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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This book has a desiccated tongue pinned to its front cover. Five of these tomes exist, and it’s unknown which one is the original. The tongue on the first Tome of the Stilled Tongue belonged
to a treacherous former servant of the lich Vecna the Archlich;Vecna. The tongues pinned to the covers of the four copies came from other spellcasters who crossed Vecna. The first few pages of each
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stone and metal and for living underground. The god also made them resilient like the mountains, with a life span of about 350 years.
Squat and often bearded, the original dwarves carved cities and
strongholds into mountainsides and under the earth. Their oldest legends tell of conflicts with the monsters of mountaintops and the Underdark, whether those monsters were towering giants or
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Preserve Life and Light in the World
The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the first elves. Paladins who swear this oath cherish the light; they love the beautiful and life-giving things of the
to preserving life and light.
These paladins share the following tenets:
Kindle the light of hope.
Shelter life.
Delight in art and laughter.
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Monster Manual
":"Slashing"} Slashing damage.
Roar (3/Day). The sphinx emits a magical roar. Whenever it roars, the roar has a different effect, as detailed below (the sequence resets when it takes a Long Rest):
First
actions. The sphinx regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Arcane Prowl. The sphinx can teleport up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see, and it makes one Claw attack
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the will of the gods, when a thieves’ guild grows too violent, when a dragon rampages through the countryside—at times like these, paladins arise and swear an Oath of Vengeance to set
right what has gone wrong.
These paladins share the following tenets:
Show the wicked no mercy.
Fight injustice and its causes.
Aid those harmed by injustice.
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;Arcane Focus (Quarterstaff), Robe, Spellbook, Scholar's Pack, and 5 GP; or (B) 55 GP
Wizards are defined by their exhaustive study of magic’s inner workings. They cast spells of
explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and spectacular transformations. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or forms protective barriers. Their
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer.
A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a
+1 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Each rune beyond the first grants the Moonblade an additional property. The DM chooses each property or determines it randomly by
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Dungeon Master’s Guide
) check related to the Abyss. When you do so, you gain Advantage on the check.
Containment. The first ten pages of the Demonomicon are blank. As a Magic action while holding the book, you can target a
save, you are possessed by the creature, which controls you like a puppet. As a Magic action, the possessing creature can release you and appear in the closest unoccupied space to you. On a
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multiverse with people created in their image. Another story claims that dragons created the first dragonborn without the gods’ blessings. Whatever their origin, dragonborn have made homes for
themselves on the Material Plane.
Dragonborn look like wingless, bipedal dragons— scaly, bright-eyed, and thick-boned with horns on their heads—and their coloration and other features are
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, crystal;Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer's Pack, and 28 GP; or (B) 50 GP
Sorcerers wield innate magic that is stamped into their being. Some Sorcerers can’t name the origin of their
talents of sorcery appear as a fluke. People who have this magical power soon discover that it doesn’t like to stay quiet. A Sorcerer’s magic wants to be wielded.
Becoming a Sorcerer...
As a
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Towering over most folk, goliaths are distant descendants of giants. Each goliath bears the favors of the first giants—favors that manifest in various supernatural boons, including the ability
goliaths look like stone giants, while others resemble fire giants. Whatever giants they count as kin, goliaths have forged their own path in the multiverse—unencumbered by the internecine
Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
of your prison. You draw no more cards.
Euryale. The card’s medusa-like visage curses you. You take a −2 penalty to saving throws while cursed in this way. Only a god or the magic of the
your choice of History, Insight, Intimidation, or Persuasion. In addition, you gain rightful ownership of a small keep somewhere in the world. However, the keep is currently home to one or more monsters
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
legendary city of magic.
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Netheril, an empire of arcane secrets.
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Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants.
Spirit Dragon Lairs
Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments
over time.
A spirit dragon’s primary motivation is to unearth and study the ruins of the ancient realm from which it arose. Spirit dragons share an innate intellectual curiosity, and many have
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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
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
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
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
artificers.
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Jhaamdath, a prehistoric psiocracy.
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Myth Drannor, a legendary city of magic.
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Netheril, an empire of arcane secrets.
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Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants
it arose. Spirit dragons share an innate intellectual curiosity, and many have a deep appreciation for the culture and art of humanoid societies.
Spirit dragons find even the most commonplace
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Netheril’s Fall
Magic Resistance. The eddy has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.Multiattack. The eddy makes two attacks, using Searing Swipe or Arcane Bolt in any combination
’s choice).
Arcane Bolt. Ranged Attack Roll: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Bolt"}, range 120 ft. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3);{"diceNotation":"2d10+3", "rollType
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
magic.
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Netheril, an empire of arcane secrets.
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Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants.
Spirit Dragon Lairs
Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments of ancient
spirit dragon’s primary motivation is to unearth and study the ruins of the ancient realm from which it arose. Spirit dragons share an innate intellectual curiosity, and many have a deep
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
empire of arcane secrets.
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Ostoria, the first kingdom of the giants.
Spirit Dragon Lairs
Spirit dragons haunt the ruined cities and buried monuments of ancient empires.
The region
primary motivation is to unearth and study the ruins of the ancient realm from which it arose. Spirit dragons share an innate intellectual curiosity, and many have a deep appreciation for the culture and
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
originating from Valindra. First Failure: 39 (6d12);{"diceNotation":"6d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Deathly Grasp", "rollDamageType":"Force"} Force damage and the target has the Restrained
only.Cold and Calculating Lich Wizard
Valindra Shadowmantle was a selfish and ambitious high elf wizard who eschewed her community in search of arcane power in the wider world. Valindra has no compunctions
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Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face may reveal an aspect of
their soul.
The first changelings in the multiverse appeared in the Feywild, and the wondrous, mutable essence of that plane lingers in changelings today—even in those who have never set foot
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Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
experiences in their life— a glorious dance accompanied by a singing blade.
Bladesinging is associated with the ancient elven societies that first mastered the art and coined the term. Even today
, most Bladesingers still hail from old elven realms, such as Myth Drannor, or from non-elven societies that share land and history with elves, such as the Silver Marches. Wherever they hail from
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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
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Lorwyn: First Light
truly disguise themselves; rather, their transformations are purely surface level.
No matter their form, Lorwyn changelings keep their key traits: blue-green skin, tufts of tentacle-like fur, and bulbous
effect inexplicably charming.
Changelings from Lorwyn live in a vast, mystical cave called Velis Vel Grotto (see Lorwyn: First Light). Once per year, many changelings make a pilgrimage to the grotto
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Lorwyn: First Light
Rimekin hail from both Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, though the first rimekin arose from flamekin during the Phyrexian invasion (see Lorwyn: First Light). These flamekin approached their problems with
cold logic and rejected reactionary responses. As a result, the magical flames that engulfed their bodies took on a frigid air, and they became rimekin.
Like flamekin, rimekin possess innate magic
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
sable's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Surprise Attack. If the sable surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the
":"piercing"} piercing damage.The first bronze sables were presented to Karametra as a gift by Purphoros to serve primarily as guardians in Karametra's temples. But as others have been created, some have
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
monsters share a few of liches’ attributes, but while liches are immortal masters of the arcane, boneclaws are thralls to evil, hatred, and pain.
The most important part of the transformation
re-forms within hours.
In service to its master, a boneclaw delights in causing horrific pain. It lurks like a spider in shadowy recesses, waiting for victims to approach within reach of its long
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Loud and shrill, their exasperating nonsense distracts even the most focused creatures. Swarm of Gibberlings;Gibberling swarms are heard long before they are seen.
The first gibberlings were spawned
in the jungles of the Gaping Maw, a layer of the Abyss ruled by the demon lord Demogorgon. The Prince of Demons’ influence instilled in gibberlings a hive-mind-like nature, protecting them from
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal
are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull Lasher of Myrkul;Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their combat abilities. The
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
wizards or attend school. They perform menial work like cooking or cleaning in exchange for education in the ways of magic.
Wizards
Wizards pursue magical power through the study of arcane texts
Arcane Burst. Melee or Ranged Spell Attack: +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Arcane Burst"} to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
turn.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The inquisitor casts one of the following spells, requiring no components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: arcane eye
days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had corrupted the world and to
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. The Prince of Demons’ influence instilled in gibberlings a hive-mind-like nature, protecting them from magical compulsions. However, unlike most demons, gibberlings share a strong aversion to
focused creatures. Gibberling swarms are heard long before they are seen.
The first gibberlings were spawned in the jungles of the Gaping Maw, a layer of the Abyss ruled by the demon lord Demogorgon
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"Hooves","rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Among the first anvilwroughts to be forged by Purphoros, elegant burnished harts wander the mortal realm in search of new sights to bring back to the god of
, their minds filled with tales of how life's splendor continues to develop.
The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
master the necromantic arts.
Delvers into Lore. Cultists of Myrkul study rituals that allow them to force the souls of the dead into service, compelling them to answer questions and share forgotten
lore. They seek out arcane secrets in ancient ruins, and attempt to steal spellbooks and other tomes from wizards outside of the cult.
Cult Ranks. A follower of Myrkul wields a flail that has a skull
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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
An Arcane Archer studies a unique elven method of archery that weaves magic into attacks to produce supernatural effects. Arcane Archers are some of the most elite warriors among the elves. They
stand watch over the fringes of elven domains, keeping a keen eye out for trespassers and using magic-infused arrows to defeat monsters and invaders before they can reach elven settlements. Over the
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-force mind control. Their magic conjures monsters from other planes of existence, glimpses the future, or turns slain foes into zombies. Their mightiest spells change one substance into another, call
meteors down from the sky, or open portals to other worlds.
Scholars of the Arcane
Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries