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Sahuagin Priestess
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","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Across fog-shrouded coasts or endless ocean swells, an ominous drone sounded on a conch shell chills the blood of all who hear it. This is the sound of
might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged for centuries across the coasts and seas of the world, disrupting
Sahuagin Baron
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Monster Manual (2014)
it. This is the sound of the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them
as allies and don’t prey on them.
Elven Enmity. The sahuagin might control the oceans if not for the presence of their mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged
Fire Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
under extreme emotion, while more exotic specimens sport actual flames dancing on their heads. Fire genasi voices might sound like crackling flames, and their eyes flare when angered. Some are accompanied by the faint scent of brimstone.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
, deafened, frightened, stunned, or knocked unconscious.
Mimicry. The mongrelfolk can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations
forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait.
Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with various animal cries and nonsense. They
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Keen Sight. The raptor has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Recorded Mimicry. The raptor can mimic any sound, including voices, it has heard in the last 24 hours. A
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults
or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races.
Cold of Heart. Humanoid
Kenku
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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
. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes.
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
internal organs of the usual sort. Their bodies are composed of cells, fibers, plasma-like ooze, and clusters of nerves. These nerves enable a plasmoid to detect light, heat, texture, sound, pain, and
constrict to produce sound.
When plasmoids sleep, they lose their rigidity and spread out and are thus sometimes mistaken for a rock or some other feature of the environment.
Creating Your Character
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Chapter 2: Races A visit to one of the great cities in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons — Waterdeep, the Free City of Greyhawk, or even uncanny Sigil, the City of Doors — overwhelms the senses
. Voices chatter in countless different languages. The smells of cooking in dozens of different cuisines mingle with the odors of crowded streets and poor sanitation. Buildings in myriad architectural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Chapter 2: Races A visit to one of the great cities in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons — Waterdeep, the Free City of Greyhawk, or even uncanny Sigil, the City of Doors — overwhelms the senses
. Voices chatter in countless different languages. The smells of cooking in dozens of different cuisines mingle with the odors of crowded streets and poor sanitation. Buildings in myriad architectural styles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the ceiling connect to shop cellars in the city above. These passages carry voices from Waterdeep, but the sound is distorted so badly that words at one end can’t be discerned by creatures at the
of a hand, amid stains of dried blood.
Distant Voices. Echoes of distant voices occasionally fill the room, emanating from 10-inch-long, 5-inch wide vents in the ceiling (see “Echoes” below
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
effective planning or crafting long-term schemes. Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any sound they hear, from a halfling’s voice to the noise of rocks clattering
down a hillside. However, kenku cannot create new sounds and can communicate only by using sounds they have heard. Most kenku use a combination of overheard phrases and sound effects to convey their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Orcs: The Godsworn To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in the world. For no matter
determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their hatred of the civilized races
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
as vagabonds, driven by greed. They can perfectly imitate any sound they hear. Fallen Flocks. Kenku wear ill-fitting cloaks, robes, and rags. These garments cover the soft, sleek feathers of their
to beg forever.
Speech in Pantomime. Kenku can mimic the sound of anything they hear. A kenku asking for money might make the sound of coins clinking together, and a kenku referring to a busy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
that writhes under extreme emotion, while more exotic specimens sport actual flames dancing on their heads. Fire genasi voices might sound like crackling flames, and their eyes flare when angered. Some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Spirits’ Plea When the wraith is defeated, any surviving haints remain, lingering in the center of the common room. If both haints were destroyed, their voices emerge from silhouettes drifting in the
’ questions, the mist filling the common room swirls faster, and the characters hear the distant sound of howling wind and pounding waves. The spirits cry out, “Something terrible threatens our precious lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
. The passageway continues, stone steps leading upward. Beyond the steps, the sound of hushed, whispered voices echoes off the stone, incomprehensible but audible. You can try to get closer if you want
15 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, a character learns the information in the "Bandit Plans" section below. On a failure, the sound is still indecipherable. Can Everyone Sneak?
Sometimes more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Howlers. Before an avalanche, a blizzard, or a deadly frost, the yetis’ howls sweep down the mountain slopes on the icy wind. Some people of the alpine peaks believe that the voices of loved ones killed
in avalanches and blizzards sound out in the wails of the yetis, crying warnings of ill omen. More pragmatic folk attest that the yeti’s howl is a reminder that, despite the great accomplishments of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. The familiar sounds of a harbor — creaking ropes, slapping waves, heavy barrels rolling across cobblestones — mingle with voices shouting and cursing in an unfamiliar language filled with clicks
, inhalations, and singsongy words that make it sound almost musical. The aroma of unfamiliar spices and tropical fruit mixes with the wharfside smells of fish, tar, and canvas.
Beyond all that, Port
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
here, as you spy drow, svirfneblin, derro, orcs, and other races in the crowds. The shouting of people blends with the sound of distant hammering to create a constant, distracting din.
Behind the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the old gate, force it open, and rush through. Escobert discovers them and races into the courtyard to sound the alarm ahead of the infiltrators. Enough defenders are available to deal with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the old gate, force it open, and rush through. Escobert discovers them and races into the courtyard to sound the alarm ahead of the infiltrators. Enough defenders are available to deal with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Wedding Rehearsal After the confrontation with Yestabrod, the characters can hear sound and movement from the cavern to the northeast. Read the following boxed text if the characters investigate
. Echoes spill from the misty cavern beyond, a cacophony of wheezing voices that wrap together like some kind of discordant music. The remaining heads planted in the Garden of Welcome begin to croak and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
for one cult member to sound the alarm simply by yelling. If an alarm is raised, the following cult members are tasked with defending the castle: Twelve cultists of various races and genders, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
rattling sound, followed by shouts and groans and a sudden gabble of voices as wagers are paid. If the characters burst into the room, they automatically surprise its occupants. Several worn tables and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
your way, its tallest specimens growing some five feet high. Even as you assess the best way to pass through it, a hissing sound starts to rise — like uncounted tiny voices whispering in tongues you
don’t understand.
Although creepy, the hissing sound is harmless, caused by air whistling through perforated mushrooms in the thicket of fungi. The characters can cross this area by forcing their way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Ruxithid’s chest and races to the massive dwarven statue. Like a parasite, the light burrows into the statue’s shattered face, seeping through its cracks. The statue lurches forward, still smiling, while
Disturbing Truth Revealed If Ruxithid is slain, read the following: Ruxithid falls to the ground, and his crystalline brain splits asunder. The sanctum fills with a cacophony, like thousands of voices crying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
scolds those who display bad manners or foolish behavior. She can easily mimic the sound of breaking glass, which she likes to use to create a distraction. Personality Trait. “I can be trusted with a
self-appointed caretaker is a tall, timid man with wispy white hair and a lazy left eye. Taspar is polite but nervous around strangers. He mimics the sound of a snorting hog to scare away treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
like to use music, art, or recorded sound effects to help set the mood, and many players and DMs alike adopt different voices for the various adventurers, monsters, and other characters they play in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
and tunnels where sound carries, eyes darting furtively, looking for signs of danger.
Despite their harsh outlook, svirfneblin are still gnomes, and many are as benevolent and joyful as their
, politicians, and caretakers. Deep gnomes sometimes forget this is not the case with other races, and that males are capable of careful thought just as much as females can fight.
Changing Svirfneblin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Sahuagin Across fog-shrouded coasts or endless ocean swells, an ominous drone sounded on a conch shell chills the blood of all who hear it. This is the sound of the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to
mortal enemies, the aquatic elves. Wars between the two races have raged for centuries across the coasts and seas of the world, disrupting maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mongrelfolk’s mad combination of humanoid and animal forms results in its having a slow, awkward gait. Sound Mimicry. Mongrelfolk have misshapen mouths and vocal cords. They speak fragmented Common mixed with
, or shunned. They typically live on the fringes of civilization in ruins, deserted buildings, or other places that other humanoid races once lived in or built. They tend to be timid and skittish
Orc
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dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Yuan-ti Yuan-ti are devious serpent folk devoid of compassion. From remote temples in jungles, swamps, and deserts, the yuan-ti plot to supplant and dominate all other races and to make themselves
serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
effects of your spells often sound like amplified echoes of your own voice speaking the spells’ verbal components—even amid the crash of lightning or a fiery eruption. Building a Silverquill Character Many
bards find a home in Silverquill, putting the power of their voices to use with Silverquill magic. Wizards (especially those who study the Schools of Illusion and Enchantment) are common in