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Lorwyn: First Light
Grappled condition (escape DC 15) from one of two vines.
Radiant Blast. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 17, each creature of the incarnation’s choice in a 20-foot Emanation originating from the
wolfhounds often accompanied by invasive plant species and frenzied wild beasts.
Incarnations of Nature
Incarnations of nature embody abstract ideas such as curiosity, relief, or terror. Incarnations
Monsters
Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
magical, sarrukhs once commanded a wicked empire that spanned Faerûn, but it fell tens of thousands of years ago. In the millennia that followed, the many species sarrukhs created drove them nearly
creature within 10 feet of the space the sarrukh leaves or arrives in (sarrukh’s choice) is subjected to the following effect. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 20. Failure: 22 (4d10);{"diceNotation
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
;opportunity attacks.
Rallying Cry. The giff ends the frightened condition on itself and each creature of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of it.
Weapon of Choice (2 Actions). The giff makes two
join the ranks of the warlord’s army, which is mainly made up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form
Monsters
D&D Beyond Drops
;{"diceNotation":"3d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Soul Scythe (Radiant)", "rollDamageType":"Radiant"} damage (angel’s choice). If the target is reduced to 0 Hit Points by this attack, it is
eerily smiling face of the same species it is pursuing. An angel of death often disguises itself as a humanoid in modest peasant clothing carrying a modest farming implement.
Celestial Horrors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
—unique characteristics based on the species’ physiology or magical nature. When you choose a species, your character gets all the special traits listed for it. Some traits involve making a choice from a handful of options.
Character Species When you choose your character’s species, you determine whether your character is a human or a member of a fantastical species, such as dragonborn or gnome. The peoples of the D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
—unique characteristics based on the species’ physiology or magical nature. When you choose a species, your character gets all the special traits listed for it. Some traits involve making a choice from a handful of options.
Character Species When you choose your character’s species, you determine whether your character is a human or a member of a fantastical species, such as dragonborn or gnome. The peoples of the D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
idea of being “the bridge between,” believing they are called to facilitate communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often
Khoravar often become druids or warlocks with archfey patrons. Khoravar Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–6 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
shapes the character’s abilities beyond the choice of class. Background and species options are presented in chapter 4. Chapter 5: Feats. The feats in chapter 5 are special features that characters
. Chapter 3 offers twelve classes to choose from, along with forty-eight subclasses. Chapter 4: Character Origins. Background and species are key elements in defining a character’s origin, which further
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Choosing a Race Humans are the most common people in the worlds of D&D, but they live and work alongside dwarves, elves, halflings, and countless other fantastic species. Your character belongs to
of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet
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 of your choice. Versatile. You gain an Origin feat of your choice (see “Feats”). Skilled is recommended.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
(about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet
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 of your choice. Versatile. You gain an Origin feat of your choice (see chapter 5). Skilled is recommended.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
against the schemes and ambitions of the other guilds, so much the better.
Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Medicine
Languages: Two of your choice
Equipment: A Simic insignia, a set of
discovered something that I think could eliminate half the life on Ravnica.
3
The other researchers in my clade are my family — a big, eccentric family including members and parts of many species
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
Speed: 30 feet
As a Shifter, you have these special traits. Bestial Instincts. Channeling the beast within, you gain
proficiency in one of the following skills of your choice: Acrobatics, Athletics, Intimidation, or Survival. Darkvision. You have Darkvision with a range of 60 feet. Shifting. As a Bonus Action, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
new life and seek experiences and answers all their own. Reborn Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
consciousness. Knowledge from a Past Life. You gain proficiency in one skill of your choice. In addition, you can temporarily peer into the past to aid you in the present. When you fail an ability check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
select this species
Speed: 30 feet
As a Warforged, you have these special traits.
Construct Resilience. You have Resistance to Poison damage. You also have Advantage on saving throws to avoid or
remain conscious. Specialized Design. You gain one skill proficiency and one tool proficiency of your choice. Tireless. You don’t gain Exhaustion levels from dehydration, malnutrition, or suffocation.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
this species
Speed: 30 feet
As a Changeling, you have these special traits. Changeling Instincts. Thanks to your connection to the fey realm, you gain proficiency in two of the following skills
of your choice: Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Performance, or Persuasion. Shape-Shifter. As an action, you can shape-shift to change your appearance and your voice. You determine the specifics of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Commoner Everyday Folk Habitat: Any; Treasure: Individual Zuzanna Wuzyk Commoners of varied species and professions go about their day Commoners constitute the majority of people who don’t pursue
0 (XP 10; PB +2)
Traits
Training. The commoner has proficiency in one skill of the DM’s choice and has Advantage whenever it makes an ability check using that skill.
Actions
Club. Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2 (1d4) Bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
No encounter 9–16 Fungi patch (see below) 17–18 1d4 nothics 19–20 1 chasme demon crawling on the ceiling or 1 vrock demon perched on a ledge (your choice) Fungi Patch If the characters are camped or
common but inedible species of giant fungi. Roll a d10 and consult the Fungi Patch Discoveries table to determine what else the characters find here. See “Fungi of the Underdark” in chapter 2 for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form of giff shock troopers. Giff Warlord
Medium Humanoid, Any
. The giff moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Rallying Cry. The giff ends the frightened condition on itself and each creature of its choice that it can see within 30 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
bestial might, enhanced instincts, and a dread-inducing howl. Lupin Traits Creature Type: Humanoid
Size: Medium (about 4–7 feet tall) or Small (about 2–4 feet tall), chosen when you select this species
turn. Howl. As a Bonus Action, you let out an unearthly howl. Each creature of your choice within 15 feet of you must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 8 plus your Constitution modifier and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, while others prefer to increase a low score. Backgrounds and Species from Older Books
Backgrounds in older D&D books don’t include ability score adjustments. If you’re using a background from an older
book, adjust your ability scores by increasing one score by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase three scores by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.
Similarly, species in older
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Backgrounds and Species from Older Books
Backgrounds in older D&D books don’t include ability score adjustments. If you’re using a background from an older book, adjust your ability scores by
increasing one score by 2 and a different one by 1, or increase three scores by 1. None of these increases can raise a score above 20.
Similarly, species in older books include ability score increases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Saviors of Safeton
players introduce their characters to one another. If any of them isn’t sure what to say, ask for their character’s species and class, and maybe one other interesting thing about them, such as a
pick one, and they all need to do it together. When they’ve made their choice, go to the section corresponding to the characters’ chosen task: Wess, Otten, or Stranger.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
their clachan a visit. In Shadowmoor, these same creatures are an ill omen—gruesome wolfhounds often accompanied by invasive plant species and frenzied wild beasts. Incarnation of Vibrance Huge Fey
Throw: DC 17, each creature of the incarnation’s choice in a 20-foot Emanation originating from the incarnation. Failure: The creature takes 14 (2d8 + 5) Radiant damage. Success: Half damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Goblinoids The goblinoid species—including goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears—were once the dominant civilization in Khorvaire. The goblinoid Empire of Dhakaan ruled most of Khorvaire for thousands of
choice for a player character, but if you’ve taken a liking to a particular group of the small folk, you could be a powerful ally. The Heirs of Dhakaan Though the Dhakaani Empire defeated the alien
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
without expending a spell slot and requiring no material components. 79–84 The effects of a hallow spell (save DC 17), with one of its extra effects (DM’s choice), settle over the region for 24 hours
restrained in this way by using an action to make a successful DC 14 Strength or Dexterity check (its choice). 64–72 Creatures in the region can’t leave it and find themselves covering the same ground over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Insight Park is the Drawing Tree. Planted by Torimesh and grown to full-size in a matter of days, the tree is of a species no one can identify, and Torimesh steadfastly refuses to say anything about its
only that they deeply crave his tea above all others, and for those who do uncover the scam, it’s often too late, leaving them with no choice but to keep coming back. Jopalin personally watches over the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the jutting outcropping still known as Dumper’s Rock. The main appeal of Insight Park is the Drawing Tree. Planted by Torimesh and grown to full-size in a matter of days, the tree is of a species no one
with no choice but to keep coming back. Jopalin personally watches over the customers and ensures that only those who seem vulnerable get the “special” tea, avoiding suspicion from any who might decide