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Spells
Player’s Handbook
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating
you and your allies. It rolls its own Initiative and acts on its own turn. A familiar can’t attack, but it can take other actions as normal.
Disappearance of the Familiar. When the familiar
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
meant to be perfect. They didn't want to be ordinary humans. They wanted the eyes of a cat, wings to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in
possible—including the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one.
Amethyst Dragon Ideals
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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage.
Infernal Command. Each of Bael’s allies within 60 feet of him can’t be charmed or frightened until the end of his next turn.
Spellcasting. Bael casts
of Fire, say that Bael revealed the invisibility spell to the world, though some scholars of magic hotly refute such claims. Bael is sometimes depicted as a toad, a cat, a human, or some combination of
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
her beloved boy, who, in her mind, is eternally blessed. Despite the horrors Strahd has wrought, Lysaga still envisions him as the perfect child she delivered into the world. Strahd is the only thing in
, months, and years practicing fell magic and looking for ways to help her “son.”
Raven Bane. Baba Lysaga has allies in Castle Ravenloft—a coven of witches. Through the aid of these
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and magic dealing with the nature of the planes of
to interfere. I merely seek to observe, learn, and understand.
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With a true understanding of metaphysics, anything is possible—including the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Your magic often features dramatic bursts of flame or radiance. When you cast beneficial spells on your allies, they appear momentarily surrounded with halos of bright fire.
Suggested Characteristics
suffer because of the arrogance of the powerful. (Good)
4
Solidarity. It is most crucial to act with a single will, marching side by side in perfect accord. (Lawful)
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Order.
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
tooth, roll a die at the end of your turn. On an even number, the tooth vanishes, and creatures appear as if you sowed the tooth, but they are hostile to you and your allies. On an odd number, the
allies to you, speak all languages you speak, and linger for 10 minutes before disappearing, unless otherwise noted.
Implanting Teeth. To implant the tooth, you place it in your mouth, whereupon one of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight in collecting knowledge and
the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one.
Amethyst Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"}
Ideal
1
Balance
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mind flayer;mind flayers and other wicked Aberrations, remind amethyst dragons that allies can be found in the strangest places.
Hoarded Arcana
In addition to material wealth, amethyst dragons delight
, anything is possible—including the creation of a more orderly and perfect cosmos than this one.
Amethyst Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal
Kenku
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.
An Ancient Curse
The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they
city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery.
Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry rarely suffer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
entities. The cults can also serve different styles of play. One would be perfect for a slowly unfolding investigation that starts out seemingly mundane, but slowly delves deeper into otherworldly
influences and dark magic. Allies become suspect, and perhaps even erstwhile enemies become necessary bedfellows. Alternatively, a cult can burst explosively onto the scene with a spray of gore and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ruins of Caerdoon Murgaxor learned that his ritual must take place in a location where a massacre has occurred. The Ruins of Caerdoon is the perfect location since an ancient battle once took place
hundred years of preparation have led Murgaxor to this moment, and he’s taking no chances in seeing it through. Aside from his own formidable magical abilities, Murgaxor has enlisted the Oriq as allies—and even a daemogoth. (See chapter 7 for more information about the Oriq and daemogoths.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Ruins of Caerdoon Murgaxor learned that his ritual must take place in a location where a massacre has occurred. The Ruins of Caerdoon is the perfect location since an ancient battle once took place
hundred years of preparation have led Murgaxor to this moment, and he’s taking no chances in seeing it through. Aside from his own formidable magical abilities, Murgaxor has enlisted the Oriq as allies—and even a daemogoth. (See chapter 7 for more information about the Oriq and daemogoths.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
entities. The cults can also serve different styles of play. One would be perfect for a slowly unfolding investigation that starts out seemingly mundane, but slowly delves deeper into otherworldly
influences and dark magic. Allies become suspect, and perhaps even erstwhile enemies become necessary bedfellows. Alternatively, a cult can burst explosively onto the scene with a spray of gore and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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2 The characters were involved in the Hour of Ascension and share a Dark Gift (see chapter 1).
3 One of the characters is the perfect vessel for a new Darklord or Azalin’s rebirth.
4
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6 The characters suffer desperate, fractured dreams sent from mysterious allies or their future selves, warning them of calamity.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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2 The characters were involved in the Hour of Ascension and share a Dark Gift (see chapter 1).
3 One of the characters is the perfect vessel for a new Darklord or Azalin’s rebirth.
4
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6 The characters suffer desperate, fractured dreams sent from mysterious allies or their future selves, warning them of calamity.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers.
— Elminster
The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their
odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
dissatisfied with simpler prey, she draws sapient quarry into a fatal contest. Pitted against other conscripted players in a game of cat and mouse, Chakuna’s prey struggle to survive the deadly Valachan
. But desperate contenders might also find unlikely allies who oppose Chakuna and her horrific hunts. Valachan has villages but contains no cities or towns, since the forest doesn’t allow them to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
noise across the city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery. Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry
rarely suffer degradation or shifts in meaning. Human messengers might switch words or phrases and garble a message inadvertently, but the kenku produce perfect copies of whatever they hear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
dissatisfied with simpler prey, she draws sapient quarry into a fatal contest. Pitted against other conscripted players in a game of cat and mouse, Chakuna’s prey struggle to survive the deadly Valachan
. But desperate contenders might also find unlikely allies who oppose Chakuna and her horrific hunts. Valachan has villages but contains no cities or towns, since the forest doesn’t allow them to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
noise across the city, alerting their allies to the approach of a guard patrol or signaling a prime opportunity for a robbery. Since kenku can precisely reproduce any sound, the messages they carry
rarely suffer degradation or shifts in meaning. Human messengers might switch words or phrases and garble a message inadvertently, but the kenku produce perfect copies of whatever they hear.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. At his feet is a calico cat wearing a monocle and a horned helmet. The cat is busy licking itself but pauses to look at you. It also narrows its eyes.
“I am Flabbergast, gentlepersons,” the figure
says. “In the employ of Acquisitions Incorporated’s Head Office, and at your service.” He gestures down to the cat. “This is Mister Snibbly. We need to talk. It’s about your mission.”
Flabbergast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated
, powerful allies to destroy them. 2 I miss the kinship of my identical twin, who disappeared years ago. 3 I must recover an artifact that was stolen from me. 4 I have foreseen the moment of my death and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. At his feet is a calico cat wearing a monocle and a horned helmet. The cat is busy licking itself but pauses to look at you. It also narrows its eyes.
“I am Flabbergast, gentlepersons,” the figure
says. “In the employ of Acquisitions Incorporated’s Head Office, and at your service.” He gestures down to the cat. “This is Mister Snibbly. We need to talk. It’s about your mission.”
Flabbergast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
perfect as I am, I can strive to be even better. (Neutral) 6 Power. I will be secure when I rule over all. (Evil) Beholder Bonds d6 Bond 1 My followers are all spying on me, and I seek motivated
, powerful allies to destroy them. 2 I miss the kinship of my identical twin, who disappeared years ago. 3 I must recover an artifact that was stolen from me. 4 I have foreseen the moment of my death and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Hobgoblin Warlord Hobgoblin warlords lead armies of hobgoblins and their allies, using their experience and strategic minds to command amid the ebb and flow of battle. Hobgoblin Warlord Medium Fey
; PB +3)
Traits
Aura of Authority. While in a 30-foot Emanation originating from the hobgoblin, the hobgoblin and its allies have Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws, provided the hobgoblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating
familiar is an ally to you and your allies. It rolls its own Initiative and acts on its own turn. A familiar can’t attack, but it can take other actions as normal. Disappearance of the Familiar. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating
familiar is an ally to you and your allies. It rolls its own Initiative and acts on its own turn. A familiar can’t attack, but it can take other actions as normal. Disappearance of the Familiar. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
You gain the service of a familiar, a spirit that takes an animal form you choose: Bat, Cat, Frog, Hawk, Lizard, Octopus, Owl, Rat, Raven, Spider, Weasel, or another Beast that has a Challenge Rating
ally to you and your allies. It rolls its own Initiative and acts on its own turn. A familiar can’t attack, but it can take other actions as normal. Disappearance of the Familiar. When the familiar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
runs the inn; she’s kind, honest, and much beloved in the district. The Anvil is on the west side of the Bridge and is a common hangout for Boromar allies. The Broken Mirror is an inn run by a family
Eastbridge. It’s popular with the local gnolls and is the best place to find Daask soldiers, though not all monsters in the region have ties to Daask. The Crooked Cat is home to dozens of cats, and this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
reputation for working as criminals. Lizardfolk sometimes venture from their swamp homes in search of treasure and glory. Inscrutable to their mammalian companions, they prove to be stout allies. Tabaxi
are curious cat folk, who have journeyed from their distant homeland in search of interesting treasures and lore. Tritons are guardians of the ocean depths, who sometimes join people on land in the
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
functions as a familiar and has the statistics of a cat.
An exact duplicate of you appears next to you, dressed as you but lacking any gear. It loudly tries to convince all other creatures that it is you
effect on you.
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You can predict the weather conditions for the next 24 hours with perfect accuracy.
A rain cloud follows you around, drizzling on you constantly even while indoors.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
reputation for working as criminals. Lizardfolk sometimes venture from their swamp homes in search of treasure and glory. Inscrutable to their mammalian companions, they prove to be stout allies. Tabaxi
are curious cat folk, who have journeyed from their distant homeland in search of interesting treasures and lore. Tritons are guardians of the ocean depths, who sometimes join people on land in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
runs the inn; she’s kind, honest, and much beloved in the district. The Anvil is on the west side of the Bridge and is a common hangout for Boromar allies. The Broken Mirror is an inn run by a family
Eastbridge. It’s popular with the local gnolls and is the best place to find Daask soldiers, though not all monsters in the region have ties to Daask. The Crooked Cat is home to dozens of cats, and this