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Ghelryn Foehammer

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

he hates orcs and giants—hates them with a fiery passion. He considers it the solemn duty of all dwarves to cave in their skulls! Ideal: “It is incumbent upon every dwarf to forge a

legacy.” Bond: “I stand for Clan Foehammer and all dwarvenkind.” Flaw: “I never run from a fight, especially if it involves killing orcs or giants.”Poison

Keg Robot

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

is delicious. But did the spigot really have to be placed in that spot? A keg robot is a stout wood-and-metal construct, vaguely reminiscent of a dwarf wearing a horned helm and possessing a barrel for

, including the ability to be filled with a variety of substances of use to an adventuring party. Specific models are nominally named for their primary function, including “ambulatory fermenter,” “mobile

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

Yuan-ti

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

in a variety of ways: a forked tongue, snake eyes, a snakelike nose, or some other ophidian characteristic. However a yuan-ti looks, they have the power to pursue great good or evil in the multiverse

. Creating Your Character At 1st level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

freshly grilled steak. — Tordek, dwarf fighter and adventurer Only a fool looks at the lizardfolk and sees nothing more than scaly humanoids. Their physical shape notwithstanding, lizardfolk

lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful as a meal, but hacking the body into steaks provokes aggression

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

the dwarf could see of the man’s face beneath a green hood was tan skin and a brownish-red beard. A longbow was slung over one shoulder and a sword hung at his left side. He was dressed in soft

neared. “The same.” The newcomer’s bearded face split in a wide grin. He held open his arms and, before the dwarf could stop him, engulfed Flint in a hug that lifted him off the

Folk Hero - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the tyrants and monsters that threaten the common folk everywhere. Skill Proficiencies: Animal Handling, Survival Tool

Folk Hero Origins Folk heroes might rise from a variety of circumstances, or their origins might be a secret as they do their work anonymously. If you wish, you may roll on the Folk Hero

Paladin

classes Player’s Handbook

Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelin;Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

? 4 A memory brings with it the voice of someone once close to you. How do they advise you? 5 You recall enjoying something that you can’t stand doing now. What is it? Why don’t

, but you aren’t any longer. You now possess only your lineage’s racial traits. When you create a character using a lineage option, follow these additional rules during character creation

Harengon

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

exuberance with them and learning new languages as they went. Harengons are bipedal, with the characteristic long feet of the rabbits they resemble and fur in a variety of colors. They share the keen senses

fairy or the harengon in this section, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2

Goliath Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

essence of their ancestors’ mountainous home, goliaths stand between 7 and 8 feet tall and have a wide array of skin tones resembling different types of stone. Creating Your Character At 1st level

, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability Score

Hexblood Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

shades, long hair that regrows if cut, and an irremovable living crown. Along with these marks, hexbloods manifest hag-like traits, such as darkvision and a variety of magical methods to beguile the senses

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

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. Already the people of your home village regard you as their champion, and your destiny calls you to stand against the

. d6 Flaw 1 The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed. 2 I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick hair from a dwarf, small

accustomed to a variety of different people. GENASI ON ATHAS Although any world that includes one or more elemental planes can feature genasi, on Athas, the world of the Dark Sun campaign setting

Paladin

classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

darkness. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a

10. Royal Armory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

glowing quartz pillars cast bright light throughout the room. Mannequins. Twenty dwarf-sized wooden mannequins stand in two rows of ten in the middle of the room. Racks. Stone racks mounted on the

the south alcove is one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). Its rules are as follows: Standing within 5 feet of the arch and imitating the moves of the dancing dwarves carved into it causes the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects

stand against the wave. Orc Culture and Beliefs Orcs live in constant fear of their gods, and their behavior is rooted in that mentality. They believe that they can see the influence of the gods

Monk

classes Basic Rules (2014)

landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek personal perfection through contemplation and rigorous

important mission beyond the cloister? Perhaps you were cast out because of some violation of the community’s rules. Did you dread leaving, or were you happy to go? Is there something you hope to

Dungeon Master's Tools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

players, your storytelling acumen, your sense of humor, your ability to listen well, your facility with the game’s rules, and more. This chapter adds to your toolbox with guidance and optional rules for a

variety of situations. The chapter also includes a selection of ready-to-use puzzles, which you can drop into any campaign. The tools herein build on the material in the Dungeon Master’s Guide and

18. Hemisphere of Horrors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. They stand aside when approached by any dwarf, allowing those creatures to enter area 19 freely. Other creatures that approach the helmed horrors are attacked. The helmed horrors understand Dwarvish but can’t speak.

longswords and stand in front of the doors to area 19. Quartz Pillars. The room is brightly lit by four quartz pillars. The helmed horrors won’t attack dwarves, including duergar, except in self-defense

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

exquisite bow. The half-orc nearby shouts orders, helping the two combatants coordinate their assault to the best advantage. A dwarf in chain mail interposes his shield between the ogre’s club

them. Your armaments are now among your most important possessions—the only things that stand between you and death’s embrace. QUICK BUILD You can make a fighter quickly by following

Using This Book

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

game: exploration, interaction, and combat. Part 3 (chapters 10–11) is all about magic. It covers the nature of magic in the worlds of D&D, the rules for spellcasting, and the huge variety of spells available to magic-using characters (and monsters) in the game.

Using This Book The Player’s Handbook is divided into three parts. Part 1 (chapters 1–6) is about creating a character, providing the rules and guidance you need to make the character you’ll play in

22. Mess Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

empty sacks and a drained wineskin that are salvageable. 22b. Larder Statue. This room is cold. Frost coats the walls and floors, becoming thicker around a life-size statue of a dwarf that stands

against the south wall. The dwarf appears to be covered in brown fur (actually brown mold). Hooks and Chains. Rusty meat hooks and chains dangle from the rafters. The statue is a dwarf who was petrified

The Cause of Righteousness

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

The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever

gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

48. High Priest's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

48. High Priest’s Quarters Alcoves. Seven empty alcoves stand along the walls. Marble Bed. A white marble bed stands in the middle of the room, its corner posts carved to resemble dwarf warriors

Creating a Faerie Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

d6 Ideal 1 Benevolence. Jokes are one thing, but I won’t abide cruelty. My mischief brings joy to the downtrodden and ridicule to oppressors. (Good) 2 Variety. How can anyone stand to do

track of your rations, that’s really a personal failing. 3 I’m much smarter than I look, and if you can’t say the same, this is going to be a short conversation. 4 Elf, dwarf, horse—you

Observatories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Observatories Observatories are structures that help astronomers and stargazers observe the cosmos. This section includes rules and adventure ideas the DM can use for an observatory in any campaign

such as complex telescopes, libraries, mechanical clocks, and magical divinatory aids. An observatory can serve a variety of roles in adventures. Its air of occult mystery makes it an enticing place to

The Cause of Righteousness

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

The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever

gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

Dwarf Traits

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

Dwarf Traits Your dwarf character has an assortment of inborn abilities, part and parcel of dwarven nature. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 2. Age. Dwarves mature at the

same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 350 years. Size. Dwarves stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds

10. Dwarves' Den

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

surround the broken table. Statues. Two 4-foot-tall statues of dwarves stand atop 2-foot-high blocks of stone at opposite ends of the room. The head of the southern statue has broken off and lies on the

sound when struck — and the noise draws hobgoblins from area 9c. Statues and Mithral Key The north statue depicts a smiling female dwarf raising a stone tankard. Hidden in the tankard is a flat, 6

Using and Tracking Conditions

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

Using and Tracking Conditions Many rules and features in the game apply conditions to creatures. You can also apply conditions on the fly when it makes sense to do so. For example, the Poisoned

condition can reflect a variety of impairments, from influenza to intoxication. You can track monsters’ conditions wherever you track their Hit Points. Players should track any conditions affecting their

Dwarven Religion

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

improve a clan’s capabilities. Berronar Truesilver The Matron of Home and Hearth is the patron of family, honor, and law. She lays out the rules for managing a dwarf clan. Berronar’s code establishes the

religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers

D7. Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

two dwarf guards, ready to make his final stand. If the oni survived the courtyard battle, it is here as well, in the guise of a female dwarf. Development Grumink carries fragmentary maps and partial

Work Read the following text aloud: A team of dwarves is hard at work, pounding on the stone behind the altar with stout tools. Watching them intently is another dwarf wearing black leather armor. Next

12. Mithral Thieves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

12. Mithral Thieves Any creatures that escaped from area 7 regroup here and will make a final stand in this area, the features of which are as follows: Wall Carving. The south wall bears a lavish

carving of a mountain, beneath which a large stylized eye looks down on a line of dwarf warriors. Monsters. Five enlarged duergar occupy the 10-foot spaces in front of the carving, examining the

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