mechanics some with only actions feelings for learn

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other humanoids. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure. Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations

hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.&rdquo

Vedalken

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

feelings about them. To members of other races, vedalken often seem cold, even emotionless. That assessment isn’t fair—they feel emotion every bit as intensely as other folk do, but they are

skilled at not displaying it. Cool rationality guides their actions, they make and follow careful plans, and they are patient enough to do nothing when the ideal outcome relies on such inaction

Simulacrum Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

can take actions and otherwise be affected as a normal creature. It appears to be the same as the original, but it has half the creature's hit point maximum and is formed without any equipment

, moving and acting in accordance with your wishes and acting on your turn in combat. The simulacrum lacks the ability to learn or become more powerful, so it never increases its level or other

Triton Shorestalker

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

components: 1/day each: fog cloud, gust of wind Nimble Escape. The triton can take the Disengage or Hide actions as a bonus action on each of its turns.Multiattack. The triton makes two urchin-spine

skilled at sabotaging ocean-going vessels, employing water-based magic, and otherwise whipping up the fury of the sea. Few dare insult tritons in their home environment, but those who do and survive often learn that the tritons' wrath doesn't end at the shore.Cold

Hulgaz

Monsters The Book of Many Things

1/day: TeleportHulgaz can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Hulgaz

regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn. Attack. Hulgaz makes one Claw attack. Charm. Hulgaz uses Spellcasting to cast Charm Person. Curdle Heart (Costs 2 Actions). Hulgaz sours

Triton Master of Waves

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

","rollAction":"Innate Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: At will: ray of frost (see “Actions” below) 2/day

environment, but those who do and survive often learn that the tritons’ wrath doesn’t end at the shore.Cold, Fire

Froghemoth Elder

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

and warp the ecosystems in which they dwell. To learn more about froghemoths, see Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.A Froghemoth Elder's Lair Froghemoth elders lair in unnatural

ecosystems that facilitate their growth, such as wrecked spaceships, primordial bogs, and radioactive pools. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the froghemoth can take one of

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

prefer for the DM to invent these details as part of the game, allowing you to learn more about your inheritance as your character does. The Dungeon Master is free to use your inheritance as a story

hook, sending you on quests to learn more about its history or true nature, or confronting you with foes who want to claim it for themselves or prevent you from learning what you seek. The DM also

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the

start of its turn. Claw. The dragon makes one claw attack. Psionics (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon uses Psychic Step or Spellcasting. Explosive Crystal (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon spits an

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the

start of its turn. Claw. The dragon makes one Claw attack. Psionics (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon uses Psychic Step or Spellcasting. Emerald Embers (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon creates a dancing

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

their human emotions. Now they view the world from a pragmatic and dispassionate perspective. They understand emotional connections in a detached, intellectual way, and recognize that these feelings in

’ feelings if doing so could adversely affect the yuan-ti’s plans, but they understand humanoid psychology well enough to know that they can get away with this casual disregard for life

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

each: blink, control water, dispel magic, freedom of movement, globe of invulnerability, plane shift, protection from evil and good, sendingThe dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the

options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Claw. The

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

;t know I’m here—safer for me and safer for them. (Any) 2 Observation. People lie. Histories lie. Even dragons lie. But actions always ring true. (Lawful) 3 Storytelling. There

) 5 Inquisitiveness. Even the smallest village contains myriad stories of love, loss, triumph, and betrayal. There is always more to learn about people. (Any) 6 Espionage. Once I get paid

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

voices and actions aligned in common purpose. (Good) 3 Order. Like a well-pruned tree, society thrives when everything is kept in good order. (Lawful) 4 Life. Preserving life and

indebted to that guild. 8 At a time of terrible grief in my life, a Rakdos performer made a mockery of my pain, leaving me with mixed feelings of sadness and humor. 9 Roll an additional

Dimir Operative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. You infiltrate your secondary guild to learn its secrets, keep tabs on its activities, or perhaps undermine it from within. Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth Tool Proficiencies:

;s activities. 3 I’ve been assigned to get close to an individual in this guild and learn their secrets. 4 I’ve been assigned to recruit a new Dimir spy from the ranks of this

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary

actions at the start of its turn. Claw. The dragon makes one Claw attack. Psionics (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon uses Psychic Step or Spellcasting. Emerald Embers (Costs 3 Actions). The dragon

Chapter 8: Adventuring

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

if all goes well, your character will survive to claim rich rewards before embarking on a new adventure. This section covers the basics of the adventuring life, from the mechanics of movement to the

what they want to do. The DM narrates the results of their actions. Typically, the DM uses a map as an outline of the adventure, tracking the characters’ progress as they explore dungeon corridors or

Chapter 8: Adventuring

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

all goes well, your character will survive to claim rich rewards before embarking on a new adventure. This chapter covers the basics of the adventuring life, from the mechanics of movement to the

what they want to do. The DM narrates the results of their actions. Typically, the DM uses a map as an outline of the adventure, tracking the characters’ progress as they explore dungeon corridors or

Alien Minds

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

. Like most reptiles, their feelings largely revolve around fear, aggression, and pleasure. Lizardfolk experience most feelings as detached descriptions of creatures and situations. For example, humans

their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.” Instead, aggressive, stronger creatures

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

traditional rituals that are unfamiliar to those around me. 6 Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice. d6 Ideal 1 Open. I have much to learn from the kindly folk I meet

to learn. (Neutral) 6 Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) d6 Bond 1 So long as I have this token from my homeland, I

Describing Monsters

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

here: Don’t dictate a character’s actions in response to what they see. But you can touch on the feelings that the creature provokes, leaving it up to the players to describe how they respond to those

feelings. Your gut twists in revulsion. The acrid air stings your nostrils. You’re suddenly aware of how small and hollow your dreams are in a world that can spawn beings of pure evil.

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

’t know I’m here—safer for me and safer for them. (Any) 2 Observation. People lie. Histories lie. Even dragons lie. But actions always ring true. (Lawful) 3 Storytelling

. (Any) 5 Inquisitiveness. Even the smallest village contains myriad stories of love, loss, triumph, and betrayal. There is always more to learn about people. (Any) 6 Espionage. Once I get

Cold and Calculating

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

, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful

Death Must Be Fair

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

Death Must Be Fair The best way to avoid hard feelings connected to the death of a beloved character is to make sure the players know you’re being fair. Keep these principles in mind: Don’t Cheat in

and as a fair arbiter of the rules. Provide Fair Warning. Let characters face the consequences of their foolish actions, but make sure you give enough cues for the players to recognize self-destructive

Bytopia

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

Adventures Bytopia is the heaven of productive work, the satisfaction of a job well done. The goodness flowing through the plane creates feelings of goodwill and happiness in creatures dwelling there

challenge characters to recognize the impact their actions have on the world by witnessing the mirrored reactions to their deeds on the opposite layer.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Kobolds are a lot less cute when they learn how to cast fireballs. — Volo Kobolds are often dismissed as cowardly, foolish, and weak, but these little reptilian creatures actually have a

actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is

Izzet Engineer

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such

me with conflicted feelings. 5 I helped a minor Gruul chieftain acquire an Izzet weapon. 6 Roll an additional Izzet contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival. 7

Passion vs. Restraint

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

conflict taking place inside an elf’s mind. Elves keep their passion internalized because they learn at a young age that such feelings can become destructive when they are allowed to take control. Elves

Swarm of Rot Grubs

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

gain temporary hit points. Actions Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 10

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

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

can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny maggot. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points. Actions Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 0 ft., one

Sunflies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

which Outer Plane the sunfly is on. Many inhabitants of the planes have strong feelings about sunflies, viewing them as loathsome pests or adorable pets. Sunflies in Sigil are often the pets of doting

) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 6 (−2) Senses passive Perception 10 Languages understands Celestial but can’t speak Challenge 0 (10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Actions Sting. Melee Weapon Attack

Emotionless Evil

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

understand emotional connections in a detached, intellectual way, and recognize that these feelings in others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti

order to show her family the consequence of resistance. They might refrain from provoking others’ feelings if doing so could adversely affect the yuan-ti’s plans, but they understand humanoid psychology

Roleplaying

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

Interaction Example.” The DM uses an NPC’s personality and your character’s actions and attitudes to determine how an NPC reacts. A cowardly bandit might buckle under threats of imprisonment. A stubborn

learn an NPC’s goals and then use that information to influence the NPC. If you offer NPCs something they want or play on their sympathies, fears, or goals, you can form friendships, ward off violence, or

Creating a Gold Dragon

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

the motivation to overcome my barriers, then their matter is unworthy of my attention. 8 On a long enough timescale, all actions are meaningless. So why should I deny myself anything? Gold

history. By acting strategically, I tip the ultimate balance toward justice and virtue. (Good) 4 Objectivity. I remain impartial in my judgments and refuse to let personal feelings get in the way of

Autumn Eladrin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Autumn Eladrin Eladrin often enter the autumn season when they are overcome by feelings of goodwill. In this aspect, they defuse conflicts and alleviate suffering by using their magic to heal, to

. The eladrin has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) slashing damage

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