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Death Giant Shrouded One

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Death Rune. The giant has a death rune inscribed on a giant’s skull in its possession. While holding or wearing the skull bearing the rune, the giant can use its Reaping Scythe action and

Shroud of Souls bonus action. The skull bearing the death rune has AC 18; 35 hit points; and immunity to necrotic, poison, and psychic damage. The skull regains all its hit points at the end of every turn

Path of the Berserker

classes Player’s Handbook

Channel Rage into Violent Fury Barbarians who walk the Path of the Berserker direct their Rage primarily toward violence. Their path is one of untrammeled fury, and they thrill in the chaos of battle as they allow their Rage to seize and empower them.

Allip

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the creation of an allip. Secrets protected in this manner range in scope from a demon lord’s true name to the hidden truths of the cosmic order. The creature acquires the secret, but the curse

, but that piece is enough to wrack the recipient with temporary mental anguish and violent compulsions. The survivors of an allip’s attack are sometimes left with a compulsion to learn more about

Shield Guardian Amulet Legacy

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

The amulet is a 4-inch-wide disk composed of silver-framed wood, with a rune carved into its face. A detect magic spell reveals a magical aura of enchantment around the amulet. Every shield

is created. A shield guardian’s amulet is subject to direct attack if it isn’t being worn or carried. It has AC 10, 10 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Crafting an

Choldrith

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths belonged to Lolth, body

violent, action.Spectral Dagger (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The choldrith conjures a floating, spectral dagger within 60 feet of itself. The choldrith can make a melee spell attack (+4

Air Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Planes, each genasi can tap into the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct

violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

wings are attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in

other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to

darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all facial features, gain a

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge of far-off lands. Many seek out new insights and tricks that they can use against other denizens of the Underdark, preferring social

labyrinth of my thoughts. 3 I might disagree with other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evil’s thrall. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to

. Mark of Darkness. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, you acquire a physical disfigurement as a hideous sign of your devotion to vile darkness. An evil rune might

Domain Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

, fearing freak blizzards and starving beasts. Mutated Creatures. Creatures warped by alchemy roam Lamordia. The most infamous are the monstrous “whales” of the Sea of Secrets—violent, unnatural leviathans

, no two of which are alike. Rational Culture. The people of Lamordia are direct and skeptical of superstition. They revere scientific innovation—as it’s all that stands between them and a life of

Water Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while

Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure

Anthropologist

backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

. 2 I’m a stickler when it comes to observing proper etiquette and local customs. 3 I would rather observe than meddle. 4 By living among violent people, I have become

desensitized to violence. 5 I would risk life and limb to discover a new culture or unravel the secrets of a dead one. 6 When I arrive at a new settlement for the first time, I must learn all its

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

cast ensnaring strike, for example, the vines created by the spell might appear as rune-inscribed glowing bands that wrap around the target and hold it in place. Suggested Characteristics

recruited me into the Azorius left and joined the Boros. 3 I have a friendship with a Dimir agent who sometimes funnels me secrets about Azorius activities. 4 A Golgari spore druid would love to

Giants and Magic

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

; it isn’t maug, but it isn’t maat, either. Mastering the secrets of magic, though, demands a degree of devotion that would take giants away from pursuits that are valued by the ordning. As a

consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the

Rune Carver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

later in this chapter). Nikki Dawes Orc Rune Carver Building a Rune Carver Character Scholarly pursuits, ancient mysteries, or a fateful encounter might inspire a character to pursue the secrets of a

Rune Carver What we call rune magic is the palest imitation of Annam’s creative work. He shaped worlds from the primal elements; we struggle to bind the merest scraps of elemental power into the

Earth Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while others

Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure. Members

Fire Genasi

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

the power of one of the elements. Air, earth, fire, and water—these are the four pillars of the Material Plane and the four types of genasi. Some genasi are direct descendants of a genie, while

Construct or an Undead. Life Span The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesn’t meet a violent end on an adventure

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

Nyxborn Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

direct servants of one of the gods, but occasionally they escape from the realm of Nyx and pursue their own goals—which might be as simple as violent rampage, or as complex as a far-reaching plan to

share certain characteristics: they resemble ordinary mortal creatures, but any part of their body that isn’t lit by direct light shows the starry gleam of Nyx. Nyxborn creatures typically act as the

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

attached to their front legs and can fold in close to the body, allowing deep dragons to easily maneuver through relatively narrow tunnels. Deep dragons often hoard secrets, delighting in knowledge of

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

Death Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

and the Material Plane for souls that might please their divine queen. Most giants know better than to make regular use of the death rune. —Diancastra “Know better”? Perhaps, but there’s no

frightened condition until the end of that creature’s next turn. Tony Foti Death Giant Shrouded One A death giant shrouded one has learned the secrets of death magic—some say from the Raven Queen

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains. The civilization grew into a

yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti

Secrets and Discovery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Secrets and Discovery In the course of an adventure, the players and their characters will uncover information that was previously unknown to them. Make sure the information they need to complete the

adventure is obtainable. Don’t hide important secrets or discoveries in places where the characters aren’t likely to uncover them. Make sure they can’t miss an important secret or discovery simply by

Daask

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

engages mainly in violent crime, including armed robbery, assault, arson, and murder. As its reputation has grown, it has added extortion to this list. If you have a contact in Daask, you might know

fence and information broker, who is happy to be paid in gold or secrets. 3 Kar Bloodhorn (minotaur) is an enforcer who leads raiding parties in Callestan. Kal is rough and loud but well liked in the

16. Heart of the Mountain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

came here to learn secrets and receive divine guidance. While attuned to the room and inside it, a dwarf can cast the divination spell at will. Answers provided by the spell come from an unknown source

(perhaps the Keeper of Secrets under the Mountain, perhaps the mountain itself). Too many castings of the spell in a short amount of time can lead to false readings, as noted in the spell’s

Rival Explorers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Morgrave’s bad reputation. They seek fame, wealth, and power by plundering the secrets of ancient civilizations and claiming the magic and money they find for themselves. On the other hand, if the

characters seem motivated by greed, choose as their rivals high-minded scholars from Wynarn. These foes work to discover the secrets of the past, contribute to the sum of knowledge, and prove that their

Other Crime Syndicates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

secrets, blackmail powerful people, and forge everything from identification papers to coins and works of art. Running Your Own. Rather than join an existing syndicate, you can start your own. You need

to establish your own headquarters and direct the activities of the 3d6 criminals who work for you. By claiming a 15 percent share of their take, you can rely on an income that will sustain you at a

Inside the House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the House House Dimir has a clandestine aspect hidden from all but its most important members. The guildmaster, Lazav, and his direct contacts guide and manipulate the covert operations of the

to face, instead receiving assignments and sending reports by way of secret message drops and codes. Goals of the Dimir House Dimir is all about secrets and misinformation, even where its own members

37. Map Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

37. Map Room Four members of an adventuring party called the Fine Fellows of Daggerford rested here several days ago. An argument between them turned violent, leading three members to kill and

a bas-relief of a flaming skull. Next to the sixteenth level is a bas-relief of a comet. Next to the twenty-third (lowest) level is a bas-relief of a tower with a tiny rune engraved above it. Close

Sphinxes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Sphinxes In sacred isolation, a sphinx guards the secrets and treasures of the gods. As it calmly regards each new party that comes before it, the bones of supplicants and quest seekers that failed

half. Divine Guardians. Sphinxes test the worth of those who seek the treasures of the gods, whether forgotten secrets or mighty spells, artifacts or magical gateways. Creatures that choose to face a

All about the Houses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

All about the Houses Every dragonmarked house has traditions and secrets. Here’s a few facts that apply to most of the houses: Enclaves. Most dragonmarked houses maintain enclaves in major cities

. These serve as strongholds and hubs for house businesses. A city may also have any number of businesses tied to the house, but these are simply providing services and don’t have any direct connection to

Invisible Stalker

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

choose a result from the Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers table to inspire why one of these monsters lurks in an area without a direct command. Uncontrolled Invisible Stalkers 1d6 The Invisible

Stalker Is... 1 The breath of an infamous god or monster. 2 A guardian of a hidden portal or magical site. 3 The lingering violent thoughts of someone killed in a great battle. 4

Minor Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

factions. Merchants, individualists, and dissociated citizens, the Indeps eschew factions and other organizations, simply wishing to choose their own paths. Incanterium Who Consume Magic and Its Secrets

, beggars, philanthropists Epithet: Bargainers A direct foil to the selfish Fated, the Ring Givers hold a philosophy of charity and giving as the path to enlightenment. The Bargainers give away all they

Neighborhoods

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

comical, some age-old insults that can quickly turn violent. Bloomridge. The wealthiest and most fashionable Lower City residents gravitate toward the commanding views of Bloomridge, where townhouses

with riotous good cheer and flagrant street brawls. The Steeps. As the most direct route from the harbor to the Upper City via Baldur’s Gate, the Steeps has a natural advantage in securing business from

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