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Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
condition until the start of the sewer king’s next turn.
Summon Swarm (1/Day). The sewer king chitters and summons a swarm of rats to its aid. The swarm appears in an unoccupied space within 30 feet of
their enormous size, supernatural strength, wicked cunning, and ability to speak.
Deep in the bowels of towns and cities, sewer kings reign over underground vermin, dreaming of the day when rats will
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and protect the living. When a
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and protect the living. When a
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Cunning Action. On each of her turns, the Black Viper can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
Evasion. If the Black Viper is subjected to an effect that allows her to make
locks, pluck keys from belts and pouches, clamber up walls, and sneak past guards — playing the perfect daughter by day while cutting loose at night. To hide her identity from those she met, she wore a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Cunning Opportunist. The stone cursed has advantage on the attack rolls of opportunity attack;opportunity attacks.
False Appearance. If the stone cursed is motionless at the start of combat, it has
original victim’s memories resonates within the skull. A skilled magic-wielder can attempt to extract memories from it to gain insight into the victim’s past or find lore that otherwise
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Soul Feeding. The barghest can feed on the corpse of a Fey or Humanoid it killed within the past 10 minutes. This feeding takes at least 1 minute, and it destroys the corpse. The victim’s soul is
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
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
elements, and endured sickness without the advantage of medicine or a place to recuperate. You’ve survived despite all odds, and did so through cunning, strength, speed, or some combination of each
if they deal fairly with strangers, have Guild or government connections, or have either helped or denied the Gateguides in the past.
Suggested Characteristics
Urchins are shaped by lives
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusionEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding
.
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
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;sacred flame
1st
guiding bolt, heroism
2nd
aid, scorching ray
3rd
beacon of hope, blinding smite
4th
death ward, wall of fire
5th
flame strike
are my family.
4
I wield the same Boros weapon my grandparent did, for the honor of our family.
5
I ran with the Rakdos in my youth, and I’m striving to atone for my past misdeeds
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hand is invisible), minor illusion
1/day each: detect thoughts, invisibility, silent imageEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to
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
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
magic warps space within the lair. Moving up past the upper level brings a creature to the lower level again, while moving down from the lower level brings a creature to the upper level. A creature or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"damage", "rollAction":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to
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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
":"Emerald Embers", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Emerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and
’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
Half-Orc
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
exile. Any half-orc who has lived among or near orcs has scars, whether they are marks of humiliation or of pride, recounting their past exploits and injuries.
The Mark of Gruumsh
The one-eyed god
races
The proud and elegant elves were among the first people to dwell in the forests of Etharis. Their long history is entwined with fables from the distant past. Tall, graceful, and extraordinarily
paradise empowered them to recreate that beauty in music and arts. They have crafted heartbreaking songs of a lost past that echo among the trees in the night. In these ballads they call themselves the
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
, chaotic, and temperamental nature they all share. When its diabolical aspect shines through, a forlarren is a cunning, calculating, and brutal enemy. It might use its natural charm to worm its way
monsters
through expansion and contraction.
—H.P. Lovecraft, The Shadow Out of Time
The great race of Yith are creatures of the distant past, existing in a strange era before the gods forged the
among the locals. Promising them great magic and technology, it primes them to support the wave of Yithian explorers who are set to arrive after it logs its report in the distant past. These newcomers
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
, 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
are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they
monsters
1, two awakened trees appear in open spots in the Emanation of Shub-Niggurath’s choice. They immediately roll initiative and aid their Dark Mother.
Level 2. A non-plant takes 15 Acid damage, or
rely on culling the weak among their own numbers. The community seeks outsiders. Brutal and vicious cults rely on raids, but more cunning ones lure strangers to their lands with promises of food and
Rogue
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue
treasure. Creating a Rogue As you create your rogue character, consider the character’s relationship to the law. Do you have a criminal past—or present? Are you on the run from the law or from
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shields to protect against crushing jaws and scything claws, others deploy cunning traps to keep a safe distance from the horrors they hunt, some assume the traits and powers of their enemies to better
13
+5
Improved Monster Grimoire
4
14
+5
Lair Sense
4
15
+5
Hunting Guild feature
4
16
+5
Ability Score Improvement
4
17
+6
Slayer's Aid
5
18
+6
Hunting Guild
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all
special significance beyond that is imparted to it.
At 4 years old an orc is considered a juvenile, and by age 12 it is a fully functioning adult. Most orcs don’t live past the age of 25 due to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Tides, a collective vow to restore the glorious knowledge and traditions of Djaynai’s past. As Atiba-Pa, leader of the People’s Stewards, seeks aid in finding lost evidence of the Blackmist Way and the
Background In centuries past, the people of Djaynai employed mystical practices known as the Blackmist Way and defensive martial strategies called the Blackthrone Arts to protect their land. During a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Tides, a collective vow to restore the glorious knowledge and traditions of Djaynai’s past. As Atiba-Pa, leader of the People’s Stewards, seeks aid in finding lost evidence of the Blackmist Way and the
Background In centuries past, the people of Djaynai employed mystical practices known as the Blackmist Way and defensive martial strategies called the Blackthrone Arts to protect their land. During a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Manipulator
Commanding Insight → Exceptional Insight
Connection to Nature → Bond with Nature
Crafter’s Eye → Crafter’s Cunning
Dreamwalking → Secret Dreams
Eager Deceiver → Expert Deceiver
Embrace
the Past → Deep Lore
Firm Influence → Terrifying Influence
Gifted Performer → A Sight to Behold
Impromptu Artisan → Master Artisan
Improviser → Expert Improviser
Inborn Perception → Piercing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
knowledge by force and cunning. A mighty wizard with magic worthy of epic tales, she is a monster whose adamantine claws can flense whole armies before any soldier can land a blow on her plated hide
have allies, except for a handful of other legends like the following groups: Daughters of Sora Kell. Sora Kell’s three daughters—the gifted oracle Sora Teraza, the cunning trickster Sora Katra, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
knowledge by force and cunning. A mighty wizard with magic worthy of epic tales, she is a monster whose adamantine claws can flense whole armies before any soldier can land a blow on her plated hide
have allies, except for a handful of other legends like the following groups: Daughters of Sora Kell. Sora Kell’s three daughters—the gifted oracle Sora Teraza, the cunning trickster Sora Katra, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
facet of existence—magical or otherwise—applying magic to whatever they study. At Strixhaven, historians call the spirits of the dead to aid their lessons about the past, and arcano-biologists use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
facet of existence—magical or otherwise—applying magic to whatever they study. At Strixhaven, historians call the spirits of the dead to aid their lessons about the past, and arcano-biologists use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
destruction. Reeva is a cunning plotter, strategist, and manipulator. She applies these talents to her magic, entreating fiends for aid and using them to hasten the day when no one will underestimate her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
destruction. Reeva is a cunning plotter, strategist, and manipulator. She applies these talents to her magic, entreating fiends for aid and using them to hasten the day when no one will underestimate her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Mysterious Raids. Over the past few months, a walled town and
four outposts at the foot of the Barrier Peaks were destroyed by unusual attacks. The grand duke of the Duchy of Geoff, which encompasses these and other settlements, issues an urgent plea for aid. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Adventure Hooks If you’re not using Nafas as a group patron, consider the following ways to involve the characters in this adventure: Mysterious Raids. Over the past few months, a walled town and
four outposts at the foot of the Barrier Peaks were destroyed by unusual attacks. The grand duke of the Duchy of Geoff, which encompasses these and other settlements, issues an urgent plea for aid. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Adventure Overview While the Strixhaven faculty investigate Murgaxor Grenshel and his schemes, it becomes clear that the villain has warded himself from their spells so student aid will be needed to
running this chapter’s adventure as a standalone, you can summarize Murgaxor’s schemes as they have unfolded over the past three years to establish him as a threat the characters must face. A former
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
past the yuan-ti guards. Malisons are the easiest to fool: their inherent disdain for the lower strata of yuan-ti society means that they pay little heed to purebloods moving through the temple. The
pretending to be a yuan-ti pureblood must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Deception) check. Nonhumans have a much harder time fooling the yuan-ti without the aid of magic. Nonhuman characters attempting to pose as yuan-ti purebloods have disadvantage on any ability checks made to act in disguise.