master scrolls with only aid from for lead

Draconian Mage

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, stinking cloudDraconians born from the eggs of bronze, green, and emerald dragons have some ability to wield magic. They often lead small groups of draconian foot soldiers, using their magic to snipe

across the battlefield or aid their allies’ incursions and attacks. They have wings that allow them to glide during a fall. When draconian mages die, their flesh shrivels away before their bones

Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, these satyr skirmishers cooperate in loose teams, using guerrilla tactics to harass foes then melt back into the forest. The blessings of Nylea aid the satyrs in protecting their home, and a single arrow

neither naive nor defenseless. Some satyrs delightedly torment stuffy individuals or pull pranks on the unwary, pastimes that can predictably lead to scuffles. If a satyr can't talk their way out of a

Chwinga Astronaut

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

within 5 feet of itself. The target gains a supernatural charm of the DM’s choice. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural charms. Natural Shelter. The chwinga

spelljamming ships or ride around on space guppy;space guppies. Using its Magical Gift ability, a chwinga astronaut can bestow one of the following charms in place of those described in the Dungeon Master

Steel Crane

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

’s role in the theft. Personality Trait. “The technique of the Immortal Lotus is beautiful and powerful. I will succeed Master Bak Mei.” Ideal. “The ancient traditions and secret

martial arts must be preserved and learned. Hiding them away in libraries dishonors our teachers.” Bond. “The Immortal Lotus is my new family. Bak Mei will lead me to a brighter future

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

, ending the effect on itself on a success.Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj

Ziraj's prey, or Ziraj might come to their aid to eliminate a common enemy. He's the strong, silent type. The City Watch has received reports of a figure who haunts the rooftops of Waterdeep — a

Gray Dwarf (Duergar) Legacy

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

with your Dungeon Master to see if you can play a gray dwarf character. Duergar see themselves as the true manifestation of dwarven ideals, clever enough not to be taken in by the treacherous deceptions

obliterated by Moradin’s betrayal. The duergar lead bleak, grim lives devoid of happiness or satisfaction, but they see that as their defining strength — the root of duergar pride, as it were — rather than a drawback to be corrected.

Velomachus Lorehold

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

she uses this action again.Velomachus Lorehold was the first dragon of Strixhaven to master the magic of order and chaos, the flow and prediction of events through time. Her magic encourages

accompanied by visual effects resembling tomes and scrolls composed of golden light, perceptible distortions as time doubles back on itself, and thunderous sounds.Thunder

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

followed her fellow wizards to Icewind Dale. She caught up to them in Bryn Shander and made her presence known, claiming she was sent by her master to aid the expedition with her divinations. Egos and

painfully obvious to Zelenn that Nass has been slow to master the arcane tradition of divination. Zelenn’s suggestion that Nass leave the Hosttower of the Arcane and gain experience abroad left Nass

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

help her forget her terrible losses. Isolde became the master of a traveling fey carnival that served as a gateway to Zybilna’s domain. The carnival did what Zybilna hoped it would do: it brought

longed for. Isolde orchestrated a trade with the other carnival’s owners, a pair of shadar-kai (elves native to the Shadowfell). Isolde would become the master of their carnival, and they would

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spiderlike creatures originally created to serve Lolth. They rule colonies of chitine;chitines and lead them into battle in Lolth’s war against her enemies. When devotees of Lolth created the first

chitines, she watched as her followers used arcane magic and demonic powers and invoked her aid for the divine spark needed to ensure the subjects’ survival, expecting to see these new abominations

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a

master in your fields of study. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead

College of Swords

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right. Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade

3rd Bonus Proficiencies, Fighting Style, Blade Flourish 6th Extra Attack 14th Master’s Flourish

College of Swords (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

combats. Though they use their weapons to entertain, they are also highly trained and skilled warriors in their own right. Their talent with weapons inspires many blades to lead double lives. One blade

3rd Bonus Proficiencies, Fighting Style, Blade Flourish 6th Extra Attack 14th Master’s Flourish

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a master in your fields of study. Skill

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic. Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only

offering food and other supplies to aid their departure. If those who insist on remaining respect nature, take only what they need, and live in harmony with the wood, firbolgs explore the possibility

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

culture—even one in need of aid. (Lawful) 3 Knowledge. By understanding other races and cultures, we learn to understand ourselves. (Any) 4 Power. Common people crave strong

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

prince, an archdevil, or an utterly alien entity—beings not typically served by clerics. More often, though, the arrangement is similar to that between a master and an apprentice. The warlock learns

The Zhentarim

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

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

another. A winged snake is trained to serve a particular master. If its master dies, the snake has been known to remain nearby and starve to death. Dread Warriors make up the terrifying undead army of the Red Wizards Zhentarim agent and winged snake Dread Warrior

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

riders. 3 An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then

residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goat;giant goats. 6 An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to master the art of stealth. Fire, Psychic

The Zhentarim

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

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

another. A winged snake is trained to serve a particular master. If its master dies, the snake has been known to remain nearby and starve to death. Dread Warriors make up the terrifying undead army of the Red Wizards Zhentarim agent and winged snake Dread Warrior

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

before swapping back. 5 A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon. 6 An amethyst

adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair. 3 The Enlightened Dragon Master of an isolated monastery is, in fact, an adult amethyst dragon. 4 An adult amethyst dragon is at war

The Zhentarim

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

The Zhentarim Agents of the Zhentarim have winged snake companions that serve as messengers. Members of the Zhentarim use these creatures to deliver messages on scrolls and stay in contact with one

another. A winged snake is trained to serve a particular master. If its master dies, the snake has been known to remain nearby and starve to death. Zhentarim agent and winged snake Dread Warriors

9. Secret Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

have not come to lead you on a path to immortality. However many souls you have bled on your hidden altar, however many visitors you have tortured in your dungeon, know that you are not the ones who

, and sired a stillborn son. Cursed by darkness? Of that I have no doubt. Save you from your wretchedness? I think not. I much prefer you as you are. Your dread lord and master, Strahd von Zarovich

Readers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

of knowledge. Acquiring unique tomes and scrolls falls under the First Reader’s purview. In 1492 DR, the First Reader is Bookwyrm, a dragonborn master sage of green dragon ancestry. Bookwyrm’s real

from the ranks of Master Readers. Each is acknowledged as Candlekeep’s foremost expert on a particular area of study. Many of them use the master sage stat block presented earlier in this section. In

Mist Wanderers

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

Mist Wanderers The individuals in this section travel the Mists, carrying with them rumors and mysteries that can lead characters from one domain to the next. Any of these travelers might use Mist talismans or other methods to aid characters in undertaking their own journeys.

Tressym Patrol

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

on the characters, but might help lead them to various locations (such as the secret door outside area 38) if treated well. The tressym despise Barbatos’s hell hound (areas 12 and 13), and actively aid any effort to destroy it.

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

The Detention Bog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

fire, poison, and psychic damage. Finally, each is secured with a locking mechanism that requires a successful DC 18 Dexterity check with thieves’ tools to unlock. Instructor Minexes carries a master

himself from the spells of specific spellcasters, although it isn’t clear yet who. Spell Scrolls. The instructor has brought a number of spell scrolls of Tenser’s floating disk equal to twice the number

Deck of Many More Things

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

* 65 Warrior 66 Well 67–00 Roll again *Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90

of 22. Temple. A deity or entity of similar power becomes bound to aid you. At any point in time between drawing the card and when you die, you can use your action to call on this entity for divine

13. Child of Zotzilaha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

wall to a set of doors that lead east. Above the ledge, the water is only 2 feet deep, but the area counts as difficult terrain. The doors that lead east have keyholes in them but are unlocked

. She retreats from close combat and conceals herself in the water. The nereid has a pet named Chac, a giant lightning eel (see appendix B). If she calls to Chac for aid, she does so on her turn when

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. It is also not unheard of for an exceptionally strong and charismatic evil human to lead stray orcs that no longer have a tribe to call their own. When Tribes Team Up An orc tribe typically has no

,” or “go this way.” A orc raiding party might leave such a sign in its wake, as an aid to other warriors that travel through the same area later on. Mountain guides, druids, and

Mountain Climb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

belonged to Garret Velryn, a wilderness guide who led a small expedition up Kelvin’s Cairn. The dog is agitated and tries to lead the characters to Garret’s house. Garret’s husband, Keegan, is

alarmed to see the dog without its master and fears for Garret’s life. He asks the characters to head toward Kelvin’s Cairn, find Garret, and see him safely back to Targos.

Derwyth's Homestead Locations

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

This room’s south door is locked. If the characters enter, read or paraphrase the following text: Wooden shelves along the north wall of this room hold a jumble of books and scrolls, many of which

have tumbled to the floor. The table in the center of the room bears scrolls with complex astrological notes in addition to quills, ink, and other stationery. Derwyth stores her texts in this study

Call for Aid

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

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

that the mysterious master of the green dragon was one of the cult’s wyrmspeakers is true, the survivors of Altand might know something that will help find him.

Call for Aid

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

Call for Aid Delaan Winterhound comes to the adventurers during the Council of Waterdeep or while they are returning to the city after completing another chapter. He speaks of the draconic incursions

that the mysterious master of the green dragon was one of the cult’s wyrmspeakers is true, the survivors of Altand might know something that will help find him.

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