many some with only act focus for land

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book

last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act of kindness or generosity within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform an evil act, you lose all the

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

from the eye (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Each time you cast a spell from the eye, there is a 5 percent chance that Vecna tears your soul from

Spells table from the hand (save DC 18). The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell. Each time you cast a spell from it, the hand casts Suggestion on you (save DC 18; no

Oath of Devotion

Classes Player’s Handbook

to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use

following tenets: Let your word be your promise. Protect the weak and never fear to act. Let your honorable deeds be an example.

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Bag of Beans

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

This heavy cloth bag contains 3d4 dry beans when found. The bag weighs half a pound regardless of how many beans it contains and becomes a nonmagical item when it no longer contains any beans. If

disappears in a puff of bright-pink smoke. 61–70 A hungry Bulette burrows up and attacks. 71–80 A fruit tree grows. It has 1d10 + 20 fruit, 1d8 of which act as randomly

Ring of Elemental Command

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. Elemental Focus. While wearing the ring, you benefit from additional properties corresponding to the ring’s linked Elemental Plane: Ring of Elemental Command (Air);Air. You know Auran, you have

, as shown in the following table. The table indicates how many charges you must expend to cast the spell, which has a save DC of 18. Plane Spells (Charges) Ring of Elemental Command

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

column of the Deck of Many Things table when randomly determining cards drawn from the deck. Before you draw a card, you must declare how many cards you intend to draw and then draw them randomly. Any

Jester, the card reappears in the deck, making it possible to draw the same card twice. (Once the Fool or Jester has left the deck, reroll on the table if that card comes up again.) Deck of Many Things

Rogue

Classes Player’s Handbook

have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem. A few even learn magical tricks to supplement their other abilities. Many Rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine

Knowledge Domain

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

places, and examine the processes of the mind. To them, knowledge is more valuable than material wealth, and learning is an act of worship. Libraries, universities, and other educational institutions also

draw on the power of the Knowledge Domain. Gods of knowledge vary from masters of arcane magic to patrons of craft and invention. In Faerûn, Clerics of the Knowledge Domain worship deities of learning and ingenuity such as Oghma and Gond, among many others.

Oath of the Noble Genies

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

different types of genies—dao, masters of earth; djinn, masters of air; efreet, masters of fire; and marids, masters of water. In Faerûn, many Paladins who swear this oath hail from Calimshan, a

land teeming with genies. Paladins who swear this oath often undertake quests that take them all over the Realms and across the multiverse—including the Elemental Planes. These paladins share

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Elf

Species Lorwyn: First Light

slender. In Lorwyn, elves value beauty above all, though what any given elf deems beautiful can seem arbitrary. Some Lorwyn elves assume authority over the land’s other peoples, using their

Shadowmoor elf’s definition of “beautiful” can be abstract. Many of their kind believe beauty is gained or lost in accordance with one’s actions; in particular, they consider

Bladesinger

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

off harm and allow the Bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a Bladesinger at work remember the display as one of the more beautiful

, most Bladesingers still hail from old elven realms, such as Myth Drannor, or from non-elven societies that share land and history with elves, such as the Silver Marches. Wherever they hail from

Moonwell Pilgrim

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

, Painter's Supplies, Bedroll, Bell, Pouch, Robe, String, Traveler's Clothes, Waterskin, 38 GP; or (B) 50 GP Like many who hail from the Moonshae Isles, you grew up revering the blessed land, its

Triton Master of Waves

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Although many masters of waves resent land-dwellers and strike out at those who trespass upon their waters, most are devoted followers of the sea god. Those who share their faith or who bear earnest

act immediately after the triton on the same initiative count and fight until they’re destroyed. They disappear if the triton dies.Multiattack. The triton makes two attacks using Wave Touch and

Eberron Dragonshard

Equipment

in jungle environments, notably Q’barra and the distant land of Xen’drik. In their raw form, Eberron shards are rosy crystals with crimson swirls flowing their depths. Eberron shards are

the most common form of dragonshard. They are primarily refined into a glowing powder. This dragonshard dust can be used to fuel almost any act of magic. When casting a spell, you can use dragonshard

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the leonin prides. Prides of leonin roam the plains of Oreskos, protecting the land and its creatures from interlopers, both mortal and immortal. As many leonin suffered at the hands of archon tyrants

one another and the land. Only in recent times have some leonin started guardedly looking beyond their homeland and wondering what role they might take in the wider world. Most leonin hunters are tribal

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

good at sniffing out lucrative business deals, and he makes friends easily. Like many sun elves, Davil has an affinity for magic and is gifted with the kind of patience that comes with a long life span

, even while drunk, and uses an elven lute as a spellcasting focus. Davil can put the characters in contact with other leaders of the Black Network's Waterdeep division, namely Istrid Horn (if they need

Scourge Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

-consuming. Many scourge aasimar wear masks to block out the world and focus on containing this power, unmasking themselves only in battle.

Wildhunt Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Wildhunt shifters are sharp and insightful. Many are constantly alert, ever wary for possible threats. Others focus on their intuition, searching within. Wildhunt shifters are excellent hunters, and they also tend to become the spiritual leaders of shifter communities.

Alseid

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

":"radiant"} radiant damage.Alseid Touched with the golden light of the sun, alseids inhabit meadows, plains, and lands of cultivated natural beauty. Many live in closer proximity to human civilization

benevolent and aid those who live off the land, while others embody violent aspects of nature. In either case, nymphs generally avoid other sapient creatures, preferring to mind the cycles of nature, the

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

Derwyth

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

;along with many animals, most of which are small woodland creatures. These animals act as Derwyth’s eyes and ears, quickly bringing her news of events in the wood, particularly the arrival and

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

-shaking roars, gives most leonin an air that readily shifts between regal and fearsome. Leonin often act with confidence, which can come off as imperiousness. While this can reassure their allies, it can

, or belligerent. The truth is that many leonin simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to

Doomwake Giant

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

strength from aspects of the world itself—from ancient stone and roiling flames to the depths of the seas and skies. Unlike many creatures of legend, most giants owe their existence not to Nyx and the

dreams of mortals, but to natural forces in the land. As a result, Theran giants are typically infused with the elements they embody, which might manifest as flaming beards, frozen skin, hair

Storm Crab

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

water to crush foes. Giants on some worlds claim Stronmaus or one of his children created storm crabs in the early years of an ancient empire. Just as behir;behirs were created to fight dragons on land

and roc;rocs to challenge dragons’ mastery of the sky, storm crabs were meant to battle dragon turtles, bronze dragons, and other aquatic foes. On many worlds, these creatures fiercely guard the

School of Illusion Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make the impossible

seem real. Some illusionists — including many gnome wizards — are benign tricksters who use their spells to entertain. Others are more sinister masters of deception, using their illusions to frighten and fool others for their personal gain.

School of Necromancy (PHB) Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

The School of Necromancy explores the cosmic forces of life, death, and undeath. As you focus your studies in this tradition, you learn to manipulate the energy that animates all living things. As

menacing, or even villainous, due to the close association with death. Not all necromancers are evil, but the forces they manipulate are considered taboo by many societies.

Ironscale Hydra

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

one of its heads is awake.Multiattack. The hydra makes as many bite attacks as it has heads. Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Bite"} to hit

legendary hydra Polukranos. Territorial Terrors. During their early years, hydras feed their rapid growth by terrorizing the land. When they grow large enough, they look for a territory to claim as

Mastermind

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Your focus is on people and on the influence and secrets they have. Many spies, courtiers, and schemers follow this archetype, leading lives of intrigue. Words are your weapons as often as knives or

Strigoi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

can see within 30 feet of it. The stirges are under the strigoi’s control and act immediately after the strigoi in the initiative order. The stirges disappear after 1 hour, when the strigoi dies

nothing but empty husks. Due to the horrifying nature of their deaths, those slain by strigoi occasionally reanimate as boneless. Many strigoi seek ways to return to their former existence while being

School of Necromancy Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

The School of Necromancy explores the cosmic forces of life, death, and undeath. As you focus your studies in this tradition, you learn to manipulate the energy that animates all living things. As

menacing, or even villainous, due to the close association with death. Not all necromancers are evil, but the forces they manipulate are considered taboo by many societies.

Hundred-Handed One

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

archons' monuments and fortresses. Yet many of the transformed giants refused to be part of the archons' war machine. Seeking to escape their masters, they fled into the wilderness. The furious archons

territory across Theros, drawing strength from aspects of the world itself—from ancient stone and roiling flames to the depths of the seas and skies. Unlike many creatures of legend, most giants owe

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

evil act if the victim-to-be is a willing sacrifice. In the ritual, a living person’s chest is pierced and the heart removed. A seed is pushed into the heart, which is then placed in a tree

to nature and that protect and respect the land, such as druid;druids and treant;treants (both appear in the Monster Manual). Some treants have wood woad servants by virtue of age-old pacts with druids

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, inbred lepers—came to the abbey seeking salvation. The deva rid them of their diseases, an act for which they were eternally grateful, but could not cure them of certain human defects that had been

insane. Only then did von Holtz reveal himself to be Strahd von Zarovich. Somehow the deva realized that any attempt to slay Strahd would be futile—that the ancient curse upon the land meant that the

Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of their devotion. They hold angels—the perfect servants of good

this oath share these tenets. Honesty. Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise. Courage. Never fear to act, though caution is wise. Compassion. Aid others, protect the weak, and

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