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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide
magic items, are lost to you. Portable property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. If you have a Bastion (see the Dungeon Master’s
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
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
legendary hydra Polukranos.
Territorial Terrors. During their early years, hydras feed their rapid growth by terrorizing the land. When they grow large enough, they look for a territory to claim as
their own. Often, they steal lairs from other monsters in prolonged, devastating battles.
Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a period of
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal
sands of time or are guarded by ancient monsters.
Constructed Nature. An anvilwrought doesn't require air, food, drink, or sleep.
VARIANT: ANVILWROUGHT RAPTOR FAMILIAR
Some anvilwrought raptors are
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the titan doesn’t heal.Daemogoth titans are towering monsters that blight the land around them. A daemogoth grows in power over the course of decades spent feeding on sorrow and draining life from
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
gods, like the legendary hydra Polukranos.
Territorial Terrors. During their early years, hydras feed their rapid growth by terrorizing the land. When they grow large enough, they look for a
territory to claim as their own. Often, they steal lairs from other monsters in prolonged, devastating battles.
Vicious Growth. Soon after a hydra claims a territory, it typically buries itself, entering a
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Richten’s tale is a sad one. A scholar and doctor from a land called Darkon, he married his childhood sweetheart, Ingrid, and together they had a son, Erasmus. When he was fourteen, Erasmus was
hunting evil monsters.
The Waiting Game. Van Richten isn’t a young man anymore. He knows his road is coming to an end, but his work isn't done. He has come to Barovia to kill Strahd von Zarovich
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually
, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their awareness and subconsciously luring their favorite food—giant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually know of places
, and tunnel networks deep within the earth. They favor warm spaces, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their
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
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.
Halfling
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Basic Rules (2014)
marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form
land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don’t recognize any sort of halfling nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways
Deck of Many Things
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Basic Rules (2014)
-handedly defeat the next hostile monster or group of monsters you encounter, you gain experience points enough to gain one level. Otherwise, this card has no effect.
Donjon. You disappear and become
property vanishes. Businesses, buildings, and land you own are lost in a way that alters reality the least. Any documentation that proves you should own something lost to this card also disappears
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
them. Alone or accompanied by a handful of equally bereft survivors, you must navigate a new life that you never asked for.
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You were captured by kidnappers and taken far from your home. The
features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth.
Baldur’s
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the blink of an eye.
House Orien
Leader: Kwanti d’Orien
Headquarters: Journey’s Home (Passage, Aundair)
The House of Passage manages land transportation. The lightning rail is the house
’s most dramatic tool, but Orien also runs caravans and coaches across the length of Khorvaire. Dragonshard focus items ensure that the fastest vehicles are those driven by heirs with the Mark
Folk Hero
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tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land
no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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I worked the land
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
a soul?” Gerrion said.
“What makes you think you do?”
—Keith Baker, The Shattered Land
The warforged were built to fight in the Last War. While the first warforged were
.
Warforged Personality
The warforged were built to serve and to fight. For most of their existence, warforged had a clearly defined function and were encouraged to focus purely on that role. The Treaty
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
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
questions asked. Living here isn’t comfortable, but it’s unlikely anyone will find you—and you can stay as long as you want.
Other Hermits
This hermit background assumes a
contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
operate up and down the Sword Coast and throughout the North. Most are small-scale operations that employ a dozen to a hundred folk who offer security services, hunt monsters and brigands, or go to war in
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere.
Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival
Tool
Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Intelligence scores or proficiency in Investigation. Warden. The Warden’s focus isn’t so much on the people of the nation, but on the land encompassed within its borders, both cultivated and wild. Sometimes
this role, as are paladins—as long as they aren’t asked to do things that violate the tenets of their oaths. Marshal. Combat is the specialty of the Marshal, who focuses on enforcing the law of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites Darkon is a land of dark wonders and apathy. The ruins of forgotten magical empires and impossible architecture litter the land, but the jaded people ignore these marvels to focus on daily concerns. Map 3.3: darkon View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Preparing the Hall After the dance lessons, characters have time to focus on classes or other activities, but the date of the Magister’s Masquerade is getting close. A week before the ball, each
character receives a request from the masquerade organizing committee. They’re asked to collaborate with other students to help prepare Kollema Hall for the masquerade. Unknown to the characters, though
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Realms of Gods and Mortals What is the farthest explored point on the known world?” Elspeth asked.
“In the east, beyond the leonin lands, there’s another forest,” Daxos told her. “Larger even than
the Nessian Forest. No one knows how far it goes.”
“What’s to the west beyond the sea?” Elspeth asked.
“The world ends at the waterfall where Kruphix’s Tree grows,” he explained. “The sea falls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Appendix D: Monsters and NPCs Barovia is a land of vampires, ghosts, and werewolves. In addition, adventurers who explore this unholy realm encounter other things that go bump in the night, including
creatures born out of Strahd’s evil. The new monsters that appear in this adventure are described below, along with several of the vampire’s allies and enemies—souls whose fates are entwined with
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.
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
into Droaam, or go there in search of unusual services or information found only in the land of monsters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, the land on which it sits remains the property of the crown or local ruler. Should the characters prove disloyal or unworthy of the gift, they can be asked or forced to relinquish custody of the
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
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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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
focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles turned to philosophy and prayer, offering gifts of magic and animal sacrifices to their serpent gods, paying homage to the perfection of the ophidian form. The
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
A Pox on the Land Unlike most stone giants, Thane Kayalithica is a neutral evil extremist. She is using the dissolution of the ordning as an excuse to destroy what she has come to fear and abhor
assured them that she is heeding the will of Skoraeus Stonebones. Kayalithica believes that the works of the small folk are a pox on the land. They desecrate the very stone upon which they are built. By
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Gnomish, Terran, and Undercommon, but not Common. If asked for advice on the mission, the sergeant offers the following information and guidance: Friendly Advice. The sergeant urges the characters to
presence of monsters there. (Normally kept at bay by the clockwork automatons, monsters are likely to have ventured from their hidey-holes and into the streets. Gricks are a particular nuisance.) Healing