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Feats
Player’s Handbook
General Feat (Prerequisite: Level 4+, Intelligence 13+)
You gain the following benefits.
Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence score by 1, to a maximum of 20.
Lore Knowledge. Choose
one of the following skills: Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, or Religion. If you lack proficiency in the chosen skill, you gain proficiency in it, and if you already have proficiency in it, you gain Expertise in it.
Quick Study. You can take the Study action as a Bonus Action.
Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook
Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, WisdomFeat: Magic Initiate (Wizard)Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and HistoryTool Proficiency: Calligrapher's SuppliesEquipment: Choose A or B
odd jobs and services in exchange for access to their libraries. You whiled away many a long evening studying books and scrolls, learning the lore of the multiverse—even the rudiments of magic—and your mind yearns for more.
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
book must spend 80 hours reading and studying it to digest its contents and use its Adjusted Ability Scores, Tireless Form, Spells, Vile Lore, and Vile Speech properties.
The Book of Vile Darkness
a minimum of 3. The book can’t adjust your ability scores again.
Tireless Form. While the book is on your person, you have Immunity to the Exhaustion condition.
Random Properties. The Book of
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Core Warlock Traits
Primary Ability
Charisma
Hit Point Die
D8 per Warlock level
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Wisdom and Charisma
Skill Proficiencies
Choose 2: Arcana
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
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
versatile shape-shifting of metallic dragons, deep dragons can assume the form of animals or humanoids and often masquerade as snakes or dragonborn.
Adult deep dragons eliminate challengers with
ferocious might, cunning ambushes, or fungal poisons. Some adult deep dragons plunder the surface for treasures and lore.
Deep Dragons
Deep dragons slither through the wet and lightless places of the
Backgrounds
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
Ability Scores: Constitution, Intelligence, CharismaFeat: Spellfire SparkSkill Proficiencies: Arcana and PerceptionTool Proficiency: Choose one kind of Gaming SetEquipment: Choose A or B: (A) Gaming
Set (same as above), Arcane Focus (Crystal or Wand), 2 Pouch;Pouches, Traveler's Clothes, 36 GP; or (B) 50 GP
You bear the gift of spellfire: a rare form of magic that channels the raw power of the
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Underdark settlements, such as drow cities.
Deep Dragons
Deep dragons slither through the wet and lightless places of the Underdark. They are stealthy hunters with an affinity for lost lore and fungi
dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only surviving
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
they hunt to satisfy their voracious appetites.
Deep Dragons
Deep dragons slither through the wet and lightless places of the Underdark. They are stealthy hunters with an affinity for lost lore and
deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
hunters with an affinity for lost lore and fungi that flourish in the depths. As deep dragons age, their smooth, serpentine bodies become riddled with fungal rot, particularly around their faces, to
Underdark societies, such as kuo-toa. Many deep dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Resistance. Sammaster has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Soul Gem. If Sammaster is reduced to 0 Hit Points while his magical soul gem exists, his lich form dissolves
to dust. After 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Soul Gem"} days, he appears in the space of his soul gem, using the Sammaster (Dracolich Form) stat block. The gem is a
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
until he is reduced to 0 Hit Points. If Sammaster is reduced to 0 Hit Points, his dracolich form dissolves to dust. After 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Soul Gem"} days
, he appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of his soul gem (so long as the gem still exists), using the Sammaster (Lich Form) stat block. The gem is a Tiny object that has AC 20; HP 50; and
Monsters
Astarion's Book of Hungers
, the vampire uses Shape-Shift to become mist (no action required). If it can’t use Shape-Shift, it is destroyed.
While it has 0 Hit Points in mist form, it can’t return to its vampire form
, and it must reach its resting place within 2 hours or be destroyed. Once in its resting place, it returns to its vampire form and has the Paralyzed condition until it regains any Hit Points, and it
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
(Beast or Humanoid form only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave (level 2 version)
1/Day Each
: Legend Lore (as an action), Sequester
Time-Warping Breath. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 22, each creature that isn’t currently affected by this breath in a 90-foot Cone. Failure: The target’s Speed
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18):
At Will: Detect Magic, Shapechange (Beast or Humanoid form
only, no Temporary Hit Points gained from the spell, and no Concentration or Temporary Hit Points required to maintain the spell), Thunderwave
1/Day: Legend Lore (as an action)
Time-Warping Breath
Equipment
Ashyra;Ashyra's research notes about magic and necromancy are organized and indexed. When you fail an Intelligence (Arcana) check to recall lore, you can spend 1 hour during a short or long rest
Magic Items
Tales from the Yawning Portal
DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana or History) check, the character recalls lore that says the duergar made several such whistles for various groups in an age past.
If you blow the whistle in darkness or
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
original victim’s memories resonates within the skull. A skilled magic-wielder can attempt to extract memories from it to gain insight into the victim’s past or find lore that otherwise
’s body. At the end of a short rest, a character can make a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check to attempt to extract a memory from the skull that is a response to a verbal question posed to the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your home—not to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse
assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the
Sage
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on the subjects that interest you. Your efforts have made you a
master in your fields of study.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mind flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight
examining the nature of the multiverse form the centerpiece of an amethyst dragon’s hoard.
Creating an Amethyst Dragon
Use the Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits and Amethyst Dragon Ideals
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
A monk who follows the Way of the Astral Self believes their body is an illusion. They see their Focus as a representation of their true form, an astral self. This astral self has the capacity to be
feels within. Similarly, an orc monk might manifest gossamer arms and a delicate visage, representing the gentle beauty of the orc’s soul. Each astral self is unique, and some of the monks of
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
than its own, or back into its true form. It reverts to its true form if it dies. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (the Abbot's choice).
In a new form, the
Abbot retains its game statistics and ability to speak, but its AC, movement modes, Strength, Dexterity, and special senses are replaced by those of the new form, and it gains any statistics and
Circle of Stars
Legacy
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Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
world. Some groups document these observations at megalithic sites, which serve as enigmatic libraries of lore. These repositories might take the form of stone circles, pyramids, petroglyphs, and
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Your connection to the natural world takes the form of a draconic spirit, which can manifest in physical form as a drake. As your powers grow, your drake grows as well, blossoming from a small four
dragon’s hoard, creating your bond through that token’s lingering draconic magic.
2
A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways.
3
A
Classes
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
A monk who follows the Way of the Astral Self believes their body is an illusion. They see their ki as a representation of their true form, an astral self. This astral self has the capacity to be a
feels within. Similarly, an orc monk might manifest gossamer arms and a delicate visage, representing the gentle beauty of the orc’s soul. Each astral self is unique, and some of the monks of this
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
1 minor detrimental property
Legend Lore. The Stone of Golorr has 3 charges and regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. While holding the stone, you can expend 1 of its charges to cast the
legend lore spell.
By using the stone to cast legend lore, you communicate directly with the aboleth, and it shares its knowledge with you. The aboleth can’t lie to you, but the information it
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
slot to cast the spell as normal, but before resolving it you must make an Intelligence (Arcana) check. The DC is 10 + twice the level of the spell slot you expend to cast the spell.
On a successful
know, the DC for the Intelligence (Arcana) check is 10, and on a failed check, there is no effect.
1st-Level Spells
d6
Spell
1
burning hands
2
chaos bolt (see chapter
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Your connection to the natural world takes the form of a draconic spirit, which can manifest in physical form as a drake. As your powers grow, your drake grows as well, blossoming from a small four
dragon’s hoard, creating your bond through that token’s lingering draconic magic.
2
A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways.
3
A
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
, which you play back liberally
Whispered Encyclopedia
At rank 2, your whisper jar becomes an uncommon magic item that can tap into the broader lore of Acquisitions Incorporated. As a bonus action
again until the next dawn.
Whispered Arcana
Also at rank 4, your whisper jar gains access to even more magic. By whispering the name of one of the following spells into the jar as an action, you can
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities.
You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse
Proficiencies: Arcana, History
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to
Monsters
Keys from the Golden Vault
hand, and down the length of each finger. The runes on her fingers, known as the keystone tattoo, form the key to the vault in Gauntlgrym.
Mountain. Silver and brown mountain peaks cover her chest
, the tips following the angles of her collarbones.
River. Swirling green and blue waters form a cascading river across her stomach, with scaly creatures leering from the water.
Power and Plunder
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
lore spell, requiring no spell components, naming any person, place, or object within 1 mile of the lair as the spell’s subject.
Crystal Profusion. Amethyst crystals and geodes form along muddy
other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in
the nature of the multiverse form the centerpiece of an amethyst dragon’s hoard.
Creating an Amethyst Dragon
Use the Amethyst Dragon Personality Traits and Amethyst Dragon Ideals tables to
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
superiors.
Bak Mei is notorious among the monks of Faerûn. Some see him as a vagabond, exiled from his order for traitorous acts and disregard for tradition. Others see him as a radical seeker of
knowledge.
Bak Mei is an old man with a long white beard and bushy eyebrows. Like the other members of his order, Bak Mei is clad in snow-white robes secured by a black sash over a form-fitting black
Equipment
form, but it can be used to alter appearance and apparent ancestry with ease. A creature using the balm adds double their proficiency bonus to any ability checks they make to create a visual disguise
(Arcana) or Wisdom (Medicine) check can create a recipe for it. Using the recipe, a character can create one dose of balm with 8 hours of work at a cost of 125 gp. Using slime collected from an olothec lair or a dead olothec as a reagent reduces the cost by half.