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Warlock

Classes Player’s Handbook

Armor, Sickle, 2 Dagger;Daggers, orb;Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar's Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather

Bard

Classes Player’s Handbook

Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Choose 3 Musical Instruments Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather;Leather Armor, 2 Dagger

, including performing music, working magic, and making jests. A Bard’s life is spent traveling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer

Master Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp"} to hit (with advantage if the target is wearing armor made of metal), reach

, dispel magic, identify, levitate, locate object, Tenser's Floating Disk, unseen servant 1/day each: banishment, contact other plane, Drawmij's instant summons, legend lore, locate creature, planar

Sage

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Shocking Grasp (Cantrip). Melee Spell Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"spell","rollAction":"Shocking Grasp"} to hit (with advantage if the target is wearing armor made of metal), reach

resident lore experts are master sage;master sages and sages who dedicate themselves to scholarship above all.

Polukranos

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

remains. A new incarnation of the World Eater is a fearsome omen, as the monster only appears when the pillars of the world tremble and terrible things are afoot in the realm of the gods. Its rampages

the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s defeat, the beast might reappear as a Nyxborn being and begin its legend anew.Acid

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

necessary, using their magic to bolster their swords and armor. Their spells lean toward charms and illusions rather than blatantly destructive spells. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of many

wandering across the land gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But a depth of knowledge, a level of musical skill, and a touch of magic

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons. Delvers into Secrets Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and

, while poring over tomes of forbidden lore, a brilliant student’s mind is opened to realities beyond the material world and to the alien beings that dwell in the outer void. Once a pact is made, a

Centaur

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

Centaur Reclusive wanderers and omen-readers of the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of

other creatures. Centaur Large monstrosity, neutral good Armor Class 12 Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 9 (-1

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, Sickle, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (orb

), Book (occult lore), Scholar’s Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They often begin their search for magical power by

Proficiencies

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

in wizardry thanks to the tome of mysterious lore he acquired (becoming a fighter 4/rogue 1/wizard 1). Multiclassing Proficiencies Class Proficiencies Gained Barbarian Shields, simple weapons

, martial weapons Bard Light armor, one skill of your choice, one musical instrument of your choice Cleric Light armor, medium armor, shields Druid Light armor, medium armor, shields (druids will not

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, Sickle, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (orb), Book (occult lore), Scholar’s Pack, and 15 GP; or (B) 100 GP Warlocks quest for knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories. A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and

of crows, or a sudden gust of wind — might be a communication from the gods. If the tribe has encountered a similar omen before, the priests understand how to interpret it, but if a sign from

Swarm of Rot Grubs

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

inside a body. Magic that neutralizes poison can also stop them before they kill their host. Swarm of Rot Grubs Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 5

stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with a single rot grub must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving

Appendix A: Lore Glossary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Appendix A: Lore Glossary This appendix provides brief descriptions for many of the D&D game’s most famous heroes, villains, creatures, locations, and materials. The entries are presented in

found in meteorites and extraordinary mineral veins. (See the Adamantine Armor and Adamantine Weapon magic items in chapter 7.) ALEXANDRE HONORÉ Acererak

Cogwork Archivist

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

Cogwork Archivist Programmed with knowledge of Strixhaven’s extensive lore catalog, cogwork archivists serve as keepers of the university’s various libraries. The archivists’ towering metal frames

. Cogwork Archivist Large Construct, Typically Lawful Neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24) Speed 40 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 10 (+0) CON 15 (+2

Sages and Master Sages

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

Sages and Master Sages Candlekeep’s resident lore experts are master sages and sages who dedicate themselves to scholarship above all. Stat blocks for the master sage and the sage appear below

. Master Sage Medium humanoid (any race) Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 54 (12d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (-1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 20 (+5

Gynosphinx

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

difficult trial awaits them. Gynosphinxes are virtual libraries of knowledge and lore. They ask riddles and present puzzles to test the wit of supplicants that come to learn their secrets. Some are willing

to bargain with such supplicants for treasure or service. Gynosphinx Large monstrosity, lawful neutral Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 136 (16d10 + 48) Speed 40 ft., fly 60 ft

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Proficiencies Choose any 3 skills (see chapter 1) Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Choose 3 Musical Instruments (see chapter 6) Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment

Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, 2 Daggers, Musical Instrument of your choice, Entertainer’s Pack, and 19 GP; or (B) 90 GP Invoking magic through music, dance, and verse, Bards are expert at inspiring

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

”) Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Tool Proficiencies Choose 3 Musical Instruments (see “Equipment”) Armor Training Light armor Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Leather Armor, 2 Daggers, Musical

, working magic, and making jests. A Bard’s life is spent traveling, gathering lore, telling stories, and living on the gratitude of audiences, much like any other entertainer. But Bards’ depth of

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Centaur “I hear centaurs make excellent mounts!” — Batley Summerfoot, a halfling adventurer who never read HOOVES OF FURY, by Irvil Grayborn of Sundown Reclusive wanderers and omen-readers of

its days. Centaur Large monstrosity, neutral good Armor Class 12 Hit Points 45 (6d10 + 12) Speed 50 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 14 (+2) CON 14 (+2) INT 9 (−1

Step 1: Choose a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

combat Dexterity and Wisdom High Paladin Defense Strength and Charisma Average Ranger Survival Dexterity and Wisdom Average Rogue Stealth Dexterity Low Sorcerer Power Charisma High Warlock Occult lore

” section later in the chapter for more information. Note Armor Training Your class might give you training with certain categories of armor. Note your armor training on your character sheet. Armor

Step 1: Choose a Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Occult lore Charisma High Wizard Spellbooks Intelligence Average A Balanced Party The classic D&D party comprises a Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard. Those four classes have the longest history in

Higher Levels” section later in the chapter for more information. Note Armor Training Your class might give you training with certain categories of armor. Note your armor training on your character sheet

Swarm of Rot Grubs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

as a swarm. See the accompanying stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with one must make a DC 10 Dexterity

. Burning a body kills any rot grubs infesting it. Swarm of Rot Grubs Medium swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned Armor Class 8 Hit Points 22 (5d8) Speed 5 ft., climb 5 ft. STR 2 (-4) DEX

Blue Abishai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Blue Abishai Seekers of forgotten lore and lost relics, blue abishais are the most cunning and learned of their kind. Blue abishais plunder tomes throughout the universe. They use the knowledge they

glean from these books to become accomplished spellcasters, and with the power they gain, they devastate Tiamat’s enemies. Blue Abishai Medium Fiend (Devil, Wizard), Typically Lawful Evil Armor

11. Scriptorium

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

, whale bone, pieces of giants’ armor, and even the frozen limbs of yetis. A number of scrolls, books, parchments, and folios are carefully arranged on the shelves, all bearing the markings of magical

safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines

Lizardfolk Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

trait, you need a blade, such as a dagger, or appropriate artisan’s tools, such as leatherworker’s tools. Hold Breath. You can hold your breath for up to 15 minutes at a time. Hunter’s Lore. You gain

proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Animal Handling, Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival. Natural Armor. You have tough, scaly skin. When you aren’t wearing armor, your

Nagpa

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

vaults, and prying secrets of arcane lore and power from the wreckage. Nagpa Medium Monstrosity (Wizard), Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 203 (37d8 + 37) Speed 30

creatures known as nagpas and rendered them able to acquire new lore and magical power only from the ruins of fallen civilizations and great calamities. Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best

Hydras

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

awakens, it goes on a feeding rampage, so beginning the cycle once again. These rhythms of destruction sometimes become so ingrained in the minds and lore of a people that, even after a hydra’s

Gargantuan monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Hit Points 181 (11d20 + 66) Speed 40 ft., swim 40 ft. STR 22 (+6) DEX 10 (+0) CON 22 (+6) INT 2

11. Scriptorium

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

, whale bone, pieces of giants’ armor, and even the frozen limbs of yetis. A number of scrolls, books, parchments, and folios are carefully arranged on the shelves, all bearing the markings of magical

safety. The writings are laced with diabolical lore that is anathema to the mortal mind. Characters unable to read magic can’t make any headway in the books. A character who can read magic who examines

Catoblepas

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

. Any rumor of a catoblepas taking up residence nearby is taken to be a bad omen, even if the rumor is proven false. In some lands, the silhouette of a catoblepas, with its tail extended over its body

impure heart can tame a catoblepas and whisper of malevolent warlocks and wicked knights who ride them into battle. Catoblepas Large Monstrosity, Unaligned Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Hit Points

Storm Herald

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

stray into the orbit of such creatures, perhaps while seeking insight into some omen, vision, or prophecy. Krakens, aboleths, and Great Old Ones delight in corrupting storm giants to their service

devoted cults of lesser creatures to serve the monsters of the deep. Storm Herald Huge Aberration, Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 287 (23d12 + 138) Speed 50 ft., swim

Archmage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

and collect magic items and occult lore. Have you gazed on the Runes of Chaos, held the Death Moon Orb in your trembling hands, entered the Devouring Portal and walked the Paths of the Doomed, or sat

one of the following spells, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Detect Magic, Detect Thoughts, Disguise Self, Invisibility, Light, Mage Armor (included in

Far Realm Explorers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

include Chalnefaaz, a community of myconids that bud tiny, wailing faces, and the Bulwark of Secrets, an abbey of guardian nagas who protect dangerous lore. You can use the nodules in the Endless Void

as squads of zealous mind flayer prophets (see appendix A) led by militant enforcers called brain breakers. Brain breakers look like giant brains with stout legs, and they wear steel armor made from

Sorcerer Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Sorcerer level. Parts of you are also covered by dragon-like scales. While you aren’t wearing armor, your base Armor Class equals 10 plus your Dexterity and Charisma modifiers. Level 3: Draconic Spells When

, Command, Dragon’s Breath 5 Fear, Fly 7 Arcane Eye, Charm Monster 9 Legend Lore, Summon Dragon Level 6: Elemental Affinity Your draconic magic has an affinity with a damage type associated with dragons

Allip

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

their dreams. The sense that some colossal truth sits just outside their recall plagues them for days, months, and sometimes years after their fateful encounter. Insidious Lore An allip might attempt to

share its lore to escape its curse and enter the afterlife. It can transfer knowledge from its mind by guiding another creature to write down what it knows. This process takes days or possibly weeks

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