mystery same with only aid from for life

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

Duty-Bound. The foresworn is bound to enacting a singular duty it pledged itself to in life. While this duty is incomplete, whenever the foresworn is destroyed, it re-forms at its previous location

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Ziraj's prey, or Ziraj might come to their aid to eliminate a common enemy. He's the strong, silent type. The City Watch has received reports of a figure who haunts the rooftops of Waterdeep — a

hulking shadow that glares from its perch, rains down death in the form of long black arrows, and slinks off without so much as a whisper. Where he comes from — if he even has a home — remains a mystery, as

Gold-Forged Sentinel

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

sentinels is a mystery, and of all Purphoros’s original anvilwroughts, this construct is the most difficult to control. A sentinel often operates without a master, stalking the high places of

, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his most devoted followers so they could mimic his works and invent new forms at their own forges. Some anvilwroughts are

Cultist (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they agreed to follow Levistus, a pale glow caught their eye in the snow nearby, leading to the discovery of a sword

-shaped amulet of chardalyn. Each of these amulets has an inner radiance that provides warmth and aid, protecting its wearer against the cold while guiding them safely back to civilization. Once its

Cult Fanatic (Knights of the Black Sword)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they

warmth and aid, protecting its wearer against the cold while guiding them safely back to civilization. Once its wearer reaches Ten-Towns, the talisman loses its inner radiance, yet the cultists keep their

Jingle Jangle

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

undo what she thought was a terrible curse: wherever Jingle Jangle went, she felt a tormenting fear of being caught on the wrong side of a locked door. When she appealed to Bavlorna for aid, the hag

her collection. She also gives keys as gifts to those who need them. Jingle Jangle seeks a quiet life far away from locked doors and the intrigues of the fey courts. She moved to Telemy Hill to enjoy

Barghest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

is trapped in the barghest, any magic that tries to restore the soul to life has a 50 percent chance of failing and being wasted.Multiattack. The barghest makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack

ago, the god Maglubiyet—conqueror and then lord of early goblinoids—bargained with the General of Gehenna for aid. The General provided yugoloths, which then died in service to Maglubiyet

Relentless Juggernaut

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

weapons with which they can slaughter prey. Sharp iron fences, crushing stalagmites and blades of glass all conveniently appear in order to aid a juggernaut’s brutality. Every juggernaut considers

. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were

Aspect of Bahamut

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

hoard or even the follower’s own life—might convince the god to send aid to the world in the form of a divine aspect. This aspect is a physical manifestation of the Platinum Dragon

than 1 hour is restored to life with all its hit points. Platinum Breath. The aspect exhales radiant platinum flames in a 300-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 26 Dexterity saving

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

feet of Baba Lysaga and acts as her ally. It remains until it dies or until Baba Lysaga dismisses it as an action.Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen

her life that matters to her. Mother Nearest. During her exile, Baba Lysaga made countless sacrifices to Mother Night, pleading with the goddess to afflict Queen Ravenovia with ill health and visit

Rictavio

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, and van Richten has lived with the horror of his family’s destruction ever since. After destroying Baron Metus in turn, van Richten sought revenge against the Vistani and took up a life of

the aid of a hat of disguise, his thoughts protected by a ring of mind shielding. He is trying to learn more about the Keepers of the Feather—a society of wereravens that oppose Strahd&mdash

Euryale

Monsters The Book of Many Things

relocated to Cair Ophidian, a small hideaway in the Outlands detailed later in chapter 22. There, Euryale embraced the quiet life of a gardener, and she spends her time tending to the plants she’s

cultivated around her home. However, should Asteria call for her aid, Euryale would venture across the multiverse without hesitation, battling tooth and nail to protect her sister. Euryale has the

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons&rsquo

. 3 An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons

riders. 3 An emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

monastery of githzerai warrior-monks, an adult amethyst dragon sends them aid against a mind flayer colony. 7 An apostate community of githyanki follows the tutelage of an adult amethyst dragon

region. If the dragon dies, the populations of aquatic life near the lair return to normal levels over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Days"} days. The

Teeth of Dahlver-Nar

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

pouch, stitched with images of heroes and whimsical creatures. Where the teeth fall, they bring legends to life. Using the Teeth. While you are holding the pouch, you can use an action to draw one tooth

levels of exhaustion. 20 Dahlver-Nar’s Tooth (dusty human molar) 1 priest As an action you can call on a divine force to come to your aid. Describe the assistance you seek, and the DM

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons&rsquo

emerald dragon’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual

’s assault on a fire giant has attracted the attention of the giant’s clan, and now the dragon seeks aid. 4 Villagers have been going missing, and then are found weeks later roaming the

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

to help those in other places who seek your expertise. You might be one of the few who aid Herald’s Holdfast, helping to catalogue and maintain records of the information that arrives daily from

mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I . . . speak . . . slowly . . . when talking . . . to idiots, . . . which . . . almost

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right

others. 4 There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. 5 I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak &hellip

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

emotions are foreign to most yuan-ti, which understand sentiment only as an exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly

, humanoid cultures make the fatal mistake of trusting the yuan-ti. They forget that a yuan-ti that acts honorably or lends aid in a time of trouble does so only as part of a grander design. Yuan-ti leaders

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:At will: expeditious retreat, false life, minor illusion, prestidigitation3/day each: aid, misty step, Tasha's hideous

into earning trust from those it encounters, casting itself as a helpless creature pleading for aid even as it looks for the opportunity to betray and overpower. Or it might seek to dominate the weak

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. For all her life, Farideh had

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. 4 I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. 5 I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. 6 I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.

involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is. Suggested Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to

Plaintiff

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

and realms of magic and mystery just a dungeon away, you left your old life behind. Now a world of adventure is yours. Just initial here and sign here and here. Absolve Acq Inc of all former claims, and

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

member of the Selesnya Conclave, you can count on your guild mates to provide shelter and aid. You and your companions can find a place to hide or rest in any Selesnya enclave in the city, unless you have

are added to all of them.) Selesnya Guild Spells Spell Level Spells Cantrip druidcraft, friends 1st aid, animal friendship, charm person 2nd animal

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 5 While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or

another, and we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an enigma for other creatures. (Any) 4 Adaptability

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods. The

Giant Foundling

Backgrounds Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to

embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and perspective on life. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation

Eladrin Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

inspiration for characteristics of your own. Autumn d4 Autumn Personality Trait 1 If someone is in need, you never withhold aid. 2 You share what you have, with little regard for

be hungry today and have food for tomorrow. 3 Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them. 4 A penny spent is a penny lost forever. d4 Winter Flaw 1

Reborn

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

bodies. Whatever their origins, reborn know a new life and seek experiences and answers all their own. Faded Memories Reborn suffer from some manner of discontinuity, an interruption of their lives or

perfectly preserved remains. Lamordia. You awoke amid the bizarre experiments of an amoral scientist. They consider you their finest creation or have a task for you to fulfill. Mordent. You emerged from the mysterious device known as the Apparatus, your body a lifeless shell and your past a mystery.

Powered Armor

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

advantage on death saving throws. The armor has further capabilities that can be powered either by energy cells or by your own life energy. You can use a bonus action to draw power from an energy cell

Power. Powered armor originally required energy cells to fuel it, but was adapted by Kwalish to be fueled by the life energy of the creature wearing it. You might decide that the armor can also draw

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

things in life by bringing me delicacies like clams or aboleth flesh. 6 I might be willing to exert myself to take out a mind flayer. Those disgusting creatures must be stopped. 7 I dream of

. (Any) 2 Kindred. All dragons are kin to one another, and we would all do well to prioritize that kinship. (Any) 3 Mystery. I appreciate a question I cannot answer, so I strive to be an

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

, and a pouch containing 25 gp Dust Digger Prior to becoming an adventurer, you spent most of your young life crawling around in the dust, pilfering relics of questionable value from crypts

. d8 Personality Trait 1 I love a good puzzle or mystery. 2 I’m a pack rat who never throws anything away. 3 Fame is more important to me than money. 4 I have

Story Overview

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

an agent— a soul willing to forsake life, discover his secret, and return with the knowledge that even the god couldn’t escape with. Varyas met his end and dutifully sought Phenax’s mystery in the

past life, his escape from death, or the strange symbols etched on his mask. All he recognized of the writing scrawled on his mask was the name “Khea.” With that, a mystery beyond life and death slipped from a lost past into the living realm of Theros.

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