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Dungeon Master’s Guide
While wearing this armor, you gain a +3 bonus to Armor Class, you have Immunity to Fire damage, and you know Primordial. In addition, you can stand on and move across molten rock as if it were solid ground.
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
While wearing this armor, you gain a +3 bonus to AC, you are immune to fire damage, and you can understand and speak Primordial. In addition, you can stand on and walk across molten rock as if it were solid ground.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, the Primordial language includes the Auran, Aquan, Ignan, and Terran dialects, one for each of the four elemental planes. Creatures that speak different dialects of the same language can communicate
your character sheet. Choose your languages from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your DM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Languages Across Ansalon, language is an expression of upbringing and exposure. Before the Cataclysm, Common served as a language of commerce under the empires of Ergoth, Solamnia, and Istar. After
primarily in markets and in dealings with travelers. With the DM’s approval, players can exchange a language granted by their characters’ race for a different language from the Standard Languages of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial. Primordial is a guttural language, filled with harsh syllables and hard consonants. Subraces. Four major subraces of genasi are found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
languages and cultures also explains the scripts used to write various languages. For example, the Orc language is written using the Goblin script (rather than Dwarvish, as stated in the Player’s Handbook
), because the orcs of Khorvaire learned writing from the goblins. Common is the language of the Five Nations and the language of trade in Khorvaire, known by most of its people. Goblin was the trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Languages If your character’s race has the Languages trait, that trait includes languages that your character is assumed to know, usually Common and the language of your ancestors. For example, a
Languages trait. To customize the languages you know, you may replace each language in your Languages trait with a language from the following list: Abyssal, Celestial, Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
language of humans, so they speak in Primordial. (Mitor Jans has some fluency in Primordial and offers to be an intermediary if needed.) As long as the characters are nonhostile, the grippli will allow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
at least three languages: Common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Languages table. Knowledge of a language means your character can communicate in it, read it, and write it
. Standard Languages 1d12 Language Origin — Common Sigil 1 Common Sign Language Sigil 2 Draconic Dragons 3–4 Dwarvish Dwarves 5–6 Elvish Elves 7 Giant Giants 8 Gnomish Gnomes 9 Goblin Goblinoids 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
languages: Common plus two languages you roll or choose from the Standard Languages table. Knowledge of a language means your character can communicate in it, read it, and write it. Your class and
Languages 1d12 Language Origin — Common Sigil 1 Common Sign Language Sigil 2 Draconic Dragons 3–4 Dwarvish Dwarves 5–6 Elvish Elves 7 Giant Giants 8 Gnomish Gnomes 9 Goblin Goblinoids 10–11 Halfling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
other language
CR 0 (XP 10; PB +2)
Actions
Rake. Melee Attack Roll: +1, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Slashing damage.
Awakened Tree Huge Plant, Neutral
AC 13 Initiative −2 (8)
HP 59 (7d12 + 14
Vulnerabilities Fire
Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Actions
Slam. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant’s Power 3rd-Level Path of the Giant Feature When you choose this path, you learn to speak, read, and write Giant or one other language of your choice if you already know Giant. Additionally
giants grows, and you learn to infuse weapons with primordial energy. When you enter your rage, you can choose one weapon that you are holding and infuse it with one of the following damage types
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, such as thieves’ cant or the tongue of druids.
Some of these languages are actually families of languages with many dialects. For example, the Primordial language includes the Auran, Aquan, Ignan, and
from the Standard Languages table, or choose one that is common in your campaign. With your DM’s permission, you can instead choose a language from the Exotic Languages table or a secret language
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
lethal efficacy. Merrow Haranguer Most Lorwyn merrow are Merrow Haranguers, who seek to overwhelm others with a glut of highly critical language to get their way. Merrow Haranguer Medium Monstrosity
Mod Save
INT 14 +2 +2
WIS 15 +2 +2
CHA 19 +4 +7
Skills Performance +7, Persuasion +7
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 5 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, Arcana +7, Perception +3
Damage Resistances lightning, thunder
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common and Primordial, plus any one language
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Galvanic Overcast
, Intimidation +3, Perception +1
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP)
Empowered Spell (3/Day). When the blastseeker rolls damage for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
useful in repelling attacks by sahuagin, pirates, and other waterborne threats. Wind Speaker The arcane magic you command is infused with elemental air. You can speak, read, and write Primordial
. (Knowing this language allows you to understand and be understood by those who speak its dialects: Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran.) Tempestuous Magic Starting at 1st level, you can use a bonus action on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
elemental air. You can speak, read, and write Primordial. Knowing this language allows you to understand and be understood by those who speak its dialects: Aquan, Auran, Ignan, and Terran. Tempestuous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Ignan)
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Fire Aura. At the
, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Aversion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.
Greatsword
, Perception +11
Immunities Cold, Lightning; Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Restrained
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 21
Languages Understands Abyssal, Celestial, Infernal, and Primordial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Ignan)
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Fire Aura. At the end of each of the elemental’s turns, each creature in a 10-foot Emanation originating from the
Perception 10
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The knight makes two attacks, using Greatsword or Heavy Crossbow in any combination.
Greatsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Cha 12 +1 +1
Vulnerabilities Cold
Immunities Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Ignan)
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Fire Aura. At the end
, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5
Gear Leather Armor, Longbow, Shortsword
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Actions
Multiattack. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
+0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Immunities Fire
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Ignan)
CR 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
Traits
Death Burst. The magmin
Deception +5, Perception +4, Stealth +6
Senses Darkvision 150 ft.; Passive Perception 14
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 6 (XP 2,300; PB +3)
Actions
Multiattack. The medusa makes two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Immunities Lightning, Thunder
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 13
Languages Primordial (Auran)
CR 11 (XP 7,200; PB +4)
Traits
Elemental Restoration. If the djinni dies outside the
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 12 +1 +7
Cha 12 +1 +1
Resistances Fire
Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Draconic, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 17 (XP 18,000; PB +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fire primordial known as Maegera the Dawn Titan. For more information on Gauntlgrym and its inhabitants, see the Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide and the adventure Out of the Abyss. Suggested Encounter
slip into the forge, murder a few guards, trap the fire primordial in the flask, and try to flee with their prize. If the characters are in Gauntlgrym prior to visiting Ironslag (see chapter 8, “Forge of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Wis 11 +0 +0
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2
Gear Greatsword, Heavy Crossbow, Splint Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common plus one other language
, Fire
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Aquan)
CR 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
contain the clan’s history—four scrolls per case. The scrolls are in Dwarvish, the written language of giants. A character who can speak Dwarvish or Giant realizes that these writings tell the history of
, Primordial, Sahuagin, and Undercommon. He has 144 hit points, resistance to acid damage, a swimming speed of 30 feet, and the ability to breathe air and water. He has prepared the conjure elemental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Primordial (Terran)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The gargoyle doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach
, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11
Languages Common plus one other language
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Ethereal Sight. The ghost can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Primordial if the characters want to join them in a game of rock tossing. If the characters don’t understand their words, the galeb duhr try to get the idea across through pantomime. The goal of the game is
the following phrases in that language: “Nakari will be pleased.” “Too much clay! The wings will break!” “The tail is too long.” The cave inhabitants stop talking if the characters have a light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
funeral urns stand in each corner. Glyphs in the Primordial language on the urns suggest that they are binding vessels for efreet, and detect magic reveals that they have an aura of abjuration. The