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Red Slaad Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Magic Resistance. The slaad has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Regeneration. The slaad regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit

, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the

Dracophage Subject

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

damage at the start of each of its turns. A creature can use its action to scrape or wash the acid off itself or another creature. Glide. When the draconian falls and isn’t incapacitated, it

tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing the host in the process. If the disease is cured before the tadpole’s emergence, the tadpole

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

, discard this card, and draw from the deck again, counting both draws as one of your declared draws. If losing that much XP would cause you to lose a level, you instead lose an amount that leaves you

1d4 + 1 (to a minimum score of 1). You can draw one additional card beyond your declared draws. Jester. You gain 10,000 XP, or you can draw two additional cards beyond your declared draws. Key. A

Dhampir Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

experiment changed your body, making you reliant on others for vital fluids. Dhampirs in the Domains of Dread When creating a dhampir, ask your DM if it makes sense for your character to have ties

ancestors. 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. Alternatively, you can choose a lineage. If

Elder Brain Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until the grapple ends. The elder brain can have up to four targets grappled at a time. Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

end of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Tentacle. The elder brain makes a tentacle attack. Break Concentration. The elder

Red Slaad (control gem variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

Magic Resistance. The slaad has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Regeneration. The slaad regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit

, the host starts to feel unwell, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

grappled (escape DC 15) and takes 9 (1d8 + 5);{"diceNotation":"1d8+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Tentacle","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage at the start of each of its turns until the

of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Break Concentration. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

death becomes a hero eternal. Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their weapons capably. Every legion in the hobgoblins&rsquo

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

Arasta

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Arasta regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn. Claws. Arasta makes one

touching her webs. Each creature restrained by a web or Arasta’s Web of Hair must make a DC 21 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, Arasta gains knowledge of a creature’s name, race

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Adventure Hooks At the start of the adventure, the characters are summoned before Queen Yolande, ruler of the nation Celene. If answering the queen’s call isn’t sufficient motivation, you can further

agents sent to gather intelligence for King Belvor IV. Mercenaries. The last time evil arose in these parts, it disrupted vital trade routes. A powerful collective of merchants asks the adventurers to investigate new threats that could interrupt business.

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

a dwarf saying that might be hyperbole, but certainly points to how difficult it can be for a member of a short-lived race like humans to earn a dwarf’s trust. Elves. “It’s not wise

to depend on the elves. No telling what an elf will do next; when the hammer meets the orc’s head, they’re as apt to start singing as to pull out a sword. They’re flighty and

Snail Racing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

attendees (use the commoner stat block to represent these NPCs). All the snails and their riders begin at the start line; fireworks signal the start of the race, after which the riders race their snails

start of each round after the first, roll a d8 and consult the Snail Race Surprises table to determine if something unexpected happens that round. When a surprise occurs, determine which snail is

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the kobolds are usually put to work enlarging their masters’ living area and protecting vital areas of the lair with traps and other defenses. Some human communities hire kobolds to dig their

populated areas, practice cannibalism, believing it is foolish to waste good meat. In any case, kobolds that eat humanoids don’t simply start consuming corpses or prisoners right after a battle

Racial Traits

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

Racial Traits The description of each race includes racial traits that are common to members of that race. The following entries appear among the traits of most races. Ability Score Increase A race

that has this trait increases one or more of a character’s ability scores. Age The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn

Queen has declared war on an ancient sapphire dragon who has annexed the heart of her cult’s Underdark territory. Sapphire Dragon Lairs Sapphire dragons make their lairs in enormous

Using This Book

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

this world. This introduction presents an overview of the world: its history, its calendar, and the themes that drive it. Chapter 1 details how to create Eberron characters. It offers race options and

includes magic items and other treasures for an Eberron campaign. It also explores the vital role of dragonshards. Chapter 6 presents new monsters and NPCs drawn from the world of Eberron. From mighty

Berserker

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

Berserker Unpredictable berserkers come together in war parties and seek conflict wherever they can find it. Berserker Medium humanoid (any race), any chaotic alignment Armor Class 13 (hide armor

Languages any one language (usually Common) Challenge 2 (450 XP) Reckless. At the start of its turn, the berserker can gain advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls during that turn, but attack

Age

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

Age The age entry notes the age when a member of the race is considered an adult, as well as the race’s expected lifespan. This information can help you decide how old your character is at the start

Burning Hills

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

mephits. The elementals go for the nearest large combustible objects, while the smoke mephits scatter and use their cinder breath to start small peripheral fires. The smell of smoke drifts on the air

. Upwind, plumes of smoke billow up from the hillsides. Grass is catching fire at a furious rate, and the fire is moving quickly your way. Big creatures made of flame race over the ground, while small

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

Creating a Race or Subrace This section teaches you how to modify existing races, as well as create new ones. The most important step in customizing or designing races for your campaign is to start

with the story behind the race or subrace you wish to create. Having a firm idea of a race’s story in your campaign will help you make decisions during the creation process. Ask yourself several

Sages and Master Sages

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

. Master Sage Medium humanoid (any race) Armor Class 10 (13 with mage armor) Hit Points 54 (12d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 8 (-1) DEX 10 (+0) CON 10 (+0) INT 20 (+5

), reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 13 (3d8) lightning damage, and the target can’t take reactions until the start of its next turn. Lightning Eruption. The sage creates an eruption of magical lightning

Warlord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Warlord Warlord Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 18 (plate) Hit Points 229 (27d8 + 108) Speed 30 ft. STR 20(+5) DEX 16(+3) CON 18(+4) INT 12

two languages Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Indomitable (3/Day). The warlord can reroll a saving throw it fails. It must use the new roll. Survivor. The warlord regains 10 hit points at the start of

Chaos in the Kitchen

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

Chaos in the Kitchen Even as the game of Wizard Gizzard ends and a winner is declared, Bow’s End Tavern erupts into pandemonium. Read or paraphrase the following: Panicked shouting erupts from the

. Ending the Threat If all the characters fall unconscious during the fight, Tulk shows up at the start of the next round and dispatches the mephits. Tulk has two potions of healing stored behind the

Sports and Games

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

Sports and Games The Sharn Inquisitive The Race of Eight Winds Begins! Banners are flying across Dura today, and the streets are full of color. Walk through Oldkeep wearing brown and red, and

think our city’s gone mad. And in some ways it has, but it’s a madness that reaches its peak every summer with the Race of Eight Winds. Long ago, King Galifar used Dura as a proving ground for aerial

Factions in Eberron

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

half-elves of House Lyrandar, for example) include members of other races. When you start the adventure, have every character choose a dragonmarked house in addition to a race, class, and background

alternative to the five factions, you can use Eberron’s dragonmarked houses. If you do so, remember that many members of the houses don’t possess dragonmarks, and that even houses dominated by one race (the

About This Book

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

student character. It introduces the owlin race and five backgrounds—one for each college—as well as a collection of feats, spells, and magic items. Chapters 3–6 provide a campaign meant to advance

students and begin chapter 6 at the start of their fourth year of studies (at around 8th level). Chapter 3 includes an overview of the adventures and the overall campaign arc as well as special rules

Kobold Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

at your enemies within 10 feet of you. Until the start of your next turn, you and your allies have advantage on attack rolls against any of those enemies who could hear you. You can use this trait a

. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is your spellcasting ability for that cantrip (choose when you select this race).

Roleplaying Phandalin NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Roleplaying Phandalin NPCs If you’re not sure how to run an NPC, a good way to start is to have the character introduce himself or herself, welcome the adventurers to Phandalin, and ask who they are

have no reason to fight ordinary townsfolk. Hence, no game statistics are provided for them. If statistics become necessary, use the commoner stat block to represent an adult NPC of any race.

Frog's the Word

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

Frog’s the Word At some point during the weeks that follow their orientation day and the start of classes, the characters are hanging out together on the central campus. Another student is part of

Fireside Lounge at Firejolt Café, and now we’re going to race the little hoppers! Quick! Come see before the professors find out!” The characters are meant to join the festivities in the nearby

They've Gone Berserk!

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

They’ve Gone Berserk! After the race ends, the four frogs start belching strangely, and their eyes turn red. As the characters and the other students look on, the frogs suddenly grow into four giant

Firbolg Traits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spells when you cast them with this trait (choose when you select this race). Hidden Step. As a bonus action, you can magically turn invisible until the start of your next turn or until you attack

Chapter 1: Acquisitions Incorporated

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

, detailing how to start a game and play the Acquisitions Incorporated way. Chapter 2 explores the various positions within an Acq Inc franchise, introducing a variety of roles vital to an adventuring

Red Slaad

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

and other magical effects. Regeneration. The slaad regains 10 hit points at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 hit point. Actions Multiattack. The slaad makes three attacks: one with

, its speed is halved, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in 1 round, killing

Daughters of Sora Kell

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

her answers are often cryptic, even when dealing with her sisters; she might give vital advice even to her enemies. There is little that can be hidden from Sora Teraza, but the question is always

and prosperity, they could become envoys of the Daughters in the Five Nations or help to fight their enemies in Droaam. A character of a monstrous race could even become a warlord of Droaam. Even if

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Bard Bard Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 14(+2) CON 12(+1) INT 10(+0

12 Charisma saving throw or have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the start of the bard’s next turn. Actions Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach

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