monsters some with only advisor focus for laws

Monk

Classes Player’s Handbook

proficiency above, Explorer's Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of

manifestation of defense and speed, this power infuses all that a Monk does. Monks focus their internal power to create extraordinary, even supernatural, effects. They channel uncanny speed and

Ranger

Classes Player’s Handbook

wilderness. A Ranger’s talents and magic are honed with deadly focus to protect the world from the ravages of monsters and tyrants. Becoming a Ranger... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the

Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Studded Leather;Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorer's Pack, and 7 GP

Wizard

Classes Player’s Handbook

;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

Beast Master Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

The Beast Master archetype embodies a friendship between the civilized races and the beasts of the wild. United in focus, beast and ranger fight the monsters that threaten civilization and the wilderness alike.

Kolyarut

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

: Monsters of the Multiverse) and punished in brutally decisive fashion. In cases where the terms of a contract or a foundational truth of an agreement come into question, the Kolyarut sends a component part

are inevitables, beings dedicated to the smooth exaction of laws across the planes. Kolyaruts wield blades with deadly efficiency, allowing them to defend themselves on their excursions and slice

Witherbloom Student

Backgrounds Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You filled your childhood with rudimentary alchemical experiments, all in the hope of becoming a student of Witherbloom College. The life sciences are the focus of your reading, which include biology

and necromancy. Brewing strange concoctions with medicinal properties, exploring the anatomies of monsters, and cataloging swamp flora are the kinds of studies you might pursue at Witherbloom College

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

archdevils in check. The arrangement unraveled, however, when Moloch took the night hag named Malagard for his advisor. Her poisonous words gradually convinced him to attempt to topple Asmodeus. The

time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final preparations for invading the Nine Hells, while he ventured to the Material Plane in search of an

Mark of Handling Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

dragonshard focus items, Vadalis has found ways to create magical creatures. Typically, this results in a superior version of a creature—an animal that is stronger, faster, and smarter. But

rumors claim that Vadalis has crafted monsters of its own. Some rumors even insist that Vadalis is trying to magebreed better humans.

Circle of the Shepherd

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such creatures as their charges

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

Halaster Blackcloak

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

attunement). It can be used as an arcane focus. Whoever is attuned to the blast scepter gains resistance to fire and lightning damage and can, as an action, use it to cast thunderwave as a 4th-level spell

casting elder runes on them. Halaster’s gates connect the different levels of Undermountain, thus enabling him to bring new monsters into the dungeon to replenish those that die or escape. Even as

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whatever their discipline, monks are united in their ability to magically harness the energy that flows in their bodies. Whether channeled as a striking display of combat prowess or a subtler focus of

nearby towns or villages and exchanging their service for food and other goods. As versatile warriors, monks often end up protecting their neighbors from monsters or tyrants. For a monk, becoming an

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

trackless forests and across wide and empty plains, rangers keep their unending watch. Deadly Hunters Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of

hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds

Circle of the Shepherd (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such creatures as their charges

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

kalashtar communities focus on acts of devotion known as the Path of Light. But the dark powers of Dal Quor have their own plans for Eberron. Through the force known as the Dreaming Dark, these monsters

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the snake as the embodiment of the qualities they most appreciated. They developed a philosophy of separating emotion from intellectual pursuits, allowing them to focus their energy on personal

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

Heliod as Campaign Villain

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

peevishness brings the worst of the sun god’s qualities into focus. As a campaign villain, Heliod is most likely driven by his desire to assert his rulership over the other gods of the pantheon and his

kingship over everything: Nyx, the mortal world, and the Underworld. He might begin, through his agents, by enacting laws that make participation in Heliod’s rites mandatory for the citizens of a polis

Body Horror Monsters

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

Body Horror Monsters Any monster might be the focus of body horror plots. Know what your players are anticipating so you can distort those expectations. A poised elf revealed to be a husk puppeted by

sapient worms can be as frightening as any eldritch horror. A variety of monsters can be used without modification. This includes all manner of parasitic Beasts, Aberrations, Undead, and other

Droaam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

chance to explore a land untethered by the laws of the treaty nations, a realm where they are the outsiders and the monsters are at home. Adventurers might have to pursue a fugitive or a war criminal

different monsters can work together in unusual ways and how their special abilities could be used outside combat. Droaam offers a way to introduce monsters into any adventure, and for characters to

Brevity

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

Brevity Keep your descriptions short and evocative. Focus on the more important information to keep players’ interest and to highlight important clues and details. Players need to know about

significant features their characters can perceive—especially things like monsters in a room—before they decide what to do. Allow your players to ask follow-up questions, and provide additional description as needed.

Deadly Hunters

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

Deadly Hunters Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization — humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants

, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on

Karrnathi Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Service. Karrns have a strong tradition of military service, and soldier or sailor are appropriate backgrounds for any character. The laws of Karrnath are harsh, and criminals and charlatans have a

difficult time here. The Martial Adept feat is a way to give a character a strong sense of military experience. Martial Tradition. Karrnathi tradition emphasizes teamwork, focus, and force. Heavy armor and

Interesting Things About Karrnath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Nightwood is a massive forest with a close tie to the Plane of Mabar. Monsters and undead sometimes slip out of the Nightwood to threaten the surrounding regions. The laws of Karrnath are harsher than those

Deadly Hunters

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

Deadly Hunters Warriors of the wilderness, rangers specialize in hunting the monsters that threaten the edges of civilization — humanoid raiders, rampaging beasts and monstrosities, terrible giants

, and deadly dragons. They learn to track their quarry as a predator does, moving stealthily through the wilds and hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on

Treasure Themes

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

Treasure Themes Monsters have treasure preferences, as explained in the Monster Manual. These preferences are expressed as themes, which helps you determine what treasures are found in monsters

battle Implements Coins, trade bars, or trade goods plus magic items that focus on utility Relics Art objects plus magic items that have religious origins or purposes CoupleofKooks

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

aberrations (such as beholders and mind flayers) and undead (such as zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids&rsquo

, birch, elder, hazel, holly, juniper, mistletoe, oak, rowan, willow, and yew. Druids often use such plants as part of a spellcasting focus, incorporating lengths of oak or yew or sprigs of mistletoe

Illithinoch

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

lost grandeur, and many mind flayers transformed themselves into tormented monsters called nothics. The few mind flayers able to maintain their wits and their focus have lacked the ability to seize the might of the old mind flayer empire—until recently.

Interesting Things About Karrnath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

laws of Karrnath are harsher than those in other treaty nations, approaching a state of martial law. Karrnathi Characters Karrns are somber folk and disapprove of extravagance or excessive shows of

for any character. Criminals and charlatans have a difficult time evading the harsh laws of Karrnath. The Martial Adept feat can give a character a strong sense of military experience. Martial

Ephara's Villains

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

Ephara’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Ephara’s Villains d6 Villain 1 A neighborhood leader enacts punitive laws, preventing

work that they deem antithetical to proper society. Ephara’s Monsters Ephara isn’t often associated with monsters. Even so, a few monsters common in urban settings might be involved with the

Military Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

but with more focus on combat. 3 Defensive Operations. Your focus is on protecting your allies from attackers, monsters, or deadlier enemies. 4 Reconnaissance. Your missions involve keeping track of

Wandering Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Wandering Monsters The magical emanations of the Runestone attract earth-dwelling creatures such as bulettes, earth elementals, purple worms, and xorn to this level. The characters might also come

tentacles that serves as an arcane focus (10 gp), as well as a spellbook bound in mind flayer skin that contains all the spells he has prepared.

Undead Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

the party approaches the zombies. The zombies don’t notice the party until the adventurers are within 60 feet of them, or until the party attacks. Then all the monsters turn their focus from the

, and another door bars the way into the common room from there. The larger doors lead into the courtyard, where there are stables and a smithy. Monsters. The attacking creatures are comprised of 1

Chapter 6: Bestiary

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

traits — information that isn’t repeated here. As with the monsters in the Monster Manual, we’ve tried to capture the essence of each creature and focus on those traits that make it unique or that

Chapter 6: Bestiary This bestiary provides game statistics and lore for more than a hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign, including old favorites from past editions of the game as well as

Monk

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

Monk JOSHUA RAPHAEL A Martial Artist of Supernatural Focus Core Monk Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D8 per Monk level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and Dexterity

tool proficiency above, Explorer’s Pack, and 11 GP; or (B) 50 GP Monks use rigorous combat training and mental discipline to align themselves with the multiverse and focus their internal reservoirs of

Rosimyffenbip “Rosie” Wuzfeddlims

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

far faster than one would expect; it’s unclear whether this is due to magic, a gnomish technological contraption, or just the laws of physics bending to Rosie’s force of personality. Rosie referees

insists on roleplaying only “monsters” and delights in chasing down participants to “eat” them. Many a participant has heard giggling approaching them at high speed before their character’s death

Chapter 3: Bestiary

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

monsters in the Monster Manual, we’ve tried to capture the essence of each creature and focus on those traits that make it unique or that encourage DMs to use it. You can do what you will with these monsters

Chapter 3: Bestiary Within this bestiary, you will find game statistics and lore for nearly one hundred monsters suitable for any D&D campaign. Many of these monsters, such as the froghemoth and the

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