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Lizardfolk Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Volo's Guide to Monsters
skilled allies. Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than
hold and controls their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.&rdquo
Goblin Legacy This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore. Learn More
 Species Volo's Guide to Monsters
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
Khurgorbaeyag seems to dislike sharing his divine power with his followers. And although many goblins would readily offer anything to have the abilities of a warlock, the patrons that grant such power
Alien Minds
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than other humanoids
their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.” Instead, aggressive, stronger creatures
Alien Minds
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Alien Minds The lizardfolk’s reptilian nature comes through not only in their appearance, but also in how they think and act. Lizardfolk experience a more limited emotional life than other humanoids
their actions. In contrast, lizardfolk see emotions as traits assigned to other creatures, objects, and situations. A lizardfolk doesn’t think, “I’m scared.” Instead, aggressive, stronger creatures
Demonic Boons
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demonic Boons Wicked folk who seek power from demons are scattered across the multiverse. Some of them gather in cults, but many of them act on their own or in small groups. Whatever their
is of the same level as the spell it replaces. A typical demon can impart boons to a number of creatures equal to the demon’s number of Hit Dice. In contrast, demon lords have no limit on the number
Demonic Boons
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Demonic Boons Wicked folk who seek power from demons are scattered across the multiverse. Some of them gather in cults, but many of them act on their own or in small groups. Whatever their
is of the same level as the spell it replaces. A typical demon can impart boons to a number of creatures equal to the demon’s number of Hit Dice. In contrast, demon lords have no limit on the number
Mounted Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride but ignores your control—retains its place in the Initiative order
Mounted Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride but ignores your control—retains its place in the Initiative order
Mounted Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
only three action options during that turn: Dash, Disengage, and Dodge. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride
Mounted Combat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
only three action options during that turn: Dash, Disengage, and Dodge. A controlled mount can move and act even on the turn that you mount it. In contrast, an independent mount—one that lets you ride
With Friends Like These
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
motley humans saunter into the tavern. The leader is a brawny man with a cloudy right eye, a cruel sneer, and a pirate’s swagger. The others are an unsavory, rowdy bunch who act as if they own the place
evil disposition. Dead-Eye offers a tall glass of ale to anyone with information on Tarina’s location, and several tavern patrons are quick to accept the offer. Characters can confront the pirates if
Guild Adventures
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
personal vendetta, or simply reacting to disastrous events around you. The Guild Adventures table refers to the descriptions of other patrons in this section; your DM can use the adventure ideas in
those descriptions to flesh out job opportunities available through your guild. Guild Adventures d10 Adventures 1 Crime. You have to break the law to administer justice or thwart a criminal act (see
With Friends Like These
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
motley humans saunter into the tavern. The leader is a brawny man with a cloudy right eye, a cruel sneer, and a pirate’s swagger. The others are an unsavory, rowdy bunch who act as if they own the place
evil disposition. Dead-Eye offers a tall glass of ale to anyone with information on Tarina’s location, and several tavern patrons are quick to accept the offer. Characters can confront the pirates if
Guild Adventures
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
personal vendetta, or simply reacting to disastrous events around you. The Guild Adventures table refers to the descriptions of other patrons in this section; your DM can use the adventure ideas in
those descriptions to flesh out job opportunities available through your guild. Guild Adventures d10 Adventures 1 Crime. You have to break the law to administer justice or thwart a criminal act (see
Thassa as Campaign Villain
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
subtle, and her resistance to change sometimes causes her to let a situation worsen until she erupts in rage. Thassa might begin by answering another god’s offensive act with a display of power—which
change them back? How will the champions’ patrons respond if she refuses? 4 When multiple gods turn against her in a dispute, Thassa is enraged. She releases the locks binding every kraken in the sea, along with that of an ancient and mysterious kraken brood mother.
Milil
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Milil’s priests are patrons of the arts in addition to being performers themselves, and they frequently act as tutors in the arts of performance at his shrines and temples. Like Deneir, Milil is
Thassa as Campaign Villain
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
subtle, and her resistance to change sometimes causes her to let a situation worsen until she erupts in rage. Thassa might begin by answering another god’s offensive act with a display of power—which
change them back? How will the champions’ patrons respond if she refuses? 4 When multiple gods turn against her in a dispute, Thassa is enraged. She releases the locks binding every kraken in the sea, along with that of an ancient and mysterious kraken brood mother.
Milil
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Milil’s priests are patrons of the arts in addition to being performers themselves, and they frequently act as tutors in the arts of performance at his shrines and temples. Like Deneir, Milil is
Childhood
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
numbers of elves will be needed to withstand. In contrast, if an elven community goes a century or longer without a new birth, members take this as a sign that the community has stagnated and must disband
start of adolescence. If ever you need to know the age of an elf, present the individual with an emergency. A young elf will act rashly. An elf of middle years will dither.  An old elf will simply leave.
City Watch
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Castle Ward; in contrast, squads of eight walk the Dock Ward, increasing to as many as a dozen at night. If Watch members spot trouble they can’t handle, they blow shrill tin whistles to summon more
of their members — an act that alerts nearby citizens as well. City Watch members follow a strict code of conduct that makes them one of the most trusted police forces aside from paladin-patrolled
City Watch
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Castle Ward; in contrast, squads of eight walk the Dock Ward, increasing to as many as a dozen at night. If Watch members spot trouble they can’t handle, they blow shrill tin whistles to summon more
of their members — an act that alerts nearby citizens as well. City Watch members follow a strict code of conduct that makes them one of the most trusted police forces aside from paladin-patrolled
Creating Factions
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization as you’ve defined it. Consider the motto of the Harpers: “Down with tyranny. Fairness and equality for all.” The Harpers have a straightforward message of freedom and prosperity. Contrast
. Gather information throughout Faerûn, discern the political dynamics within each region, and promote fairness and equality by covert means. Act openly as a last resort. Thwart tyrants and any leader
Childhood
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
numbers of elves will be needed to withstand. In contrast, if an elven community goes a century or longer without a new birth, members take this as a sign that the community has stagnated and must disband
start of adolescence. If ever you need to know the age of an elf, present the individual with an emergency. A young elf will act rashly. An elf of middle years will dither.  An old elf will simply leave.
Creating Factions
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization as you’ve defined it. Consider the motto of the Harpers: “Down with tyranny. Fairness and equality for all.” The Harpers have a straightforward message of freedom and prosperity. Contrast
. Gather information throughout Faerûn, discern the political dynamics within each region, and promote fairness and equality by covert means. Act openly as a last resort. Thwart tyrants and any leader
Tyrants Campaign Themes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
want to replace the entire city council of Sharn, or are their aspirations even higher than that? In a campaign that examines this idea, the Tyrants might impersonate the patrons and allies of the
member of the Tyrants to use as part of an assumed identity. 3 Act as bodyguards for a member of the Tyrants who is pretending to be an important figure. 4 Assume new identities to infiltrate the Sharn
Giant Patrons
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant Patrons Many of the adventure hooks throughout this book involve giants asking characters for help or hiring them to carry out a task. This section outlines long-term patron roles giants might
fill. If you want to use a giant as a patron for a group of adventurers, you can use the perks, contacts, and roles described in the “Group Patrons” chapter of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything alongside
Giant Patrons
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant Patrons Many of the adventure hooks throughout this book involve giants asking characters for help or hiring them to carry out a task. This section outlines long-term patron roles giants might
fill. If you want to use a giant as a patron for a group of adventurers, you can use the perks, contacts, and roles described in the “Group Patrons” chapter of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything alongside
Tyrants Campaign Themes
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
want to replace the entire city council of Sharn, or are their aspirations even higher than that? In a campaign that examines this idea, the Tyrants might impersonate the patrons and allies of the
member of the Tyrants to use as part of an assumed identity. 3 Act as bodyguards for a member of the Tyrants who is pretending to be an important figure. 4 Assume new identities to infiltrate the Sharn
Dragon Relationships
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Humanoid form are often drawn to this role, and their minions might have no idea that their generous patrons are actually dragons. If you want to have a dragon act as a patron for a group of adventurers
toasty blessing God Some dragons demand not just service but worship from their minions. Among Humanoid creatures, kobolds are most likely to treat their dragon patrons as deities, since they typically
Dragon Relationships
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Humanoid form are often drawn to this role, and their minions might have no idea that their generous patrons are actually dragons. If you want to have a dragon act as a patron for a group of adventurers
toasty blessing God Some dragons demand not just service but worship from their minions. Among Humanoid creatures, kobolds are most likely to treat their dragon patrons as deities, since they typically
Aristocrat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
could struggle to reclaim the influence they once held, while the new head of a business dynasty might seek to catapult their fortunes to new heights. By aligning with such patrons, you stand to
family leaders. Regardless of your skills or social standing, aristocratic patrons with enough foresight and imagination find a use for agents from any background. The Aristocrat Retainer Roles table
Aristocrat
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
could struggle to reclaim the influence they once held, while the new head of a business dynasty might seek to catapult their fortunes to new heights. By aligning with such patrons, you stand to
family leaders. Regardless of your skills or social standing, aristocratic patrons with enough foresight and imagination find a use for agents from any background. The Aristocrat Retainer Roles table
Low City
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
tavern is rarely troubled by bullies or thieves. Large Luigi, the proprietor of the Happy Beholder, is delighted to meet new patrons Lesser Market The Low City’s marketplace is much smaller and shabbier
established a presence on the Rock by taking over an unmarked, inconspicuous building near the Lesser Market. The place is occupied by a small staff of agents who act as an intermediary between the
Low City
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
tavern is rarely troubled by bullies or thieves. Large Luigi, the proprietor of the Happy Beholder, is delighted to meet new patrons Lesser Market The Low City’s marketplace is much smaller and shabbier
established a presence on the Rock by taking over an unmarked, inconspicuous building near the Lesser Market. The place is occupied by a small staff of agents who act as an intermediary between the
Trielta Hills
 Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
is needed, the eldest halflings and gnomes are called upon to act in that capacity, but amity is the heart of community life in these hills. It is a shameful act among the Trieltans to refuse to
newness of the world as a contrast to the familiarity of their homeland. Few dangerous creatures lurk in the hills — they are so densely settled (on and beneath the surface) that there is little space