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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Duergar Resilience. Grandolpha has advantage on saving throws against poison, spells, and illusions, as well as to resist being charmed or paralyzed.
Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). Grandolpha's
at seduction. She has begun plotting with disenfranchised advisors and warriors in his ranks to overthrow him when the moment is right. Ironically, despite his paranoia, Xardorok is too blinded by his
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
its master.A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, to give its life to
to bond with an intelligent creature. When one encounters a suitable master, it sings to that creature—a weird, warbling cry accompanied by scratching at the earth and a show of deference. Once
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
who can dream can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can't resist quori possession
Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies.
VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL
The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
can volunteer to serve as a quori vessel. But the Inspired of Sarlona are humans bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can't resist quori possession. Physically
has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies.
VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL
The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bred to be such vessels. They have no choice in this destiny, since they can’t resist quori possession. Physically, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty
surrender their bodies.
VARIANT: QUORI VESSEL
The Inspired are vessels for quori spirits, allowing the quori to manifest a portion of their power while the vessel is possessed. An Inspired can
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
choice in this destiny, since they can’t resist quori possession. Physically, Inspired resemble the kalashtar, possessing an almost supernatural beauty.
Most of the people of the Five Nations have
Dreaming Dark. Such Inspired have to willingly accept quori possession, but the Dreaming Dark has long experience in weaving dreams that can convince mortals to surrender their bodies.
VARIANT: QUORI
Entertainer
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liking to you.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat into a spectacle the crowd can
likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply those rules to these aquatic dragons.)
Dragon Turtle Personality Traits
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interested in the shiny baubles people carry than in anything they have to say.
3
I think of ships as kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels.
4
I like to show
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
characters, and use the Dragon Turtle Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for
they have to say.
3
I think of ships as kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels.
4
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how
Criminal / Spy
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; specifically, you know the local messengers, corrupt caravan masters, and seedy sailors who can deliver messages for you.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different
abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline azure of sapphire gems and compressed glacial ice. In the
that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
resist the lure of a beautiful sparkling treasure, the kenku plotted to steal the item and escape to the Material Plane.
Unfortunately for the kenku, their master discovered their plan before they could
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of
;whether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
8
The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen.
Variant Entertainer: Gladiator
A gladiator is as much an
follow me around.
4
I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
5
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
always occur in shady venues.
Variant Criminal: Spy
Although your capabilities are not much different from those of a burglar or smuggler, you learned and practiced them in a very
among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2
I am always calm, no
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a
cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
8
The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
d6
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels.
4
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are.
5
I attack anyone I
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
diseased plants to dust, clearing the way for new growth and construction.
Despite being competent swimmers and making their lairs on seacoasts and in brackish marshes, topaz dragons hate the water
almost never show them to anyone else.
Topaz Dragon Lairs
Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet, beyond enjoying a bit of
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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poison children to carry out a threat against their parents, or turn one person into a broodguard in order to show her family the consequence of resistance. They might refrain from provoking others
can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
the Black Dragon Inn with an easy grin, always eager to swap tall tales. Despite his imposing size, he’s warm and quick to offer hospitality.
What They Want. Miklos longs to see new legends take shape
in his tavern while keeping a profitable business, of course. He can’t resist a clever prank now and again, especially when it nurtures his friendly rivalry with the Silver Dragon Inn.
Gregarious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
going to play a magical class, consider being a high elf or a variant human with the Magic Initiate feat. Whether you learn offensive cantrips and fight as a wandslinger or pick up a few practical tools
wand? “Sovereigns above, Wyllis. We’re days away from the Eleventh Century and you’re still shooting people with pointed sticks?” Show Some Style. Don’t settle for common clothes and a squalid meal when
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Large 10 by 10 ft. Hippogriff, ogre Huge 15 by 15 ft. Fire giant, treant Gargantuan 20 by 20 ft. or larger Kraken, purple worm MODIFYING CREATURES
Despite the versatile collection of monsters in
, perhaps by borrowing a trait or two from a different monster or by using a variant or template. Keep in mind that modifying a monster, including when you apply a template to it, might change its challenge rating.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
dominated Khorvaire for thousands of years. They founded the Five Nations and make up the majority of the population in these countries. Despite their relatively short lifespan—or perhaps because of it
Lhazaar pirate with a knack for the mystic arts. The variant human presented in the Player’s Handbook provides an additional opportunity to capture some of the flavor of Eberron. Does your choice of skill proficiency and feat reflect the culture you were raised in?
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
46. Lizard Den A six-foot-tall green devil face is carved into the far end of this hallway, its mouth agape. Painted murals on the walls show faceless humanoid figures doubled over in pain, clutching
at their heads and ears.
Despite the ominous murals and the devil face carving, this hall is devoid of traps. Any character who searches the devil face finds a lizard hiding in the carving’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Arresting Characters When the authorities show up to arrest one or more player characters for breaking the law, you can handle the arrest in one of two ways. The first approach is to roleplay the
encounter with the arresting officers of the City Watch. The benefit of this approach is that characters can choose to go quietly or resist. The drawback is that the encounter might devolve into a fight
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
or recreating someone they lost. Despite the Darklord’s perceived care and tutelage, the object of their attention never satisfies their expectations. Last Gasp. An impending threat is on the cusp of
present and obvious, but still unattainable. This instills hope in the Darklord that they are unable to deny, resist, or ignore. Furthermore, they are overcome by their desire’s presence, spurring them to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, despite their relative independence, still have a tendency to seek out a companion to emulate and follow. A kenku loves to mimic the voice and words of its chosen companion. ROLEPLAYING A KENKU
If
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Urzmaktok Grojsh Neutral Orc Second Year (Witherbloom)
First to class, last to leave, and always asking for additional homework, Urzmaktok is a meticulous student. Despite his consistently high
marks, Urzmaktok makes no attempt to show off, although his studies seem rudimentary to him. Rumor has it that he is completing enough credits to earn multiple degrees when he graduates.
Urzmaktok
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline
they do, they obviously cheated.
6
Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not.
7
I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come to
set him free. He believes he can learn more, and he’s willing to take the risk. He’s too weak to resist, however, so characters can easily take him away against his will if that’s what they want to do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. (Though the Monster Manual doesn’t explicitly include dragon turtles in the variant rules for making a dragon a spellcaster, you can apply
I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are.
5 I attack anyone I notice taking from the sea’s bounty without offering something in return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Final Confrontations The characters have many choices. They can do nothing, which allows the barbarians to loot and destroy the ranch and kill every Nettlebee. (The Uthgardt show no mercy.) If the
characters a better chance against the raiders. For their part, the Uthgardt, despite portentous visions, are unwilling to perish to serve Javor. If they suffer significant losses, including either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
corruption.
Slavery isn’t illegal in Port Nyanzaru, but it’s frowned upon, and the merchant princes won’t do business with enslavers or show them any legal favor.
Murder is illegal, but “sanctions
a year. That has less to do with price than with the fact that if word gets out who purchased a sanction, nothing can stop the friends of the victim from sanctioning the original purchaser.
Despite
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
more brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come
to set him free. He believes he can learn more, and he’s willing to take the risk. He’s too weak to resist, however, so characters can easily take him away against his will if that’s what they want to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Entering Candlekeep The required entrance fee for admission into Candlekeep is a work of writing not already collected therein. Those who show up at the gates without such a gift are kindly but
. Despite the stringent entrance requirements, the Avowed do accept rare editions of tomes already in the collection, journals of those who recount unique or insightful experiences, or the odd work that has