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Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

they’re told or don’t listen in the first place, and then bungle the task that was set for them.Acid, PoisonCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Xill

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, but plenty of speculation surrounds the xills’ true nature and the demiplane that spawned them. An Ancient Remnant. A variety of theories attempt to explain the xills and their origin. The one

bulk of Kerpatis’s followers. Brainwashed by his magic and set to guard his many dungeons, these fanatics are among his most dangerous followers. It is telling that the xills rarely kidnap

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some

Giant Foundling

Backgrounds Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, Survival Languages: Giant and one other language of your choice Equipment: A backpack, a set of traveler’s clothes, a small stone or sprig that reminds you of home, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Origin Stories How you came to live among colossal creatures is up to you to determine, but the Foundling Origin table suggests a variety of possibilities. Foundling Origin d6 Origin

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, 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

coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have more in common with iguanas or dragons than they do with humans, dwarves, or elves. Lizardfolk possess an alien and inscrutable mindset, their desires and thoughts driven by a different set of

swamps they inhabit are filled with a staggering variety of threats. Lizardfolk focus on survival above all, without sentiment. Lizardfolk assess everyone and everything in terms of utility. Art and

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land) Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a shovel, an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Folk Hero Origins Folk heroes might rise from a variety of circumstances, or their origins might be a secret as they do their work anonymously. If you wish, you may roll on the Folk Hero

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities. Though the term “knight” conjures ideas

you owe allegiance to. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, plus one from among Arcana, History, Nature, and Religion, as appropriate for your order Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set or musical

Rogue

classes Basic Rules (2014)

Signaling for her companions to wait, a halfling creeps forward through the dungeon hall. She presses an ear to the door, then pulls out a set of tools and picks the lock in the blink of an eye. Then

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

Bard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

subjects and a natural aptitude that lets them do almost anything well. Bards become masters of the talents they set their minds to perfecting, from musical performance to esoteric knowledge. Learning

set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel—to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

choice Equipment: An Azorius insignia, a scroll containing the text of a law important to you, a bottle of blue ink, a pen, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp (Azorius

Senate is a sprawling bureaucracy, and people in a variety of positions throughout the guild can pull strings to make things happen. Because of the guild’s role in making and enforcing laws for

Chapter 4: Forgotten Relics

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

Chapter 4: Forgotten Relics “Forgotten Relics” is a short adventure for a party of four to six 1st-level characters, who advance to 2nd level by the adventure’s conclusion. It is set in Sharn and

serves as an introduction to the city. A balance of character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges.

Krenko's Way

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

Krenko’s Way “Krenko’s Way” is a short adventure for a party of four to six 1st-level adventurers, who might advance to 2nd level by the adventure’s conclusion. It is set in the Tenth District of

Ravnica and serves as an introductory adventure to the setting. A balance of character classes is helpful, since the adventurers will face a variety of challenges. Adventurers can be affiliated with any of the guilds. KARL KOPINSKI

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

master took away their voices. Once the entity was satisfied that they had been sufficiently punished, the kenku were set loose on the Material Plane. Since then, the kenku have wandered the world

might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game. Kenku Names Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of

Tools

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

set requires a separate proficiency. Herbalism Kit. This kit contains a variety of instruments such as clippers, mortar and pestle, and pouches and vials used by herbalists to create remedies and

to a single craft. Proficiency with a set of artisan's tools lets you add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make using the tools in your craft. Each type of artisan's tools requires a

Firewatch Island

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

Firewatch Island Firewatch Island is a small island set between a populous peninsula and the mouth of a broad river. Its only feature of note is the hermitage built on the site of the abandoned ruin

400 feet high along the southern coast of the island, while the other two are 300 and 100 feet high respectively. Aside from the hermits, the island is normally home to only vermin, rats, a variety of

Knight of the Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

a vital and honorable endeavor. Faerûn has a wide variety of knightly orders, all of which have a similar outlook concerning their actions and responsibilities. Though the term “knight” conjures ideas

Proficiencies: Persuasion, plus one from among Arcana, History, Nature, and Religion, as appropriate for your order Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set or musical instrument Languages: One of your choice

Tools

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

lb. Weaver’s tools 1 gp 5 lb. Woodcarver’s tools 1 gp 5 lb. Disguise kit 25 gp 3 lb. Forgery kit 15 gp 5 lb. Gaming Sets Dice set 1 sp - Dragonchess set 1 gp 1/2

lb. Playing card set 5 sp - Three-Dragon Ante set 1 gp - Herbalism kit 5 gp 3 lb. Musical Instruments Bagpipes 30 gp 6 lb. Drum 6 gp 3 lb. Dulcimer 25 gp 10 lb

Introduction

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

the high seas. Some of these adventures initially charted their courses in the earliest days of D&D’s history, while others set sail in more recent years. In each case, these tales of plunder and peril

inhabitants, the nearby coasts, and what dangers threaten the region. A variety of new backgrounds also help make new characters part of the Saltmarsh community, giving them personal stakes in the

14. Werebat Boss

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

14. Werebat Boss Precious little light reaches this large cave, which is set aside for the werebat boss, a particularly sinister goblin named Mobar. He prefers to remain in hybrid form — his most

with iron-fisted resolve. As a rule, he does not treat with adventurers; he’d rather rob them and feed on their blood. If combat breaks out here, the werebats throughout area 16 investigate, converging

How to Play

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

while a second examines an esoteric symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. The players don’t need to take turns, but the DM listens to every player and decides how to resolve

, adapting to the circumstances of the adventure. Often the action of an adventure takes place in the imagination of the players and DM, relying on the DM’s verbal descriptions to set the scene. Some DMs

Wildspace Battle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

set their sights on salvaging the derelict, the githyanki don’t take kindly to the characters jumping their claim. The githyanki ship immediately moves into attack position, forcing the characters into

and the members of its crew resolve its actions. Actions available to each crew member are dependent upon their assigned roles.

Catching Coal

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

characters, whom she believes set her up to be assassinated. This chase takes place in the “theater of the mind,” and there is no map for it. If Coal runs away and the characters pursue her, use the chase

rules and Urban Chase Complications table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to resolve the scene. The chase ends when the characters catch up to Coal or after three rounds, when a Daask hit

Edith Applegarth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

child, Edith made a pact with the hag, trading her little brother for all the candy she could ever want for herself. Impressed at Edith’s wit and callous resolve, the hag accepted, and Edith departed the

cottage alone. Edith never set foot in the cottage again and doesn’t know what happened to her brother after she left. In truth, Uncle Nibblecheek turned Asger into a candy creature and forced him

Learning from Experience

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

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

beyond the horizon — makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic

Flavors of Fantasy

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

Flavors of Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy game, but that broad category encompasses a lot of variety. Many different flavors of fantasy exist in fiction and film. Do you want a horrific

an effort to destroy monsters or villains. This genre is also common in fantasy fiction. Most novels set in the Forgotten Realms are best described as heroic fantasy, following in the footsteps of many of the authors listed in the Appendices of the Player’s Handbook.

Breland Spire

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

university community. Food vendors set up carts there every morning and sell a wide variety of dishes throughout the day. In the evening, the Commons grows quieter, becoming a favorite spot for those who want

Learning from Experience

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

magic set bards apart from their fellows. Only rarely do bards settle in one place for long, and their natural desire to travel — to find new tales to tell, new skills to learn, and new discoveries

beyond the horizon — makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic

Giants: World Shakers

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

world. Elves had yet to set dainty foot out of the fey realm when the thunder of the giants’ steps shook the world to its bones, and even the dragons were yet unaware of the power and glory they would

of consorts in addition to his mate Othea, accounting for the variety in appearance and abilities among the types of giantkind. Giants and giant kin rank among the world’s most fearsome creatures

Chiang's Powers and Dominion

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

Chiang’s Powers and Dominion Tsien Chiang’s statistics are similar to those of a mage with access to a variety of magic items—her favorite being an ornate robe that functions similarly to a Heward’s

variety of other ways. Dream of Perfection. Tsien Chiang’s magical creation, the Nightingale Bell, traveled with her to I’Cath. Soon after the city’s rebirth, Chiang used the cracked bell to wish for her

Comforts of Civilization

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

offering portable meals, and bakeries that sell a wide variety of breads and pastries. Travelers can stay in luxury hotels or simple hostels, or they can rely on their personal or guild-related

, sporting events held in vast arenas, throwaway popular novels, and great works of literature. These things are shared by the city’s diverse peoples, who enjoy a life adorned by a variety of species

Chapter 3: Balance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Chapter 3: Balance Dice are a reliable way to randomize a variety of gameplay elements. Throughout its history, Dungeons & Dragons has relied on dice to do everything from creating encounters with

wandering monsters to inspiring whole adventures. But The Deck of Many Things card set and other card decks provide an alternative way to get random results. How is drawing from a deck of cards

Dhergoloth

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

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

, they either forget what they’re told or don’t listen in the first place, and then bungle the task that was set for them. A dhergoloth’s head doesn’t turn along with its furiously spinning torso, and

D4. Dormitory

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

short hallway widens into a square room with a plain set of furniture. Each piece has been carved directly from the rock that makes up this place. A pair of beds line opposite walls, while a table with

benches rests in the middle. Shelves and open cupboards are chiseled out of the walls, all of it smooth and perfectly formed. Cushions cover the benches, and mattresses rest on the beds. A variety of

Chapter 2: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

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

a revelation at the time, marking the first appearance in a D&D adventure of a haunted house and a raid on a sailing ship. It also set the tone for TSR UK’s subsequent output, which often featured

strong, central narratives that challenged players to take a creative approach to problem solving. They usually included multiple, smaller locations to explore, lending a sense of variety to a single adventure.

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