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Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
, Magic CircleShield (3/Day). Ez casts Shield in response to that spell’s trigger, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.Ez d’Avenir first encountered monsters among her
manipulative family, the Radanaviches, who posed as Vistani to prey on travelers. Among their foul deeds, the Radanavich family kidnapped Erasmus van Richten, the son of Rudolph van Richten (detailed in
Monsters
Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Radanavich, ordered her band to kidnap Rudolph’s son. She then sold the young man to the vampire Baron Metus. Rudolph pursued the Radanaviches, shattered their criminal operation, and brought
Irena to justice, but not before suffering her curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.”
By the time Rudolph tracked down his missing son
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
against each other, perhaps to determine who rules a war band or because of extreme starvation. Even under ordinary circumstances, gnolls that are deprived of victims for too long struggle to control
their hunger and violent urges. Eventually, they fight among themselves.
The survivors devour the flesh of their slain comrades but preserve the bones. Then, by invoking rituals to Yeenoghu they bring
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Lord of Savagery’s gullet.
Maw demons appear among gnoll war bands that worship Yeenoghu, usually summoned as part of ritual offerings of freshly slain Humanoids made to him. The gnolls don&rsquo
;t command the demons, which simply accompany the war band and attack whatever creatures the gnolls fall upon.
Because maw demons are indiscriminate in their hunger, their stomachs contain all manner
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
you owe allegiance to.
Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, plus one from among Arcana, History, Nature, and Religion, as appropriate for your order
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set or musical
their completion, and everyone should be praised for their strengths and comforted in their weaknesses.
Knights of Myth Drannor. Long ago, the Knights of Myth Drannor were a famous adventuring band
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
energy when the throne’s powers are activated.
After the fall of Shanatar, the Wyrmskull Throne fell into the clutches of less honorable creatures. A band of adventurers wrested the throne from
breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
) check. Awarding Experience Points Divide 500 XP equally among the characters if they defeat the hobgoblin war band or come to terms with Targor.
Returning War Band You can add a complication in the form of a hobgoblin war band returning home, just as the characters are preparing to leave. This war band consists of three hobgoblins led by
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
a large outfit such as the Zhentarim or the soldiers of Mintarn, or a smaller band of sell-swords, maybe even more than one. (See the “Mercenaries of the North” sidebar for a collection of
sort looking for a fresh start and a new family among the bold Bloodaxes.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, PersuasionTool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, San Citlán is home to grand plazas, vibrant markets, and countless neighborhoods competing for space against towering industrial facilities. Smokestacks rise over cobbled streets. Silence is a
commodity, as hammers ring out and forge fires roar in the city’s ironworks at all hours. Discontent among the common people has given rise to revolutionaries in the borderlands who are determined to fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the souls of his followers and kindred creatures in such a way that they and his gnolls recognize one another on sight and don’t immediately leap into battle. Thus, a war band might include or be
accompanied by other beings of evil. Demons A fang of Yeenoghu is sometimes gifted with the cosmic insight needed to summon forth mindless demons. When Yeenoghu deigns to allow it, a war band might find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS
The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they
call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases.
In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
information. After 1d6 hours, a character sifting through rumors makes a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, they find out one previously unknown piece of information from among those given below
all. Foundry Street is where you’ll find manufacturing facilities for the Tenth District, and it’s Krenko’s gang’s turf. His enforcers are still squabbling over who should lead. For now, they all have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Humanoids Humanoids from across the planes travel the Outlands and number among the most common inhabitants of the gate-towns. Outlands Humanoids d4 Encounter 1 The characters need to find a
wandering priest who alone knows the ritual necessary to open a specific portal. 2 Several gnome mages seek help recovering their walking castle from a band of aggressive, spine-covered lizardfolk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS
The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they
call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases.
In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
approaching prey or a call to their allies to join the fray. When gnolls fight among themselves, they rarely bother with threats or words before leaping at each other’s throats. When gnoll leaders must
knowledge of Abyssal to leave messages. In most cases, though, a gnoll war band has little use for written notes or signs. Gnolls simply wander, attack, kill, and feed. Anything more sophisticated is beyond the band’s concern.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
characters for aid.
2 A desperate rogue seeks the characters’ aid when the rest of her band is trapped within the abandoned Fiox Estate by a haywire security system.
3 A band of students plot a
revolution against Jacqueline Renier in the valley called Assassin’s Echo. They’re convinced one among them is a traitor but don’t realize there’s a wererat in their midst.
4 A constable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
here number among the most famous Vistani band leaders: Hyskosa. A renowned poet and storyteller, Hyskosa leads a caravan that embraces the Mists and goes where they lead it. As a result, his clan is
now are full-fledged members of Vistani culture (see the “Vistani Characters” sidebar for details). As they travel, members of a Vistani band walk, ride on horseback, and drive ledge wagons, stopping
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, unambiguous foe. Mogis’s followers could be anything from a disgraced politician seeking revenge against their enemies to a roving band of minotaurs pillaging the countryside. Mogis’s faithful tend to
, though, and many allow themselves to be underestimated as a ploy to bring ruin upon their foes. The Mogis’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Koletras are said to bring good luck to a band, but are also usually fated to die in defense of their family. Not every guros has a koletra of its own, and guri share their best warriors among each other
the far-traveling Lagonna band and the proud raiders of the Pheres band. These bands occupy territories situated between the three major human poleis, making them common sights to those who travel human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
alive if one incompetent officer with political power and influential allies hadn’t sent you on a disastrous mission. 4 Colossus. You were among those who survived an encounter with a warforged
colossus. Cyre or House Cannith—whoever was responsible for such a nightmare—deserves whatever evil fate comes their way. 5 Mercenaries. A band of traitorous mercenaries who switched sides, turning the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
columns, and holy sites dedicated to Iroas, Purphoros, and Keranos, among the other gods, are many. The architecture is formidable, spare, and militaristic, thick with sharp, angular shapes. Temple
, it is still used daily for training and for lesser athletic events. Many of the buildings surrounding the stadium are dedicated to serving it: smaller training facilities, providers of athletic gear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
band of aberrations turns out to be a Gatekeeper initiate. 8 The adventurers are sent to the Mror Holds to investigate the activity of Dyrrn the Corruptor and uncover a daelkyr cult among the dwarves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Infamy Even among the notorious Boromar Clan, your group has a distinct identity and a reputation. What’s the event or unique trait that makes your crew stand out? Consult the Group Infamy table for
has a signature accessory. 3 Infamy. Your group is linked to an infamous crime, one that remains the talk of the town. 4 Idols. A certain type of person finds criminals alluring, and your band has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and foremost — but attribute these claims to a tribe other than their own. The strongest among the band will insist on the chance to prove him- or herself better than the stories you’ve heard, and will
Uthgardt Lands When I was newly departed from my homeland and first found my way to the North, I encountered a band of Uthgardt nomads on the trail — a part of the Elk tribe, led by a warrior named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
strongest among them, and in either case tend to kill any human they encounter. Three distinct bands are particularly well-known by their Akroan foes. Bloodhorn Minotaurs Named for their blood-caked horns
rites among the Felhide minotaurs involve devouring those who fell in battle, to remove their shame from memory and fuel the survivors’ revenge. Should another scavenger reach a fallen Felhide before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
filthy ogre named Gog. Gog fights until slain, while the orcs fight until Brughor is killed, at which point any remaining orcs flee. Treasure Brughor’s band plundered several homesteads farther north
Wyvern Tor completes a quest given to the party by Townmaster Harbin Wester in Phandalin, and it delivers on a promise to Hamun Kost at Old Owl Well. Divide 1,250 XP equally among the characters if the party deals with the orcs and the ogre.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
question the right of a ragtag band of adventurers to command them, even if their superiors seem to trust the player characters. Likewise, though the individual factions are typically disciplined
, and decisions might not get made quickly enough — or at all. Adding to the challenge of maintaining discipline is the ever-present threat of demonic madness growing among the ranks, creating problems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Goblinoid NPCs Characters who approach the Heirs of Dhakaan expecting a ragtag band of goblinoids are in for a rude awakening. The Heirs of Dhakaan are well equipped and fight with precision and
muut and atcha (honor and duty), but they believe that humans and their kin don’t deserve to be treated with honor. All the goblinoid races work together among the Dhakaani, and all are convinced of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Military Forces Every nation in Khorvaire has its military forces. In addition to the Redcloak Battalion, the following groups number among the forces most likely to make use of a team of
. Maruk Ghaash’kala. Among the orc tribes of the Demon Wastes, the Maruk tribe inhabits the deadly Labyrinth that lies between the wastes and the Eldeen Reaches. In its sacred dedication to containing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gnolls A gnoll war band might include one or more of the special kinds of gnolls described in this section. When gnolls are weakened, they seek out isolated settlements, maim and disable its
inhabitants, and feed upon them as they rest and regain strength.
— Elminster
Flind A flind is an exceptionally strong and vicious gnoll that commands and directs the war band it is a part of. It wields a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Savagery’s gullet. Maw demons appear among gnoll war bands, usually summoned as part of ritual offerings of freshly slain humanoids made to Yeenoghu. The gnolls don’t command them, but these demons
accompany the war band and attack whatever creatures the gnolls fall upon. Maw Demon
Medium fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
monster of that sort. Multiply that value by the number of creatures encountered, then divide the total equally among the characters. Wilderness Encounters Day
Roll Night Roll Result 1–2 1–3 Stirges
hobgoblin carries a crudely drawn sketch of one party member, with “25 gold pieces for this one” and a symbol of a black spider drawn beneath it. Orcs. These scouts are part of the band currently based at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Guests of the Temple The Temple of the Restful Lily is known among the more elite folk of the Sword Coast, and any number of those folk might be visiting when the characters arrive. You can roll for
mercenary band called Bregan D’aerthe, in the hope of obtaining discounted treatments. The impostor’s disguise is easily detected by anyone who has met the real Jarlaxle.
2 A veteran of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ez d’Avenir Born Ezmerelda Radanavich but preferring the name Ez, this young wanderer first encountered monsters among her manipulative family, who posed as Vistani to prey upon travelers. Eventually
joined a Vistani band, adopted the name Ez d’Avenir, and traveled far but never found the belonging Erasmus described. Eventually she sought out someone she knew could tell her more: Rudolph van Richten
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
mortally ill members, the group’s leader, Irena Radanavich, ordered her band to kidnap Rudolph’s son and then sold the young man to the vampire Baron Metus. Rudolph pursued the Radanaviches, shattered
their criminal operation, and brought Irena to justice, but not before suffering her curse: “Live you always among monsters, and see everyone you love die beneath their claws.” In the weeks that