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Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the living once more, but their second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4
effectively another sapient being’s face. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
second lives are rarely what they expected—not that they remember what it was they expected. As a result of having followed the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), the Returned lose their identities
. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The Returned are undead. They need water
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Returned, called kakomanteis, use their magical prowess to control the energy that suffuses the Underworld.
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their second
. Convincing a merchant to buy a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The Returned are undead. They need water
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good
","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Feint"} damage of the weapon’s type.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). Elkhorn regains 12 hit points.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, where they serve the vicious will of Tymaret the Murder King (see chapter 3).
Returned have escaped the Underworld and dwell among the living once more, but their second lives are rarely what they
a Returned mask, or dealing with the ramifications of such a sale, might prove to be an adventure in itself.
Returned Nature. The Returned are undead. They need water and air but not food or sleep
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
artisan’s tools), as well as the principles of trade and good business practices. The question now is whether you abandon your trade for adventure, or take on the extra effort to weave
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
Aarakocra
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
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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
, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path.
Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8
","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
A pirate ship is found floating on the open sea, the bodies of the crew completely desiccated. The only clue to what happened is a
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Topaz Dragon Adventures
The Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving topaz dragons.
Topaz Dragon Adventure Hooks
d8
;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Adventure Hook"}
Adventure Hook
1
A pirate ship is found floating on the open sea, the bodies of the crew completely desiccated. The only clue
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The brutes are at the gate, chaos is looming, and the only thing standing in the way of disaster is the foundation of law and order — as embodied in the Azorius Senate. You’re a proud
mage in service of the guild.
3
I joined the Azorius hoping to impress an arrester whom I admire.
4
My former mentor is now a warden at Udzec, the new Azorius prison.
5
I was second
Guild Artisan / Guild Merchant
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
in your proficiency with a certain kind of artisan’s tools), as well as the principles of trade and good business practices. The question now is whether you abandon your trade for adventure, or
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
races
standing against foes they cannot elude or escape, and accounts of halfling adventurers seeking ancient and hidden knowledge are some of the most famous stories among their kind.
Halflings have long used
folk, including domestic crafts, nature, and history.
Halfling Traits
Creature Type: HumanoidSize: Small (average 3 feet tall)Speed: 30 feetAge: A Halfling reaches adulthood at the age of 20 and generally lives into the middle of their second century.
races
of information and advice for nearby communities. Adventure tales abound in which a protagonist receives counsel from an ogresh before setting off on their quest, even as others describe royal
, a local population of sentient creatures, and a lack of other ogresh nearby. Once they decide upon an area, an ogresh enters the second stage of their life, which is marked by a drastically increased
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that
violent end on an adventure. Members of some races, such as dwarves and elves, can live for centuries. If typical members of a race can live longer than a century, that fact is mentioned in the race
Human
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Basic Rules (2014)
These were the stories of a restless people who long ago took to the seas and rivers in longboats, first to pillage and terrorize, then to settle. Yet there was an energy, a love of adventure, that
, striving to leave a lasting legacy. Individually and as a group, humans are adaptable opportunists, and they stay alert to changing political and social dynamics.
EVERYONE’S SECOND-BEST FRIENDS
Rogue
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
, while others take up a life of adventure to escape from the law. Some have learned and perfected their skills with the explicit purpose of infiltrating ancient ruins and hidden crypts in search of
Investigation or plan to take up the Arcane Trickster archetype. Choose Charisma instead if you plan to emphasize deception and social interaction. Second, choose the charlatan background. The Rogue Table
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
heavily muscled warrior, and its great helm is unusual in that it has no openings — only a broad glass plate in the front with a second piece of glass above it. Strange plates, tubing, and large
. It is found with one energy cell attached, containing 2d10 charges.
POWERED ARMOR OPTIONS
Depending on where and how it appears in the adventure, you might wish to modify the features of Kwalish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
irrevocably hostile if the characters’ total number of points drops to 0 or lower even after the queen offers them chances at diplomacy and ways to improve their standing. If this happens, after the lizardfolk give them a second chance, the characters’ mission ends in failure.
sealing an alliance. The characters begin the adventure with 0 points. That score is adjusted every time they interact with lizardfolk, but the results only become apparent when the characters meet the
Bard
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Basic Rules (2014)
beyond the horizon—makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic
highest ability score, followed by Dexterity. Second, choose the entertainer background. Third, choose the dancing lights and vicious mockery cantrips, along with the following 1st-level spells: charm
Sorcerer
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Basic Rules (2014)
motivations driving them to adventure. Some seek a greater understanding of the magical force that infuses them, or the answer to the mystery of its origin. Others hope to find a way to get rid of it, or to
highest ability score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the hermit background. Third, choose the light, prestidigitation, ray of frost, and shocking grasp cantrips, along with the 1st
Warlock
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Basic Rules (2014)
warlocks toward adventure. Creating a Warlock As you make your warlock character, spend some time thinking about your patron and the obligations that your pact imposes upon you. What led you to make the
score, followed by Constitution. Second, choose the charlatan background. Third, choose the eldritch blast and chill touch cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells charm person and witch bolt. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
irrevocably hostile if the characters’ total number of points drops to 0 or lower even after the queen offers them chances at diplomacy and ways to improve their standing. If this happens, after the lizardfolk give them a second chance, the characters’ mission ends in failure.
sealing an alliance. The characters begin the adventure with 0 points. That score is adjusted every time they interact with lizardfolk, but the results only become apparent when the characters meet the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Character Advancement This adventure assumes the characters are 4th level when it begins. The Second-Year Level Advancement table summarizes when the characters gain levels during the adventure
. Second-Year Level Advancement Level Reached When Characters… 5th Complete the first Scrivening and Symbology Exam 6th Finish the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Character Advancement This adventure assumes the characters are 4th level when it begins. The Second-Year Level Advancement table summarizes when the characters gain levels during the adventure
. Second-Year Level Advancement Level Reached When Characters… 5th Complete the first Scrivening and Symbology Exam 6th Finish the adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
hours of light activity, such as reading, talking, eating, or standing watch.” The second sentence of the second paragraph now reads, “The character also regains spent Hit Dice, up to a number of dice equal to half of the character’s total number of them (minimum of one die).”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
hours of light activity, such as reading, talking, eating, or standing watch.” The second sentence of the second paragraph now reads, “The character also regains spent Hit Dice, up to a number of dice equal to half of the character’s total number of them (minimum of one die).”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
dressed figure standing inside its glassy dome.
Hastain The esthetic is 250 feet away at the start of the battle and tries to get close enough to attack the Second Wind with its tentacles. The reigar
Ruthless Reigar Because of their exploits earlier in this adventure, the characters have unknowingly made an enemy of Hastain, a chaotic evil reigar (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) who lives in a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
dressed figure standing inside its glassy dome.
Hastain The esthetic is 250 feet away at the start of the battle and tries to get close enough to attack the Second Wind with its tentacles. The reigar
Ruthless Reigar Because of their exploits earlier in this adventure, the characters have unknowingly made an enemy of Hastain, a chaotic evil reigar (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) who lives in a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
happen “off screen” or as part of the preparation for this adventure. See chapter 1 for more information about joining a Strixhaven college and the academic counselors assigned to students in their second year.
Choosing a College Before this adventure begins, the characters must choose one of Strixhaven’s five colleges to join: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, or Quandrix. This choice can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
V5. Tower, Second Floor Dust and cobwebs fill this otherwise empty room, the wooden floor of which is badly rotted and partially collapsed. In the middle of the room is a 5-foot-square hole in the
. Each 5-foot section can support 150 pounds; any more weight causes the section to collapse, and any creatures standing on that section fall 20 feet to the ground floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
The Prize Taras Susak When the characters enter the room, adjust this text depending on whether the goblins are surprised. If they’re surprised, they are standing around the bowl and not looking at
adjust the last sentences of the first and second paragraphs so the goblins are ready to fight. These two connected rooms have an open door between them and a makeshift forge in the back of the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
happen “off screen” or as part of the preparation for this adventure. See chapter 1 for more information about joining a Strixhaven college and the academic counselors assigned to students in their second year.
Choosing a College Before this adventure begins, the characters must choose one of Strixhaven’s five colleges to join: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, or Quandrix. This choice can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
V5. Tower, Second Floor Dust and cobwebs fill this otherwise empty room, the wooden floor of which is badly rotted and partially collapsed. In the middle of the room is a 5-foot-square hole in the
. Each 5-foot section can support 150 pounds; any more weight causes the section to collapse, and any creatures standing on that section fall 20 feet to the ground floor.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
The Prize Taras Susak When the characters enter the room, adjust this text depending on whether the goblins are surprised. If they’re surprised, they are standing around the bowl and not looking at
adjust the last sentences of the first and second paragraphs so the goblins are ready to fight. These two connected rooms have an open door between them and a makeshift forge in the back of the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Further Adventures The end of this chapter of Out of the Abyss forms a break between the first half of the adventure and the second half, which begins when the characters are summoned to an audience
with King Bruenor Battlehammer of Gauntlgrym (see chapter 8). You can use the break between the two halves of the adventure to deal with any or all of the following.