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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
mettle. Those who impress her with their fighting skills are bitten and become goliath werebears themselves—goliaths who carry Oyaminartok’s curse of lycanthropy. Contrary to myth
the weather and the geography of Icewind Dale can be brutal. They know the safest routes across the tundra, and they can help guide travelers through the Sea of Moving Ice and across its ever-shifting
Goblin
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight.
Outsiders who don&rsquo
goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Strixhaven Campus Guide With cheerful dispositions and a knack for walking backward, Strixhaven campus guides lead gaggles of prospective students on tours. The guides’ gold and silver chassis are
, it’s rare for a campus guide to need its own maps, as these gregarious automatons have a gift for finding things on campus, often popping up at the most inopportune times. Strixhaven Campus Guide
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
talents and abilities are honed with deadly focus on the grim task of protecting the borderlands.
Independent Adventurers
Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a
skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the sick and injured, to smite the wicked and the
, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Class Features
As a paladin, you gain the following class features.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, Intelligence Skills: Choose two from Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, Perception, Sleight of Hand The secrets of gunpowder weapons have been discovered in various corners of the D&D
multiverse. If your Dungeon Master uses the rules on firearms in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and your artificer has been exposed to the operation of such weapons, your artificer is proficient with them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
and destruction he will unleash once he has fully embraced the book’s power.—N.
The following sections contain information that can help guide the characters as they form their plan. You can
provide this information straightforwardly to the players, present it through conversations with the party’s patron, or allow characters to use their skills and abilities to research and gather information. Map 13.1: Players’ Map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
patron has abundant resources to facilitate it. You can call in a favor to delegate the work of researching lore (a downtime activity described in the Player’s Handbook or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
the Player’s Handbook or Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), you pay only one-half the normal cost, assuming that what you are studying is something the university teaches. Training in languages, musical
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
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*Found in the Deck of Many Things as depicted in the Dungeon Master’s Guide
Aberration. You gain telepathy within a range of 90
wearing armor.
Ship. You gain proficiency in three skills chosen by the DM.
Staff. A rare or rarer magic rod, staff, or wand appears in your hands. The DM chooses the item.
Stairway. You can choose to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
+ 24)
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
STR
12 (+1)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (-4)
Skills Perception +2
Senses blindsight
randomly or by the DM; see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The effect lasts 10 minutes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Volothamp Geddarm The bombastic world traveler Volothamp Geddarm is enjoying some downtime in Waterdeep following a successful book tour promoting his latest work, Volo’s Guide to Monsters. He spends
30 ft.
STR
9(-1)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
10(+0)
INT
15(+2)
WIS
11(+0)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Con +2, Wis +2
Skills Animal Handling +4, Arcana +4, Deception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Location Overview Falcon the Hunter maintains this hunting lodge to cater to nobles from Neverwinter. He offers his services as a guide to those nobles, most of whom wouldn’t last long in the forest
without his protection and survival skills. Falcon abhors city life, preferring a rustic existence and simple pleasures. His lodge has all the creature comforts he requires, though he never turns down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Challenge Rating Challenge Rating is defined in the Player’s Handbook, while guidance on using CR to plan potential combat encounters is in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Lists of monsters organized by
Proficiency Bonus A monster’s Proficiency Bonus (PB) is determined by its CR, as shown in the Proficiency Bonus by Challenge Rating table, and is reflected in saving throws, skills, and other statistics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Volothamp “Volo” Geddarm The bombastic world traveler Volothamp Geddarm has come to Chult to deliver signed copies of his latest book, Volo’s Guide to Monsters. In addition to setting up audiences
wish to explore jungles, lost cities, and dungeons. Friendly taverns and bawdy festhalls are more my style.”
Bond. “Planning an expedition? You really should buy a copy of my latest book, Volo’s Guide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
place of those described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
Charm of Air Bubbles This charm allows you to cast the air bubble spell (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) as an action. Once used three times
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Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft., swim 20 ft.
STR
1 (−5)
DEX
20 (+5)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
14 (+2)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Acrobatics +7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
., fly 60 ft.
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
8 (−1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
10 (0)
Skills Perception +3
Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision
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DRAGONNEL STEEDS
With the DM’s permission, a paladin can summon a spirit in the form of a dragonnel using the find greater steed spell, which appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
City of the Dead I could write a book about the City of the Dead. It is such a fascinating place, filled with so much history and so many stories. But alas, there would be few buyers for Volo’s Guide
wide variety of styles and concepts created by artists at the height of their skills. One of the cemetery’s most impressive attractions is the Warriors’ Monument. This intricate, sixty-foot-high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
table to inspire a druid’s magical practices. Druid Traditions 1d6 The Druid Is... 1 An avenger who strikes against destructive civilizations and those who abuse nature. 2 A guide who aids
Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 16 +3 +3 Cha 11 +0 +0
Skills Medicine +5, Nature +3, Perception +5
Gear Studded Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 15
Languages Common, Druidic, Sylvan
CR 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, Charlatan, Criminal, Entertainer, Guide, Sailor, Scribe, Soldier, Wayfarer Constitution Charlatan, Criminal, Farmer, Guide, Hermit, Merchant, Sage, Soldier Intelligence Acolyte, Artisan, Criminal
, Guard, Merchant, Noble, Sage, Scribe Wisdom Acolyte, Farmer, Guard, Guide, Hermit, Sage, Sailor, Scribe, Wayfarer Charisma Acolyte, Charlatan, Entertainer, Hermit, Merchant, Noble, Wayfarer Record
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Neogi Void Hunter A neogi void hunter is bigger than a typical adult neogi and often fills the role of captain aboard a nightspider (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide). The void hunter pledges fealty
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CON
14 (+2)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Wis +3, Cha +6
Skills Arcana +5, Deception +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +3, Persuasion +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
slime*. 7 Pools of magma or boiling water. 8 Razorvine* or similar dangerous plants. *See the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Rule 9: Never trust a stalagmite.
—X the Mystic’s
Rules of Dungeon Survival
Mod Save Int 7 −2 −2 Wis 16 +3 +3 Cha 6 −2 −2
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +5
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 16
Languages None
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Spider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 15 +2 +2
Wis 10 +0 +0
Cha 19 +4 +4
Skills Arcana +6, Perception +8
Resistances Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, Thunder
Senses Blindsight 60
statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Fight a slaad and lose, the story’s over. Fight a slaad and win, there’s a thousand more standing in line just to prove they’re tougher.
—Jebeel Sloom, guide to the Plane of Limbo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
insight to guide the gnolls toward weak prey ripe for slaughter. Unlike other leaders who might skulk behind their minions, a flind leads the charge in battle. Its flail causes wracking pain, paralysis
14 (+2)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Saving Throws Con +8, Wis +5
Skills Intimidate +5, Perception +5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Neogi Pirate Neogi pirates are adult neogi that serve as crew members aboard nightspiders (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other neogi-controlled vessels. Neogi society makes no distinction
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Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
6 (−2)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
15 (+2)
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Guide at market prices. Twelve years ago, Jessamine had a brief but torrid love affair with an Amnian sea captain. The “fruit” of that affair is a shy daughter named Ymezra. Under Jessamine’s watchful
eye, tutors are teaching Ymezra the skills she needs to take over the family business one day. Jessamine’s Curse. Before she went into business for herself, Jessamine worked as an assassin for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
locate exotic materials for crafting, spell components, or magic items, or buyers for them (a downtime activity in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything). You can locate or sell
the training downtime activity (as described in the Player’s Handbook and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), the training takes half as long if you are studying a subject the guild specializes in. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
giants laid a curse upon the druids and trapped them in the forms of animals. Just as the ancestors of the Valenar guide their warriors in battle, the spirits of these druids can awaken power in an
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CON
10 (+0)
INT
9 (–1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
11 (+0)
Skills Perception +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common, Elvish, and Sylvan but can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
south of Darguun. They are infamous raiders, and while they have brokered a truce with the Ghaal’dar, anyone venturing into the Seawall Mountains had best travel with a Marguul guide. As a Marguul
even to the artificers of House Cannith, and they are experts in the working of adamantine and other exotic metals. Anyone who takes goblinoids for granted should be surprised by the skills of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill Scholars The scholars of Silverquill College study the power of magic shaped through spoken and written words. They use that power either to illuminate and guide or to obscure and
)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Cha +4
Skills Deception +4, Performance +6, Persuasion +6
Senses passive Perception 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
have done. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as an incentive to improve their skills. Above all else, every goliath is driven to outdo their past performance, taking greater and greater risks. As
18 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
10 (+0)
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Survival +4
Damage Resistances cold
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Graz’zt d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “Nothing is more important to me than admiring my own
Skills Deception +15, Insight +12, Perception +12, Persuasion +15
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing that is nonmagical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
.
STR
2 (−4)
DEX
20 (+5)
CON
8 (−1)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
15 (+2)
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +7
Senses passive Perception 14
guide their “guests” along a safe route or invite them to a tiny yet satisfying feast prepared in their honor.
Opposed to Violence. Unlike their fey cousins, the sprites, pixies abhor weapons and would sooner flee than get into a physical altercation with any enemy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “My anger consumes me. I can’t be reasoned with when my rage has been
333 (23d12 + 184)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
30(+10)
DEX
14(+2)
CON
26(+8)
INT
18(+4)
WIS
24(+7)
CHA
16(+3)
Saving Throws Dex +9, Con +15, Wis +14
Skills
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
character flaw that lasts until cured. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more on madness. d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “I get caught up in the flow of anger, and try to stoke others around me
24(+7)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Dex +10, Con +15, Wis +14
Skills Intimidation +9, Perception +14
Damage Resistances cold, fire, lightning
Damage Immunities poison; bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
“Planar Portals” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Alkiliths spring from cast-off bits of the hideous, shuddering body of Juiblex (appears in this book). They gradually become self-aware and seek to
)
CON
22 (+6)
INT
6 (-2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
7 (-2)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +10
Skills Stealth +8
Damage Resistances acid, cold, fire, lightning; bludgeoning