position among and his chanting

Swarm of Maggots

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

next long rest. The disease lasts until it’s removed by magic or until the creature rolls the same random effect for the disease two long rests in a row.Base creatures are among the first to

whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant eyes, or the faces of nearby creatures appear in relief amid its mass 4 Occupies and animates a corpse or other debris as if it were alive Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Swarm of Scarabs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the appropriate type to the target. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the swarm’s piercing damage dies.Base creatures are among the first to respond to sinister forces at work in a land. As

manifest. Swarm Behavior d4 Behavior 1 Crawls on walls in a vaguely bipedal shape 2 Makes skittering noises that sound like whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cables, and its hands are scaly claws. The gaze of a medusa's glowing eyes causes living tissue to petrify. The transformation is rapid, leaving the victim as a stone statue, usually frozen in a position

harmless. This deadly gaze attack gives medusas a degree of power among the Golgari that is out of proportion with their small numbers. Medusas command a significant share of the guild's smaller cells

Precognitive Mage

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

creature it can see makes an attack roll, a saving throw, or an ability check, the mage can cause the roll to be made with advantage or disadvantage.Precognitive mages, a rarity among Azorius

been given a more prominent position, which she has embraced with enthusiasm. She worries about the impact that her guild has on the rest of Ravnica but believes in her heart that she is helping the

Nilbog

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise. Among fey courts, the risk of attracting a nilbog has given rise to the

practice of always including at least one goblin jester. This jester is allowed to go anywhere and do whatever they please, hopefully preventing a nilbog from manifesting. The position of jester is much

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

;s your position in the family? Are you the heir to the head of the family? Have you already inherited the title? How do you feel about that responsibility? Or are you so far down the line of

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whip attack. Teleport. Moloch uses Teleport. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Moloch uses Spellcasting.Exiled from the Nine Hells, Moloch would do anything to reclaim his position. Long ago, Moloch

earned his place among the other archdevils through the glory he won driving demons out of the Nine Hells. Asmodeus rewarded him by elevating him to the rulership of Malbolge. For eons, Moloch ruled his

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, rot, and rebirth. You have spent your life in the slow churn of that ecosystem, in the dark places of the city where the messy parts of existence are on display. There is little squeamishness among the

medusa. 2 I have an identical twin who is as different from me as any person could be. 3 I want to lead one faction of the guild to a new position of dominance. 4 I love spending time in

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

you can work your way into a more prominent position. Regardless of your past and the wealth of your family, your initial status with the guild is near the bottom, until you have proven your value

become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil) 3 Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil) 4 Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

attacks at the most advantageous moment and from the most advantageous position. Strahd knows when he’s in over his head. If he begins taking more damage than he can regenerate, he moves beyond

to see who among them are most easily swayed, then tries to charm characters who have low Wisdom scores and use them as thralls. At the very least, he can order a charmed character to guard him

Pigeon Hag

monsters

hags often insinuate themselves into a mortal settlement and walk among the people, usually in a position to hear and spread gossip that they can twist and manipulate to their own ends. Secret. The

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

;s your position in the family? Are you the heir to the head of the family? Have you already inherited the title? How do you feel about that responsibility? Or are you so far down the line of

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

host has given rise to a practice among goblinoids that each host include at least one goblin jester. This jester is allowed to go anywhere and do whatever it pleases. The position of jester is a much

;goblin” spelled backward), and they revel in the fear that a nilbog sows among the ranks of the bugbears and hobgoblins in the host. Goblins’ Revenge. When goblinoids form a host, there

Nyarlathotep

monsters

seems to do as he pleases, though in the end he is their servant. A God Among Mortals. A variety of prophecies in ancient texts hold that Nyarlathotep is destined to one day bring the world to an end

. If that is true, it might explain his penchant for mingling with humans and living among them. He seems to enjoy meddling in mortal affairs, using his magic to adopt a human guise to spread madness

Dhampir

races

position among the nobility of Ostoya. Despite lacking conventional parentage, a dhampir may form a familial bond with the vampire they regard as their sire. Vampires who exploit this relationship can

’s life is thus usually spent searching for somewhere to belong, whether fitting into mortal society or trying to appease their blood-drinking forebears. A dhampir who chooses life among mortals

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What&rsquo

;s your position in the family? Are you the heir to the head of the family? Have you already inherited the title? How do you feel about that responsibility? Or are you so far down the line of

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to

they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests always wield his favored weapons, a

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions. Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf swings

. Most adventuring clerics maintain some connection to established temples and orders of their faiths. A temple might ask for a cleric’s aid, or a high priest might be in a position to demand it

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit. Male Names: Arjhan

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties. Creating a Barbarian When creating a barbarian

violated, or a coup that removed you from a position of authority. QUICK BUILD You can make a barbarian quickly by following these suggestions. First, put your highest ability score in Strength

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

and eaten as part of the procedure. Undercover Empire The human civilization that gave rise to the yuan-ti was among the richest in the mortal world. It rapidly progressed in metalworking, using

holdings for several hundred years, until a combination of drought, attacks by enemies (including dragons and nagas), civil war, torpor among the serpent gods, and the development of iron weapons by the

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

rightful position among her people. They might even return to Holrow Homestead to investigate the mystery of its unusual fertility, potentially unleashing the awesome power of a hill giant scion!

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

rightful position among her people. They might even return to Holrow Homestead to investigate the mystery of its unusual fertility, potentially unleashing the awesome power of a hill giant scion!

Ishau

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Ishau The coastal settlement of Ishau sank into the sea. Now, the village’s stone buildings sit completely underwater in Refuge Bay, a few miles from shore. Hunter sharks and reef sharks glide among

the sunken ruins, competing with plesiosauruses for the position as top predator — but all of them fear and avoid the vicious sea hags who occasionally scour the ruins for human remains and waterlogged trinkets.

Keeper of Tomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

votes to determine who among them is elevated to the position. Tie votes are broken by the First Reader. In 1492 DR, the Keeper of Tomes is the human archmage Janussi, a devoted follower of Deneir.

Ishau

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Ishau The coastal settlement of Ishau sank into the sea. Now, the village’s stone buildings sit completely underwater in Refuge Bay, a few miles from shore. Hunter sharks and reef sharks glide among

the sunken ruins, competing with plesiosauruses for the position as top predator — but all of them fear and avoid the vicious sea hags who occasionally scour the ruins for human remains and waterlogged trinkets.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

made from dead darkmantles 20 Cloaks made of scraps from an elven tapestry Booyahgs Spellcasters of any sort among the goblins are rare. Goblins typically lack the intelligence and

patience needed to learn and practice wizardry, and they fare poorly even when given access to the necessary training and knowledge. Sorcerers are less prevalent among them than in many other races, and

Keeper of Tomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

votes to determine who among them is elevated to the position. Tie votes are broken by the First Reader. In 1492 DR, the Keeper of Tomes is the human archmage Janussi, a devoted follower of Deneir.

Living the Giant Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Living the Giant Life Giants are exceptionally long-lived compared to humans, but none are immortal. A peaceful death from old age is a common occurrence among cloud giants and storm giants and isn’t

unusual among stone giants and fire giants. It’s the exception among hill giants and frost giants, most of which die violently in battle against humans, dragons, other monsters, or their own kind

Living the Giant Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Living the Giant Life Giants are exceptionally long-lived compared to humans, but none are immortal. A peaceful death from old age is a common occurrence among cloud giants and storm giants and isn’t

unusual among stone giants and fire giants. It’s the exception among hill giants and frost giants, most of which die violently in battle against humans, dragons, other monsters, or their own kind

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

worldly savvy and local blindness characterizes almost all the nobility of Baldur’s Gate. As a result, for those who wish to play patriars, the Patriar feature below replaces the Position and

Feature: Patriar As a member of one of the elite families of Baldur’s Gate, you may pass through city gates without paying tolls, mingle among the Gate’s nobility unquestioned, and impress those on the

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

worldly savvy and local blindness characterizes almost all the nobility of Baldur’s Gate. As a result, for those who wish to play patriars, the Patriar feature below replaces the Position and

Feature: Patriar As a member of one of the elite families of Baldur’s Gate, you may pass through city gates without paying tolls, mingle among the Gate’s nobility unquestioned, and impress those on the

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

worldly savvy and local blindness characterizes almost all the nobility of Baldur’s Gate. As a result, for those who wish to play patriars, the Patriar feature below replaces the Position and

Feature: Patriar As a member of one of the elite families of Baldur’s Gate, you may pass through city gates without paying tolls, mingle among the Gate’s nobility unquestioned, and impress those on the

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What’s your position in

Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp Feature: Position of Privilege Thanks to your noble birth, people are

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation does your family have among the other aristocrats of the region? How do the common people regard them? What’s your position in

Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp Feature: Position of Privilege Thanks to your noble birth, people are

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