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Nature Domain Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their own secret

despoil the woodlands, bless the harvest of the faithful, or wither the crops of those who anger their gods. Nature Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st animal friendship, speak

Nature Domain (PHB)

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their own secret

despoil the woodlands, bless the harvest of the faithful, or wither the crops of those who anger their gods. Nature Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 3rd animal friendship, barkskin

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

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.

Ghast

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

Ghast Ghasts frequently organize ghouls into packs to despoil crypts and steal the wealth within. Ghast Medium Undead, Chaotic Evil AC 13 Initiative +3 (13) HP 36 (8d8) Speed 30 ft

Immunities Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Poisoned Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10 Languages Common CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2) Traits Stench. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 10, any

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

Swarm of Dretches

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

Swarm of Dretches Swarms of dretches sometimes escape the Abyss onto other planes of existence, or they might be part of a demonic invasion. Without direction, these crude demons rampage and despoil

, Slashing Immunities Poison; Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained, Stunned Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 9 Languages Abyssal; telepathy

Tressym

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

on prey as normal cats do, but with the added advantage of flight. Tressym don’t, however, attack nestlings or despoil eggs. Tressym mate with others of their kind, but they don’t mate for life. A

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 0 (10 XP) Detect Invisibility. Within 60 feet of the tressym, magical invisibility fails

Gulthias Blight

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

Gulthias Blight Ancient plants twisted by evil, Gulthias blights feed on blood and despoil the surrounding land, often giving rise to subservient blights. These cursed plants take their name from the

Senses Blindsight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Druidic CR 16 (XP 15,000; PB +5) Traits Blight Seeds. When it finishes a Long Rest, the blight expels 1d6 seeds into

Nature Domain

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

associated with particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their

monstrosities that despoil the woodlands, bless the harvest of the faithful, or wither the crops of those who anger their gods. Nature Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st animal friendship, speak

Karrnathi Undead Soldier

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

Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and

as cannon fodder. Over decades, a high priest named Malevanor worked with the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to develop the Odakyr Rites, which grant Karrnathi undead the ability to make tactical

Tressym

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

pouncing on prey much as normal cats do, but with the added advantage of flight. Tressym don’t, however, attack nestlings or despoil eggs. Tressym mate with others of their kind, but they don’t mate for

) Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 0

Priest

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

might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help

10 (+0) CON 12 (+1) INT 13 (+1) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Skills Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any two

Kraul Death Priest

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

Kraul Death Priest The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon crippling necromantic

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages Common, Kraul Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Feed on Death. When a creature within 30 feet of the kraul drops to 0 hit points, the kraul or another

Yuan-ti Abomination

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

intended it. They mastermind elaborate schemes and perform dark rites in the hope of one day ruling the world. Yuan-ti Abomination Large monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil Armor Class 15

Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic Challenge 7 (2,900 XP

Half-Dragon

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

Half-Dragon Warrior Created by Dragons Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Mathias Kollros Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own

Save Int 10 +0 +0 Wis 15 +2 +5 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Athletics +7, Perception +5, Stealth +5 Resistances Damage type chosen for the Draconic Origin trait below Senses

Mummy

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

Mummy Common mummies are the remains of priests, nobles, or champions of faith that underwent magical burial rites. Some are preserved through processes using linen wrappings or clay, but others are

; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 11 Languages Common plus two other languages CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The mummy

Lizardfolk Shaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya, the lizardfolk god. Lizardfolk Shaman Medium humanoid (lizardfolk), neutral

) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Draconic Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes. Spellcasting

Lizardfolk Shaman

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

Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk Leaders. Lizardfolk respect and fear magic with a religious awe. Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya. From

10 (+0) WIS 15 (+2) CHA 8 (−1) Skills Perception +4, Stealth +4, Survival +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Draconic Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The

Shadow Mastiffs

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

devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiff Medium

) CHA 5 (−3) Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6 Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks while in dim light or darkness Senses darkvision 60 ft

Shadow Mastiff

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

replaced. When a shadow mastiff pack is hungry and senses prey nearby, the alpha lets loose a howl that strikes fear into the hearts of nearby beasts and humanoids. Its howl is also a signal to the rest of

tolerate bright light, but they shun sunlight. Summoned for Service. Some faiths devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs

Nafik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

retinue. When Amun Sa died, Nafik and a cadre of priests locked themselves in Amun Sa’s tomb according to tradition. There, they performed holy rites and accepted food and offerings from the outside. As

, poison Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Spectator

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

Spectator Magic-Bound Beholder-Kin Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Any Jesper Ejsing Invoking mysterious rites involving four beholder eyestalks, a spellcaster can mold aberrant dreams into a beholder

Perception +6 Immunities Exhaustion, Prone Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Deep Speech, Undercommon; telepathy 120 ft. CR 3 (XP 700; PB +2) Actions Multiattack. The

Minotaur

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

Minotaur A minotaur’s roar is a savage battle cry that most civilized creatures fear. Born into the mortal realm by demonic rites, minotaurs are savage conquerors and carnivores that live for the

(+3) INT 6 (−2) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 9 (−1) Skills Perception +7 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17 Languages Abyssal Challenge 3 (700 XP) Charge. If the

Spawn of Kyuss

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

disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little

Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Jiangshi

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

, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of jiangshi, causing them to hold

charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages any languages it knew in life Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Jiangshi

Star Spawn Seer

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

expands to assault other creatures. The seer’s goal is to tap the energy sources and master the rites that will enable it to extend a bridge between the vulnerable sanity of the Material Plane and the

, frightened Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 19 Languages Common, Deep Speech, Undercommon Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Out-of-Phase Movement. The seer can move through other creatures and

Lizardfolk

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

, Stealth +4, Survival +5 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages Draconic Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Hold Breath. The lizardfolk can hold its breath for 15 minutes. Actions Multiattack. The

taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either

Jiangshi

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

dead stalk their descendants, sowing terror and taking retribution for the slights or neglected burial rites that led to their cursed resurrections. Rigor mortis notoriously afflicts the limbs of

, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Poisoned Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Common plus three other languages CR 9 (XP 5,000; PB +4) Traits Jiangshi Weaknesses. The

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

Spawn of Kyuss

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

the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you. — Volo Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of

Damage Immunities poison Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak Challenge 5

Eternal Flame Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Flaming Weapon (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the guard can wreath one melee weapon it is wielding in

Damage Resistances fire Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Ignan Challenge 3 (700 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma

Druid Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

comprises mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites. These Druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest

against those who despoil nature. Others seek mystical unity with nature by attuning themselves to the ebb and flow of the tides, following the rush of currents and waves and listening to the

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Aquan, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

their worldly goods to the cult’s coffers and the hardiness of their bodies to the cult’s emaciating rites. Cultists that survive their initiation usually gain all the things the cult promised — at the

. STR 14 (+2) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1) INT 11 (+0) WIS 10 (+0) CHA 14 (+2) Skills Animal Handling +2, History +2 Senses passive Perception 10

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