guardians common lack

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in temperate or warm forest

ravines or shallow caves, or hide in ruined sites while waiting for prey to come near. A girallon is surprisingly stealthy, considering its size and its lack of camouflage. Girallons form loose bands

Avi

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians Reach to the Wave. At will, Avi can control the flow and shape of water in a 5-foot cube, or cause the water to

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Mace","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Priests bring the teachings of their gods to the common folk. They are the spiritual leaders

Envy

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

guardians that Zybilna created to watch over her garden in her absence. When Zybilna became frozen in time, her guardians appeared from their respective demiplanes to perform their duty. The iron lion

speaks Common and Sylvan, referring to itself using the pronouns “we” and “us.” Envy dislikes its counterpart, Wrath (see area P10), but the two are prevented by Zybilna&rsquo

Gray Render

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

protect that creature. Great strength and a ferocious nature make gray renders fierce guardians, but they lack a shred of cunning. Gray renders reproduce by forming nodules on their bodies that, on

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil. Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a

reveres and the function each typically performs in service to that god. Some resemble gigantic unicorns; these are often used as guardians. Others have draconic features and tend to be aggressive foes

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

formidable skills with weapons and druidic magic. Humble Guardians Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

who fall short of their high expectations—which is most non-elves. Still, they can find good in just about anyone. Dwarves. “Dwarves are dull, clumsy oafs. But what they lack in humor

humans translate their family names into Common, but others retain the Elvish version. Child Names: Ara, Bryn, Del, Eryn, Faen, Innil, Lael, Mella, Naill, Naeris, Phann, Rael, Rinn, Sai, Syllin

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves. Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures

. They seek out ruins that reach to the sky, though they lack the motivation and creativity to make repairs or fortify such places. Even so, their light weight and size allow them to dwell in rickety

Orc Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their

, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of languages to choose from. The DM is free to modify

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in

readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities. You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse

answer, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Specialty To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below. d8

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Vampires

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

from those in the Monster Manual in important ways. They lack the traits and abilities that those other vampires boast, but also lack the weaknesses that hinder such vampires. What they have in common is an unquenchable thirst for the blood that sustains their undead existence.

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

choice, as appropriate to your factionLanguages: Two of your choiceEquipment: Badge or emblem of your faction, a copy of a seminal faction text (or a code-book for a covert faction), a set of common

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Factions of the Sword Coast The lack of large, centralized governments in the North and along the Sword Coast is likely directly responsible for the

Allies, Minions, and Pets

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

Allies, Minions, and Pets Thanks to their lack of physical prowess and their small size, kobolds are rarely in a position to dominate other creatures, so they usually don’t have minions. Even when

, these animals help the kobolds with pest control and are occasionally used as food. Giant rats and similarly sized lizards are also used as pack animals and guardians. Some tribes train giant weasels to

Sly-Var

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

for trade. This leaves the labyrinthine streets and knotted bridges between intertwined compounds eerily empty. Common folk often disappear among these streets, the victims of magical guardians, escaped test subjects, or wizards who see the magically deficient as stock for their experiments.

Aarakocra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Aarakocra Winged Guardians of the Sky Habitat: Mountain, Planar (Elemental Plane of Air); Treasure: Implements, Individual Aarakocra are birdlike folk who soar the skies of countless worlds and the

endless expanses of the Elemental Plane of Air. They often resemble avians common to the lands where they dwell; some resemble hawks or condors, while others appear similar to hummingbirds or

Girallon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Girallon A girallon looks like an oversized, four-armed ape with grayish-tan skin and white fur. Its vicious fangs and claws reveal it to be a monstrous predator. Girallons are most common in

shallow caves, or hide in ruined sites while waiting for prey to come near. A girallon is surprisingly stealthy, considering its size and its lack of camouflage. Girallons form loose bands of several

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

the households of their genie parents. Wild and Confident Genasi rarely lack confidence, seeing themselves as equal to almost any challenge in their path. This certainty might manifest as graceful

bloodlines of those genasi have spread into other lands. Though far from common, air and fire genasi are more likely to be found in the western regions of Faerûn, along the coast from Calimshan north

Star Forge Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

giant forge master is close to creating their greatest work, a runic colossus (see chapter 6), but they lack a crucial component. If the characters find the Singing Sands (in this chapter), evade or

destroy the sand’s guardians from the Giant Construct Encounters table (see chapter 3), and fill a vial with the magical sand, the giant helps them create a sentient magic item. Ravenous Star An azer

Frulam Mondath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

13 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common

slots): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians Actions Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd. Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Frulam Mondath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

13 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common

slots): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians Actions Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd. Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Guardian of Gorm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Guardian of Gorm Guardians are the fearless rank and file of their faction. Guardian of Gorm Medium Humanoid, Typically Lawful Good Armor Class 16 (chain mail) Hit Points 9 (2d8) Speed 30 ft

. STR 15 (+2) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Athletics +4, Insight +3, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Common

Giant Owl

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

Giant Owl Giant owls often befriend fey and other sylvan creatures and are guardians of their woodland realms. Giant Owl Large beast, neutral Armor Class 12 Hit Points 19 (3d10 + 3) Speed 5

., passive Perception 15 Languages Giant Owl, understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can’t speak them Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Flyby. The owl doesn’t provoke opportunity attacks when it flies

Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

-third of the populace, and some in the city claim to have a touch of Celestial ancestry. Languages. The primary language is Zabaani. Although all citizens also speak Common, the lack of visitors to

Frulam Mondath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

(+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4 Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common

): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians Actions Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd. Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

Humble Guardians

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

Humble Guardians Firbolgs love nothing more than a peaceful day spent among the trees of an old forest. They see forests as sacred places, representing the heart of the world and monuments to the

durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a

Otyugh

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

attracts them to civilized areas. Since otyughs lack concern for anything but food, their nests sometimes accumulate a variety of treasures shed from their victims and mixed among the junk. Symbiotic

Guardians. Sentient subterranean beings can coexist with otyughs, employing them as garbage disposals. With such plentiful sustenance, otyughs grow fat in their wallows, unmoved by any other drive or

Chapter 2: Character Races

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

are humanoids with an angelic spark in their souls, which grants them supernatural power. Firbolgs are forest guardians who prefer peaceful methods to protect their homes but take up arms they must

are curious cat folk, who have journeyed from their distant homeland in search of interesting treasures and lore. Tritons are guardians of the ocean depths, who sometimes join people on land in the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

resources or territory. Such conflicts aren’t common, because two tribes will always prefer to expand in different directions if they come into contact, but they do happen. For example, two

Champion of Gorm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Champion of Gorm Champions are blessed by Gorm to lead their fellow guardians. In battle, they channel auras of ghostly lightning to protect Gorm’s servants. Champion of Gorm Medium Humanoid

) Saving Throws Str +5, Wis +4 Skills Athletics +5, Insight +4, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Brave. The champion has

Lizardfolk Warden

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Lizardfolk Warden Reptilian Guardian of Nature Lizardfolk wardens draw on primal magic to protect nature’s boundaries. These territorial guardians lurk in wetlands and jungles, surfacing from murky

Skills Stealth +5, Survival +5 Gear Shield Senses Passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Draconic, Primordial (Terran) CR 1 (XP 200; PB +2) Traits Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its

Nagas

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

Nagas Nagas are intelligent serpents that inhabit the ruins of the past, amassing arcane treasures and knowledge. The first nagas were created as immortal guardians by a humanoid race long lost to

evolution. Though cooperation between them is rare, nagas and yuan-ti sometimes set aside their differences to work toward common objectives. However, yuan-ti always chafe under a naga’s authority. Immortal Nature. A naga doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Kobold Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Kobold Warrior Trickster and Servant to Chromatic Dragons Cowardly cousins to chromatic dragons, kobolds serve draconic overlords as warriors and servants. What they lack in ferocity they make up for

Daggers (3) Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 8 Languages Common, Draconic CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2) Traits Pack Tactics. The kobold has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature

Humans

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

anew alongside or on top of an earlier community. It follows, then, that the most common feature of humans is their lack of commonality. This diversity has enabled human civilizations to grow faster

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