is ranges from power setting the destiny

Halfling

Species Player’s Handbook

;luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they

). Halfling communities come in all varieties. For every sequestered shire tucked away in an unspoiled part of the world, there’s a crime syndicate like the Boromar Clan in the Eberron setting or a

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the light of an extinct sun, and another who obtained a fraction of power from the demon lord Orcus. To depict a destiny gambler who won such a wager, you can add one or more of these spells to the

games of chance and wit. A destiny gambler is a cloud giant who has won increasingly high-stakes wagers against other giants, smaller folk, and even beings from the Outer Planes. Destiny gamblers wear

Cuprilach Rilmani

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

from an attack that hits it, provided it can see the attacker.Cuprilachs infiltrate places of power throughout the multiverse, serving as spies and assassins. They strike surgically, following the

frequently encountered on their home plane, the Outlands, where they work to ensure that no force overexerts itself on the Concordant Opposition. Rilmani are bipedal, with bodies of living metal that ranges

Irda Seeker

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

minions. Distantly related to oni, ogre;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape

-shifting abilities and the power to create illusions.Veil Walk (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Veil Walk"}. The seeker, along with any equipment it is wearing

Inspired

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can’t resist quori possession. Physically, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty

surrender their bodies. VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired can

Irda Veil Keeper

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape-shifting abilities and the power to create illusions.

Inspired (Hashalaq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

who can dream can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can't resist quori possession

manifest a portion of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired can gain benefits depending on the type of quori possessing it. The quori also gains access to the Inspired's knowledge and

Inspired (Tsucora variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can't resist quori possession. Physically

of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired can gain benefits depending on the type of quori possessing it. The quori also gains access to the Inspired's knowledge and features. Hashalaq

Inspired (Kalaraq variant)

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

choice in this destiny, since they can’t resist quori possession. Physically, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty. Most of the people of the Five Nations have

VESSEL The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired can gain benefits depending on the type of quori

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Lady Illmarrow is no folk tale. She is the greatest necromancer in Eberron, and after centuries of silence, she is setting ancient plots into motion at last. She is the power behind the Order of the

, prismatic spray 8th level (1 slot): incendiary cloud, maze 9th level (1 slot): power word kill, time stopChill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the

of an ulitharid varies. In most colonies, the ulitharid becomes an elder brain’s most favored servant, invested with power and authority. In others, the elder brain perceives an ulitharid as a

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

evolution. The lich Acererak — a powerful wizard and demonologist and the infamous master of the Tomb of Horrors — anticipated his own transformation, preparing for it by setting enchanted

gemstones into his skull’s eye sockets and teeth. Each of these soul gems possessed the power to capture the souls on which his phylactery would feed. Acererak abandoned his physical body

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, carry the power of the planes in their blood. The genasi are one such people, the offspring of genies and mortals. The Elemental Planes are often inhospitable to natives of the Material Plane

an elemental heritage that’s lain dormant for generations. Occasionally, genasi result from exposure to a surge of elemental power, through phenomena such as an eruption from the Inner Planes or

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power

, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

advantage on death saving throws. The armor has further capabilities that can be powered either by energy cells or by your own life energy. You can use a bonus action to draw power from an energy cell

’s legendary powered armor. Automatic Defenses. Unless Kwalish deactivates the suit’s automatic defenses, no one can approach the armor without setting those defenses off. Treat the

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dragons Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are

receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness. Each aasimar can count a specific

Air Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct

’s description. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called

’s description. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Water genasi descend from marids, aquatic genies from the Elemental Plane of Water. Water genasi are perfectly suited to life underwater and carry the power of the waves inside themselves. Their

the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

seek adventure are the most daring and ambitious members of a daring and ambitious race. They seek to earn glory in the eyes of their fellows by amassing power, wealth, and fame. More than other people

, Zasheida; (surnames) Basha, Dumein, Jassan, Khalid, Mostana, Pashar, Rein Chondathan Chondathans are slender, tawny-skinned folk with brown hair that ranges from almost blond to almost black. Most are

The Siren Sea

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

The Siren Sea Callaphe gazed on the coastline, certain her destiny called her here, where the mist-shrouded rocks sang, promising glories undreamed of. —The Callapheia The vast Siren Sea

range from deadly reefs and wandering islands to predatory beasts and devastating krakens (see chapter 6). Ever-changing, the Siren Sea is a realm of impossible sights and constant danger, the setting of legendary odysseys and the crucible of heroes.

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpers’ ideals. The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an

from many walks of life, setting them to tasks that serve the goals of the Black Network but aren’t necessarily criminal in nature. Agents of the Black Network must often work in secret, and are

Minotaur

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

carve their horns to sharpen their edges, etch symbols of power into them, or sheathe them in bronze to prevent them from shattering during battle. Thick hair extends down minotaurs’ necks and

. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s

Heroic Destiny

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

while a kraken ravaged Meletis, and I’m destined to destroy that kraken. 6 I’m destined to uncover the secret of the gods’ power. For champions like the Setessan leader Anthousa, heroism and destiny are inescapable forces (Howard Lyon)

Heroic Destiny Great deeds lie in your future, and it will take extraordinary effort to kill you before you accomplish those deeds. Choose or roll a random destiny using the Heroic Destiny table

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

;performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

Cloud Giant Destiny Gambler

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

Winnings Destiny gamblers aren’t content with winning mere treasures, preferring to play for power and favors from creatures who possess great magic. Tales passed through cloud giant generations tell

of a giant who outwitted a celestial being to win a feather imbued with the light of an extinct sun, and another who obtained a fraction of power from the demon lord Orcus. To depict a destiny gambler

Mapping a Wilderness

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

Mapping a Wilderness In contrast to a dungeon, an outdoor setting presents seemingly limitless options. The adventurers can move in any direction over a trackless desert or an open grassland, so how

they wander off course? How do you avoid creating a boring play session of uninterrupted slogging across a rocky wasteland? One solution is to think of an outdoor setting in the same way you think

Sworn and Beholden

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

, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a

warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease

description. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your

Yuan-ti

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in a variety of ways: a forked tongue, snake eyes, a snakelike nose, or some other ophidian characteristic. However a yuan-ti looks, they have the power to pursue great good or evil in the multiverse

is mentioned in the race’s description. Height and Weight Player characters, regardless of race, typically fall into the same ranges of height and weight that humans have in our world. If you

Klothys's Champions

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

Most champions of Klothys believe it is their destiny to fulfill a particular role or seek answers to omens they struggle to understand. They are passionate about punishing those who violate the

might be one of these so-called Agents of Destiny (if you choose the Nyxborn supernatural gift, described in chapter 1), single-minded in the purpose for which you were made. Or you might be among the

Sworn and Beholden

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

, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns and grows in power, at the cost of occasional services performed on the patron’s behalf. The magic bestowed on a

warlock ranges from minor but lasting alterations to the warlock’s being (such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards

Chapter 3: When a Star Falls

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

Chapter 3: When a Star Falls For centuries, the Tower of the Heavens has stood silhouetted against the glittering night sky. The tower is a bastion of destiny where gifted sages peer into the future

, doling out prophecies to visitors. When one such sage foresees a falling star, it sets in motion a series of events that threatens to put the power of prophecy into dangerous hands. “When a Star

Government

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

council, purchase representation at the court of a figurehead monarch, or rule by default because money is the true power in the realm. Many cities in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, including

Government In the feudal society common in most D&D worlds, power and authority are concentrated in towns and cities. Nobles hold authority over the settlements where they live and the surrounding

It's Your World

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

remote, and even angels never make contact with mortals? In the Dark Sun setting, the gods are extremely distant — perhaps nonexistent — and clerics rely instead on elemental power for their magic.

It’s Your World In creating your campaign world, it helps to start with the core assumptions and consider how your setting might change them. The subsequent sections of this chapter address each

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