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Archon of Boundaries

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

appearance, rider and mount are a single creature that can’t be separated. Tales say that archons are ascended spirits of paladins fused with the celestial spirits of their steeds, returned from the

wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are archons difficult to kill, but they don’t create the boundaries, merely mark them. “A winged dawn dispels the terror of night.” —Chulane, Teller of Tales Radiant

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

they have to say. 3 I think of ships as kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels. 4 I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how

with its wielder. Now the sword must be found, and only a dragon turtle remembers where it is. 7 A dragon turtle has taken up residence in a subterranean lake, and the steam has been driving other

Cradle of the Cloud Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

a constantly overcast sky. Sapient creatures who live beneath this cloud often display superstitious and duplicitous behavior, almost unconsciously leaving gifts for “rain spirits” while

this case, each scion is enclosed in stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

creatures who live beneath this cloud often display superstitious and duplicitous behavior, almost unconsciously leaving gifts for “rain spirits” while playing mischievous pranks on each

stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the cradle dies, the scion

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Satyrs have a well-earned reputation for their good spirits, gregarious personalities, and love of revels. Most satyrs are driven by simple desires, to see the world and to sample its every pleasure

victory was short-lived. Heliod dispatched his champion, Elspeth, who faced many trials but ultimately killed the god-satyr by driving the spear, Godsend, through his heart. Many satyrs remember

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

interested in the shiny baubles people carry than in anything they have to say. 3 I think of ships as kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels. 4 I like to show

. Now the sword must be found, and only a dragon turtle remembers where it is. 7 A dragon turtle has taken up residence in a subterranean lake, and the steam has been driving other creatures up

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

totem spirits were defeated by Uthgar and where the heroes of the tribes are interred—are sacred to you. Your bond is undoubtedly associated with your tribe or some aspect of Uthgardt philosophy or

fullest. 3 I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me. 4 I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, driving them into the Darkened Depths where they escaped into the crushing pressure and utter darkness. In time, the tritons noticed that their ancient elemental foes had grown quiet. Expeditions to

extended their stewardship over the sea floor from their initial settlements and built outposts to create trade with other races. Despite this expansion, few folk know of them. Their settlements are so

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

an unappealing place to explore by temporarily diverting springs, driving away game, stealing critical tools, and altering trails to leave hunting or lumber parties hopelessly lost. The firbolgs

forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer to their lands by

Pastoral Pleasantries

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

empires. Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home.

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with

, committed by the goliath. Goliaths assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and change them to refer to an individual’s notable deeds. Goliaths present all three names when

Hexblood Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

lost hag. 4 You were cursed as a child. A deal with the spirits of the forest transformed you into a hexblood, now free of the curse. 5 You began life as a fey creature, but an accident

player, unless the DM rules otherwise. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of one of the game’s fantastical races

Races

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Races Humanoids of all kinds have made their mark on the continent of Khorvaire. Presented in alphabetical order, the playable races in this section have especially shaped the land’s recent history

. Each of the races described in the Player’s Handbook has a place in Eberron. As you make a character from one of these races, this section can help you understand your character’s place in the world

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

despite the rise and fall of empires. Many halflings live among other races, where the halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling

communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and maintaining no permanent home. AFFABLE AND POSITIVE Halflings try to get along with everyone else and are

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

over time. Gnome names are typically variants on the names of ancestors or distant relatives, though some are purely new inventions. When dealing with humans and others who are “stuffy” about

know that most races don’t share their sense of humor, but they enjoy anyone’s company just as they enjoy everything else they set out to do. Subrace Choose one of the subraces below

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

kindred spirits and like to rub affectionately against their keels. 4 I like to show visitors the vastness of my domain, so they appreciate how insignificant they are. 5 I attack anyone I

sword must be found, and only a dragon turtle remembers where it is. 7 A dragon turtle has taken up residence in a subterranean lake, and the steam has been driving other creatures up out of

Aquatic Crusaders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Aquatic Crusaders Centuries ago, tritons entered the world in response to the growing threat of evil elementals. Tritons waged many wars against their enemies on the Plane of Water, driving them

stewardship over the sea floor from their initial settlements and built outposts to create trade with other races. Despite this expansion, few folk know of them. Their settlements are so remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them.

Studies and Philosophy

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

fundamental conflict at the heart of Lorehold’s philosophy. This conflict revolves around the forces that underlie and drive history. Is the course of time driving toward a well-ordered ideal state or

conflict a scholar more likely aligns with. Lorehold Scholars d10 Scholar Principle 1 Archaeoscribe, chronicling historical truths for posterity Order 2 Battle medium, strengthening summoned spirits

Chapter 3: Races of Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

are clever shapeshifters that can disguise themselves as members of other races. Exceptional spies and rogues, they live in the shadows of humanity. Kalashtar are humans bound to spirits from the

Chapter 3: Races of Eberron The Bazaar in Sharn is flooded with merchants and customers. An Aereni elf scowls behind a golden deathmask as she argues with a dwarf merchant. As a Talenta halfling

Uncertain Origins

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

, however. One story relates that the dragonborn were shaped by the ancient dragon-god Io at the same time that Io created the dragons. In the beginning of days, Io fused brilliant astral spirits with the

unchecked fury of the elements. The greater spirits became dragons — creatures so powerful, proud, and willful that they were lords of the newborn world. The lesser spirits became the dragonborn

Elves of Aerenal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Court, and if so, what’s your relationship with them? Do you find dealing with the short-lived races to be a challenge, or are you patient with them? Elf Variants The Valenar and Aereni are

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the mountains, set the forests aflame, and carved great furrows in the fields. Such was the role of the orcs, he proclaimed, to take and destroy all that the other races would deny them. To this day

its eyes in his honor. Tribes Like Plagues. Orcs gather in tribes that exert their dominance and satisfy their bloodlust by plundering villages, devouring or driving off roaming herds, and slaying

Druid

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

mortal races. The farther away from nature their actions take them, the more corrupting their influence becomes. As druids, we seek mainly to protect and educate, to preserve the Great Balance, but

minds and spirits with wonder and insight. Many sages and wise folk have studied nature, writing volumes about its mystery and power, but druids are a special kind of being: at some point, they begin to

The Demon Wastes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

years ago, fiends ruled Khorvaire. This region was the seat of power of some of the mightiest archfiends, holding cities of rakshasas and demons. These foul spirits were bound long ago, but their power

battles against the Ghaash’kala and the other Carrion Tribes. These people are mostly humans, but there are corrupted orcs, half-orcs, and tieflings mixed in, along with a handful of other races

Talenta Halflings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

of information and revenge. Perhaps you’re guided by the spirits, who send you whispers and visions driving you on your adventures. You could be an official envoy of your tribe seeking allies in the

small creatures. 8 You seek vengeance for a wrong done to your tribe or family. 9 You never forget an insult or injury. 10 You see the hand of the spirits in everything that occurs

Archon of Boundaries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

ascended spirits of paladins fused with the celestial spirits of their steeds, returned from the celestial realms to watch over the boundary of the wilds and protect those who dare to cross it

. Sometimes knights of the realm get the idea that they can expand the borders of their land and keep the wilds at bay simply by driving archons deeper into the wilds. Such efforts are futile; not only are

Chapter 6: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Giants. Each of the giants of the ordning has new variants in this chapter. The cloud giant destiny gambler, fire giant forgecaller, frost giant ice shaper, hill giant avalancher, stone giant rockspeaker

from giants. Undead Giants. Undead forms of the giants of the ordning appear in this chapter: barrowghasts, cairnwights, firegaunts, frostmourns, spectral clouds, and tempest spirits. Gigantic Animals

Tavick's Landing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

and mundane cosmetic techniques. Copper Arch, Upper Tavick’s Landing Wyredd’s Spirits Wyredd deals in fine wines and exotic spirits. Wyredd’s has the finest selection in Sharn, but his prices are high

in exchange for stories from the old country. Graywall, Middle Tavick’s Landing The Cornerstone A massive arena that hosts a wide array of sporting events. These include jousts and races, both on foot

Type

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, including the creatures simply called elementals. Others have biological forms infused with elemental energy. The races of genies, including djinn and efreet, form the most important civilizations on the

learn spellcasting), and a bipedal form. The most common humanoid races are the ones most suitable as player characters: humans, dwarves, elves, and halflings. Almost as numerous, are the races of

Type

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

called elementals. Others have biological forms infused with elemental energy. The races of genies, including djinn and efreet, form the most important civilizations on the elemental planes. Other

spellcasting), and a bipedal form. The most common humanoid races are the ones most suitable as player characters: humans, dwarves, elves, and halflings. Almost as numerous but far more savage and brutal, and

Small and Practical

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

nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways despite the rise and fall of empires. Many halflings live among other races, where the

halflings’ hard work and loyal outlook offer them abundant rewards and creature comforts. Some halfling communities travel as a way of life, driving wagons or guiding boats from place to place and

Hobgoblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

expendable troops, including goblins, bugbears, orcs, evil humans, ogres, and giants. Beast Trainers. Hobgoblins have a long history of training animals to service. Like the more civilized races, they

Maglubiyet. Hobgoblins worship Maglubiyet the Mighty One, the greater god of goblinoids. As terrifying as this figure is, hobgoblins don’t fear death, believing that when they die in battle, their spirits join the honored ranks of Maglubiyet’s army on the plane of Acheron.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

great unknown. NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of Nishrek

The Path to Perfection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

of time. Rather than imparting his skills to them, he fueled their spirits with a burning desire to follow his example. His gifts of durability and purpose gave the dwarves all they needed to devote

fruits of their labors with the same love that members of other races reserve for their children. A dwarf’s works are built to last for centuries, to carry a legacy into the world long after the dwarf is

The Drow of Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

hunters who worship totem spirits, especially the scorpion Vulkoor. They hunt giants and may threaten anyone who travels in the shattered land. The Sulatar live in obsidian cities and wield powerful fire

the influence of Lolth. Meanwhile, the elves revere their ancestors—many of whom still linger and guide them—as opposed to distant gods. This is an opportunity to explore these traditional races in

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