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Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

doesn’t function if Asteria has the incapacitated condition. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Asteria fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Special Equipment. Asteria wears

spectral shield lasts until the start of Asteria’s next turn. While the shield is orbiting the creature, the creature has half cover, is immune to the frightened condition, and makes weapon attack rolls with advantage.

Astral Elf Aristocrat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

Fey Ancestry. The elf has advantage on saving throws it makes to avoid or end the charmed condition on itself, and magic can’t put it to sleep. Special Equipment. The elf wears a suit of elven

eons, astral elves have clashed with numerous invaders, including psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Icy Doom. When Avarice dies, her corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead. Special Equipment. Avarice wields a staff

the Monster Manual but is a fiend instead of a beast. Spellbook. Avarice’s spellbook has white leather covers and vellum pages. The tiefling’s personal sigil is burned into the front cover

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

indefinitely. Additionally, he can cast create undead even when it isn’t night. Special Equipment. Orcus wields the Wand of Orcus.Multiattack. Orcus makes three Wand of Orcus, Tail, or Necrotic Bolt

of Death. This creature emanates a deathly aura that extends 30 feet in every direction from its space while it isn’t incapacitated. The aura is blocked by total cover. While in the aura, the

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

taper to sharp talons. Feathers cover their bodies—usually red, orange, yellow, brown, or gray. Their heads are also avian, often resembling those of parrots or eagles. Creating Your Character

creature in D&D, including each player character, has a special tag in the rules that identifies the type of creature they are. Most player characters are of the Humanoid type. A race tells you what

Making an Attack

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

target within your attack's range: a creature, an object, or a location. 2. Determine modifiers. The DM determines whether the target has cover and whether you have advantage or disadvantage against the

target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. 3. Resolve the attack. You make the attack roll. On a hit, you roll damage, unless

Making an Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Modifiers. The DM determines whether the target has Cover (see the next section) and whether you have Advantage or Disadvantage against the target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other

effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. Resolve the Attack. Make the attack roll, as detailed earlier in this chapter. On a hit, you roll damage unless the particular attack has rules that specify otherwise. Some attacks cause special effects in addition to or instead of damage.

Making an Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Modifiers. The DM determines whether the target has Cover (see the next section) and whether you have Advantage or Disadvantage against the target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other

effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. Resolve the Attack. Make the attack roll, as detailed earlier in this chapter. On a hit, you roll damage unless the particular attack has rules that specify otherwise. Some attacks cause special effects in addition to or instead of damage.

Speed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Speed A creature has a Speed, which is the distance in feet the creature can cover when it moves on its turn. See also “Climbing,” “Crawling,” “Flying,” “Jumping,” “Swimming” and “Playing the Game

” (“Combat”). Special Speeds. Some creatures have special speeds, such as a Burrow Speed, Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed, each of which is defined in this glossary. If you have more than one speed

Speed

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Speed A creature has a Speed, which is the distance in feet the creature can cover when it moves on its turn. See also “Climbing,” “Crawling,” “Flying,” “Jumping,” “Swimming” and chapter 1 (“Combat

”). Special Speeds. Some creatures have special speeds, such as a Burrow Speed, Climb Speed, Fly Speed, or Swim Speed, each of which is defined in this glossary. If you have more than one speed, choose

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

special significance beyond that is imparted to it. At 4 years old an orc is considered a juvenile, and by age 12 it is a fully functioning adult. Most orcs don’t live past the age of 25 due to

chief can plan where to send raiders next. The territory that orc war parties cover can extend for many miles around the lair, and any encampment or settlement of elves, dwarves, or humans in that

Speed

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

characters cover the distance shown in the Hour column for their pace, and each character must make a Constitution saving throw at the end of the hour. The DC is 10 + 1 for each hour past 8 hours. On a failed

character can ride at a gallop for about an hour, covering twice the usual distance for a fast pace. If fresh mounts are available every 8 to 10 miles, characters can cover larger distances at this pace

Everything Has a Price

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

persists through the day, becoming more obnoxious without getting any more generous. Unless the character takes special precautions, the object disappears overnight. If the character accuses the NPC publicly

provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves—especially not a common thief.

Character Species

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

-Humanoid species appear in other D&D books. Size. Your character’s species determines the character’s size. Individuals within a species cover a wide range of heights, and some species include such diversity

of size that you can choose whether your character is Small or Medium. Speed. Your character’s species determines the character’s Speed. Special Traits. Each species gives a character special traits

Character Species

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

-Humanoid species appear in other D&D books. Size. Your character’s species determines the character’s size. Individuals within a species cover a wide range of heights, and some species include such diversity

of size that you can choose whether your character is Small or Medium. Speed. Your character’s species determines the character’s Speed. Special Traits. Each species gives a character special traits

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

a special mummy lord whose magic pervades his tomb. Since Diderius is neutral rather than evil, the area lacks the evil magic common to other mummy-lord tombs. A few chambers of the tomb have the

appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay. Diderius’s magic also guides those who show proper respect. Map 11.1: Tomb of Diderius View Player Version

Noteworthy Features

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

Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Falkovnia know the following facts: Every month, on the night of the new moon, thousands of zombies appear from the Mists and invade Falkovnia. Ruins cover

. Individuals earn public or military esteem for special acts of heroism. Dubbed “Trueborn of Falkovnia,” these national heroes are treated well, but the fickle public turns against them if they’re perceived as not doing enough to end the undead invasion.

Everything Has a Price

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

persists through the day, becoming more obnoxious without getting any more generous. Unless the character takes special precautions, the object disappears overnight. If the character accuses the NPC publicly

provided perfect cover for a little nighttime thievery and took the missing item. To find the item, characters need to surreptitiously search people’s bags and wagons, since few people will agree to have their belongings rifled through as if they were common thieves — especially not a common thief.

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, those who honored him in life transformed him into a special mummy lord whose magic pervades his tomb. Since Diderius is neutral rather than evil, the area lacks the evil magic common to other mummy

lord tombs. A few chambers of the tomb have the appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay.

Speed

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

on beyond that limit, at the risk of exhaustion. For each additional hour of travel beyond 8 hours, the characters cover the distance shown in the Hour column for their pace, and each character must

mounts are available every 8 to 10 miles, characters can cover larger distances at this pace, but this is very rare except in densely populated areas. Characters in wagons, carriages, or other land

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Special thanks to Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, and all the many people who have created and contributed to the Forgotten Realms over its fantastic history. HINCHEL OR On the Cover Vajra

Director: Emi Tanji Graphic Designers: Matt Cole (lead), Jino Choi, Meagan Kenreck, Paolo Vacala Cover Illustrators: Billy Christian, Dominik Mayer Interior Illustrators: Helder Almeida, Helge C

Special Delivery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Special Delivery Draac and Taal Xorlarrin, a pair of drow mages, arrive at Ironslag with six drow elite warriors. If the characters encountered these drow previously in Gauntlgrym, there might be

arrive after the party leaves and give Zalto the iron flask. On their first turns in combat, both Draac and Taal attempt to summon a shadow demon. If defeat seems likely, Draac orders the remainder of his force to cover his escape while he flees with the iron flask.

Plan of Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Only a special escape route—a secret passage known only to a palace’s most trusted servants, for example—should come as a surprise to the cultists and Red Wizards. Frontal Assault Because clever ruses

. When they finally face off against the adventurers, the attackers fight to kill. If the characters try to stay inside and under cover, the dragons attack whatever building they hide in, setting it

Plan of Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

before will be known. Only a special escape route — a secret passage known only to a palace’s most trusted servants, for example — should come as a surprise to the cultists and Red Wizards. Frontal

if they are indoors. When they finally face off against the adventurers, the attackers fight to kill. If the characters try to stay inside and under cover, the dragons attack whatever building they

Way of the Sun Soul

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

choose this tradition at 3rd level, you can hurl searing bolts of magical radiance. You gain a new attack option that you can use with the Attack action. This special attack is a ranged spell attack

monk levels, as shown in the Martial Arts column of the Monk table. When you take the Attack action on your turn and use this special attack as part of it, you can spend 1 ki point to make the

Way of the Sun Soul

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

you can use with the Attack action. The special attack is a ranged spell attack with a range of 30 feet. You are proficient with it, and you add your Dexterity modifier to its attack and damage rolls

use this special attack as part of it, you can spend 1 ki point to make the special attack twice as a bonus action. When you gain the Extra Attack feature, this special attack can be used for any of

Special Travel Pace

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

Special Travel Pace The rules on travel pace in the Player’s Handbook assume that a group of travelers adopts a pace that, over time, is unaffected by the individual members’ walking speeds. The

character can also cover 20, 30, or 40 miles in an hour. The spell lasts for 8 hours, allowing the character to travel 160, 240, or 320 miles in a day. Similarly, a phantom steed spell creates a magical

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Punzalan, James Wyatt Art Director: Emi Tanji Graphic Designers: Matt Cole (lead), Jino Choi, Meagan Kenreck, Paolo Vacala, Bowen Welles Cover Illustrators: Billy Christian, Dominik Mayer Interior

Benham, Siera Bruggeman, Rob Hawkey, Vanessa Hoskins Special thanks to Ed Greenwood, Jeff Grubb, and all the many people who have created and contributed to the Forgotten Realms over its fantastic

Welcome to Strixhaven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

study magic and many sages who take eager learners under their wings. But being accepted to Strixhaven University is a special honor, the dream of many young students. Strixhaven is a place of

institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all over. Each equipped with its own campus and faculty, Strixhaven’s five colleges—summarized in the Colleges of Strixhaven table—cover

Presto

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Presto Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill

. Increase your Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. (This is included above.) Bypass Cover. Your attack rolls for spells ignore Half Cover and Three-Quarters Cover. Casting in

Making an Attack

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

target within your attack’s range: a creature, an object, or a location. Determine modifiers. The DM determines whether the target has cover and whether you have advantage or disadvantage against the

target. In addition, spells, special abilities, and other effects can apply penalties or bonuses to your attack roll. Resolve the attack. You make the attack roll. On a hit, you roll damage

Blackmailed Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

nonhumans who sought positions of political power in the city. Now the Zhents are blackmailing Corylus, threatening to expose his bigotry unless he uses his influence as a Masked Lord to cover up their

enemies. If the characters free Jelenn from the yoke of the Black Network by defeating Manshoon, her debt is effectively canceled. In her delight, she grants them a special favor (see “Special Favors

Removing the Gold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

) asks the characters to give him 500 gp to cover a hefty gambling debt. If the characters refuse to give Floon the gold, he vanishes without a trace 1d10 days later. Volothamp Geddarm (see appendix B

) asks the characters for 5,000 gp to fund an expedition that he hopes will inspire a future book, for which he’ll give them special mention in said masterwork. If the characters seem hesitant, Volo

Special Types of Movement

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

Special Types of Movement Movement through dangerous dungeons or wilderness areas often involves more than simply walking. Adventurers might have to climb, crawl, swim, or jump to get where they need

jump, you cover a number of feet up to your Strength score if you move at least 10 feet on foot immediately before the jump. When you make a standing long jump, you can leap only half that distance

The Pudding King

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Faceless Lord. Just let yourselves be eaten and disgorged!” The Pudding King (see appendix C) prefers to cast spells while using the throne for cover. As a bonus action on his turn, he commands a

the gratitude of their people. XP Awards If the characters participated in the battle, they gain a special award of 200 XP each.

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