meals some with only allows from for lives

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Devoured the souls of children to occupy their bodies Vaeristhelph Rex Seized power as a wizard-king, traded his throne for lichdom Vlad Xil Haerven Wallowed in greed and traded lives

through the accumulation of chardalyn from across Icewind Dale. Zlan’s affinity with chardalyn allows it to access information across the region and use chardalyn to corrupt those who could

Mind Flayer Prophet

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

monster, plane shift (self only), true seeingSome mind flayers dedicate their lives to channeling abstruse truths from beyond reality. This insight gives them preternatural senses and allows them to

Flitterstep Eidolon

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Blurred Form. Attack rolls against the eidolon are made with disadvantage unless the eidolon is incapacitated. Evasion. If the eidolon is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity

eidolons possess many of the skills and details related to their past lives, they’re disconnected from those experiences, choosing to wander the world or brood in haunts they’re drawn to in

Quickling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Blurred Movement. Attack rolls against the quickling have disadvantage unless it is incapacitated or its speed is 0. Evasion. If the quickling is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a

accelerated their passage through life. No quickling lives longer than 15 years. The mortal realm is a ponderous place to a quickling’s eye: a hurricane creeps gradually across the sky, a torrent of

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander

High Fae Kindguard

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

Evasion. If the high fae is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw and only

amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another. Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds

Duergar Soulblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

invisible with it.Soulblades are duergar combatants whose mastery of psionics allows them to manifest blades of psychic energy to slice apart their foes. Duergar Duergar are dwarves of the deep

manifests as mirth. They bring an emotional intensity to their lives, whether they’re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

, a time of unfettered energy. Some eladrin remain associated with a particular season for their entire lives, whereas other eladrin transform, adopting characteristics of a new season. When

your own needs. 3 There are no simple meals, only lavish feasts. 4 You stock up on fine food and drink. You hate going without such comforts. d4 Autumn Flaw 1

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

children. Many half-elves, unable to fit into either society, choose lives of solitary wandering or join with other misfits and outcasts in the adventuring life. Of Two Worlds To humans, half-elves look

-Elf Variants Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM allows it, your half-elf character can forgo Skill Versatility and instead take the elf trait Keen Senses or a trait based on your elf parentage:

Wand of Orcus Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The ghastly Wand of Orcus rarely leaves Orcus’s side. The device, as evil as its creator, shares the demon lord’s aims to snuff out the lives of all living things and bind the Material

Plane in the stasis of undeath. Orcus allows the wand to slip from his grasp from time to time. When it does, it magically appears wherever its master senses an opportunity to achieve some fell goal

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

friends free meals. Additionally, you can escort people into the Upper City without question, regardless of whether they are patriars or have Watch tokens. Outside the Upper City, however, most people

Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) 2 Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) 3 Independence. When people follow orders

Charlatan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

chance. 2 I shave coins or forge documents. 3 I insinuate myself into people’s lives to prey on their weakness and secure their fortunes. 4 I put on new identities like clothes

to some imaginary or extinguished patriar lineage. Because of your skill in passing yourself off as a patriar, you have a Watch token that allows you alone into the Upper City of Baldur’s Gate

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some

. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

proven to be a danger to them. The members of the enclave will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives in this effort. In addition, as a guild

spells. Suggested Characteristics Most members of the Selesnya Conclave are true believers — the tight-knit community allows little room for the cynical or disillusioned. They are spiritual

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

. It desires a wielder who embodies bravery and heroism. Attunement. The sword allows you to attune to it immediately, without having to take a short rest. The first time you attune to the sword, you

1 I am too quick to judge others. 2 I offer forgiveness too readily. 3 I will sacrifice innocent lives for the greater good. 4 Flaw? What flaw? I am flawless. Utter perfection

Occultant Abacus

Magic Items Acquisitions Incorporated

you lately. Eldritch Occultant Starting at rank 2, your occultant abacus becomes an uncommon magic item that can track lives both eliminated and saved. While holding your occultant abacus

used, reappearing on your occultant abacus at the next dawn. Bead of Diverted Karma At rank 4, one of the beads on your occultant abacus allows you to divert karma to where it’s needed

Belashyrra

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, if available, to move as far as its speed allows away from Belashyrra. Rend Reality (Costs 3 Actions). Belashyrra rips at the bonds of reality in its immediate area. Each creature within 10 feet of

places where such creatures are willing to live side by side. Some beholderkin serve Belashyrra as guards and agents, while others spend their lives in deep meditation, pursuing inner visions known only

Arcane Science

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and their ability to infuse mundane items with magic, allows Eberron’s most miraculous projects to continue. During the Last War, artificers were marshaled on a massive scale. Many lives were saved

because of the inventions of brave artificers, but countless lives were also lost because of the mass destruction unleashed by their creations.

Arcane Science

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, and their ability to infuse mundane items with magic, allows Eberron’s most miraculous projects to continue. During the Last War, artificers were marshaled on a massive scale. Many lives were saved

because of the inventions of brave artificers, but countless lives were also lost because of the mass destruction unleashed by their creations.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat. A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The

into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term

Markos Lives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

Markos Lives Defeating the fragment of Krokulmar frees Markos from the evil entity’s influence, at which point Markos is eager to make amends for the trouble he has caused. He allows the characters

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits. Implacable Gods Hobgoblins revere two

Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

creation and growth, much as a forest fire clears dead wood, replenishes the soil, and allows the forest to regrow even healthier than before. To this end, topaz dragons use their power to reduce

tucked into chests stacked on gold-chased shelves. Clifftop Path. A second exit from the cave allows the dragon quick access to the lair and leads to a narrow path bordered on the right by a sheer 50

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, much as a forest fire clears dead wood, replenishes the soil, and allows the forest to regrow even healthier than before. To this end, topaz dragons use their power to reduce crumbling structures and

gold-chased shelves. Clifftop Path. A second exit from the cave allows the dragon quick access to the lair and leads to a narrow path bordered on the right by a sheer 50-foot drop and on the left by

Sybar

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

against one another. Merchants and artisans are plentiful in Sybar, as are sailors and traders in the port. The locals tend to be talkative over meals, stiff drinks, or hot beverages on chilly evenings. If

) 5 The archmage Porphura isn’t dead at all. She lives still as a lich who rules the island in secret. (False) 6 Singing sea chanteys charms creatures in the garden. (True only for leprechauns; see

Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

can dramatically shape adventurers’ lives. The following sections present a variety of options for creating characters with a tie to dragons: “Draconic Races” presents variant dragonborn race options to

give characters a draconic heritage strongly linked to the three great dragon families. “Subclass Options” allows monk and ranger characters to explore deeper ties with dragonkind. “Heroes of the

Reaching the Radiant Citadel

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

Radiant Citadel is a hub for those seeking adventure, but it’s also home to thousands. Either the characters have lived in the city all their lives, or they’re stationed there by a world-hopping

Citadel remains. Sanctuary Seekers. A disaster threatens the characters’ home, but their timely discovery of a Concord Jewel allows them and their community—a forgotten founding civilization—to escape.

Reaching the Radiant Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

Radiant Citadel is a hub for those seeking adventure, but it’s also home to thousands. Either the characters have lived in the city all their lives, or they’re stationed there by a world-hopping

Citadel remains. Sanctuary Seekers. A disaster threatens the characters’ home, but their timely discovery of a Concord Jewel allows them and their community—a forgotten founding civilization—to escape.

Nothic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Nothic Nothics were once wizards who dared to unlock magical secrets they couldn’t fathom. Though gifted with strange cosmic insight that allows them to extract knowledge from other creatures

, nothics are no longer the wizards they once were and have no memories of their previous lives. Nothic Medium aberration, neutral evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 30

Exploration and Adventure

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

gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes. HAUGHTY BUT GRACIOUS

seem when the need arises.” Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at

Exploration and Adventure

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

gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes. HAUGHTY BUT GRACIOUS

seem when the need arises.” Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at

Noteworthy Features

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

wolves—feature in your superstitions? What superstitions do you have regarding coins, doorways, meals, or wounds? Do you have recurring dreams or visions of unfamiliar experiences or past lives? Who

T6. Book Wyrm's Treasure

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

to hold. The shop is managed by a short dragonborn of gold dragon ancestry named Rishaal the Page-Turner, who lives on the third floor. Rishaal, a member of the Watchful Order of Magists and

Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Elvish. Services The shop contains books of all sorts. In addition, Rishaal has a small collection of spellbooks and allows wizards to copy spells from them at the

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