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Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

-Elf Variants Some half-elves in Faerûn have a racial trait in place of the Skill Versatility trait. If your DM allows it, your half-elf character can forgo Skill Versatility and instead take the elf trait Keen Senses or a trait based on your elf parentage:

, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

heightened senses. Geth’s gift from his lycanthrope ancestors was sheer toughness. Strength seeped into his bones and flooded his flesh. His skin hardened, and his hair became coarse like an

ready for change or opportunity. Shifters have a natural inclination toward classes with a primal connection. A shifter barbarian draws their rage from the beast within. A shifter ranger indulges

Half-Elf Variants (p. 116)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Half-Elf Variants (p. 116) In the second sentence, “the elf trait Keen Senses or” has been removed.

Rest Variants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

within an inch of their lives, yet still be ready to fight again the next day. If this approach doesn’t fit your campaign, consider the following variants. Epic Heroism This variant uses a short rest

Rest Variants The rules for short and long rests presented in chapter 8 of the Player’s Handbook work well for a heroic-style campaign. Characters can go toe-to-toe with deadly foes, take damage to

Cattle

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

Cattle There are many kinds of cattle, from common oxen to more unusual, magical variants. Use the cow stat block to represent them, with the changes noted below. Cow Large beast, unaligned Armor

Class 10 Hit Points 15 (2d10 + 4) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 10(+0) CON 14(+2) INT 2(–4) WIS 10(+0) CHA 4(–3) Senses passive Perception 10

Octon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

16 (+3) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +7 Skills Perception +11 Damage Resistances psychic Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft

. Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The octon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The octon has advantage

Kysh (Triton)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

) INT 10 (+0) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Persuasion +4, Survival +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Primordial Challenge 1 (200 XP

is ready to join the party in their struggle. Tritons are folk of the Elemental Plane of Water who journeyed to the Material Plane to watch over the dark places of the ocean depths. They stand guard

Harengon Sniper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Harengon Sniper Harengon snipers provide artillery support to gangs of harengon brigands. They hide atop bluffs, in the high branches of trees, and behind shelter, ready to pick off targets from a

) DEX 17 (+3) CON 11 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 10 (+0) Saving Throws Dex +5 Skills Athletics +2, Perception +5, Stealth +5 Senses passive Perception

Gibbering Mouther

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

through water, mud, and quicksand with ease. Horrifying Cacophony. When a gibbering mouther senses prey, its mouths begin to murmur and chatter, each with a different voice: deep or shrill, wailing or

ululating, crying out in agony or ecstasy. This cacophonous gibbering overcomes the senses of any creature that hears it, causing most to flee in terror. Others are overcome with confusion or stand

V1. Mastaba

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

locations indicated on the map, ready to attack anyone who climbs the nearest steps. The wights chant a word in Netherese (“Meat!”) in a rasping chorus as they advance. If fighting breaks out at

exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages — Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Actions Multiattack. The giant makes two attacks with its greatsword

Molliver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Molliver Molliver is a thief who gives most of what they steal to the destitute, keeping a few choice items for their own use. They’re always ready to put themself in harm’s way to see justice

, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7 Senses passive Perception 9 Languages Common Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Evasion. When subjected to an effect that allows a Dexterity saving throw to

Sweettooth Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

Sweettooth Horror “I smell frosting. Ready your weapons!” —Greta, scourge of Sweettooth Slawomir Maniak No one is certain of the true origin of Sweettooth Village. This eerie, abandoned town

8 (−1) CHA 12 (+1) Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Decaton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, frightened Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 18 Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Axiomatic Mind. The decaton can’t be compelled to act in a

manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The decaton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the decaton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

Forge Fitzwilliam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

Coast. He conceals flexible morals and a ready dagger behind his winning smile. Forge enjoys the finer things in life, particularly when they result from his own cleverness. Decades of heists and cons

, Persuasion +11, Sleight of Hand +5, Stealth +8 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Thieves’ Cant Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Disarming Charm. While Forge isn’t wearing armor

Nonaton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +7 Skills Investigation +7, Perception +11 Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages Modron, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 10

(5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The nonaton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The nonaton has advantage on initiative rolls

Septon Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

) Saving Throws Int +8, Wis +7 Skills Perception +11 Damage Resistances lightning, psychic Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 12 (8,400

XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Axiomatic Mind. The septon can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The septon has advantage on initiative checks

Warlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

“Weapons drawn! Spells at the ready!” 7 “To the Abyss with them!” 8 “You know what to do!” Warlord Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 229 (27d8 + 108) Speed 30

, Intimidation +8, Perception +5, Persuasion +8 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages any two languages Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Indomitable (3/Day). The warlord can reroll a

Fire Snake

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

Fire Snake Fire Snakes. Salamanders hatch from eggs that are two-foot-diameter spheres of smoldering obsidian. When a salamander is ready to hatch, it melts its way through the egg’s thick shell and

(−2) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 8 (−1) Damage Vulnerabilities cold Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks Damage Immunities fire Senses

Will-o'-Wisp

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

structure ready to collapse. 2 An ambush by hungry ghouls or vampires. 3 A dreaded ruin that curses those who enter. 4 The lair of a predator, like a bear or wyvern. 5 Patches of brown mold* or green

, Piercing, Slashing Immunities Lightning, Poison; Exhaustion, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Unconscious Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 12 Languages Common

Demelin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

it before. If the characters don’t ask about it, she senses its presence. In either case, she tells them it’s Sarlamir’s dragonlance, which Paladine cursed after the knight slew the gold dragon

continue, you should do so as a true mage. I was a master of the Tower of High Sorcery in Istar. If you’re ready to earn your robes, I can administer the Test of High Sorcery.” If a character asks

Assassin Bug

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

heart, consuming it and killing the host unless they are quickly destroyed. After gorging themselves on the host’s body over several days, the maggots emerge as juvenile assassin bugs, ready to

infested areas, guards patrol with burning brands and flaming swords, ready to set suspect dwellings ablaze. Fire is an effective destroyer of assassin bug maggots, and wild creatures observed running

Vampiric Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

battle, a mist focuses its attacks on injured targets, since open wounds are a more ready source of blood. Vampiric Mist Medium Undead, Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 30 (4d8

, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Life Sense. The mist can sense the location of

Guard Drake

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

(−3) WIS 10(+0) CHA 7(−2) Skills Perception +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages understands Draconic but can’t speak Challenge 2 (450 XP) Actions

the dragon allied with the group), a large amount of fresh meat, and an iron cauldron. When the process is complete, a halfling-sized egg emerges from the cauldron and is ready to hatch within a few

Jermlaine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony. When venturing into the Underdark, I always ready a spell that increases the size

7(−2) Skills Stealth +5 Senses darkvision 30 ft., blindsight, passive Perception 10 Languages Undercommon Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Lurkers in Shadow. Jermlaine are invisible to darkvision

L2. Living Quarters

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

Immortal Lotus monks (see the accompanying stat block) are tending the garden and drawing fresh water from the well. If the monks are aware that the characters are nearby, they’re standing guard and ready to

Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Unarmored Defense. While the monk is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom

Types of Cultists

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

Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +6 Wis 18 +4 +7 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills Arcana +6, Perception +7, Religion +6 Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 17 Languages Common

+3 +6 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4 Gear Splint Armor Senses Passive Perception 16 Languages Common CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3) Actions Multiattack

Commander Portyr

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

to help Baldur’s Gate. Although she must focus her efforts on various threats to the city’s security, she makes it possible for the characters to leave Baldur’s Gate when they’re ready, going as far

) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4 Skills Athletics +5, Deception +5, Insight +4, Intimidation +5 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Draconic

Displacer Beast

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

entertain themselves until they are ready to eat. After killing its prey using its tentacles, a displacer beast drags the corpse to a quiet place where it can feed without distraction. Displacer

) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 8 (−1) Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP) Avoidance. If the displacer beast is subjected to an effect that allows

Treant

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

, and long branches bending downward to serve as its arms. When it is ready, the tree pulls its legs free from the clutching earth and joins its fellows in protecting its woodland home. Legendary

Resistances bludgeoning, piercing Damage Vulnerabilities fire Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Druidic, Elvish, Sylvan Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) False Appearance. While the treant remains

Maw of Yeenoghu

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

chew on anything within reach. Some maws desperately rip the teeth from their mouth for relief, but the teeth quickly regrow. Cunning maws use this phenomenon as a ready supply of weaponry, throwing

Throws Con +9, Cha +4 Skills Perception +6 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Abyssal, Giant Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Magic Resistance. The maw has

Hexton Modron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

, frightened Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 23 Languages all, telepathy 120 ft. Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 Axiomatic Mind. The hexton can’t be compelled to act

in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions. Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls. Disintegration. If the hexton dies, its body disintegrates into dust, leaving

Vampiric Mist

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

and draw them toward their victims. In battle, a mist focuses its attacks on injured targets, since open wounds are a more ready source of blood. Undead Nature. A vampiric mist doesn’t require air or

Immunities poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages — Challenge 3 (700 XP

Ritual of Returning

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

particular ritual before, and that they should be ready to step in and help her — or to fight off any evil forces that might try to disrupt the process. The ritual prayer takes 30 seconds to recite. Pherria

sword makes the last saving throw, the ritual is complete. The will-o’-wisps are banished, and Ravengard comes to his senses. HELM OF TORM’S SIGHT You can simplify the encounter with Ulder Ravengard

Abishais

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed. Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of

nonmagical attacks that aren’t silvered Damage Immunities acid, fire, poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16 Languages Draconic, Infernal

Star Spawn Emissary

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

reality toward terror. Heralded by ominous astrological events, these ravenous invaders make worlds ready for unimaginable masters or distant, greater manifestations of themselves. Employing their

charmed, frightened Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 21 Languages all, telepathy 1,000 ft. Challenge 19 (22,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6 Aberrant Rejuvenation. When the emissary

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