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Grung Elite Warrior

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

itself on a success. Standing Leap. The grung’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start. Water Dependency. If the grung isn’t

secrete a substance that is harmless to them but poisonous to other creatures, and sometimes that substance has a special effect based on the grung’s color (see “Variant: Grung Poison&rdquo

Grung Wildling

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

itself on a success. Standing Leap. The grung’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start. Water Dependency. If the grung isn’t

gold. All grungs secrete a substance that is harmless to them but poisonous to other creatures, and sometimes that substance has a special effect based on the grung’s color (see “Variant

Grung

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

itself on a success. Standing Leap. The grung’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start. Water Dependency. If the grung isn’t

effect based on the grung’s color (see “Variant: Grung Poison”). They also use this venom to poison their weapons. Variant: Grung Poison A creature poisoned by a grung can suffer an

Harengon Sniper

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Standing Leap. The harengon’s long jump is up to 20 feet and its high jump is up to 10 feet, with or without a running start.Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2", "rollType

, ready to pick off targets from a safe distance. These snipers are so adept with their crossbows that their targets gain no benefit from less than total cover against ranged attacks the harengons make

Oath of Glory

classes Player’s Handbook

their companions, so they’re all ready when destiny calls. These paladins share the following tenets: Endeavor to be known by your deeds. Face hardships with courage. Inspire others to strive for glory.

Strive for the Heights of Heroism Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage

Oath of Glory

classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and encourage their companions so they’re all

ready when destiny calls. TENETS OF GLORY The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to attempt heroics that might one day shine in legend. Actions over Words. Strive to be known by

Annis Hag

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

their kind, standing eight feet tall. They can easily tear a fully grown person apart, but they love hunting the young, preferring their flesh above all others. Annis hags leave tokens of their cruelty

hag. Over time, “Granny” or “Grampy” convinces the child that it’s okay to do bad deeds—starting with breaking things or wandering without permission, then

Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such

in the guild’s good graces. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don&rsquo

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

passages, spitting oaths of vengeance against Asmodeus and hatching schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Geryon can take one of the

–6). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can roll a d10 and subtract the number rolled from the damage. Geryon (Variant);VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that

Geryon Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

and minotaur slaves he took from Baphomet, raging against Asmodeus's betrayal while spitting oaths of vengeance and hatching mad schemes to reclaim his standing from Levistus. Lair Actions. On

. If Geryon dies, these effects fade over the course of 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. VARIANT: SOUND THE HORN Geryon can have an action that allows him to summon enslaved

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your

constables and police forces, and even smaller communities have sheriffs and bailiffs who stand ready to protect their community. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, InsightLanguages: Two of your

Entertainer Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

liking to you. Variant Entertainer: Gladiator A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat into a spectacle the crowd can

. 3 I want to be famous, whatever it takes. 4 I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s. 5 I will do anything to prove myself superior to my

Entertainer - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through. You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them

occupation or social class that frequents the establishment. This contact is delighted to talk with you, and to listen. Variant Entertainer: Gladiator A gladiator is as much an

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

wish to use the background’s standard feature might have gained their standing in Baldur’s Gate from business rather than inheritance. Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion Tool

; without question, and any corruption among guards or government officials tends to work in your favor, not against you—at least until you make some effort to expose it. Variant Noble: Knight A

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple. Suggested

particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule, moonstone dragons are

a night hag (coven variant);night hag coven are determined to prevent an adult moonstone dragon from contacting creatures in the dream realm, and the dragon has no idea why. 7 An adult

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Beak and Feather From below, aarakocra look much like large birds. Only when they descend to roost on a branch or walk across the ground does their humanoid appearance reveal itself. Standing

homes, they appear alert, with eyes moving and bodies ready to take flight. Homelands Most aarakocra live on the Elemental Plane of Air. Aarakocra can be drawn into the Material Plane, sometimes to

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

were apprenticed and taught that knowledge is a more valuable treasure than gold or gems. Now you are ready to leave your home—not to abandon it, but to quest for new lore to add to its storehouse

great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such connections might require the donation of

your district. Variant Guild Artisan: Guild Merchant Instead of an artisans’ guild, you might belong to a guild of traders, caravan masters, or shopkeepers. You don’t craft items yourself

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

can more easily pronounce the name in this altered form. An adopted name of this sort is recognized as a variant of the birth name, rather than a unique name unto itself. A yuan-ti might refer to

Recent Memory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

of these tales are told throughout this book, but they’re only a fraction of the myths the people of Theros share. Like white-hot bronze on the smith’s anvil, Theros is ready to be forged by the deeds of today’s heroes and ushered into the next great era of its history.

protagonists of age-old epics, even if their deeds aren’t yet as widely known. Beyond individuals— a kraken attack on Meletis; the fall of the monstrous hydra Polukranos; the Nyxborn assault on Akros

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY You’re tightly connected with the religious community of Baldur’s Gate

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Baldur's Gate Character Backgrounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

variant feature that ties the background to a group in Baldur’s Gate, provided to give characters an additional connection to the city. Characters may choose to replace the standard feature of their

background with one of these variant features. Each background also includes a bonus feature that marks a character as a native of Baldur’s Gate who’s familiar with the city — both its streets and its

Baldur's Gate Character Backgrounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

variant feature that ties the background to a group in Baldur’s Gate, provided to give characters an additional connection to the city. Characters may choose to replace the standard feature of their

background with one of these variant features. Each background also includes a bonus feature that marks a character as a native of Baldur’s Gate who’s familiar with the city — both its streets and its

Rest Variants

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

within an inch of their lives, yet still be ready to fight again the next day. If this approach doesn’t fit your campaign, consider the following variants. Epic Heroism This variant uses a short rest

to regain spell slots of 6th level or higher. Gritty Realism This variant uses a short rest of 8 hours and a long rest of 7 days. This puts the brakes on the campaign, requiring the players to

V4. Hall of Records

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

V4. Hall of Records The walls along this hallway of descending staircases contain a record of the deeds the prince accomplished in his life. The plaster and the paintings are perfectly intact. Scenes

contact with the golem, their adventures across Anauroch, their exploration of Haruun, and their encounter with Zikzokrishka. The final painting is of the characters standing before the prince’s tomb

Getting to Avernus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

to Traxigor’s tower,” says Sylvira. “Don’t worry, it’s safe!” The handlers standing ready can help the characters mount the griffons. Each griffon can carry one rider plus gear. Once all the

the “Devils” entry of the Monster Manual. Once they’re ready to leave for Traxigor’s tower, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players: Sylvira ushers you to a crescent-shaped landing

Bard

classes Basic Rules (2014)

, decipher old tomes, travel to strange places, or encounter exotic creatures. Bards love to accompany heroes to witness their deeds firsthand. A bard who can tell an awe-inspiring story from personal

experience earns renown among other bards. Indeed, after telling so many stories about heroes accomplishing mighty deeds, many bards take these themes to heart and assume heroic roles themselves

Order of the Gauntlet

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

sentient beings must come to the light of reason and goodness of their own volition. That is why it is not interested in controlling minds: it focuses only on deeds, setting an example to the world in hopes

to strike only when evil deeds are being committed. Thus, the Order of the Gauntlet is hypervigilant, using every resource at their disposal—both divine and mundane—to know where and when dark deeds

12. Guarded Caves

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

12. Guarded Caves These caves and the tunnels connecting them are free of fog. 12a. Standing Gate to Level 14 House Freth posts guards here to watch for trouble that might ascend from level 13

. Several tunnels leading to this 20-foot-high cave are strung with web cables. One such tunnel slopes down gently to area 11. Undead. Six minotaur skeletons stand in the middle of the cave, ready to attack

Supernatural Gifts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

character’s gift. These supernatural gifts are intended for starting characters, but some might be bestowed by gods as rewards for remarkable deeds. HEROIC FEATS If your campaign uses the optional feat

rules from chapter 6 of the Player’s Handbook, your Dungeon Master might allow you to take a feat as a variant supernatural gift. You gain one feat of your choice. This list suggests twelve feats from

Cult Rites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

The cults of Innsmouth reward those who honor their obscene patrons. Use the guidance in the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track characters’ individual standing within Innsmouth’s cults. Characters can

gain renown with a cult by performing deeds such as those in the Innsmouth Cults Renown table. Innsmouth Cults Renown Deed Renown Gained Slaying an enemy cultist* +1 Despoiling an enemy ritual site

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

room to dig, and ready sources of food. Although lairing in these locations puts kobolds in competition with surface-dwelling humanoids, their ability to avoid detection often means their warrens go

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children. Life in the Tribe Orcs survive through savagery and force of

tribe to the death. 2 Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods. 3 I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to commit great deeds in battle

Nagas

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

days, ready to continue its eternal work. Benevolent Dictators and Brutal Tyrants. A naga rules its domain with absolute authority. Whether it rules with compassion or by terrorizing its subjects, the

naga believes itself the master of all other creatures that inhabit its domain. Rivalry. Nagas have a long-standing enmity with the yuan-ti, with each race seeing itself as the epitome of serpentine

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