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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Lorehold apprentice;apprentices and then as pledgemages—study the magic of the past, searching for arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover secrets lost to time.
Though
many Lorehold students bury themselves in old tomes, others take a more cavalier approach to their studies and travel the world to see history made before their eyes. Their magic can range from spells
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
arcane artifacts and speaking with long-dead adventurers to uncover secrets lost to time.
Though many Lorehold students bury themselves in old tomes, others take a more cavalier approach to their
studies and travel the world to see history made before their eyes. Their magic can range from spells tampering with the flow of time itself to concussive blasts that break through old ruins—to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, or at least get close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons
experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
object. The shard can cause the object to fly using the shard’s own flying speed, use its senses, speak verbally or telepathically, cast spells, and use its legendary actions.
If a creature
. In this vessel, a draconic shard continues to pursue the interests and struggles that drove the dragon, perhaps even accompanying adventurers in the guise of an intelligent magic item and steering
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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
are to spread kindness, reward virtue, and promote a culture of compassion throughout the multiverse. She is good at building alliances and quick to intervene when she senses a threat to the forces of
.
Alustriel has partaken in countless adventures before and after her tenure as Silverymoon’s high mage. She has befriended famous adventurers such as Drizzt Do’Urden, worked with prominent
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals. They usually
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual
volcanic lairs often puts them in conflict with fire giant;fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes
monsters
financial recompense. These cunning serial killers and mass murderers remain a step ahead of investigators, at least until the cultists’ zealous bloodlust overwhelms their senses.
Cultists
The
adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that
Half-Elf
Legacy
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Basic Rules (2014)
, inventiveness, and ambition tempered by the refined senses, love of nature, and artistic tastes of the elves. Some half-elves live among humans, set apart by their emotional and physical differences, watching
, wandering the wilds as trappers, foresters, hunters, or adventurers and visiting civilization only rarely. Like elves, they are driven by the wanderlust that comes of their longevity. Others, in
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
degradation or shifts in meaning. Human messengers might switch words or phrases and garble a message inadvertently, but the kenku produce perfect copies of whatever they hear.
Kenku Adventurers
Kenku
adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
characters from 1st to 10th level as they progress through their magical studies. Each chapter covers a year’s worth of adventure, so characters begin chapter 3 as 1st-level characters and first-year
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Kenku Adventurers Kenku adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and
daring than their fellows. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it. Kenku adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
center to conduct his mystical studies. The House of Thalivar was topped with a planar beacon that lured creatures from other planes into the structure and trapped them there. After Thalivar mysteriously
House of Thalivar. The mage Gallio Elibro has now rebuilt the beacon and begun his own studies into the Ethereal Plane. See “Thalivar’s Beacon” for more information. Before its fall, Leilon was defended
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
House of Thalivar. The mage Gallio Elibro has now rebuilt the beacon and begun his own studies into the Ethereal Plane. Before its fall, Leilon was defended by a loosely organized group of adventurers
to conduct his mystical studies. The House of Thalivar was topped with a planar beacon that lured creatures from other planes into the structure and trapped them there. After Thalivar mysteriously
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
mystical studies. The House of Thalivar was topped with a planar beacon that lured creatures from other planes into the structure, trapping them there. After Thalivar mysteriously disappeared, the people
. Gallio Elibro, a mage, has rebuilt it to perform his own studies into the Ethereal Plane. See “House of Thalivar” for more information. Before its fall, Leilon was defended by a loosely organized group of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Monastery A monk studies in a monastery in preparation for a life of asceticism. Most of those who enter a monastery make it their home for the rest of their lives, with the exception of adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena. Emerald dragons’ attentiveness to unusual events makes them
conflict with fire giants. Despite their reluctance to reveal themselves to strangers, emerald dragons might approach experienced adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Vision In this vision, the character is in a great hall buttressed by six columns (area 32), looming above six blindfolded adventurers bound to the columns with rope. A hollow voice (that of Lord Vanrak
male dwarf stripped of gear, with its breath weapon. As the dwarf shrivels and dies, an undead shadow rises from his corpse, and the vision ends. Treasure A character who studies the gem-encrusted gold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or
forcefully pulled from this work and thrust into life-or-death situations, with or without help from more hardened adventurers. The knowledge and experience of a Civil Servant can often be useful, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spirit Statue Mascot To enhance their studies of the past, Lorehold students often call upon the spirits of dead creatures. Mages seeking longer-term assistance from ancient spirits have learned to
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INT
12 (+1)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
8 (−1)
Skills Arcana +5, History +5, Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any languages it knew in life
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
magic spell reveals a strong aura of necromancy magic around the circle. A character who studies the circle and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check can ascertain its properties. The check
become fragmented, and his mind tends to wander. He assumes the adventurers are students sent to learn the darkest of the magical arts and begins telepathically lecturing them about zombies, often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
School of Illusion You focus your studies on magic that dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Your magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by your keen mind make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Frost Giant of Evil Water I learned enough about the Temple of Elemental Evil in my studies with Mordenkainen that I regard giants connected to the cult with a healthy amount of respect. When you
Damage Immunities cold
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages Aquan, Common, Giant
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Amphibious. The giant can breathe air and water.
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
she will abide by the terms of any bargain, but she turns against the adventurers if she senses a hint of betrayal. In addition to various treasures plundered from this level, Skella has a dagger she
they steal and destroy. Skella is willing to parley with adventurers and stay out of their way in exchange for a chance to plunder more of the dungeon and leave in one piece. Her lawful nature means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, but she lives there and spends much of her time in its libraries and museums. As a scholar of the Draconic Prophecy, Flamewind often poses strange questions and sends adventurers on obscure missions
help in Korranberg. The Twelve. For many scholars of magical studies, the idea of pursuing their research under the auspices of the Twelve is a cherished dream. Some faculty members at Morgrave have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Giant Fire Beetle A giant fire beetle is a nocturnal creature that takes its name from a pair of glowing glands that give off light. Miners and adventurers prize these creatures, for a giant fire
Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
8 (−1)
DEX
10 (+0)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
1 (−5)
WIS
7 (−2)
CHA
3 (−4)
Senses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Giant Fire Beetle Big Bright Bug A giant fire beetle takes its name from its pair of glowing glands that give off light. Miners and adventurers prize these creatures, for a giant fire beetle’s glands
Save
Str 8 −1 −1
Dex 10 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 1 −5 −5
Wis 7 −2 −2
Cha 3 −4 −4
Resistances Fire
Senses Blindsight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
fill. If you want to use a giant as a patron for a group of adventurers, you can use the perks, contacts, and roles described in the “Group Patrons” chapter of Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything alongside
size and strength as tools to extract wealth and power from communities of smaller folk. The boss might threaten to harm adventurers or those they care about if they refuse to do the giant’s bidding. Or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Yawning Portal. Three months ago, out of boredom, Meloon accompanied a fledgling band of adventurers on an expedition to Undermountain. There, his luck ran out. While resting in the dungeon, the
bond with adventurers, and offers a helping hand whenever doing so feels appropriate. The intellect devourer’s primary goals are to steer adventurers away from Undermountain and get them to undertake
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
adventurers, he preys on that weakness and tries to drive a wedge between the characters by promising to help one at the expense of another. If Strahd senses evil in a person, he cultivates that tendency by
, especially if a person is clever or attractive. Men and women of beauty and cunning amuse Strahd for a time—playthings to possess or discard as he desires. If he senses a lack of cohesion in a party of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
more than willing to join adventurers who have brave hearts and good intentions. Oceanus
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral good
Armor Class 12 (leather armor)
Hit Points 30 (4d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Aquan, Elvish
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Amphibious. Oceanus can breathe air and water.
Friend of the Sea. Using gestures and sounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
simple weapon For example, high elf adventurers have proficiency with longswords, which are martial weapons. Consulting the Proficiency Swaps table, we see that your high elf can swap that
proficiency in the Perception skill. Your elf might not have the keen senses associated with your kin and could take proficiency in a different skill, such as Performance. The “Equipment” chapter of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Kalka-Kylla Adventurers who get inside the halls of The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan are likely to find a unique opportunity — the chance to communicate with a crustacean that can speak. If Kalka-Kylla
+3
Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Olman
Challenge 3 (700 XP)
Amphibious. Kalka-Kylla can breathe air and water.
False Appearance. While Kalka-Kylla remains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Don-Jon Raskin Adventurers who undertake the Mountain’s Toe Quest meet Don-Jon Raskin, a fearless troubleshooter who has experienced more than his fair share of adventures. Don-Jon Raskin
Medium
(+2)
Saving Throws Dex +2, Con +3
Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Common, Dwarvish
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Brave. Don-Jon has advantage on saving