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Wings of Flying
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While wearing this cloak, you can use an action to speak its command word. This turns the cloak into a pair of bat wings or bird wings on your back for 1 hour or until you repeat the command word as
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
This bright plume is made from the feather of a diatryma (pronounced dee-ah-TRY-mah), a Large, colorful, flightless bird native to the Underdark. If you use an action to speak the command word and
feather form early if it drops to 0 hit points or if you use an action to speak the command word again while touching the bird.
When the diatryma reverts to feather form, the magic of the feather can
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
: animal messenger, beast sense, speak with animals
2/day each: cure wounds, entangle, faerie fire, thunderwaveFiery Rebuke (3/Day). When Doric is damaged by a creature that she can see within 60 feet
child, and she guards her adoptive community with nature’s ferocity. The Circle of the Moon has taught her to heed her primal instincts, which rarely lead her astray. She can be brusque, but
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
After you write a message of fifty words or fewer on this magic sheet of parchment and speak a creature’s name, the parchment magically folds into a Tiny paper bird and flies to the recipient
whose name you uttered. The recipient must be on the same plane of existence as you, otherwise the bird turns into ash as it takes flight.
The bird is an object that has 1 hit point, an Armor Class of
Shifter
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
world around them. Do they embrace their primal instincts or the path of civilization?
The Beast Within
Early in childhood, a shifter forms a bond with a beast within, a totemic force that shapes their
body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
that there are as many kenku origin stories as there are kenku. Some of them paint their genesis as a curse, being a flightless bird people doomed to mimic other people’s creations. Other kenku
you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The
Magic Items
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
.
When you use an action to speak the item’s command word and place the keyrune on the ground in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of you, the keyrune transforms into a creature. If there isn’t
specific to each keyrune. At the end of the duration, the creature reverts to its keyrune form. It reverts early if it drops to 0 hit points or if you use an action to speak the command word again
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
), Five Timber (Timber), Jade Shoe (Jade), Left-Handed Hummingbird (Bird), Seven Thundercloud (Thunder), Skirt of Snakes (Snake), Smoking Mirror (Smoke)
Tabaxi Clans: Bright Cliffs, Distant Rain
with, you speak quickly and never pause and others can’t understand you.
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You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered.
10
You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Paper Bird Wondrous item, uncommon After you write a message of fifty words or fewer on this magic sheet of parchment and speak a creature’s name, the parchment magically folds into a Tiny paper bird
and flies to the recipient whose name you uttered. The recipient must be on the same plane of existence as you, otherwise the bird turns into ash as it takes flight. The bird is an object that has 1
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
characteristic if none of the suggestions below fit your character.
Fey Characteristics
d8
Characteristic
1
Your wings are like those of a bird.
2
You have shimmering, multicolored
. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Paper Bird Wondrous item, uncommon After you write a message of fifty words or fewer on this magic sheet of parchment and speak a creature’s name, the parchment magically folds into a Tiny paper
bird and flies to the recipient whose name you uttered. The recipient must be on the same plane of existence as you, otherwise the bird turns into ash as it takes flight. The bird is an object that has 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
to 6 hours, after which it reverts to its feather form. It reverts to feather form early if it drops to 0 hit points or if you use an action to speak the command word again while touching the bird
Feather of Diatryma Summoning Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) This bright plume is made from the feather of a diatryma (pronounced dee-ah-TRY-mah), a Large, colorful, flightless bird native
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Wings of Flying Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement) While wearing this cloak, you can use an action to speak its command word. This turns the cloak into a pair of bat wings or bird wings on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression of their inner nature, something that emerges over time as the shifter’s personality
takes shape. The beast within is a pool of powerful instincts, and its influence is revealed by a shifter’s personality: a feline shifter may be cool and distant, driven by predatory instincts, while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression of their inner nature, something that emerges as the shifter’s
personality takes shape. The beast within is a pool of powerful instincts, and its influence is revealed by a shifter’s personality: a feline shifter may be cool and distant, driven by predatory instincts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
fearsome claws, crushing horns, and fiery breath, chimeras are tempests of ferocity, driven by their three heads’ conflicting instincts. Their heads agree on little but their desires to feed and to drive
, and claws. Owing to their draconic instincts, chimeras are greedy creatures that hoard treasures within cavernous lairs. They’re undiscerning about what they collect, gathering shiny objects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
often as a barely audible whisper. Kruphix can speak with a booming voice directly into the minds of all the other gods simultaneously, though, doing so when something threatens the cosmic order
in his “body” often shine brightly, suggesting eyes. Kruphix’s starry silhouette sometimes takes the form of a bird or a whale.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
stay in the new form until you use an action to revert to your true form or until you die. Changeling Instincts. You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception
, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
revert to your true form or until you die. Changeling Instincts. You gain proficiency with two of the following skills of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, and Persuasion. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and two other languages of your choice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyxborn legends that appear again and again through the generations, either as threats or the stuff of incredible meals. Satyrs speak of both Kexosrexsos the Braided Lion and Hulp the Pork Bird with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
your life as they lived theirs, letting their instincts guide you. Treasure our past and the stories of our people. You are the vessel through which new legends will arise. Voice of
BRELAND
The
carried by Speakers of the Past is not to be confused with the undead revenants described in the Monster Manual.) The bond between ancestor and living elf is holy. Your ancestor doesn’t speak to you or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Virgil’s Mission If a character is able to speak with animals, Virgil is friendly. (The scroll found in area 9 will be useful in that regard if none of the characters have this ability.) The gull
, Virgil is indebted to them for avenging his former master. The bird follows the group and does what it can to help. It can warn of danger, carry notes or messages, and so forth. Use the stat block for a hawk, but increase its Intelligence to 9.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
has taught her to heed her primal instincts, which rarely lead her astray. She can be brusque, but she will fight tooth and nail for a cause she believes in. Doric has joined the Emerald Enclave, a
) bludgeoning damage.
Spellcasting. Doric casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15):
At will: animal messenger, beast sense, speak with animals
2/day
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
. Survival Instinct. You gain proficiency in the Survival skill. Tortles have finely honed survival instincts. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
life, Na considers himself one of them. He dresses like an aarakocra and prefers to speak Auran rather than Common.
MWAXANARÉ’S TRAITS
Ideal. “One day, I shall rule Chult as queen.”
Bond. “I have
don’t follow orders; I give them.”
NA’S TRAITS
Ideal. “I want to become an aarakocra and learn how to fly like a bird!”
Bond. “I love my sister and the aarakocra. They mean everything to me
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
up with no ill treatment, and it abandons a manipulative or abusive companion without warning. Language of Emotion. Pseudodragons can’t speak, but they communicate using a limited form of telepathy
pseudodragon often vocalizes animal noises. A rasping purr indicates pleasure, while a hiss means unpleasant surprise. A bird-like chirping represents desire, and a growl always means anger or discontent
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. 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
kenku make an easy living serving as messengers, spies, and lookouts for thieves’ guilds, bandits, and other criminal cartels. A network of kenku can relay a bird call or similar noise across the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their reckless creators, but many possess disjointed memories and instincts from their component parts. If wounded, these golems might go berserk and vent their confusion on anything in their sight
, Petrified, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages Understands Common plus one other language but can’t speak
CR 5 (XP 1,800; PB +3)
Traits
Aversion to Fire. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
spirit hones your survival instincts. Totemic Attunement These options are available to you when you choose a totem animal at 14th level. Elk. While raging, you can use a bonus action during your move to
Great Worm Wolf
Griffon Eagle
Red Tiger Tiger
Sky Pony Eagle, with the Elk Aspect of the Beast
Thunderbeast Bear, with the Tiger Totemic Attunement
Tree Ghost Bear, with speak with plants in place of the normal rituals for the Spirit Seeker feature
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
temple, Valetta identifies it as Nim, a nimblewright that was gifted to the temple by a Lantanese wizard. If they describe the incident involving the mechanical bird, Valetta sighs and leads them up a
speak to Nim through the door. A character can persuade Nim to unlock the door with a successful DC 17 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Valetta grants advantage on the roll by strongly urging Nim to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers The Harpers approach good-aligned characters who show promise as spies. One such character receives the following message, written on a paper bird (see appendix A): “Renaer tells us you are a
with their first mission (see the Harpers Missions table). Mirt also tells them that if they ever need to speak with him directly, they are welcome to visit his manor in the Sea Ward. If the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their eyes and resemble stylized bird heads. One of them is equipped with a shoulder bag adorned with a smiling face.
The visitors include two cult fanatics (NE male Illuskan humans) and seven
allowing him or her to ride it. The giant vulture attacks the character if the check fails. The cult fanatics are named Amarath and N’von. They speak for the rest of the group and claim to speak on behalf
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
figurine of wondrous power (silver raven) that activates automatically as the egg is opened, releasing what appears to be a living bird. 8–12 The egg is empty. Giant Goose Large Fey, Typically Neutral
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages understands Giant and Sylvan but can't speak
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Multiattack. The goose makes one Beak attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, trailing silvery motes. A figure appears behind the bird, pushing as though trying to pass through, but held fast by the portal’s flickering magic.
“Is anyone there?” a woman in a beaded vest shouts. “I
the Fey type, has Intelligence 7, and can speak and understand simple phrases and concepts in Common. Nene has a boisterous personality but is easily distracted. He can mime straightforward responses to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
takes it back to its nest to be devoured.
The peryton is a bizarre creature that blends the body and wings of a bird of prey with the head of a stag. Its strangest feature is its shadow, which appears
nonmagical attacks
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common and Elvish but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Dive Attack. If the peryton is flying and dives at least 30 feet