giving calling last

Specter of Night

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

, calling to those close to death. Each non-Undead creature within 120 feet of the specter must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature hears the wail and is marked for death

essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as

Headless Iron Golem

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Headless. It is blinded and deafened, giving it disadvantage on all its attack rolls, and it can't use its Poison Breath.Multiattack. The golem makes two melee attacks. Slam. Melee Weapon Attack

. If the golem is left without instructions or is incapacitated, it continues to follow its last orders to the best of its ability. When it can't fulfill its orders, a golem might react violently — or

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

damage.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the best of their ability, and can act independently

Wizard of Wines vineyard. The gem was one of three imbued with life-giving magic that made the grapevines in the vineyard healthier, guaranteeing the finest wines. Baba Lysaga stole one of the gems and

Kinetic Jaunt

Spells Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You magically empower your movement with dance-like steps, giving yourself the following benefits for the duration. Your walking speed increases by 10 feet. You don’t provoke opportunity

attacks. You can move through the space of another creature, and it doesn’t count as difficult terrain. If you end your turn in another creature’s space, you are shunted to the last unoccupied space you occupied, and you take 1d8 force damage.

Gift of Gab

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

Jim Darkmagic is said to have invented this spell, originally calling it I said what?! Have you ever been talking to the local monarch and accidentally mentioned how their son looks like your

everything you said within the last 6 seconds. Those creatures then remember that you actually said the words you speak as the verbal component of the spell. When I met Jim Darkmagic, I wondered

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

and established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are expert entertainers, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. Known to few, there has always been an elite force of spies and

assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumsh’s exultation when they join in melee combat — and either

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

for one last chance to win back the goodwill you’ve drunk away. 5 You once defeated a raging bugbear with a hand mirror, a mounted deer’s head, and two kicks to the groin. Later, you

and the bugbear became friends. 6 Last winter, you dove into the frigid river to haul out a foundering fishing boat with your bare hands, saving all aboard. Now, everyone on the docks knows your

Warforged

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

a soul?” Gerrion said. “What makes you think you do?” —Keith Baker, The Shattered Land The warforged were built to fight in the Last War. While the first warforged were

mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted

Special Rights

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

Special Rights A politically powerful person can reward characters by giving them special rights, which are usually articulated in some sort of official document. For example, characters might be

a particular community, or have the right to draft local militia to assist them as needed. Special rights last only as long as the legal document dictates, and such rights can be revoked if the adventurers abuse them.

Special Rights

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

Special Rights A politically powerful person can reward characters by giving them special rights, which might be articulated in some sort of official document or proclamation. For example, characters

free room and board from the grateful citizens of a community or gain the sworn service of local soldiers to assist them as needed. Special rights last only as long as the legal document dictates, and such rights can be revoked if the adventurers abuse them.

Half-Elves

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

clinging to a parent’s culture. Over centuries, though, half-elves have developed their own communities and traditions, giving them an identity strengthened by the rise of House Lyrandar and House Medani

. Members of these communities generally dislike the term “half-elf,” instead calling themselves Khoravar, an Elvish term meaning “children of Khorvaire.” The elves of Aerenal have never allowed a half

Council of Spiders

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

priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to

agenda. Vizeran has cultivated his role as a patron and ally of the council to gain influence among its members — while giving them no hint of his desire to destroy the drow’s obsessive worship of Lolth

Military Contacts

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

mistake, and fully expects you to fail at every mission you undertake 2 A battle-scarred officer who experienced terrible horrors during the Last War and is barely capable of giving you orders through a

haze of intoxication 3 A grim officer who expects the Last War to reignite at any moment and intends to be ready 4 A cheerful officer with a dark sense of humor who merrily sends you into grave danger 5

What Really Happened

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Waterdeep and the home of his business partner, Faerl. Claiming that he wanted to have his family interred close to him, he took the remains of his wife and children along, with evil intent. For the last five

years, Viallis has been building a cult to Gaernoo around himself, calling it the Burnt Tongue Cult for the sacrifice that new members must make before being accepted.

Elves and Dragonmarks

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

suspicion of their kin drove them from Aerenal to Khorvaire, and the house splintered during the Last War, giving rise to House Thuranni. The two houses of shadow control the business of espionage

Warforged

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

. “What makes you think you do?” — Keith Baker, The Shattered Land The warforged were built to fight in the Last War. While the first warforged were mindless automatons, House Cannith devoted

vast resources to improving these steel soldiers. An unexpected breakthrough produced sapient soldiers, giving rise to what some have only grudgingly accepted as a new species. Warforged are made from

Independent Adventurers

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

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters and

, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are

Independent Adventurers

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

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that

band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far

Gift of Gab

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

have invented this spell, originally calling it I said what?! Have you ever been talking to the local monarch and accidentally mentioned how their son looks like your favorite hog from when you were

you cast this spell, you skillfully reshape the memories of listeners in your immediate area, so that each creature of your choice within 5 feet of you forgets everything you said within the last 6

Dragonmarked Characters

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

a greater calling? Folk Hero Bard. You served as a medic in the Last War, using humor and stories to keep up the spirits of your patients. You’ve seen too much suffering, and you need to do something

The Houses of Shadow

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

Khorvaire. These elves are expert entertainers, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. Known to few, there has always been an elite force of spies and assassins within House Phiarlan. Only

special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow

Dusthawk Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

the last known refuges of the Chionthar dusthawk (use the hawk statistics), a once-common raptor whose numbers precipitously declined over the last century as regional turmoil and the ever-spreading

willing to spend money giving hawks a home, but not them. Others resent the Flaming Fist guards who keep them from trapping on the hill. Stringy rabbits and scrawny quail made poor meals, but they were

Dusthawk Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

the last known refuges of the Chionthar dusthawk (use the hawk statistics), a once-common raptor whose numbers precipitously declined over the last century as regional turmoil and the ever-spreading

willing to spend money giving hawks a home, but not them. Others resent the Flaming Fist guards who keep them from trapping on the hill. Stringy rabbits and scrawny quail made poor meals, but they were

The Houses of Shadow

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

established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are the finest entertainers in the land, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. But the elves do more than entertain. There has always been

spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan — and the foundation of House

Prismari Campus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

path that winds through the central campus buildings, giving the path its name: Opus Walk. Some famous pieces of magical art have been displayed along Opus Walk for centuries, while other transient

bursts of creativity last only a few moments. Furygale At the outskirts of the Prismari campus, the abandoned creations of thousands of past artist-mages have coalesced over the years into the

Specter of Night

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

its essence to the dead body, giving the corpse the semblance of life as a rider. The two function as a single creature, more powerful for their unnatural union. Humans of Eldraine view specters as

creature, it must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Mournful Keening (Recharge 6). The specter utters a keening wail, calling to those close to death. Each non

Preparing for Battle

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

, if for no other reason than to honor Ispin Greenshield’s last wishes. If a character refuses, Mayor Raven offers to pay them 5 gp to be a judge during the battle, making sure no one uses real weapons

and calling for aid if someone gets hurt. To prepare for the battle, Mayor Raven calls out to those assembled, explaining the mercenaries will charge up the west side of the hill while the militia

Death Scenes

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

an effect that kills the character outright, consider giving the player some ownership over the character’s final moments by asking what the character’s last words are or how the character greets death.

Relationships: Before We Go

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

this adventure’s climax and conclusion. As such, this Relationship encounter is more free-form than others. Since this is the last such encounter before the adventure’s finale, this scene should be of

a heart-to-heart under the stars. Another character might want to share a deeply personal story from their childhood with their Friend or Beloved before giving that individual a treasured keepsake

Character Details

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

father’s trade on the streets of Solace. When she tried to rob the proprietor of the Inn of the Last Home, he caught her and took her under his wing, giving her a job as a barmaid. But when the

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Mutiny The Last Breath After negotiations with Gargenhale conclude, but before he can return to his ship, read: The Last Breath turns tail and flees, leaving its captain behind. Gargenhale’s dark

dreamy smile. In a voice dripping with sarcasm, Flinch says, “Captain Gargenhale! Your command of the Last Breath is at an end. We’ve had enough ‘victory’ at your hands to last ten lifetimes.” The

The Eastside

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

doll. The innkeepers intervened, giving the woman time to escape. The evil wind battered Marta’s grandparents unconscious before resuming its hunt. That was the last anyone saw of the woman. Treasure

Character Details

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

father’s trade on the streets of Solace. When she tried to rob the proprietor of the Inn of the Last Home, he caught her and took her under his wing, giving her a job as a barmaid. But when the

Gnomish Deities

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

last member of the gnomish pantheon is Urdlen, which appears not as a gnome, but an elephantine, blind, pale mole. Urdlen is the great-clawed god of bloodlust and evil, of greed and uncontrolled

impulses. Young gnomes are warned to “never let Urdlen burrow into your heart,” as a caution against giving in to wicked impulses.

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