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Moonblade

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Of all the magic items created by elves, one of the most prized and jealously guarded is a Moonblade. In ancient times, nearly all elven noble houses claimed one such weapon. Over the centuries, some

functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer. A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a

Demogorgon Spawn

Monsters Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club

, featureless heads. A Demogorgon spawn’s head opens like a flower in bloom, revealing a gaping maw and five or more fleshy petals lined with teeth. Light flickers in the presence of these resilient predators, foretelling their arrival. Demogorgon spawns relentlessly pursue their prey.PoisonCold, Lightning

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

conduct yourself in the world at large as a representative of your house. Noble d8 Personality Trait 1 My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most

You are a scion of one of the great noble families of Waterdeep. Human families who jealously guard their privilege and place in the City of Splendors, Waterdhavian nobles have a reputation across

Black Viper

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

who died a century ago, after a long and nefarious career. Esvele Rosznar, a brash young noble, has recently adopted the Black Viper's persona to lead a secret life of crime. Like many other nobles

years ago, but has since returned. The Rosznars' inability to regain the respect they feel they deserve rankles them. The slave trade has continued in Amn and elsewhere, and it's not like other noble

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

wrap around the corpse to animate it, causing it to rise and lurch about like a zombie. Invasive Species. When a great battle is fought in a fey woodland, the plants of the wood sometimes take on the

hobgoblins, kobolds, and other creatures willing to obey it, but it sees any alliance that casts it as a lesser partner as only a temporary measure. The needle lord betrays any allies at the first opportunity, as it believes that only one creature can claim dominion over a forest.

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

. Recognizing that girallons are peaceful among their own kind, other folk have learned how to approach a group’s leader, offering food and other gifts in hopes of establishing an alliance with

Dwarf

races Player’s Handbook

stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years. Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

ice with which to combat foes. These weapons are supernaturally resilient until Auril discards them, whereupon they break and melt like normal ice. Auril the Frostmaiden Auril the Frostmaiden is a

frigid cold transformed her chaotic, unpredictable tides into rigid, motionless sheets of ice. Umberlee brought Talos and Malar into an alliance against Auril, who retreated to the coldest corner of

Draegloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

shape of an elf’s arms, capable of delicate movements. Although the creature is heavily muscled, it is graceful like an elf. Its bestial face features glowing red eyes, a doglike snout, and a

mouth full of sharp teeth. Among the drow noble houses of Menzoberranzan in the Forgotten Realms, a high priestess’s successful creation of a draegloth is seen as a sign of Lolth’s favor

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

coming for you.” Flaw. “My friends would say I’m inflexible. The truth is, I like things done a certain way.” Combat Notes Mercion counts on her armor to protect her as she

. Valor's Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded by Strongheart, a resolute human paladin committed to destroying evil wherever it rears its ugly head. Strongheart

Strongheart

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

comfort to those who have no goodness in them.” Ideal. “Justice needs champions. I count myself as one.” Bond. “Valor’s Call is not just an assembly of like-minded

commanding it to halt). He tries to capture and imprison evildoers, slaying them only if they cannot be apprehended. Valor's Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the

who we are. (Lawful) 3 Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic) 4 Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) 5 People. I like seeing the

Inquisitor of the Tome Legacy

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, levitate, mage armor, mage hand, sending 1/day each: Otiluke's resilient sphere, telekinesis Implode (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Implode"}. Each creature in

like the priest of osybus;priests of Osybus. When Strahd fell into darkness, Ulmed was heartbroken at his friend’s transformation and changed the inquisition’s mission. Instead of focusing on

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

You understand wealth, power, and privilege. You carry a noble title, and your family owns land, collects taxes, and wields significant political influence. You might be a pampered aristocrat

authority that title carries. A noble title doesn’t stand on its own—it’s connected to an entire family, and whatever title you hold, you will pass it down to your own children. Not only do

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

In your earlier days, you were a personage of some significance in a noble court or a bureaucratic organization. You might or might not come from an upper-class family; your talents, rather than the

gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current

Gladiator Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) 5 People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral) 6 Honesty

. 4 I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat. 5 I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. 6 Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and one that you’re perfectly willing to use for your advantage. You know what people want and you deliver, or rather

city that just happens to be for sale. These marvels sound implausible, but you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, elemental forces hold greater sway than they do on other worlds. As a people touched by elemental power, genasi are viewed as seers, prophets, and chosen ones. The birth of a genasi, whether a slave, a noble

mountains. Fitting backgrounds include charlatan, entertainer, and noble. Earth genasi are more withdrawn, and their connection to the earth keeps them from being comfortable in most cities. Their uncommon

Mark of Warding Dwarf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

retrieve them at any other Kundarak enclave. House Kundarak has a close alliance with House Sivis. Like the House of Scribing, Kundarak has worked to earn the trust of its clients and to establish a

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics

bearer 8 Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) FEATURE: MILITARY RANK You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military

Sir Talavar

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

upbeat demeanor and is a strict observer of noble etiquette and courtesies. He knows the way to Downfall and can point charactersin the right direction. He can also impart the following useful information

them. Bavlorna has the ability to conjure minions that look like tiny versions of herself. Bavlorna has two sisters whom she loathes. Together, the three hags form the Hourglass Coven. Using an

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Storyteller 10 Tumbler FEATURE: BY POPULAR DEMAND You can always find a place to perform, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s

’ve learned that most of the real business of entertainment (or any other venture) happens behind the scenes. It’s easy for you to case what sorts of audiences attend what venue — like

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

meant to be perfect. They didn't want to be ordinary humans. They wanted the eyes of a cat, wings to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial

heart is pure, my intentions noble and good.”Radiant; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth Turn Immunity

against the forces of evil. The dragon stayed home and, in the guise of a human noble named Lord Argynvost, brought new initiates into the order. Enemies of Strahd. Vladimir found himself fighting

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-rin moves up to half its speed without provoking opportunity attack;opportunity attacks. Smite. The ki-rin makes one Hoof, Horn, or Sacred Fire attack.Ki-rins are noble, celestial creatures. In the

, 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

Manikin

races

disposed of before these thoughts turn into acts. Though the Scions’ intentions were initially noble, playing god has given them a taste for power, and they have no intention of granting free will to

aimless, wandering the world like masterless hedge knights in search of meaning. Handlers. Handlers are designed for espionage. Matte pigments and a slim build help handlers disappear into shadows, while

Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

lazuli to resemble a noble bird of prey. It can become a giant eagle for up to 1 hour. While the transformed eagle is within 1 mile of you, you can communicate with it telepathically. As an action, you

ceratok, a horned creature much like a rhinoceros (and with the same statistics). It remains in its ceratok form for 1 hour. Izzet Keyrune (Rare). Formed of carved and polished red and blue stone, the

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

slime to make itself look and feel like any creature that is Medium or Small, while retaining its game statistics. This transformation lasts for 8 hours or until the priest drops to 0 hit

vessel they did then find: Strahd von Zarovich. Working in shadows and through intermediaries, the priests whispered hatred to the count, and when his noble heart was corrupted, they were the ones

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

The leonin guard the shining lands of Oreskos, a golden plain where even the gods rarely trespass. Prides of these nomadic, lion-like humanoids rarely interact with other peoples, having all they

. Noble and Fierce Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from

The Lords' Alliance

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

. Lord Eravien Haund Lawful neutral half-elf noble Ideals: Order, society, peace, stability Personality: Charming, sly, worldly Potential Resources: Lords’ Alliance guards and spies The

representative of the Lords’ Alliance is a noble of Tethyrian and moon elf heritage, his youthful looks belying his actual age and experience. Although he hails from Waterdeep, Lord Eravien often travels to

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.” — Erin M. Evans, Brimstone Angels To be greeted with

horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.” — Erin M. Evans, Brimstone Angels To be greeted with

horns like a ram, others have straight and tall horns like a gazelle’s, and some spiral upward like an antelopes’ horns. They have thick tails, four to five feet long, which lash or coil

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

can tease out their hearts’ desires after a few minutes of conversation, and with a few leading questions you can read them like they were children’s books. It’s a useful talent, and

you make them sound like the real deal. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of HandTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Forgery kitEquipment: A set of fine clothes, a disguise kit

Amphail

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

Amphail or Waterdeep before the purchase, like most of the mysterious matters in Amphail, may have the secret backing of one noble house or another. My contacts say the Oglyntyrs have petitioned the

Amphail Named for its founder, a former warlord of Waterdeep, the small town of Amphail is home to just over seven hundred souls, yet it sought and received membership in the Lords’ Alliance just

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Of all the magic items created by the elves, one of the most prized and jealously guarded is a moonblade. In ancient times, nearly all elven noble houses claimed one such blade. Over the centuries

, the sword lies dormant. It functions like a normal longsword until a worthy soul finds it and lays claim to its power. A moonblade serves only one master at a time. The attunement process requires a

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