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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
the githyanki interlopers, who promptly suggested an alliance. The winged creatures quickly developed a fondness for the githyanki.
The githyanki refer to the winged creatures as star lancers (&ldquo
to the Great Cavern that forms the hollow heart of the dead god. There, the soul becomes housed in the body of a new, fully grown star lancer that rises magically from the cavern floor. As long as
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cultural practices to supernatural occurrences.
Shimmering Green
A wyrmling emerald dragon’s scales are a dull, pale green, but they develop into richer and more varied shades of green as the
is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Protruding from her feathery owl’s head is a pair of curved goat horns. A cloak and cowl made of pristine white snow conceals much of her tripartite form, which her worshipers refer to as the
loses all the traits and actions of the old form and gains those of the new form.
A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural
. There is a magic in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to
in the retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
5
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences
retelling of stories. Each new teller adds a bit of themself to the spell. (Any)
4
Nurture. Rearing a child is our best chance to make sure our own stories are passed on. (Any)
5
Inquisitiveness
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians.
Extensive Adaptation
A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically, though most hybrids
and join another guild, but the Simic would consider the individual a deserter. And the new guild might never fully welcome a hybrid who could easily be a Simic spy.
Simic Hybrid Names
A hybrid
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
of the goblins were places of terror to the new creatures those goblins became, and the verdan quickly fled to the surface and into the sunlight.
When they arrived in the new lands of the surface
little interest in what people say about it.
Ongoing Mutations
Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these
Firbolg
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Their cultural reverence for nature, combined with their strong and insightful minds, makes learning such magic an instinctive part of their development. Almost every firbolg learns a few spells
something that put their homeland at risk, such as starting a forest fire or killing a rare or beautiful wild creature. These firbolgs are loners who wander the world in hope of finding a new place to
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
sound they hear, from a halfling’s voice to the noise of rocks clattering down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard
. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their ideas and thoughts.
By the same token, kenku have no ability to invent new ideas or create new things. Kenku can
Acolyte
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Basic Rules (2014)
your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While
particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
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I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
;
Cultural Chameleon
Before becoming an adventurer, you spent much of your adult life away from your homeland, living among people different from your kin. You came to understand these foreign cultures
survive—or why they did not. Some anthropologists are driven by intellectual curiosity, while others want the fame and recognition that comes with being the first to discover a new people, a
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
granted will be to you new wonders that you’ve never laid eyes on before. By the same token, you’re a person of interest, for good or ill, to those around you almost anywhere you go.
to the folk of the Sword Coast. If you come from Kara-Tur, the people of Faerûn likely refer to you as Shou, even if that isn’t your true ethnicity, because that’s the blanket term
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
faiths, are relegated to the Outer City’s Twin Songs neighborhood — but new ones arrive constantly, carried by travelers and proselytizers from far-flung lands. A character with this
, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders.
One Race, Many Forms
The bodies of all
from the snake-bodied oppressors, and within a few generations the yuan-ti were all but forgotten by the new humanoid civilizations.
For over a thousand years after their empire fell, the yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
actions in the game don’t change the nuts and bolts of the rules, but they make all the difference in the feel of a campaign. Similarly, a class doesn’t need new rules to reflect a cultural influence; a
new name can do the trick. A traditional Chinese wuxia hero might be a paladin who has a sword called the Oath of Vengeance, while a Japanese samurai might be a paladin with a particular Oath of
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Members of the Selesnya Conclave refer to their magic as “doruvati,” a Sylvan word meaning “gift.” When you use these gifts of Mat’Selesnya, graceful swirls of green and
guilds, and often these new guild members maintain friendships with former guild mates.
Roll twice on the Selesnya Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non-Selesnya Contacts table
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
the responsibility to earn a place in the tribe or die trying.
Driven Competitors
Every day brings a new challenge to a goliath. Food, water, and shelter are rare in the uppermost mountain reaches. A
, committed by the goliath. Goliaths assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds.
Goliaths present all three names when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, Cyre, Karrnath and Thrane are collectively referred to as the Five Nations. These nations formed the heart of the Kingdom of Galifar, and while each has a unique cultural identity they are built on this
the roads. If speed is an issue, you can book passage on a Lyrandar airship. This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most expensive. Refer to the “Magic in Khorvaire” section for more travel options.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
visions delivered in your trances, your god has called you to a new mission. A goblin tribe has made its lair in an ancient ruin now called Cragmaw Castle, where they have defiled a shrine once sacred to
knowledge is for the benefit of all. Kingdoms and laws are useful so far as they allow knowledge to flourish. Tyrants who seek to suppress and control it are the worst villains. You share your knowledge freely, and use what you have learned to help where you can.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
to their new homes. This jewelry is now common throughout the land, and many pieces are fantastically valuable. Power and Politics Aside from their cultural rivalries, Sagorpur, Tippurika and
Life in Shankhabhumi Outsiders often refer to the people of Shankhabhumi collectively as “riverlanders,” but the folk of the three city-states call themselves Sagorpuri, Ashwadhatuj, or Tippuri, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
—formed the heart of the kingdom. Although each has a unique cultural identity, they share this unified foundation. Families are spread across the Five Nations; the rulers of the Five Nations descend from
remain divided today, sharing Khorvaire with the new nations established by the Treaty of Thronehold. The remaining Five Nations remain the largest and most powerful countries in Khorvaire. The Treaty of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
What If Everyone Dies? Misadventure can wipe out an entire group. (You’ll sometimes hear players refer to this as a “total party kill” or “TPK.”) Such a catastrophe doesn’t have to end the whole game
—rather, it presents an opportunity to take the game in a new direction. Consider these possibilities. A Fresh Start Everyone makes new characters, and the campaign starts anew. This might be the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
” section below provides examples of conflicts that reinforce particular themes. If a conflict reaches a satisfying end before the end of the campaign, create a new conflict to replace it. You can also
power and capabilities, and they can also be story milestones in the arc of your campaign. The shift from one tier to another is an ideal time to wrap up a campaign conflict and introduce a new one that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
years? A deity might also have ties to a kingdom, noble line, or other cultural institution. With the death of the emperor, a new ruler might be selected by divine portents sent by the deity who
. A single charismatic prophet can convert an entire kingdom to the worship of a new god. With that prophet’s death, the religion might wax or wane, or the prophet’s followers might turn against one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
primarily on the psionic energy that they extract from it in its final moments of activity. Through some quirk of the illithids’ parasitic nature, the cultural sophistication of a mind flayer depends upon
. The tadpole grows as it devours the humanoid’s brain, attaching to the victim’s brain stem and becoming its new brain. Over the course of a week, the humanoid body changes form, and a new mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
never crossed the Graywall Mountains or explored the jungles of the east. The Five Nations always had cultural differences and those who yearned for independence. But still, the map showed us at our best
: one nation, united in a common cause.
Now I look at the map and I don’t recognize my world. Galifar has been shattered. The Five Nations are irreparably severed. There are so many new realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Ongoing Mutations Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these discoveries is that their physical forms change as
in empathy and understanding. There is no pattern to any verdan’s mutations, as verdan from the same family can shift in drastically different ways. The verdan assign no cultural or biological relevance to any particular coloration, physical features, or gender.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of Galifar, no human ever bothered to cross the Endworld Mountains to explore the vast jungle beyond. When the Last War broke out, a fleet of settlers came to Q’barra in search of a new home far from
collectively refer to them as “scales.” King Sebastes ir’Kesslan of Newthrone has established a treaty with the Cold Sun Federation, but communication has always been difficult. The prospectors of Hope
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. The book presents the monsters’ sections alphabetically, with animals gathered in appendix A. Official D&D adventures refer to the monsters in this book, and you may use these monsters—along with
New in the 2025 Version?
This is the 2025 version of the fifth edition Monster Manual. If you’ve read the 2014 version, much of this book will feel familiar, since the fundamental rules and variety
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
before him makes it clear he has heard the story already, but he records any new details the characters share. When the characters’ account is complete, Atiba-Pa pauses thoughtfully, then shares the
the time to restore the traditions of Djaynai’s past—an endeavor they refer to as the Will of the Insurgent Tides. If the characters haven’t already learned about the Blackmist Way and the Blackthrone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
age of Galifar, few humans bothered to cross the Endworld Mountains to explore the vast jungle beyond. When the Last War broke out, a fleet of settlers came to Q’barra in search of a new home far from
civilizations humans know nothing about: the lizardfolk of the Cold Sun Federation, the dragonborn of Ka’rhashan, and the confederacy of the Poison Dusk lizardfolk. Most settlers refer to them collectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
efficiency, and an absence of morality or ego. Modrons have no sense of self beyond what is necessary to fulfill their duties. They exist as a unified collective, divided by ranks, yet they always refer to
transforms in a flash of light, gaining the physical form of its new rank. The promoted modron is replaced by one of its underlings in the same manner, all the way to the lowest levels of the hierarchy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
though people optimistically refer to it as the Last War, most believe that it’s only a matter of time until it begins anew. The mystery of the Mourning is the only thing holding the warmongers at bay
century of war, the nations and dragonmarked houses developed new spells and tools for use in the war. Airships and warforged are recent developments, and the wandslinger tradition emerged from the war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
suggested an alliance. The winged creatures quickly developed a fondness for the githyanki. The githyanki refer to the winged creatures as star lancers (“vah’k’rel” in the Gith tongue) and came to
. There, the soul becomes housed in the body of a new, fully grown star lancer that rises magically from the cavern floor. As long as the dead god and its Great Cavern remain intact, the number of star