulted the tome, hoping to gain some sense of what was troubling the sage. A’lai pushes the book toward you, opening
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Mage of High Sorcery Prerequisite: Dragonlance Campaign Your talent for magic came to the attention of the Mages of High Sorcery, an organization of spellcasters that studies magic and prevents its
: Initiate of High Sorcery You gain the Initiate of High Sorcery feat (presented later in this chapter). In addition, the Mages of High Sorcery provide you with free, modest lodging and food indefinitely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rumors in Red Larch Red Larch is described in detail in chapter 2. Characters who take the time to talk to locals might gain a lead or learn something useful. The best places to hear the latest
of Lathander in the Swinging Sword who just came from Beliard. A dozen beautiful old books written in Dwarvish showed up in the cargo of a shady keelboat skipper in Womford. Characters hear this fact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, including members of the town council. They typically take 1d6 + 1 days to fulfill such a request. The table below includes suggestions for how you came to arrive in Saltmarsh. d6 Origin 1–2 You were
sent here by King Skotti himself. You are expected to keep your ties to the crown secret, the better to gain a clear insight into the region. If folk know that you represent the king, they’ll put their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
one competitor Hazlik was unable to defeat: the Red Wizard Indreficus. Hazlik gradually came to fixate on Indreficus as his true rival. Indreficus shared Hazlik’s genius and arrogance, and they spent
impress his people’s rulers and gain their patronage. Instead, the zulkirs revealed that Indreficus had not betrayed him. Rather, the zulkirs had watched the pair’s ascent and, wary of their potential