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Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target is a creature, its speed is halved until the start of the leprechaunâs next turn.
Gift of Luck (1/Day). The leprechaun touches a creature and
magically gifts the target a measure of luck. The creature gains the leprechaunâs Astonishing Luck reaction. The creature can use the reaction three times, after which this gift goes away. The
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
that yakfolk are lazyâquite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them.
Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the secrets of elemental magic
that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner.
In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and culture, they are enormously
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
laboring oneself. Itâs not that yakfolk are lazyâquite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them.
Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the
, and the yakfolk foster that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner.
In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for healing and
gift to share in anotherâs joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful livesâit would be a shame not to share our lives with others
Monsters
Thievesâ Gallery
; are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword.
Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His longevity has something to do with Szass Tam
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
out magic that will aid them, but enchanted objects can be taken or lost. True greatness relies on personal prowess. Faced with this truth, a frost giant might seek a supernatural gift from Vaprak the
. Those who donât shrink from such visions or report them to priests of Thrym receive more of the same. If a frost giant comes to relish these dreams and nightmares, as some do, Vaprak sets a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel positive energy for
. Itâs a gift to share in anotherâs joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful livesâit would be a shame not to share our
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
following effects:
Compulsory Offering. The first time a sapient creature comes within 6 miles of the scion, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or feel an overwhelming compulsion to
leave an offering worth at least 5 gp stashed in an out-of-the-way place. Cloud giants within 6 miles of the cradle or scion immediately sense the location of this gift. A creature can be affected only
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, creating one or more of the following effects:
Compulsory Offering. The first time a sapient creature comes within 6 miles of the scion, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or feel
an overwhelming compulsion to leave an offering worth at least 5 gp stashed in an out-of-the-way place. Cloud giants within 6 miles of the cradle or scion immediately sense the location of this gift
Baphomet
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Out of the Abyss
minotaurâconsidered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts.
Baphomet himself appears as a great, black-furred minotaur, 20 feet tall with six iron horns. An infernal light burns in his red eyes
;The world is my hunting ground. Others are my prey.â
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âHate comes easily to me and explodes into rage.â
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âI see those who oppose me not as
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate light, or channel
. (Chaotic)
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Empathy. Itâs a gift to share in anotherâs joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful livesâit would be a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy, works on astronomy, and star charts. When it comes to magical treasure, they seek items and spells that predict the future, create or manipulate
something new. (Chaotic)
2
Empathy. Itâs a gift to share in anotherâs joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3
Hospitality. We all live beautiful livesâit
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and might have set you on the path to adventure, but it could also come with many dangers, including those who covet your gift and want to take it from you â by force, if need be.
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hook, sending you on quests to learn more about its history or true nature, or confronting you with foes who want to claim it for themselves or prevent you from learning what you seek. The DM also
Sage
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Basic Rules (2014)
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a
can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
Baldurâs Gate has a modest academic community centered around the libraries of the High Hall and the various temples dedicated to gods of learning and innovation. Lecturers, researchers, and
with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizardsâ abodes and lack concentrated communities.
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
often mistaken for daydreaming.
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I cultivate a single obscure hobby or study and eagerly discuss it at length.
7
I am ever learning how to be among others â when to stay quiet
comes to us all eventually.
2
I never make eye contact or hold it unflinchingly.
3
I have no sense of humor. Laughing is uncomfortable and embarrassing.
4
I overexert myself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
a mysterious spring might spark the gift of sorcery. So too might the gift of a deity of magic, exposure to the elemental forces of the Inner Planes or the maddening chaos of Limbo, or a glimpse into
learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
a mysterious spring might spark the gift of sorcery. So too might the gift of a deity of magic, exposure to the elemental forces of the Inner Planes or the maddening chaos of Limbo, or a glimpse into
learning to harness and channel their own inborn magic, they can discover new and staggering ways to unleash that power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
level that attempt to fight Claugiyliamatar head-on will likely meet their demise. This quest does not appear on the Leilon quest board, but the party likely comes here after learning that Claugiyliamatar poses a threat at the Bronze Shrine (see âBronze Shrineâ).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Artavazdaâs Last Mission Upon learning that the Silent Roar is merely performing a banned play that evening, characters working with the Brightguard can report back to Artavazda at the Noble Jewel
endeavor, Artavazda offers to reward them with a gift from Atash himself and another 500 gp gem for each character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Empathy. Itâs a gift to share in anotherâs joy, even if sometimes you must bear their pain, too. (Good)
3 Hospitality. We all live beautiful livesâit would be a shame not to share our lives with
others. (Neutral)
4 Determinism. Our destinies may already be written, but the way we achieve them still matters. (Any)
5 Fun and Games. Play is learning, but without the boredom. (Chaotic)
6 Control. Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow my rules. (Lawful)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
teeth until it reincarnates for the third and final time. South Sarcophagus. The vestige within this sarcophagus offers the dark gift of Zantras, the Kingmaker. Zantrasâs gift is power that comes from
comes.â West Sarcophagus. The vestige within this sarcophagus offers the dark gift of Great Taar Haak, the Five-Headed Destroyer. Taar Haakâs gift is great strength. This dark gift grants its beneficiary
Goblin
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
, or secret backstabbing and outright fights over the title. Most often, the victor in such a struggle comes from another family of the lasher caste, and any allies of the previous boss count themselves
circlet of blasting, or the like) and learned how to use it.
Booyahg Whip. Khurgorbaeyag saw fit to gift this goblin with powers that enable it to dominate others. The goblin has 1d3 other goblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dwarves âGold is the gift of the mountains, but iron comes from blood and bone.â
âMror Proverb
The origin of the dwarves is shrouded in mystery. Their legends say that they came to Khorvaire from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Supernatural Gifts Most heroes of Theros have some kind of supernatural aid to help them achieve their goals. Often this aid comes from the gods, but some heroes might find their support from other
character in Theros begins with one supernatural gift chosen from those in this section. Work with the DM to decide where your characterâs gift came from. Is it tied to the god you serve? Was it the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a babyâs birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcererâs gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the
down through generations. Sorcerers donât learn magic; the raw, roiling power of magic is part of them. The essential art of a Sorcerer is learning to harness and channel that innate magic, allowing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
inquisitive individuals simply vanish, the Mists delivering them to deadly domains from which they never return. But others manage to band together, learning the ways of the Mists, how to travel through them
, and how to survive their dangers. Those who travel between domains might have the Mist Walker Dark Gift (see chapter 1) or know how to employ Mist talismans (detailed at the start of this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
adherence to Feywild rules affords it tremendous luck, but this fortune comes at a cost. These same magical strictures compel leprechauns to use their powers on behalf of those who offer them gifts
. Leprechauns despise greed and are spiteful toward anyone who makes demands without first offering a gift or, worse, anyone who tries to steal from them. They delight in pranking such foolish creatures or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Grayson Wildemere Neutral Human First Year (Silverquill)
Grayson comes from an old, moneyed, and influential family. To him, studying at Strixhaven is a means to an end. Learning business acumen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a babyâs birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcererâs gift
. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is an indelible mark on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
threats in your adventures. Dread in Darkon d6 Dread Possibility
1 A prophecy foretells the charactersâ involvement in Darkonâs salvation or destruction, and comes with eight unavoidable omens
.
2 The characters were involved in the Hour of Ascension and share a Dark Gift (see chapter 1).
3 One of the characters is the perfect vessel for a new Darklord or Azalinâs rebirth.
4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
those he deems worthy. When Nafas does grant a wishâthe greatest gift the djinni can giveâhe doesnât twist the benefactorâs words or maliciously interpret their intentions, but his circumstances prevent
that Nafas can wish away: Destroying or unmaking a magic item Learning the true name of a powerful enemy, such as an angel, an archfey, a demon, or a devil Restoring a creature to life Undoing a debilitating effect, like being transformed into a tree by a barkburr (see appendix B)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
yakfolk are lazyâquite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them.
Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the secrets of elemental magic and dark
that image until the strangers can be disarmed and taken prisoner.
In their seemingly idyllic hideaways, the yakfolk rule with iron fists, and for all their learning and culture, they are enormously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
below.
âLooking for friends, hmm?â comes a cloyingly shrill voice. The words emanate from a crack in the cavern wall fifteen feet above the ledge. A rotten stench emanates from within.
Itâs easy
this one and those that came before. It believes that when the time comes, it will be able to change the multiverse to suit its vision of profane perfection. The Scholar will share a secret no mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. Draconic Sorcery Breathe the Magic of Dragons Your innate magic comes from the gift of a dragon. Perhaps an ancient dragon facing death bequeathed some of its magical power to you or your ancestor. You
ancestor. Level 3: Draconic Resilience The magic in your body manifests physical traits of your draconic gift. Your Hit Point maximum increases by 3, and it increases by 1 whenever you gain another