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Dragonlord Ojutai

Art by Chase Stone Gargantuan dragon, True Neutral

Armor Class 22 (natural armor)

Hit Points 420 (24d20 + 168)

Speed 40 ft., climb 40ft., flying 80 ft.

STR 27 (+8) | DEX 10 (+0) | CON 25 (+7) INT 30 (+10) | WIS 24 (+7) | CHA 18 (+4)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +14, Wis +14, Cha +11

Skills Perception +21, Stealth +7

Damage Immunities cold

Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception

Languages Common, Draconic

Challenge 23 (32,500 XP)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 19 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for ' the next 24 hours.

Cold Breath (Recharge 5-6). The dragon exhales a blast of icy wind in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 22 Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (15d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Spellcasting. The dragon is a 14th level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 25, +17 to hit with spell attacks). The dragon has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips: dancing lights, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, ray of frost 1st level (4 slots): comprehend languages, detect magic, illusory script 2nd level (3 slots): detect thoughts, gust of wind, see invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, sleet storm 4th level (3 slots): arcane eye, control water, ice storm 5th level (2 slots): legend lore, scrying 6th level (1 slots): wall of ice 7th level (1 slots): etherealness

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from 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.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Cast a Spell (2 actions) The dragon casts one of its spells

An Ojutai Brood's Lair

Dragons of the Ojutai Brood spend their time meditating on the nature of the world and relaying their insights to their disciples. The Ojutai Brood live solitary lives in the highest, coldest mountains of Tarkir. The area around their lairs are often subtly molded to be unwelcoming to others. Constant ice storms and steep icy cliffs make sure no one interrupts their musings.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:

An icy wind blows through the battle forcing attackers back. The dragon chooses any number of creatures within 60 feet. Those creatures must pass a DC 25 Constitution saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away from the dragon.

The dragon issues a psychic command to all creatures within 15 feet to cease combat. If any creature disobeys this command by attacking, they take 2d6 psychic damage. This effect lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.

The dragon chooses a 20-foot square. All creatures in that area are encrusted in ice freezing them in place. A creature in the area must succeed on a DC 25 Strength saving throw or be restrained. A creature restrained in this way can use its action to make the Strength check again. On a success, it frees itself.

Regional Effects

The region containing Dragonlord Ojutai's lair is warped by his magic, which creates one or more of the following effects.

Spells cast within a mile that deal fire damage have their fire damage halved.

The temperature within 5 miles is noticeably lower and flurries of snow are common.

Lakes and rivers surrounding the dragon's lairs are frozen solid

The Ojutai Brood

The Ojutai Brood see themselves as guides and teachers to the lesser races. They roost on the highest peaks of the world, occasionally descending to the monasteries of their disciples to impart their wisdom.

Pinnacles of Wisdom and Strength

After accepting Shu Yun's surrender, the Ojutai clan devoted themselves to teaching the truth of reality to their followers. This included destroying all records of the Jeskai way because any knowledge not from a dragon must be inherently inferior. By maintaining an iron grip on the flow of knowledge, the Ojutai ensure they are seen as the height of knowledge and martial prowess.

Clan Ojutai

The humans, djinn, and aven who make up the Ojutai clan diligently memorize and discuss the knowledge imparted to them by the dragons. They are each given a rank in martial and scholarly skills and are encouraged to seek success in one or both. They are free to rule amongst themselves so long as they continue to defer to the obvious superiority of the Ojutai Brood.

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Dragonlord Dromoka

Art by Eric Deschamps Gargantuan dragon, lawful neutral

Armor Class 23 (natural armor)

Hit Points 487 (25d20 + 225)

Speed 40 ft., climb 40ft., flying 80 ft.

STR 27 (+8) | DEX 10 (+0) | CON 29 (+9) INT 14 (+2) | WIS 24 (+7) | CHA 17 (+3)

Saving Throws Dex +7, Con +18, Wis +14, Cha +10

Skills Perception +21, Stealth +7

Damage Immunities radiant

Senses blindsight 60 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive perception 31

Languages Common, Draconic

Challenge 23 (32,500 XP)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon can use its Frightful Presence. It then makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (2d10 + 8) piercing damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d6 + 8) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 20ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d8 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 120 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for ' the next 24 hours.

Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

Radiant Breath. The dragon exhales rays of holy sunlight in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 67 (15d8) radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Blinding Breath. The dragon exhales blinding light in a 90-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 21 Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from 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.

Detect. The dragon makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Tail Attack. The dragon makes a tail attack.

Restore an Ally. A creature of the dragon's choice that it can see within range regains 1d4 + 7 hit points. This does not affect constructs and undead.

A Dromoka Brood's Lair

Dragons of the Dromoka Brood often have unusual lairs compared to other dragons. Often they live in the middle of an encampment of Clan Dromoka humans, orcs, avens, and ainok that is heavily guarded. They are there to act as a form of leadership and ultimate defense. The leaders of Clan Dromoka are universally dragons and must be followed without question. And if another brood were to attack, the lesser races of Clan Dromoka aren't allowed to kill dragons, so at least one dragon must be there to defend the fortress.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing ties), the dragon takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects:

Sunlight emanates from the dragon, shedding bright light in a 30-foot radius and dim light for an additional 30 feet. Any undead in this area has disadvantage on all ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws. The light lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.

The dragon bolsters itself or up to three allies as if it cast Heroism on them. The effect lasts until initiative count 20 on the next round.

Regional Effects

The region containing Dragonlord Dromoka's lair is warped by her magic, which creates one or more of the following effects.

Any areas of magical darkness created within 5 miles have their radiuses halved

Creatures within 5 miles gain the maximum number of hit points possible from spending Hit Dice during a short rest.

The Dromoka Brood

The Dromoka Brood rule over the harsh deserts once controlled by the Abzan Houses. They are heavily-armored, sturdy, and capable of breathing pure light as an attack.

Razers of Necromancy

They're conflict with the old Abzan clan was the use of necromantic magic in their traditions, which was resolved when Daghatar, the leader of the Abzan, ordered their ancestor trees destroyed. Dromoka and her clan believe in the sanctity of life and view death magic as a desecration of its beauty. Any caught practicing the old ways are harshly punished

Clan Dromoka

Now Dromoka watches over the remnants of the Abzan as a strict but caring leader. All work under her to foster a tight-knit community but any who cannot pull their weight are left behind.

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Mirrodin Magic Items (Pt 4)

Art by Daniel Ljunggren

Blinkmoth Serum

Potion, rare Serum or less commonly Lymph, is an addictive substance harvested from the blinkmoths of Mirrodin by neuroks and vedalkens for its very useful effects in their research. When you drink this potion, your intelligence, charisma, or wisdom modifier increases by +1 for 1 minute. Afterwards, you must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution check or become addicted. Once addicted, each day you go without drinking at least one bottle of Serum you gain no benefits from a long rest and instead gain a level of exhaustion. After taking a long rest while addicted, you can attempt the Constitution check again to cease being addicted.

Darksteel

Darksteel is a metal forged through magic in the core of Mirrodin. Once cooled, nothing can bend or shatter the object created. Darksteel has an object AC of 30 and has twice the hit points of a normal object of its size. Armor made of darksteel has a +1 bonus to AC and weapons made from darksteel has a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with them.

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Mirrodin Magic Items (Pt 3)

Art by Donato Giancola

Kaldra is a mysterious figure of Mirrodin’s past. Not much is known about him other than that he was a great warrior of some sort who left behind powerful artifacts bestowed with a remnant of his personality.

Sword of Kaldra

Weapon (scimitar), legendary (requires attunement by a creature of lawful alignment) The Sword of Kaldra is a representation of his might in battle and as such is unparalleled on all of Mirrodin in pure destructive power. The blade curves gracefully down into a hilt of beautifully wrought metal curling in on itself. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon.  Exile from Existence. When you hit a creature with an attack using this magic weapon, you may choose to force the target for make a DC 17 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, they take 20d6 force damage. If they are reduced to 0 hit points from this, their body disintegrates into a fine dust. A creature destroyed this way can be restored to life only by a wish spell. This property can’t be used again until the next dawn. Reforged Will. While holding the Sword of Kaldra, you instinctively know where the Shield of Kaldra and Helm of Kaldra are so long as they are on the same plane of existence. Sentience. The Sword of Kaldra is a sentient lawful neutral weapon with an Intelligence of 14, a Wisdom of 12, and a Charisma of 18. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon can communicate with its wielder by vibrating slightly in their hand. It can also use this ability to distract its wielder in combat, giving them disadvantage. Personality. The Sword of Kaldra is the most violent of the three weapons and seeks righteous bloodshed above almost anything else. If it sees a crime committed it feels it must punish the wrongdoer. What counts as a crime depends on the land the sword is in and it has an instinctual knowledge of what is against the law. The one thing the Sword of Kaldra views as a higher priority than this duty is reuniting with the Shield of Kaldra and Helm of Kaldra. If its wielder refuses to intervene with a crime, commits a crime themselves, or explicitly states they will not seek out the other two weapons of Kaldra, a conflict happens between it and its wielder.

Shield of Kaldra

Armor (shield), legendary (requires attunement by a creature of lawful nature) The Shield of Kaldra contains the portion of Kaldra dedicated to protecting the innocent. It’s form is made of plates of a metal akin to bronze fused together into an inseparable carapace. Impervious Defense. You can use your reaction to choose a damage type. Each creature within 120 feet wielding the Sword of Kaldra, Shield of Kaldra, or Helm of Kaldra gain immunity to that damage type until your next turn. You can not choose the same damage type twice in one day. Reforged Will.  While holding the Shield of Kaldra, you instinctively know where the Sword of Kaldra and Helm of Kaldra are so long as they are on the same plane of existence. Sentience. The Shield of Kaldra is a sentient lawful neutral weapon with an Intelligence of 12, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 14. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The shield can communicate with its wielder by reflecting images in its inner side to express its desires. Personality. The Shield of Kaldra believes it has a duty to protect all innocents. If any lawful character is in danger within the shield’s senses, it feels it must step in to help by any means possible. If its wielder refuses a conflict will arise. Similarly, the Shield of Kaldra wishes to be reunited with its other pieces and a conflict will occur if its wielder outright refuses to search for them.

Helm of Kaldra

Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a creature of lawful nature) The Helm of Kaldra is a full helmet with elegantly curving horns and ridges swept back in a complex pattern. The face of the helmet is a simple V shape made of some kind of violet glass. Tactical Perfection. While wearing the Helm of Kaldra, you have advantage on initiative rolls and have an additional action on each of your turns. That action can only be used to take the Attack (one weapon attack only) or Help action. Reforged Will.  While wearing the Helm of Kaldra, you instinctively know where the Sword of Kaldra and Shield of Kaldra are so long as they are on the same plane of existence. Whole Once More. If you are attuned to all three weapons of Kaldra, their personalities fuse to become the Avatar of Kaldra. The Avatar of Kaldra is a lawful neutral being with an Intelligence of 18, a Wisdom of 18, and a Charisma of 18. The Avatar of Kaldra has preternatural knowledge of the biggest threat to Mirrodin and seeks to stop it above all else. If the wielder refuses to stop the threat, a conflict arises. If the Avatar of Kaldra wins the contest, it physically manifests and takes the sword, shield, and helm with it. Use the Marut stat block (MTF) without the justify ability for the Avatar of Kaldra. Sentience. The Shield of Kaldra is a sentient lawful neutral weapon with an Intelligence of 18, a Wisdom of 14, and a Charisma of 12. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The helm can communicate with its wielder telepathically and can speak, read, and understand Common. When near by the Sword of Kaldra and Shield of Kaldra, the helm can communicate with them telepathically and often speak for them out of convenience. Personality. The Helm of Kaldra is an imposing presence with confidence bordering on arrogance. This is mostly because the helm has great experience with combat in all forms and is rarely wrong. However, it only provides advice to its wielder when directly asked or if the wielder is in imminent peril because it believes that its wielder can only improve from experiencing failure. The helm refuses to answer questions about who Kaldra was and his true motives and making the weapons of Kaldra. Additionally, the helm is reluctant to share about its history after its creation. The helm wishes to reunite with the Sword of Kaldra and Shield of Kaldra above all else. It believes if the Avatar of Kaldra is not whole then Mirrodin is defenseless and it’s just a matter of time before it falls.

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Mirrodin Magic Items (Pt 2)

Art by Mark Zug

The Swords of Mirrodin are masterpieces of weapon-forging. Little is known of their current whereabouts and even less about their possible creator or creators. Each is a paradox of magical energy that combines the strengths of two opposing forces to serve its wielder. Just one of these five swords could elevate a simple goblin to a conquering warlord.

Sword of Light and Shadow

Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Half of this double-bladed sword glows warmly with a divine light as if it was just forged. The other half looks like blackened and pitted iron with wisps of dark mist trailing off of it. When you reduce a creature to 0 hit points with this weapon, you gain 2d6 temporary hit points. As an action, you can cast the resurrection spell (PHB). The sword then loses its magic temporarily, becoming a simple +2 weapon for the next 10 days.

Sword of Fire and Ice

Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement by a sorcerer, warlock, or wizard) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Half of this double-bladed sword crackles with fire in your hand. The other half has a greenish-blue sheen and is slightly transparent as if made of ice. This sword has 10 charges. You can use an action to expend 1 or more charges to cast on of the following spells from it, using you spell casting ability modifier: armor of agathys (1 charge), continual flame (2 charges), fireball (3 charges), fire storm (7 charges) flame strike (5 charges), ice storm (4 charges), or wall of ice (6 charges). You can also as use an action to cast fire bolt or ray of frost without using any charges.

Sword of Feast and Famine

Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Half of this double-bladed sword gives off a vibrant green light and seems to be made of some kind of incredibly strong wood. The other half almost drips a viscous black smoke that seems to reach out hungrily to nearby living things. When you attack a creature with this sword and hit, if it isn’t a construct or undead it gains a level of exhaustion. Additionally, if you roll a 20 on an attack roll with this weapon, you immediately experience all of the effects of a short rest.

Sword of War and Peace

Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement by a cleric) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Half of this double-bladed sword dances with a smoldering hellfire. The other half constantly sheds bright daylight in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. While wielding this weapon, you can as a reaction choose a creature within 60 feet of you you can see casting a spell. That creature must pass a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. They take 4d6 radiant damage on a failure or half as much on a success. Additionally, you can as an action cast the spell mass cure wounds (PHB).  This property of the weapon can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Sword of Body and Mind

Weapon (any sword), very rare (requires attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Half of this double-bladed sword is covered in coiling ghostly green vines. The other half is covered in phantasmal blue tentacles. This sword has 5 charges. You can expend a charge to summon a dire wolf, as if you cast conjure animals. Additionally, you can use a bonus action to expend a charge to cause the sword’s ghostly aura to glow brighter. The next time you attack a creature with this magic weapon and hit, they take an extra 6d6 psychic damage. This does not affect creatures with intelligence 2 or less.  The sword regains all charges daily at dawn.

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Mirrodin Magic Items (Pt 1)

Art by Jeremy Jarvis

Mirrodin is an artificial plane created by Karn, the Father of Machines. Populated by various races, one thing they all excel at is crafting weapons to defend their communities and conquer the metal landscape. From massive sledges to advanced stealth-suits, Mirrodin is arguably the best place in the multiverse to arm yourself.

Lightning Greaves

Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement) While you wear these greaves, you can use a bonus action to cast the haste spell (PHB) on yourself. This property of the greaves can’t be used again until the next dawn.

Fireshrieker

Weapon (mace), rare (requires attunement by a barbarian, fighter, or paladin) Flames constantly flicker deep inside the fanged mouth that makes up the head of this mace. You can expend 1 of its 3 charges to make one attack with it as a bonus action on each of your turns. The mace regains 1d4 - 1 charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge the fire inside dies out and the mace ceases to be magical.

Loxodon Warhammer

Weapon (any hammer), rare (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. When you attack a creature with this magic weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll, that target takes an extra 5 radiant damage and you gain 5 temporary hit points.

Whispersilk Cloak

Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) You have advantage on saving throws against spells while you wear this cloak. Additionally, you can use an action to cast the invisibility spell (PHB) on yourself. This property of the cloak can’t be used again until the next dawn.

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Homunculus

Art by Jesper Ejsing

Homunculi are an artificial race created long ago on Ravnica to help out the various magic-wielders who didn’t want to get too close to their volatile research. They remain a genial if nervous race often sought-after as lab assistants and retrievers of escaped experiments.

Homunculus Racial Traits

Ability Score. Your Constitution increases by 1. Age. Homunculi mature within 10 years and live to 80 years. Alignment. Homunculi are almost exclusively lawful because of their natural loyal tendencies. Size. Depends on your subrace. Speed. You have a base walking speed of 30 feet.

Darkvision. Because of the unique eye of homunculi, they can see things incredibly well. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as though it were dim light. You can’t discern color in dark night, only shades of gray.

Cyclopean Sight. You also have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.

Subrace. Homunculi are split into two subraces, the common lesser homunculus and the rare but not unheard-of humongulus.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common.

Subraces

Lesser Homunculus

Ability Score. Your Intelligence increases by 2. Size. Your size is Small. Arcane Resistance. You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic. Scholarly Training. You gain proficiency in two of the following skills of your choice: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, and Stealth.

Humongulus

Ability Score. Your Strength increases by 2. Size. Your size is Medium. Powerful Build. You count as one size  larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift. Imposing. You gain proficiency in the Intimidation skill. Humongous Toughness. Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.

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Faerie

Art by Yongjae Choi

Faeries are a race well-known in Ravnica for having a convoluted code of ethics and a quick temper. Any number of imagined slights can cause a faerie to declare a duel against a creature many times their size. These duels are such a large part of their culture faeries consider themselves almost naked without a sword on hand. Faerie customs demand that duels must be fair (although simply shouting “duel!” before stabbing is considered fair enough). Still, some faeries decide to use their quick movements and flight to make decent muggers and thieves despite the shame a sneak attack brings.

Racial Traits

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity increases by 2 and your Intelligence by 1. Age. Faeries mature at the same rate as humans but live to about 200 years. Alignment. Most faeries are chaotic. They are one of the races with the least respect for the Guildpact. Size. Faeries are between 6 inches to a foot tall and usually weight ten pounds. Your size is Tiny. (There are currently no rules in 5e for Tiny player characters. Please click here for common rules for homebrew Tiny races.) Speed. Your base walking speed is 15 feet, and you have a flying speed of 30 feet. You can’t hover more than a few feet off the ground without being buffeted by winds.

Fly on the Wall. Because faeries gossip with each other often and are rarely noticed, you have advantage on all Intelligence checks to know local gossip.

Faerie Nimbleness. You can move through the space of any creature that is of a size larger than you. (This can still trigger attack of opportunities.)

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common.

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Imp

Art by  Igor Kieryluk

Imps are beings born of black magic similar to demons. The difference is imps are much smaller and weaker than their larger cousins. Some imps are little more than a dark instinct for chaos given form. Others however mingle with Ravnican society as business owners and entertainers. Most of these work as shrewd dealers for the Orzhov or minor acting roles in Rakdos shows.

Racial Traits

Ability Score. Your Charisma increases by 1 and your Dexterity increases by 2. Age. Imps are born in the darkest corners of the world as a fundamental process of the world. They never age and are born mature but rarely live past 1000 years. Alignment. . Imps are never good, but otherwise can be any other alignment. Size. Imps stand 3 to 4 feet tall. Your size is Small. Speed. You have a base walking speed of 15 feet as well as a flying speed of 30 feet.

Impish Tricks. You know the friends cantrip (PHB). When you reach 3rd level, you can cast hex (PHB) once, and it recharges after a long rest. When you reach 5th level, you can cast misty step (PHB) once, and it recharges after a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

Dark Resistance. You gain resistance to your choice of necrotic or fire damage.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Infernal.

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Gorgon

Art by Volkan Baǵa

Gorgons on Ravnica are an uncommon race associated with the Golgari Swarm. The most well-known Gorgon is Vraska, the guild leader of the Golgari and a planeswalker. Gorgons are long-lived and vengeful creatures naturally attuned to primordial magic. All Gorgons are female and have children with other races that have a chance to be Gorgons themselves.

Gorgon Racial Traits

Ability Score. Your Charisma increases by 2 and your Constitution by 1.

Age. Gorgons age incredibly slowly compared to other races. They mature within their first century but can live up to 7,000 years.

Alignment. Gorgons are rarely good, although they can be intensely loyal to people they consider theirs. The most common alignment is neutral evil.

Size. Gorgons are the same size as humans. Your size is Medium.

Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision. Gorgons are native to the undercity. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as though it were dim light. You can’t discern color in dark light, only shades of gray.

Poison Resistance. You have advantage on saving throws against poison, and you have resistance against poison damage.

Petrification. The one thing Gorgons are most well-known for is their ability to petrify their enemies with a thought. As an action, you can choose a creature within 30 feet. The target must make a Constitution saving throw (DC 8 + your proficiency + your Constitution modifier). If the target fails by 5 or more, the creature is instantly petrified. Otherwise, a creature that fails the save begins to turn to stone and is restrained. The restrained creature must repeat the saving throw at the end of its turn, becoming petrified on a failure or ending the effect on a success. The petrification lasts until the creature is freed by a greater restoration spell or something similar.

After using your petrification, you can’t use it again until you complete a long rest. The number of times you can use your petrification increases by one at 5th and 10th level. 

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Gorgon.

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Vampire (Ravnican)

Art by Darek Zabrocki

Vampires on Ravnica are an enigmatic race split up into two variations. Blood Drinker Vampires are the traditional blood drinking vampires that can influence victims and make up the majority of vampires. Blood Drinkers can be part of Orzhov, unaffiliated, or in rare cases be part of another guild. Mind Drinkers on the other hand are exclusively part of House Dimir. They in addition to drinking their victims blood drink their memories, making for excellent spies and thieves.

Vampire Racial Traits

Ability Score. Your Constitution increases by 1. Age. Vampires are immortal and do not age. Alignment. Vampires are rarely good on account of their diet. Size. Varies depending on what race they were before death. Your size is usually Medium. Speed. You have a base walking speed of 30 feet.

Darkvision. Vampires are nocturnal hunters. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as though it were dim light. You can’t discern color in dark light, only shades of gray.

Light Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Undead. You gain resistance to necrotic damage.

Bite Attack.  Your fangs are a natural weapon, which you can use to make unarmed strikes. If you hit with it, you deal 1 + 1d6 piercing damage instead of the bludgeoning damage normal for an unarmed strike.

Bloody Diet.  Vampires must regularly drink blood to survive. You don’t need to drink or eat, but if you don’t perform a successful bite attack at least once a day you take one level of exhaustion. 

Subrace. Vampires are either Blood Drinkers or Mind Drinkers.

Language. You can speak, read, and write Common.

Subraces

Blood Drinker

Ability Score. Your Charisma score increases by 2. Vampiric Influence. You know the friends cantrip (PHB). As a bonus action after a successful bite attack, you can cast friends on your target.

Mind Drinker

Ability Score. Your Intelligence increases by 2. Vampiric Insight. You know the encode thoughts cantrip (GGR). As a bonus action after a successful bite attack, you can cast encode thoughts as if you could read your target’s mind. After using you vampiric insight you can’t use it again until you complete a short or long rest.

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Kraul

Art by Kev Walker

Kraul are an insectile sentient race living in the undercity of Ravnica. For a long time they were unaffiliated with any of the guilds and many still find surface politics annoying. Recently, many of the Kraul have joined the Golgari Swarm despite the persecution they often face from the Devkarin (Drow in DnD terms).

Kraul Racial Traits

Ability Score. Your Wisdom increases by 2. Age. Kraul mature within 10 years of hatching and live up to 80 years. Many high-ranking Kraul become liches further lengthening their lifespan. Alignment. Kraul rarely care for law or chaos and think of good and evil as humanoid inventions. They are most often neutral. Size. Kraul can be between 5 to 7 feet in height. Your size is Medium. Speed. You have a base walking speed of 30 feet as well as a climb speed of 30 feet.

Darkvision. Kraul exist exclusively in the undercity. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light and in darkness as though it were dim light. You can’t discern color in dark light, only shades of gray.

Light Sensitivity. You have disadvantage on attack rolls and on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight when you, the target of your attack, or whatever you are trying to perceive is in direct sunlight.

Alien Visage. Because you are so different from other humanoid races, that can’t easily pick up on your body language and tone of voice. You have disadvantage on all Charisma (Persuasion) checks and advantage on all Charisma (Deception) checks against non-Kraul.

Subrace. Some kraul are born with functional wings and often serve higher roles in their society. Those that don’t are often more resilient to survive to adulthood without this advantage.

Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Kraul.

Subraces

Winged Kraul

Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity increases by 1. Flight. You have a flying speed of 30 feet.

Flightless Kraul

Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution increases by 1. Natural Armor. You have a tough chitin exoskeleton. When you aren’t wearing armor, your AC is 13 + your Dexterity modifier. You can use your natural armor to determine your AC if the armor you wear would leave you with a lower AC. A shield’s benefits apply as normal while you use your natural armor.

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FAQ

Doesn’t Wizards of the Coast already make MTG DnD 5e resources?

Yes. So far, Wizards has released the Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica and seven free PDFs called Plane Shifts (not to be confused with Planeshift the set). But these don’t cover all the planes and the PDFs only touch on the basics for most of them. My goal is to fill in the gaps and cover other popular planes that haven’t gotten the 5e treatment.

How often do you post new homebrews?

The original plan was to post a new homebrew every Sunday, usually something small. That might mean a few magic items, spells, a player race or an altered monster stat block. However I’m a full-time student so this has proven difficult to do consistently. I’ll try to create completely unique monsters and full adventures modules during breaks.

Can I ask for a specific MTG homebrew I want to see?

Absolutely! I enjoy making up the rules for new stuff but the amount of lore in Magic I can choose from is a little intimidating. Telling me what you want means I can work my way through it piece by piece and makes sure I’m not making a Thran race that no one is going to use.