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Two new races — satyr and Leonin (a feline race from Magic: the Gathering) [5] Three reprinted races — centaur, minotaur (from Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica), and Triton (an updated version from Volo’s Guide to Monsters) [5] Two subclass options — the College of Eloquence Bard and the Oath of Glory Paladin [5] [6]
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur [b] (Ancient Greek: Μινώταυρος, Mīnṓtauros), also known as Asterion, is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man [4] (p 34) or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a being "part man and part bull".
Minotaur – A human with the head and sometimes legs of a bull. Moirai – Lesser trio of female deities assigned with deciding and weaving the fates of humans. Usually called the Fates, this is a pan European concept, with the Roman Parcae, the Scandinavian Norns, the Anglo-Germanic Wyrd Sisters, the Bulgarian Orisnizi and Slavic Rozhanitsy ...
Minotaur – A creature that has the body of a human with the head, tail, and occasional hindquarters of a bull. Nandi – Some Puranas describe Nandi or Nandikeshvara as bull-faced, with a human body that resembles that of Shiva in proportion and aspect. Narasimha – A Hindu deity with a lion-like face.
This is a list of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd-edition monsters, an important element of that role-playing game. [1] [2] [3] This list only includes monsters from official Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition supplements published by TSR, Inc. or Wizards of the Coast, not licensed or unlicensed third-party products such as video games or unlicensed Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition ...
Wyatt acknowledged that "The Complete Book of Humanoids broke a long-standing barrier in the AD&D game by allowing players to make characters of nearly any humanoid race," and noted that the book carefully balanced the advantages a race might have such as great physical strength against significant disadvantages, particularly prejudice and ...
The Player's Handbook contains the basic rules of the 5e system, the base classes and races, and character customization options. [62] The cover art by Tyler Jacobson features King Snurre, from The Hall of the Fire Giant King (1978) adventure module, looming over two heroes engaged in battle with him. [63]
Volo's Guide to Monsters adds a variety of new playable races and expands on existing creatures in the Monster Manual in addition to adding new ones. [3] The book also contains marginalia by both Volothamp Geddarm and Elminster of Shadowdale.