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Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
death’s head is a disembodied, flying head. The type of creature one of these grotesque undead originated from determines how it terrorizes it prey. A death’s head that arises from a person
or animal swoops down to rip apart victims with its gnashing teeth. One with the head of monster like a nothic or medusa, though, retains a measure of the power it had in life and can befuddle the
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity arises, until they reach adulthood and are capable of seeking out stronger prey. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires.
Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to
Gehenna and banishes it to that plane, where it is likely to be slain or enslaved by a yugoloth for its failure.Acid, PoisonCold, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or
have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating
Gladiator
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
I love.
2
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back.
3
I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4
I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds
.
4
I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
Entertainer
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
.
3
I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4
I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
5
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my
likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
measure my deeds against that person’s.
5
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6
I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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follow me around.
4
I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art
from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or learning a new skill or art
from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating skill with sword, bow, and strategy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Death’s Head A death’s head is a disembodied, flying head. The type of creature one of these grotesque undead originated from determines how it terrorizes it prey. A death’s head that arises from a
person or animal swoops down to rip apart victims with its gnashing teeth. One with the head of monster like a nothic or medusa, though, retains a measure of the power it had in life and can befuddle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Military Forces Every nation in Khorvaire has its military forces. In addition to the Redcloak Battalion, the following groups number among the forces most likely to make use of a team of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Arriving in Gracklstugh The Darklake District is a likely entry point to the city for the characters, whether they arrive via the water or travel one of the many tunnels leading to the district’s
days inside the city before the duergar slavers start taking their measure. Arriving by way of the Darklake Docks is easier and more discreet. If the characters are traveling by boat, Buppido can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity arises, until they reach adulthood and are capable of seeking out stronger prey. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires. Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to Gehenna
and banishes it to that plane, where it is likely to be slain or enslaved by a yugoloth for its failure. Barghest
Large Fiend, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they committed. How a spell like Remove Curse affects a curse that’s part of your
Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger in desecrated locations, where demonic spirits await victims. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
discussed in this section. A creature affected by such a curse should know why they’re being punished and be able to learn how to end their curse, likely by symbolically righting the wrong they
Possession is one example of an environmental curse. Demonic Possession Demonic Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
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
behind that turn of events as well. In conclusion, Wheeldoli injects some urgency into the situation. “Whatever’s happening at the pool is likely to reach its peak on the winter solstice, which is at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
wealth that can flow back to Thay. The power the Red Wizards hold in Thay gives them a measure of diplomatic legitimacy in the lands of the Sword Coast and the North, but their presence is rarely welcome
person who misuse’s a wizard’s sigil — preposterous tales that were most likely started by wizards themselves. There is no set penalty for violating another mage’s signature sigil or using it without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
them to measure their reactions. For example, pixies might tie a dwarf’s boots together, create illusions of strange creatures or treasures, or use dancing lights to lead interlopers astray. If the
visitors respond with hostility, the pixies give them a wide berth. If the visitors are good natured, the pixies are likely to be emboldened and more friendly. The fey might even emerge and offer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
admire one another in equal measure and are in constant competition. Every time Belial outthinks Fierna, she talks her way out of whatever trap he has devised. Fierna stages insurrections against
arises, the seeming enemies cooperate to dispatch pretenders to their shared throne. Fiery Realm of Dark Delights The pair rules over Phlegethos, an expanse filled with immense volcanoes that expel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
likely the best one and which opportunities seem too good to be true, at the DM’s determination. Suggested Characteristics Some gamble out of necessity. Others do so out of boredom. Still others become
measure of a person. In the end, the only thing that matters is the scoreboard. (Evil)
d6 Bond
1 One person in particular owes me a lot of money, and I need to keep them alive if I want to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
investigators, focused on tracking people down or gathering information. More likely, you’re a diverse team with a range of skills that allow you undertake a variety of different missions on your
Operator, who might end up stepping into a different role when the need arises. The Operator is often a bard and might come from a soldier or noble background (being accustomed to leadership in one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
secret, preying upon a goblin or two when the opportunity arises, until they reach adult age and are old and strong enough to seek out stronger prey. When goblins discover that a barghest is among them
is likely to be slain or enslaved by a yugoloth for its failure. Barghest
Large fiend (shapechanger), neutral evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 60 ft. (30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
sloping ramps in addition to the tunnels, so the beholder can easily move its minions around as the need arises. Common rooms found in a beholder’s lair are described in the sections that follow. Central
inhabited areas. Medium or smaller intruders can easily move through the passage but might have little warning about what lies ahead, especially if the passage has sharp turns that make it likely that
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
to all manner of gods have been cobbled together in every corner of the city. View Player Version As the city restores itself, there are likely to be requests for ennoblement and the privileges that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
topics and about research methods in general can tell the other characters the most likely places to direct their search. If the group check is successful, the characters find enough different
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back. 3 I want to be famous, whatever it takes. 4 I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s. 5 I will do
face. 3 A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around. 4 I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat. 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
punching and kicking. And maybe a head-butt for good measure. Monks in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign find a way to integrate a typical ascetic life with the grandeur, majesty, and over-the-top
likely brings their old monastery’s entrepreneurial spirit with them — along with new ideas to energize that spirit even more. In my experience, hiring a monk skilled in the art of peaceful arbitration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
visitor likely had to approach the hag in secret for fear of causing an uproar in town, and is probably eager to return home before being missed, which adds time pressure to the process and tips the
, mortals are more likely to get away in good shape if they offer up something a hag needs or wants. In such a case, the hag might even start the bidding. A hag that faces a serious threat from enemies will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization grows, members of that organization are increasingly likely to have heard of the character. You can set thresholds at which the default attitude of an organization’s members toward the
character’s renown within an organization can never drop below 0. Piety With a few alterations, the renown system can also serve as a measure of a character’s link to the gods. It’s a great option for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
great in the dungeon, and sometimes even at outdoor social events that don’t feature a lot of flammable buildings nearby. In the boardroom or the council chamber, your skills are likely in less demand
quite like you do. War Magic Success in business requires prudent caution and take-charge offense in equal measure. As a war mage, your focus on abjuration and evocation is thus a good fit for success
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters are captured, they are kept alive only if they can be used in negotiations to extract a ransom. Ransom demands are likely to include a boat or at least transportation to the mainland. The survivors
. There is no negotiating with Ogmund. His demands are simple: surrender or fight. As a tactician, Ogmund is wholly wanting. He is likely to overlook the simplest of ambush opportunities, and his only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
potions of longevity. Spite hides the true measure of his magical talent by pretending to know only cantrips and 1st-level spells. This ruse has fooled the other students and most of his instructors, but
conquer Skullport for his family. Like most drow, he is predictably treacherous. His silken words are pleasant enough, but any alliance forged with him is doomed to end badly — and most likely in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
are likely to hear about it. If the victim was friendly with other hags, those responsible for her death might find themselves the target of retaliation. If the victim died while owing favors to
such a connection, and a young hag born of a grandmother begins her existence already benefiting from a greater measure of respect and status. Want to know a dark secret? Ask a hag. The trick lies in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. As a rule, the Uthgardt engage in raiding only in remote areas — meaning that the closer a potential target is to civilization, the less likely it will be set upon. The raiders prefer to strike
band may measure your prowess. It doesn’t greatly matter if you win or lose, though. Simply express a desire or a willingness to compete, and you will earn some measure of respect. If you win the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
sanctuary or protect the secret of its existence. Strange Gifts. Your patron grants your group a small measure of esoteric power. At 5th level, and again at 13th, you gain one supernatural gift as described
when determining who they recruit as agents. In what arenas does that being likely hold sway? A powerful lich recruits other ambitious spellcasters, as well as skilled warriors to serve as bodyguards