manner striving with only about from for lack

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

smooth-skins is far greater. Despite their alien outlook, some lizardfolk make an effort to understand and, in their own manner, befriend people of other races. Such lizardfolk make faithful and

aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and

Dhampir

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

others embrace the solitude of the hunt, striving to distance themselves from those who’d tempt their hunger. Dhampir Hungers Every dhampir knows a thirst slaked only by the living. Those who

or raw meat 3 Cerebral spinal fluid 4 Psychic energy 5 Dreams 6 Life energy Dhampir Origins Dhampirs often arise from encounters with vampires, but all manner of

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

Cold and Calculating

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

, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants. Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties

, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful

Through the Sea Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

of Skullport would like to fix it, but they lack the mutual trust and cooperation required for such a project to succeed. The absence of the hoist hasn’t stopped all manner of nefarious sorts from using their own ropes to haul rowboats and other small craft over the barrier wall.

The Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, their ambitions have long been curtailed by their lack of cohesion and the imposition of good-aligned storm giants and cloud giants whose memories of ancient, glorious Ostoria have faded over time

types fiercely compete against one another, striving to create a new ordning through their deeds and accomplishments. These giants’ calamitous endeavors have not only put the settlements of humans and

Alignment

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

transformation worthy of legend. Most creatures that lack the capacity for rational thought do not have alignments — they are unaligned. Such a creature is incapable of making a moral or ethical choice and

good-hearted and striving to help others where she can. Artemis is lawful evil, unconcerned with the value of sentient life but at least professional in his approach to murder. As an evil character

City of Guilds

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

a cruel and bloodthirsty jester, in the manner of its demonic leader, and it supplements parody and levity with blood and fire. Selesnya Conclave. The Selesnya Conclave is led by Trostani, three

leadership of Prime Speaker Zegana, the biomancers of the Simic Combine apply magic to the life sciences. Striving to create a harmonious future where creatures of all kinds are perfectly adapted to their ever

Levistus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

devotion of a wide variety of criminals, rascals, and ne’er-do-wells across a multitude of worlds. He continues to meet his quota of souls, both despite his lack of mobility and because of it. Being

, administration, or commerce, but Stygia is an expanse of untamed, unimproved territory. Even so, it has its uses. All manner of unlikely beasts wander the frozen terrain and swim the seas, including

A Night to Remember

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

plainspoken manner and lack of pretense. Alone and outside the political maelstrom, she acts more like an adventurer than a city official. If the characters inquire about the letter, she shows it to

Legion of Azrok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

this strange lack of courage in their great warlord? Has age finally taken its toll? In reality, a band of duergar thieves posing as merchants recently stole Azrok’s dagger of blindsight and fled

) as a manner of protocol. After Azrok guarantees their safety in his settlement, Lurkana takes them aside and offers a reward for the safe return of her husband’s magic dagger. She emphasizes that

Adult and Elder Oblexes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Adult and Elder Oblexes Newly formed oblexes lack the capabilities of their older kin. They seek only to feed on memories and grow until they can impersonate their victims. Older oblexes, called

prey into danger or to infiltrate settlements so they can feed on superior victims. Mind flayers unleash all manner of foul experiments upon the planes with little thought for the consequences. Here

Alignment

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

new—a transformation worthy of legend. Most creatures that lack the capacity for rational thought do not have alignments—they are unaligned. Such a creature is incapable of making a moral or ethical

, fundamentally good-hearted and striving to help others where she can. Artemis is lawful evil, unconcerned with the value of sentient life but at least professional in his approach to murder. As an

Kianna's Farmhouse Locations

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

initially harmless, their appearance and lack of reaction are unnerving. Pantry. The foodstuffs and supplies that once filled the pantry have been ransacked, and a large cupboard stands open. A trapdoor in

and manner shifting erratically. Use the following points to guide the conversation: Kianna confirms she’s the person the party seeks. She’s saddened at any talk of Aunt Dellie having sent the

Oblexes

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

formed oblexes lack the capabilities of their older kin. They seek only to feed on memories and grow until they can impersonate their victims. Oblex Spawn Tiny Ooze, Typically Lawful Evil Armor

all manner of foul experiments upon the planes with little thought for the consequences. Here, though, I suspect another influence: Juiblex. —Mordenkainen Adult Oblex Adult Oblex Medium Ooze

Roleplaying a Giant

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

, the cleverest of Annam’s offspring. But Memnor isn’t only clever, he’s sly and deceitful. Tales of his exploits emphasize his charisma, his smooth manner, and his ability to manipulate and mislead

can match, but the giants’ understanding of strategy is rudimentary. This deficiency isn’t born from a lack of ability, but has its roots in tradition. In ages past, when the giants worked together

Stone Giants

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

. But even where boulder tossing is concerned, artistry is fundamental to the effort. A stone giant hurling a boulder isn’t only performing a feat of strength but is also striving to display consummate

find hard to comprehend. Humans lack true awareness, and most wouldn’t know an omen if it walked up and kissed them on the lips. A storm giant attunes itself to the world and glimpses the future in all

Meenlock

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

normal mind flayer. The most obvious difference is the lack of the mind flayer’s ever-present mucus coating. Without that protection, an alhoon’s skin becomes dry and cracked. Its eyes might appear

perceived in this manner. Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The elder brain’s innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

no longer functions in a comprehensible manner within the region. Creatures make ranged attack rolls with disadvantage, and the range of those attacks is halved. 37–45 The landscape melts into a mass

following table to suit all manner of macabre tales. Consider rolling on the Haunted Effects table when the following circumstances occur in the region: A creature gains the frightened condition

Creating Adventures

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

disgrace or discredit a powerful person. 2 A villain is striving for power within their guild. 3 A villain has claimed power in their guild and needs to be supplanted. 4 The villain is

workshop that is presumed to be an accident. Maybe something in the manner of the responsible researcher stirs up their suspicion, but there’s no evidence of wrongdoing at this point. As the campaign

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