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Returning 25 results for 'sages traits'.
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
world.
Perhaps instead you were taken in by the scholars of the Vault of the Sages or the Map House in Silverymoon, and now you have struck out to increase your knowledge and to make yourself available
professional courtesy shown to a fellow scholar.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when
races
the Material Plane.
Those residents of lost Ulmyr’s Gate who have mustered the strength to return to the world have been named the disembodied by the sages who have studied them. These rare
two realms, often haunted by memories of the city’s destruction, of which they rarely if ever speak.
Disembodied Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Your size is Small or Medium, as you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bullywug Bog Sage Bullywug bog sages channel the magic of the swamp to sicken foes and speak with plants. Bullywug Bog Sage Medium Fey, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed
+4, Stealth +5
Gear Component Pouch
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Bullywug, Common, Sylvan
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The bullywug can breathe air and water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zuggtmoy The Demon Queen of Fungi has many traits similar to those of Juiblex. Some sages believe she is the originator of all fungi and molds, from the mushrooms that grow in the forest to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zuggtmoy The Demon Queen of Fungi has many traits similar to those of Juiblex. Some sages believe she is the originator of all fungi and molds, from the mushrooms that grow in the forest to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Bullywug Bog Sage Bullywug bog sages channel the magic of the swamp to sicken foes and speak with plants. Bullywug Bog Sage Medium Fey, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed
+4, Stealth +5
Gear Component Pouch
Senses Passive Perception 13
Languages Bullywug, Common, Sylvan
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The bullywug can breathe air and water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
years, and sages frequently predict their routes. Roll on or choose a result from the Hippogriff Destination table to inspire where a hippogriff might be en route to. Hippogriff Destination 1d6 The
(XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The hippogriff doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Actions
Multiattack. The hippogriff makes two Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
years, and sages frequently predict their routes. Roll on or choose a result from the Hippogriff Destination table to inspire where a hippogriff might be en route to. Hippogriff Destination 1d6 The
(XP 200; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The hippogriff doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach.
Actions
Multiattack. The hippogriff makes two Rend attacks.
Rend. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
lords can summon spectral animals, channel spiritual energy, and exhibit powers associated with one of three broad groups: foragers, hunters, or sages. These powers are tied to an animal lord’s
personality and traits associated with the creature it resembles. Roll on or choose results from the relevant Animal Lord Appearances table to inspire what creature an animal lord resembles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
and merrow, but it also provokes misunderstandings with surface dwellers who blame merfolk for merrow attacks. Sages trace merrows’ origins to aquatic ogres, depraved merfolk, and worse. Such broad
Cha 9 −1 −1
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
and merrow, but it also provokes misunderstandings with surface dwellers who blame merfolk for merrow attacks. Sages trace merrows’ origins to aquatic ogres, depraved merfolk, and worse. Such broad
Cha 9 −1 −1
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Abyssal, Primordial (Aquan)
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Amphibious. The merrow can breathe air and water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
attitude can overshadow the fact that most sun elves are also tirelessly compassionate and thoughtful champions of good. Sun elves have the racial traits of high elves in the Player’s Handbook. Sun
, thanks to the race’s many accomplished wizards, sages, and crafters. Not every sun elf is a skilled practitioner of the Art, but each one has at least a bit of inherent magic. Many sun elves mix magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
attitude can overshadow the fact that most sun elves are also tirelessly compassionate and thoughtful champions of good. Sun elves have the racial traits of high elves in the Player’s Handbook. Sun
, thanks to the race’s many accomplished wizards, sages, and crafters. Not every sun elf is a skilled practitioner of the Art, but each one has at least a bit of inherent magic. Many sun elves mix magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
machines to work as tinkers, alchemists, and engineers. In human communities, gnome tutors and sages are popular, since their comparatively long life spans enable them to acquire and pass on knowledge for
generations. Rock gnomes in Faerûn have the racial traits of rock gnomes in the Player’s Handbook. LADIES OF THE GOLDEN HILLS
A curious bit of gnomish lore is that the pantheon counts not a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
machines to work as tinkers, alchemists, and engineers. In human communities, gnome tutors and sages are popular, since their comparatively long life spans enable them to acquire and pass on knowledge for
generations. Rock gnomes in Faerûn have the racial traits of rock gnomes in the Player’s Handbook. LADIES OF THE GOLDEN HILLS
A curious bit of gnomish lore is that the pantheon counts not a single
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
lords can summon spectral animals, channel spiritual energy, and exhibit powers associated with one of three broad groups: foragers, hunters, or sages. These powers are tied to an animal lord’s
personality and traits associated with the creature it resembles. Roll on or choose results from the relevant Animal Lord Appearances table to inspire what creature an animal lord resembles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and his followers specialize in luring wizards and sages into making compacts with the Nine Hells. Of all the Lords of the Nine, he has the lowest quotas but the highest standards. He harvests the
souls of skilled wizards and cunning sages, exactly the sort of folk he needs to further his research. Curiosity and ambition are motivating factors that entice such souls into his service — often, a mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
might gain reputations as sages or oracles, but they typically dwell far from civilization. Sphinx of Lore Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +10 (20)
HP 170 (20d10 + 60)
Speed 40 ft
11 (XP 7,200, or 8,400 in lair; PB +4)
Traits
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and his followers specialize in luring wizards and sages into making compacts with the Nine Hells. Of all the Lords of the Nine, he has the lowest quotas but the highest standards. He harvests the
souls of skilled wizards and cunning sages, exactly the sort of folk he needs to further his research. Curiosity and ambition are motivating factors that entice such souls into his service — often, a mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
might gain reputations as sages or oracles, but they typically dwell far from civilization. Sphinx of Lore Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
AC 17 Initiative +10 (20)
HP 170 (20d10 + 60)
Speed 40 ft
11 (XP 7,200, or 8,400 in lair; PB +4)
Traits
Inscrutable. No magic can observe the sphinx remotely or detect its thoughts without its permission. Wisdom (Insight) checks made to ascertain its
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
inquisitors, spreading their new beliefs with burning passion—and more often than not with burning fire. Dragonborn Base Traits Your draconic heritage marks you as a unique folk among the other heritages of
Dragonborn Traits
For most Dragonborn, a unique physiology defines and shapes their innate capabilities.
Combat Traits
Breath Weapon
Damage Resistance (same as Breath Weapon)
Menacing Roar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Elvish but can’t speak
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The peryton doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach
)
Traits
Ethereal Sight. The spider can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane while on the Material Plane and vice versa.
Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Perception 15
Languages Understands Common and Elvish but can’t speak
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Traits
Flyby. The peryton doesn’t provoke an Opportunity Attack when it flies out of an enemy’s reach
)
Traits
Ethereal Sight. The spider can see 60 feet into the Ethereal Plane while on the Material Plane and vice versa.
Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Spellcasting (Psionics) traits, as well as the Tentacles, Extract Brain, and Mind Blast action options (all described below). So long as a mind flayer lich feeds captured souls to its phylactery, it
domineering tyrants, while others serve more benignly as sages, counselors, and repositories of information and lore for the mind flayers that protect and nourish them.
The ambitions of an elder
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Spellcasting (Psionics) traits, as well as the Tentacles, Extract Brain, and Mind Blast action options (all described below). So long as a mind flayer lich feeds captured souls to its phylactery, it
domineering tyrants, while others serve more benignly as sages, counselors, and repositories of information and lore for the mind flayers that protect and nourish them.
The ambitions of an elder