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Boon of Fluid Forms

Feats Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Epic Boon Feat (Prerequisite: Level 19+) You gain the following benefits. Ability Score Increase. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 30. Shapechanger. You

statistics are replaced by the stat block of the chosen form, but you retain your creature type; alignment; personality; Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores; Hit Points; Hit Point Dice; proficiencies

Aberrant Death's Head

monsters

the death’s head’s next turn.A death’s head that arises from an aberrant monster, such as a nothic or mind flayer, might retain a measure of the mind-warping power it had in life

. Death’s Heads Death’s heads are disembodied, flying heads reanimated by wicked magic. These hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers

Aberrant Death's Head (DMR)

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the death’s head’s next turn.A death’s head that arises from an aberrant monster, such as a nothic or mind flayer, might retain a measure of the mind-warping power it had in life

. Death’s Heads Death’s heads are disembodied, flying heads reanimated by wicked magic. These hateful heads vary in description and state of decay, with some possessing supernatural powers

Wave Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

weapon, Wave happily accepts new converts. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. If you score a critical hit with it, the target takes extra necrotic damage

with aquatic animals as if using a speak with animals spell, using telepathy to involve its wielder in the conversation. Personality When it grows restless, Wave has a habit of humming tunes that vary

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Poised between the worlds of the living and the dead, dhampirs retain their grip on life yet are endlessly tested by vicious hungers. Their ties to the undead grant dhampirs a taste of a vampire

lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

see.Well over 1,500 years ago, the silver dragon Miirym broke into Candlekeep, intent on adding its riches to her hoard. She devoured scholars and destroyed a score of irreplaceable books before she was

the books and scrolls kept in her subterranean domain. The Sentinel Wyrm can be summoned by the Keeper of Tomes and called upon to defend Candlekeep from invaders who would plunder or destroy it. In her

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Ability Score Increases When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or you increase three different scores by 1. You follow this

any Ability Score Increase you previously had with these. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character

Ranger

classes Basic Rules (2014)

ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with

relief from solitude that they offer? QUICK BUILD You can make a ranger quickly by following these suggestions. First, make Dexterity your highest ability score, followed by Wisdom. (Some rangers who

Knight of the Crown

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Score Increase. Increase your Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Commanding Rally. As a bonus action, you can command one ally within 30 feet of yourself to attack

. Whether a character follows this path or another, they retain what they learned as a member of an order even if they join another. Characters can change what knightly order they’re a part of, but they always have access to any Knight of Solamnia feats they’ve acquired.

Hexblood Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. When you create a character using a lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those

scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or you increase three different scores by 1. You follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point

Knight of the Rose

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Rose, a group known for leadership, justice, and wisdom. Your resolve grants you these benefits: Ability Score Increase. Increase your

Constitution, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Bolstering Rally. As a bonus action, you can encourage one creature you can see within 30 feet of yourself (you can choose yourself). If

Knight of the Sword

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Sword, a group devoted to heroism and courage. Bravery steels your spirit, granting you these benefits: Ability Score Increase. Increase

your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Demoralizing Strike. Once per turn, when you hit a creature with a weapon attack roll, you can attempt to frighten that target

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own. Hobgoblins don’t build temples to their gods, lest

each other with immediate hostility. Only a truly great warlord can force legions to work together as an army if Maglubiyet has not called forth a host. Hobgoblins have a code of honor. Its details vary from legion to legion, but it’s always brutal. — Volo

Kobold

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

dangerous those dragons can be and help others defend against draconic destruction. Whatever their relationship to dragons, kobold scales tend to be rust colored, although the occasional kobold sports

race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score

Autognome

Species Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

autognome bears a resemblance to its creator, and most autognomes are programmed to speak and understand Gnomish. The internal components used in an autognome’s manufacture can vary wildly; one

fantastical races. If you create a character using a race option presented here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s

Human Traits

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

Human Traits It’s hard to make generalizations about humans, but your human character has these traits. Ability Score Increase. Your ability scores each increase by 1. Age. Humans reach adulthood in

their late teens and live less than a century. Size. Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium

Marid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

treacherous coasts. Marids vary in appearance, their bodies reflecting the colors of the waves while distinctive fins and scales accent their features. Marids lend their powers and knowledge of the

seas to those who defend the marids’ watery realms or who offer them pleasing gifts. Marids appreciate rare aquatic treasures, such as colorful pearls, shell instruments, or delicacies from distant seas

Animated Broom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Animated Broom Animated brooms keep their surroundings tidy and defend them when necessary. Launching into the air, these brooms dart about, attacking foes from unexpected angles. Other flying

Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 17 +3 +3 Con 10 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int 1 −5 −5 Wis 5 −3 −3 Cha 1 −5 −5 Immunities Poison, Psychic

Merfolk Skirmisher

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Merfolk Skirmisher Merfolk skirmishers defend their homes from aquatic monsters and invaders from the surface. Andrea Piparo Merfolk Skirmisher Medium Elemental, Neutral AC 11 Initiative

+1 (11) HP 11 (2d8 + 2) Speed 10 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 13 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 11 +0 +0

Racial Traits

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

Racial Traits The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. Ability Score Increase A race

example, if you play a young or very old character, your age could explain a particularly low Strength or Constitution score, while advanced age could account for a high Intelligence or Wisdom. Size

Gorgon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gorgon Most gorgons are iron bulls wreathed in clouds of petrifying gas. Their metal plates vary in sheen and color, from sleek silver to pitted black. The oldest gorgons might be covered in rust

Initiative +0 (10) HP 114 (12d10 + 48) Speed 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 20 +5 +5 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 18 +4 +4 Ability Score Mod Save Int 2 −4 −4 Wis

Archmage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Archmage Archmages have mastered incredible magical power. While some use their magic to protect the world, others become tyrants or pursue forbidden secrets. Many archmages retain magical servants

), Neutral AC 17 Initiative +7 (17) HP 170 (31d8 + 31) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save

Myconid Adult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Myconid Adult Myconid adults defend their territories and other myconids from invaders. Myconid Adult Medium Plant, Lawful Neutral AC 12 Initiative +0 (10) HP 16 (3d8 + 3) Speed 20 ft

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 10 +0 +0 Dex 10 +0 +0 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 13 +1 +1 Cha 7 −2 −2 Senses Darkvision

Orcus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Orcus Ability Score Adjustment: Up to a +4 bonus to Intelligence, Wisdom, or both Signature Spells: False life (1st level), ray of enfeeblement (2nd level), animate dead (3rd level) In most cases

, Orcus transforms his followers into undead creatures such as ghouls and wights. Sometimes he needs his followers to retain their mortal forms, to more easily infiltrate a kingdom or city. He grants rank

Human Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Human Traits It’s hard to make generalizations about humans, but your human character has these traits. Ability Score Increase. Your ability scores each increase by 1. Age. Humans reach adulthood in

their late teens and live less than a century. Size. Humans vary widely in height and build, from barely 5 feet to well over 6 feet tall. Regardless of your position in that range, your size is Medium

Creating Your Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

lineage option here, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your ability scores, you increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different

score by 1, or you increase three different scores by 1. You follow this rule regardless of the method you use to determine the scores, such as rolling or point buy. Your class’s “Quick Build” section

Azer Pyromancer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Azer Pyromancer Azer pyromancers conjure flames from the Elemental Plane of Fire to defend themselves and stoke magical forges. Azer Pyromancer Medium Elemental, Lawful Neutral AC 18 Initiative +2

(12) HP 97 (13d8 + 39) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 16 +3 +6 Ability Score Mod Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 18 +4

Mage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Mage Mages are accomplished spellcasters whose lives have been shaped by magic. They can use their powers to defend or dominate other creatures, or they could focus on magical research and unlocking

mystical secrets. Mage Medium or Small Humanoid (Wizard), Neutral AC 15 Initiative +2 (12) HP 81 (18d8) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 9 −1 −1 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con

Young White Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Young White Dragon Young white dragons defend their hunting grounds from rivals. In some cases, kobolds and groups of humanoids might offer food and treasure to young white dragons, attempting to

20 ft., Fly 80 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 18 +4 +4 Dex 10 +0 +3 Con 18 +4 +4 Ability Score Mod Save Int 6 −2 2 Wis 11 +0 +3 Cha

Guard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 13 +1 +1 Dex 12 +1 +1 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 11 +0 +0 Cha 10 +0 +0 Skills Perception

Stirge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

shadowy places during the day. If disturbed, they take flight and defend themselves. Stirge Tiny Monstrosity, Unaligned AC 13 Initiative +3 (13) HP 5 (2d4) Speed 10 ft., Fly 40 ft

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 4 −3 −3 Dex 16 +3 +3 Con 11 +0 +0 Ability Score Mod Save Int 2 −4 −4 Wis 8 −1 −1 Cha 6 −2 −2 Senses Darkvision 60 ft

Kobold Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

in zeal and ingenuity. Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral AC 14 Initiative +2 (12) HP 7 (3d6 − 3) Speed

30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 7 −2 −2 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 9 −1 −1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 8 −1 −1 Wis 7 −2 −2 Cha 8 −1 −1 Gear

Kobold Warrior

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Kobold Warrior Kobold warriors use hit-and-run tactics to raid their enemies and defend their homes. To avoid danger, they frequently employ haphazard traps. Kobold Warrior Small Dragon, Neutral

AC 14 Initiative +2 (12) HP 7 (3d6 − 3) Speed 30 ft. Ability Score Mod Save Str 7 −2 −2 Dex 15 +2 +2 Con 9 −1 −1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 8 −1 −1

Merrow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

resemble large fish with humanoid torsos and arms, though their forms vary widely. Merrow are often capable warriors, but most prefer to duel with cutting words before resorting to physical violence. To

, Lawful Neutral AC 14 Initiative +4 (14) HP 90 (12d8 + 36) Speed 5 ft., Swim 40 ft. Ability Score Mod Save STR 18 +4 +4 DEX 18 +4 +7 CON 16 +3 +3 Ability Score

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

them beyond death. Unlike mere zombies, they retain the memories and evil agendas they harbored in life. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight continues its villainous ways, but it is now

. Ability Score Mod Save Str 15 +2 +2 Dex 14 +2 +2 Con 16 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 13 +1 +1 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills

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