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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
art objects—the more beautiful, the better. The arms hanging below their wolf heads are physically frail but useful for employing tools of destruction or sabotage.
Spyder-Fiends
Demonic
brutal killing is their favorite pursuit. They spin durable webs and are ingenious in how they employ their webs against prey.
Spyder-fiends are organized into a hierarchy based on might and cunning
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
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, PerformanceTool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one
high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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Personality Trait
1
I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for more details on the satyr homeland, the Skola Vale.
The Art of the Revel
The humans of the poleis generally think of satyrs’ revels as raucous bacchanals, where anything and everything
to forget the constraints of time, to let go of the future and past, and to be wholly in the present moment. For satyrs, encountering life with all the senses honors the gods, and—most
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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
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Tomb of Annihilation
An archaeologist learns about the long-lost and fallen cultures of the past by studying their remains — their bones, their ruins, their surviving masterworks, and their tombs. Those who
original purpose and determine its builders, whether those were dwarves, elves, humans, yuan-ti, or some other known race. In addition, you can determine the monetary value of art objects more than a
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead.
The Mark of Death
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
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
residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goat;giant goats.
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An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to master the art of stealth.
Fire, Psychic
Gladiator
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new place, I
Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
3
Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
4
Half-Orc
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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
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
Entertainer
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anger. Your music raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
Skill
flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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Personality Trait
Hermit
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
was exiled for a crime I didn’t commit.
4
I retreated from society after a life-altering event.
5
I needed a quiet place to work on my art, literature, music, or manifesto.
6
uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed some relic of the past that could rewrite history. It might be information that would be damaging to the people who consigned you to exile, and
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
giant’s desires. Instead, they seek out grand works of art, wondrous jewelry, and beautiful sculptures.
Reasonable Offers. Fog giants are powerful warriors, but they prefer to use threats and
reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to
Rogue
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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
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants.
Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future
swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment.
Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
humanoids, they ally with artists, historians, knights, and humble leaders who learn from the past to create better futures. Silver dragons take inspiration from legendary heroes and have grand
ambitions. Many collect treasures that reflect these interests, such as histories, ancient art, and the gear of famous champions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
humanoids, they ally with artists, historians, knights, and humble leaders who learn from the past to create better futures. Silver dragons take inspiration from legendary heroes and have grand
ambitions. Many collect treasures that reflect these interests, such as histories, ancient art, and the gear of famous champions.
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
necromancy to pull at life and coax out death when teaching about the natural world. Simultaneously, mage-artists sculpt elemental energy to create animate art, and arcane symbologists teach students how to recognize and understand the magical glyphs they encounter.
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
necromancy to pull at life and coax out death when teaching about the natural world. Simultaneously, mage-artists sculpt elemental energy to create animate art, and arcane symbologists teach students how to recognize and understand the magical glyphs they encounter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Crinkle Crinkle Chaotic neutral kenku custodian (age 55) The aged kenku has lived in the Firefly Cellar for the past twenty-two years as its custodian and caretaker of its fireflies. She has lost
art.” Bond. “I cherish the stash of trinkets and treasures I’ve accumulated.” Flaw. “I rub my hands together constantly, as though washing them.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Crinkle Crinkle Chaotic neutral kenku custodian (age 55) The aged kenku has lived in the Firefly Cellar for the past twenty-two years as its custodian and caretaker of its fireflies. She has lost
art.” Bond. “I cherish the stash of trinkets and treasures I’ve accumulated.” Flaw. “I rub my hands together constantly, as though washing them.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon sometimes wake to find all their silver—and memory of the past few days—missing. In addition to their strong preference for certain metals, many moonstone dragons seek out artworks and relics
with unique, whimsical, or absurd designs. The more fanciful an item’s form is, the better. Moonstone Dragon Art Objects d8 Object
1 A statue of a beautiful Fey who appears to be laughing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon sometimes wake to find all their silver—and memory of the past few days—missing. In addition to their strong preference for certain metals, many moonstone dragons seek out artworks and relics
with unique, whimsical, or absurd designs. The more fanciful an item’s form is, the better. Moonstone Dragon Art Objects d8 Object
1 A statue of a beautiful Fey who appears to be laughing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
collections of emeralds and beryls as a result, punctuated by amber, red rubies, tiger’s eyes, bismuth, and the like. They likewise covet finely crafted items and works of art depicting unspoiled nature
contents. Green Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 The polished skull of a unicorn, latticed with luminescent blooms
2 An elaborate necklace of yuan-ti origin, set with gleaming gems and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
collections of emeralds and beryls as a result, punctuated by amber, red rubies, tiger’s eyes, bismuth, and the like. They likewise covet finely crafted items and works of art depicting unspoiled nature
contents. Green Dragon Art Objects d10 Object
1 The polished skull of a unicorn, latticed with luminescent blooms
2 An elaborate necklace of yuan-ti origin, set with gleaming gems and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
with Prismari College in the field of art history, with some students splitting their studies between the two colleges. Lorehold mages use their magic to unearth secrets and share illumination. The
reckless discovery and the spirit of adventure in their research of the past—the essence and emotion of history over precision or procedure. Scholars of Lorehold The Lorehold Scholars table offers examples
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
with Prismari College in the field of art history, with some students splitting their studies between the two colleges. Lorehold mages use their magic to unearth secrets and share illumination. The
reckless discovery and the spirit of adventure in their research of the past—the essence and emotion of history over precision or procedure. Scholars of Lorehold The Lorehold Scholars table offers examples
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
always be torn down. (Evil)
2 Acquisitiveness. Possessing what others covet is immensely satisfying. (Any)
3 Cunning. Destroying your foes without exposing yourself to danger is an art
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
always be torn down. (Evil)
2 Acquisitiveness. Possessing what others covet is immensely satisfying. (Any)
3 Cunning. Destroying your foes without exposing yourself to danger is an art
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Upper Menthis Elegant and civilized, Upper Menthis is home to four of the finest theaters in Breland: the cutting-edge Art Temple, the colorful Khavish Theater, the traditional Grand Stage, and the
Yesterday, Echoes of the Past, the Mekdall Gallery, and Cloud Antiquities all buy and sell interesting antiques and trinkets from distant lands. The district of Den’iyas is a gnome neighborhood that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
path that winds through the central campus buildings, giving the path its name: Opus Walk. Some famous pieces of magical art have been displayed along Opus Walk for centuries, while other transient
bursts of creativity last only a few moments. Furygale At the outskirts of the Prismari campus, the abandoned creations of thousands of past artist-mages have coalesced over the years into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Past the cloakroom is the store proper, with wares on display. The room to the north is a storeroom or a workshop. The store owner (commoner) has keys to all doors. Store Goods d20 Goods 1 Art 2 Books
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Upper Menthis Elegant and civilized, Upper Menthis is home to four of the finest theaters in Breland: the cutting-edge Art Temple, the colorful Khavish Theater, the traditional Grand Stage, and the
Yesterday, Echoes of the Past, the Mekdall Gallery, and Cloud Antiquities all buy and sell interesting antiques and trinkets from distant lands. The district of Den’iyas is a gnome neighborhood that