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can be used in another steel predator. Battle damage can cause this instinct to fail, however, in which case the steel predator lingers in the area, hunting and killing other creatures that resemble
its target or that simply live nearby. Such rogue predators are dangerous to anyone in the vicinity.Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Lightning, Necrotic, Thunder
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enjoy eternal bliss in the afterlife while his priests are condemned to live out the rest of their lives imprisoned in his pyramid?” he thought. In his anger, Nafik turned to unholy grimoires
starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests, transforming them and himself into Undead. Heartless and corrupted
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power.
From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called
violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race
Firbolg
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heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life.
In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common
tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites Hazlan’s few remaining communities are populated by hunters, miners, and artisans. They struggle to learn a glimmer of magic to earn a measure of respect from the domain’s
spellcasters. Mages live wherever they please, in traveling caravan palaces, floating towers, or more fanciful dwellings. Most gather close to Hazlik’s palace, Veneficus. Map 3.7: hazlan View Player Version
Aarakocra
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people forced to live and toil on the ground.
Avian Mannerisms
The resemblance of aarakocra to birds isn’t limited to physical features. Aarakocra display many of the same mannerisms as
human might through facial expressions and gestures. An aarakocra might become frustrated with people who fail to pick up on the nuances; an aarakocra’s threat might be taken as a jest and vice
Hobgoblin
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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
banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fine. But if there’s no money changing hands, how do you measure the value of the work? The Silver Sliver exemplifies what goes wrong when good people fail to grasp the complexities of the world. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
folk in the world who revere a deity live their lives without ever being directly touched by a divine being. As such, they can never know what it feels like to be a cleric — someone who is not only a
devout worshiper, but who has also been invested with a measure of a deity’s power. The question has long been debated: Does a mortal become a cleric as a consequence of deep devotion to one’s deity
Orc
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special significance beyond that is imparted to it.
At 4 years old an orc is considered a juvenile, and by age 12 it is a fully functioning adult. Most orcs don’t live past the age of 25 due to
battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the threat of the Lords of Dust, it draws significant numbers of orc barbarians from the Shadow Marches, human scouts from the Eldeen Reaches, and even youths from the Carrion Tribes that live deeper
dangers of the jungle. Valenar. The elves of Valenar have no interest in peace, but they participated in the talks that led to the Treaty of Thronehold to gauge the measure of their enemies and gain
Kenku
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Treasure Hunter
Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the kenku wander the world as vagabonds and burglars who live at the edge of human society. Kenku suffer from a sinister
. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes.
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Serving Zariel The characters might decide after meeting Zariel that they wish to serve her, joining her army and smiting demons in the Blood War. They also might wind up serving her if they fail to
redeem her and wish to live. Souls are Forfeit Characters who choose to serve Zariel must sign a contract (see appendix A) forfeiting their souls to the archdevil. She then returns such characters to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tactics fail, the firbolgs take more direct action. Their observations of a settlement determine what happens next. If the outsiders seem peaceful, the firbolgs approach and gently ask them to leave, even
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a way of life in this forested domain, with everyone from the bards of Skald to the actors of Emherst pursuing dazzling dreams. Here, the people live by a simple rule: never let an audience grow bored
the taking—if they prove worthy. In Kartakass, individuals strive for glory. Where talent and expertise fail, obsession and duplicity reign, leading to repeating cycles of triumph, betrayal, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
13: Inner Bailey The sheltered inner bailey is where the keep’s defenders live and practice combat drills.
When the characters arrive at the inner bailey, read the following boxed text aloud
grunt, he does so.
Shortsighted. Shannik’s plans and actions fail to account for long-term repercussions.
Rumors
“An adventurer is only as good as their gear. Oleira at the trader’s shop is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
acorn-scented smoke. These mushrooms appear to be homes—dozens of them—scattered around the clearing.
Moments before the characters emerged from the forest, the pixies and sprites that live in
Dewlight detected their approach, turned invisible for safety’s sake, and fled into their homes for good measure. The lone exception is Wheeldoli, an elderly sprite whose curiosity outweighs his sense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giant might trade in secrets and blackmail to hold onto some measure of power. These giants might avoid the company of their own kind to escape the expectations and customs attached to the ordning
power and military strength, frost giants are the most likely to impose their standards on other giants. Along similar lines, sometimes giants measure themselves by the standards of a different kind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
her, she might well wipe away all the poleis and larger communities, leaving only scattered tribes of mortals to live in an enforced balance with nature. She isn’t out to eradicate sapient beings
the disposition of their intangible souls. She blames Erebos, Athreos, and Phenax in equal measure for the existence of the Returned, which she considers abominations.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
time went on, Nafik grew envious of Amun Sa. “Why should the pharaoh get to enjoy eternal bliss in the afterlife while his priests are condemned to live out the rest of their lives imprisoned in his
stopped bringing offerings to Amun Sa’s tomb. The threat of starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Ability Score Increase. Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. Age. Bugbears reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years. Alignment. Bugbears live on the
has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. Age. Goblins reach adulthood at age 8 and live up to 60 years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
pupils or patches of scales on the skin. In yuan-ti cities, purebloods are treated fairly but live in an environment where their wants and needs are eclipsed by those of the malisons and abominations
. Because purebloods can easily pass as human, their most important function is as agents of the yuan-ti in the outside world. They can live incognito among humans as diplomats, infiltrators, and spies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
at the touch of a child when they are unlocked. While some other races erect statues or build special structures to honor their heroes or commemorate momentous events, the dwarves live and work within
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
2, and your Dexterity score increases by 1. Age. Bugbears reach adulthood at age 16 and live up to 80 years. Size. Bugbears are between 6 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 250 and 350 pounds. Your
goblin character has the following racial traits. Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1. Age. Goblins reach adulthood at age 8 and live up
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise by determining whether foes should live or die, prognosticating correctly (or at least authoritatively), keeping the rest of the party attuned to the importance of karma, and making the right
from somewhere and has a purpose — and nobody can measure out and use that purpose like they can. As Talanatha “reads” fallen foes, she charts her party’s cosmic effects and can even try to smooth out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the Hells themselves — sought to exert control over the city. Many folk fought to stem all these dangers, and eventually, a measure of peace fell over Neverwinter. Since Dagult Neverember was deposed
city. Anyone who is willing to do so can come to this area, claim a portion of land, and build a structure in which to live or work. There aren’t yet any guilds to restrict trade or construction, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
steel predator slays its target and then voluntarily returns to Sigil, where it’s broken down into parts that can be used in another steel predator. Battle damage can cause this instinct to fail, however
, in which case the steel predator lingers in the area, hunting and killing other creatures that resemble its target or that simply live nearby. Such rogue predators are dangerous to anyone in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Among these other, lesser forms of life, the elves that live in sunlight are especially despised because they are descended from the primal elves who betrayed Lolth so long ago. First they accepted
conniving can’t save those who fail the test, however, because the evidence of such an outcome is immediately obvious — a drow whose spirit has failed its test in the Demonweb Pits becomes transformed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
hive, or a death tyrant. When beholders dream of beholders, that’s when the real trouble starts.
— Volo
Solitary Beholders Most of the beholders in the world live apart from others of their kind
remaining booty. Eye Tyrants An eye tyrant is a solitary beholder that has suppressed its xenophobia and paranoia and chooses to live as the leader or ruler of a community or an organization that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, probably driving them from their ranch to live, much diminished, in a nearby settlement. Final Clues. Wiggan and Bertram know the location of the Temple of Black Earth, as well as the pass phrase for
connections to the aforementioned leaders. Wiggan also writes of his conversion of Bertram, his slow influence of Watson, and the fire witch plan. If the characters fail to uncover this damning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
eagle friends, entering locked rooms, harming her animals, or stealing her possessions, they pass her test. Otherwise, they fail. At the end of this time, Derwyth reveals herself. When Derwyth
derro is that they live underground, shun the light of day, and are feared for their ruthless attacks on nearby settlements. Derwyth marks the star’s landing point on the characters’ map; it corresponds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
predator. Battle damage can cause this instinct to fail, however, causing the steel predator to linger in the area, hunting and killing other creatures that resemble its target, that fit the target’s
general description, or that simply live nearby. Such rogues become the most dangerous of predators. Constructed Nature. A steel predator doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Steel Predator
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sea Hag Sea hags live in dismal and polluted underwater lairs, surrounded by merrow and other aquatic monsters. Beauty drives a sea hag to fits of anger. When confronted with something beautiful, the
ends if the hag takes a bonus action to end it or if she dies.
The changes wrought by this effect fail to hold up to physical inspection. For example, the hag could appear to have no claws, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
approach the amphitheater, characters can’t fail to notice giant clawed footprints in the mud. From toe to heel, each footprint spans over 5 feet. Closer to the ruin, they find long, slender feathers
King of Feathers is the undisputed lord of Omu. Most other dwellers of the Forbidden City live in fear of its thunderous approach and steer well clear of the amphitheater, its lair.
The King of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
two characters fail their checks, the successful characters can stop their fall and prevent disaster, but if more than half the party fails, the whole group falls. You could also apply this idea to
occasionally you need a passive measure of how good a character is at doing a thing. Passive Perception is the most common example. (See “Perception” later in this chapter.) You can extend the concept