mechanics some with only agents fallen for like

Winter Walker

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

wastelands, eventually becoming frigid terrors themselves. Winter Walkers are well versed in the phenomena of Icewind Dale, including the latent magic of fallen Netherese cities, endemic monsters like

Withstand the Horrors of Frigid Wastelands Winter Walkers hone their craft in the bleak and frozen wilds of places like Icewind Dale. These ruthless, rimed Rangers hunt monsters that haunt arctic

Lorwyn-Shadowmoor Elf

Species Lorwyn: First Light

as culturally from their Shadowmoor counterparts. In Lorwyn The horns of Lorwyn elves are stubby like a goat’s or curved like a ram’s, but always ridged. Their pointed ears are long and

fallen empire to support their claims. These elves blame the fall of their empire on outside threats, especially the Phyrexian invasion (see Lorwyn: First Light). Though the invasion was the empire

Piercer (Ice variant)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollAction":"Drop","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage. Miss: The ice piercer takes half the normal falling damage for the distance fallen. Auril the Frostmaiden has transformed icicles into creatures that

ground below. A piercer is the larval form of a roper, and the two creatures often attack in tandem. A rock-like shell encases a piercer's body, giving it the look and texture of a stalactite. That

Animated Armor Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.This suit of magically animated plate armor clamors as it moves, banging and grinding like the vengeful spirit of a fallen knight.Poison, Psychic

Ashen Animated Armor

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

"} bludgeoning damage.This suit of magically animated plate armor clamors as it moves, banging and grinding like the vengeful spirit of a fallen knight.Fire, Poison, Psychic

Nagpa

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

fallen civilizations and great calamities. Nagpas still fear the Raven Queen and do their best to avoid her and her agents. When it’s impossible to do so, they become cringing, fawning things, eager

bear an array of spells to turn other creatures into their agents, influencing their decisions in subtle ways and making them unwitting accomplices in their own destruction. Nagpas are extraordinarily

Foresworn

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

weaponry, a foresworn maintains the martial prowess it had in life and can call on magic and its fallen brethren for aid. Like revenant;revenants, foresworn fixate on a singular purpose, and they

save DC 15): 2/day each: command, detect evil and good 1/day: wall of forceForesworn are the spirits of fallen Solamnic knights who attend to their duty long after death. Armed with spectral armor and

Ghostblade Eidolon

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

identity in order to escape the Underworld as a Returned, its identity manifests as a spirit-like eidolon. While eidolons possess many of the skills and details related to their past lives, they're

various types of eidolons, ghostblade eidolons typically arise from fallen warriors and believe they're endlessly embroiled in great battles. Undead Nature. An eidolon doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.PoisonNecrotic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

their humanity to become like the serpent gods in form, as well as in thought and emotion. Serpent Kings of Fallen Empires. The yuan-ti view their physical transformation as a transcendent moment for

their race, allowing them to shed their frail humanity like dead skin. Those that did not transform eventually became slaves or food for the blessed of the serpent gods. The yuan-ti empires withered

Mordakhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

“speaker” of his imprisoned master, Rak Tulkhesh, and he seeks to free his lord by bathing the world in blood. Like a spider with multiple webs, he has agents and pawns (which he calls his “claws

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons often work together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them. Emerald

I repeat what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like

Aboleth Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

points equal to the damage the creature takes.Aboleths lair in subterranean lakes or the rocky depths of the ocean, often surrounded by the ruins of an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends

created, the image lasts for as long as the aboleth maintains concentration, as if concentrating on a spell. Although the image is intangible, it looks, sounds, and can move like the aboleth. The aboleth

Dullahan

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

search of their severed heads or to quench their thirst for revenge. Wicked knights or commanders in life, dullahans adhere to twisted codes of chivalry or soldiership. These fallen champions consider

campaign against the living. In death, dullahans are often rejoined by those who followed them in life, either in the form of lesser undead, like skeleton;skeletons or wight;wights, or terrifying mounts

Grung

Species One Grung Above

THIS IS NONCORE D&D MATERIAL These game mechanics are usable in your campaign if your DM allows them but not refined by final game design and editing. Grungs are aggressive froglike

lookout for creatures they can capture and enslave. Grungs use slaves for all manner of menial tasks, but mostly they just like bossing them around. Slaves are fed mildly poisoned food to keep them

Reduced-threat Aboleth

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

an ancient, fallen aboleth city. An aboleth spends most of its existence underwater, surfacing occasionally to treat with visitors or deranged worshipers. Lair Actions When fighting inside its lair

looks, sounds, and can move like the aboleth. The aboleth can sense, speak, and use telepathy from the image’s position as if present at that position. If the image takes any damage, it

Mark of Sentinel Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

bodyguards for those who can afford their services. House Deneith is also renowned for its Sentinel Marshals, agents who hold the authority to pursue criminals and enforce the law across the length of

massive, chimera-marked military forces of his house for his own ends, but he’s surrounded by aggressive advisors who would like to see a Deneith ruling all Khorvaire. House Deneith is also caught in an escalating rivalry with House Tharashk, as it edges into the mercenary trade.

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

belonged to a fallen comrade, a folded flag emblazoned with the symbol of your ship or company, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp FEATURE: STEADY You can move twice

, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals. D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I speak rarely but mean every word I say

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice

bearer 8 Support staff (cook, blacksmith, or the like) FEATURE: MILITARY RANK You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth Turn Immunity

Barovia would fade, allowing the spirits of Vladimir and his knights to enter the afterlife. Nevertheless, Vladimir would rather savor Strahd's torment than bring peace to his fallen order or peace

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. These gem dragons often work together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them

1 I repeat what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, guardians of the sacred, and counterbalances to the forces of evil. Ki-rins are an embodiment of good, and simply beholding one can evoke fear or awe in an observer. A typical ki-rin looks like a

of evil. Having one horn is most common, but a particularly fierce ki-rin might have two horns or a set of antlers like those of a great stag. In many lands, common folk view ki-rins as heralds of

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Evil aasimar make

are born from human parents, and they use the same naming conventions as their native culture. Subrace Three subraces of aasimar exist: protector aasimar, scourge aasimar, and fallen aasimar. Choose one of them for your character.

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the

espionage in the lands west of the Mournland, while Thuranni operates in the eastern lands. As a rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. Thuranni and Phiarlan

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common

, blacksmith, or the like) FEATURE: MILITARY RANK You have a military rank from your career as a soldier. Soldiers loyal to your former military organization still recognize your authority and

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

emotion and empathy. The same label serves as an apt depiction of lizardfolk. Lacking any internal emotional reactions, lizardfolk behave in a distant manner. They don’t mourn fallen comrades or

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Introduction AN ADVENTURE SUPPORTING EXTRA LIFE A fallen clock tower holds components from an ancient artifact. Upon discovery of the components, competing agents look to launch expeditions to

2019, we’re pleased to present the following adventure scenario. Infernal Machine Rebuild can be run as a standalone adventure or connected to last year’s Lost Laboratory of Kwalish. A fallen clock

Conflicted Souls

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

disaffected aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Evil aasimar

TO IT With your DM’s consent, you can change your character’s subrace to fallen aasimar if your protector/scourge aasimar turns to evil. To do so, replace your subrace benefits, including the ability

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

often work together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them. Emerald dragons&rsquo

what others have said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like to impress

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them. Emerald dragons’ preference for

said back to them to make sure I have remembered it correctly. 2 I might not like you, but I will endeavor to treat you with respect, if not kindness. 3 I like to impress visitors by

Background

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

Heavenly Blessings—might be irreplaceable. Secretary Wei has sent agents to scour the land for imperial troves containing potions of longevity, hoping to find more of the lost ingredient. Recently, this

search unearthed ancient court documents mentioning a secret cache belonging to the Mountain Cloud Empress, a mysterious figure of the long-fallen Yun dynasty. Secretary Wei gave orders to begin

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

agents infiltrate enemy governments to discover weaknesses that their leaders can exploit. The yuan-ti look forward to the day when their empire rises again and spreads across the world like venom through

with that of snakes, producing a caste-based society of hybrids in which the most snakelike are the leaders and the most humanlike are spies and agents in foreign lands. Humans Transformed The

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

-hearted killer, or a visionary in search of meaning. Living Steel and Stone Warforged are formed from a blend of organic and inorganic materials. Root-like cords infused with alchemical fluids serve as

chosen new names as a way to express their path in life. A few take on human names, often the name of a fallen friend or mentor. Warforged Names: Anchor, Banner, Bastion, Blade, Blue, Bow, Cart

Clash of Fallen Flames

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Clash of Fallen Flames Dragon Highmaster Kansaldi Fire-Eyes scours the battlefield astride the red dragon Ignia When the characters start their return to Kalaman, read the following text: A streak

of red sweeps low over the battlefield, crashing through dozens of retreating enemies. At the last moment, it sweeps upward and a mighty red dragon perches atop a stone spire fallen from the citadel

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

concentration of them hailing from the regions surrounding the Sea of Fallen Stars. The distant land of Zakhara is known only in legends to most inhabitants of Faerûn. There, genies and

. Fire genasi often get themselves into difficulty with their fiery tempers. Like their air genasi cousins, they sometimes flaunt their perceived superiority over common folk. But they also want

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

of Lum the Mad, then incorporate that artifact into a powerful infernal war machine. To this end, both devils have placed competing agents into the world, tasking them with collecting as many of the

missing components of the Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad as possible. These agents, Lynx Creatlach and Sir Ursas, know of one another and of their competing agendas. They each desire to meet the

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