mask some with only are first for lack

Y'demi

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Blood Aegis. The AC of Y’demi includes her Constitution modifier while she isn’t wearing armor or wielding a shield. Oriq Mask. Y’demi wears an Oriq mask. While wearing the mask, Y

that Y’demi can see within 15 feet of her. The effect lasts for 1 minute, during which time that area is difficult terrain. Any creature entering that area for the first time on a turn or

Beanstalk Wurm

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

enormous creatures that resemble limbless, wingless dragons, though they lack a dragon’s breath weapons and keen intelligence. On the world of Eldraine, many wurms have adapted to life among the world

beanstalk wurms as a first line of defense against those who would ascend massive beanstalks—also known as Everstalks—to intrude on their lofty palaces. Beanstalk wurms lie coiled along the

Anthropologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, ReligionLanguages

survive—or why they did not. Some anthropologists are driven by intellectual curiosity, while others want the fame and recognition that comes with being the first to discover a new people, a

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

focuses on detailing the hero behind the mask. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, IntimidationTool Proficiencies: Disguise kitEquipment: Disguise kit, a Clothes, Costume;costume, a pouch

containing 10 gp Faceless Persona A faceless character adventures behind the mask of a public persona. This persona is as natural to them as their hidden, true face, but it disguises their

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in

on the spur of the moment, with no depth or history—is called a mask. A mask can be used to express a mood or to serve a specific purpose and then might never be used again. However, many

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

Her father stood on the first of the three stairs that led down from the portal, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen still looked as if he could

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

enact it. Enraged, the entity imposed three dreadful curses upon them. First, the kenku’s beloved wings withered and fell away from their bodies, leaving them bound to the earth. Second, because

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

Elf

races Player’s Handbook

Created by the god Corellon, the first elves could change their forms at will. They lost this ability when Corellon cursed them for plotting with the deity Lolth, who tried and failed to usurp

, including worlds in the Material Plane. Elves have pointed ears and lack facial and body hair. They live for around 750 years, and they don’t sleep but instead enter a trance when they need

Urban Bounty Hunter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

the doings of thieves’ guilds and street gangs. You might be a “velvet mask” bounty hunter, one who blends in with high society and noble circles in order to catch the criminals that

situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. 3 The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

becoming a druid was part of your character’s destiny. Have you always been an adventurer as part of your druidic calling, or did you first spend time as a caretaker of a sacred grove or spring

. First, Wisdom should be your highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. The Druid Table Level ProficiencyBonus Features

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

unleash its full potential. Whatever their goals, sorcerers are every bit as useful to an adventuring party as wizards, making up for a comparative lack of breadth in their magical knowledge with

those who lack such power. Perhaps your power links you to a powerful individual in the world—the fey creature that blessed you at birth, the dragon who put a drop of its blood into your veins

Vampires

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

Vampires Creatures of the night, vampires are ageless undead beings who subsist on the blood of the living. They are fierce predators who mask their ravenous thirst behind a facade of sophistication

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.

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons look down on any creature that isn’t useful to them, though they are willing to bargain for knowledge they lack. Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and

chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the dragon. Underground River

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

and some measure of natural talent that most troubadours and jongleurs lack. It can be hard to spot the difference between these performers and true bards, though. A bard’s life is spent

, making a bargain for a musical gift in addition to your life and freedom, but at what cost? QUICK BUILD You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your

Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers

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

comprises two distinct but interrelated chapters. In the first chapter, the characters track Varram, keeper of the White Dragon Mask, to an ancient crypt overrun by yuan-ti in the Serpent Hills. In the

Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers From their first discovery of the dragon masks, the characters likely recognized the importance of the masks to the Cult of the Dragon. Over the course

Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers

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

Severin’s plans. This section comprises two distinct chapters. In the first chapter, the characters track Varram, keeper of the White Dragon Mask, to an ancient crypt overrun by yuan-ti in the Serpent

Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers From their first discovery of the dragon masks in Hoard of the Dragon Queen, the characters will have recognized the importance of the masks to the Cult

Rescue Mission

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

alarm Iskander, who sees his chance for escape dwindling. In a panic, he grabs the Blue Dragon Mask and dashes to the tower balcony. As the characters prepare to enter the maze for the first time, or if

recognize any stir caused by the adventurers’ arrival.) The cultists don’t know the adventurers’ plans, but with the Blue Dragon Mask on hand, they don’t intend to take chances. Their preparations

Background

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

) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the

in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought

Adventure Summary

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

Adventure Summary The adventure begins with the characters discovering the recently murdered Returned, Varyas, and confronting his killers. Varyas’s gold mask bears a code on it, one that points

toward the sage Khea who lives in the nearby polis. When the characters investigate, they learn from Khea that the writing is undecipherable except for the first line, which refers to the legendary Court

Background

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

) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the

in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought

Background

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

) discovered that secret, he bent all the cult’s resources to finding the long-lost dragon masks in their secret hiding places. When he recovered the red mask, Severin became the first of the

in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is

abandon this careful approach. First, because of their hatred of gnomes, city kobolds often go out of their way to target gnomes’ houses and shops. Even in such cases, the kobolds’ fear of

Rescue Mission

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

alarm Iskander, who sees his chance for escape dwindling. In a panic, he grabs the Blue Dragon Mask and dashes to the tower balcony. As the characters prepare to enter the maze for the first time, or if

recognize any stir caused by the adventurers’ arrival.) The cultists don’t know the adventurers’ plans, but with the Blue Dragon Mask on hand, they don’t intend to take chances. Their preparations

27. Hidden Demiplane

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

And secrets shall I reveal. A detect magic spell reveals a strong aura of conjuration magic in the alcove. Any character who steps into the alcove wearing the bronze Halaster mask found in area 21 is

character for the first time, Halaster’s simulacrum says, “Well, don’t just stand there like a boob. Ask me three questions about Undermountain. Two of my answers will be true, and one will be false.” The

A24. Haunted Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

face becomes a mask of rage as it screams, “Get out of my house!” If the characters flee the banshee’s presence of their own accord, it lets them go. If they advance toward the undead, attack it, or

attempt to parley, it turns violent. In the first round of combat, the banshee uses Horrifying Visage. On the second round, it uses Wail. After wailing, it withdraws to area A27, passing through the closed door as though it weren’t there. In area A27, the undead makes its final stand.

Changeling

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

disguise. For other changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of their soul. The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers

on the spur of the moment, with no depth or history—is called a mask. A mask can be used to express a mood or to serve a specific purpose and then might never be used again. However, many changelings

M7. Leather Works

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Five monks led by an elder are all sharpening tools and preparing to flay the flesh from the face of a new recruit to the monastery. They attack at the first sign of intruders, with the magically

leather-clad figure on the floor is actually a suit of leather golem armor. See appendix D for more information. Development. If any leather mask is placed on the face of a flayed prisoner while that

Proud Dragon Kin

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

Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of

Climbing the Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

. Light. All areas of the shrine are brightly lit by the continual flame spell cast on torches in sconces. Open First Level. The lack of doors on the first level of the shrine means that sound

Recovering from Defeat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

active role in thwarting Elemental Evil. Reports from characters who survived the first battle carry great weight with them, and it’s possible that a faction was scrying near the node at just the right

time and saw how the battle unfolded. If the characters need better gear or spells cast on their behalf, the factions get to work. No one wants a second assault to fail for lack of potions of fire

Deciphering the Mask

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

Deciphering the Mask Characters curious about the nature of Phenax’s Silence find no grand prize in the Court of Orestes. Rather than great wealth, the seer Orestes vaguely predicted the events that

would transpire here. As a result, his prophecy and the resulting legend of Phenax’s Silence foreshadowed the memories the god lost when returning from the Underworld and the first step to giving

Dementlieu

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

syndrome Mist Talismans: Jeweled or feathered mask, article of well-worn fine clothing, shoe made of glass or gold Map 3.4: dementlieu View Player Version Every night brings another glittering affair in

mask slip meets a grisly end. When an “aristocrat” at the duchess’s masquerade loses a button from a fraying coat, the duchess pronounces the impostor’s doom and the unmasked pretender crumbles to dust

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Court of Orestes Locations

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

party approaches this area from the south for the first time, assuming sufficient illumination, they can see the tomb entrance from at least 60 feet away. When the structure comes within sight, read

covering its body granting it advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide. The amphisbaena targets the first creature to approach the stone slab. Once the serpent is dealt with, anyone who

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