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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
saving throw or bow until the end of its next turn. Until this bow ends, the target can’t take actions or reactions, and its speed is 0 and can’t be increased.
Indentured Spirits (Costs 3
traditionally called patriarchs, though they can be male or female. They are the oldest, wealthiest, and most influential oligarchs of the Orzhov Syndicate. They have been dead for centuries, but they refuse to
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again
are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters agree to return the tomes, the two haints invite the characters to bow deeply to the throne in area T4 to honor the ancestors who once sat upon it. If the characters do so, the
lingering spirits reward the party (see “Gifts of the Deep” below). Should one or more of the characters refuse, Derek and Violette quietly fade away. Gift of the Deeps After the characters agree to return
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
bow; the mummies attack all who refuse. 7 A cadaver collector† emerges from a portal to Acheron, dragging a cart of corpses behind it. 8 A deathlock mastermind† leads four deathlocks† in an unholy
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
preparations for premeditated crimes. Phenax is worshiped openly in the necropoleis of Asphodel and Odunos, though the Returned who are loyal to Erebos’s agent, Tymaret, refuse to worship the god they’re
hunting (see chapter 3). Somber ceremonies are intoned to bless the golden funeral masks the Returned wear. (RYAN BARGER) MYTHS OF PHENAX
The tales told of Phenax’s deeds speak of his duplicity, cunning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
born in the wild, and your wits and your weapons helped you survive. Talenta warriors are often barbarians or rangers, relying on speed and skill. However, cunning and charisma are equally important
, and bards and rogues certainly have a place on the plains. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a bold folk hero, a dashing entertainer, or a clever charlatan. You could even be an
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
might hear you!” hisses another.
Ebbin Fulchre and his three companions are unarmed commoners who refuse to enter the cabin, even on a dare. Morbid curiosity brought them here, but they’re nothing
imparts the following information: Grave Theft. Two halflings dug up his grave in the dead of night and stole his Canaith mandolin (an instrument of the bards). Frody wants it back. (“It was a gift
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
passageways or consume refuse. Likewise, an ooze can be enticed into a pit trap, where its captors feed it often enough to prevent it from coming after them. Crafty creatures place torches and flaming
have no sense of tactics or self-preservation. They are direct and predictable, attacking and eating without cunning. Under the control of Juiblex, they exhibit glimmers of sentience and malevolent intent. Ooze Nature. An ooze doesn’t require sleep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
undead captain places his boot on the rail along the deck of his creaky galleon and leans over the bow. His disembodied hand perches on his shoulder, and lightning from the cosmic storm flashes
. The rest fell prey to ships under the command of Vael, whom Gargenhale calls the scourge of pirates, raiders, and anyone else who refuses to bow to the might of Xaryxis. Despite these cautionary
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Bladesinging When faced with the endless onslaught of magical possibilities, many wizards suffer identity crises. Some overcome, some break, and some become sword-bards.
Tasha
Bladesingers master
, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the ruler of Darguun, and many fear that his death could throw the region into chaos. Among the Ghaal’dar, you hold your place through cunning and strength. As a Ghaal’dar goblinoid, you may have been
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gnoll Tactics Gnolls might seem to throw themselves into battle mindlessly, driven only by fury and hunger, but they do possess a rudimentary form of cunning that is borne out by several tactics they
to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shoots at them with his bow; if Garra falls, the sprite flees. Rot’s mind has been warped by Niho Koi’s magic, and he can’t provide any useful information to the characters if captured. If Garra feels
transport the chest to Droaam from Wroat. If the characters refuse, Garra attacks. Garra is willing to die for Daask and fights accordingly. Garra doesn’t know what is in books or schemas, as these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
of the Orzhov Syndicate. They have been dead for centuries, but they refuse to let go of the fortunes they amassed in life. Addicted to power and prestige, these patriarchs continue to dominate the
Wisdom saving throw or bow until the end of its next turn. Until this bow ends, the target can’t take actions or reactions, and its speed is 0 and can’t be increased.
Indentured Spirits (Costs 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to the highest standards of behavior, and wields cold magic. The Brass Order could be a loose affiliation of good-hearted scoundrels, including rogues and bards, who favor fire magic and trickery. An
, the fang, the claw, the wing, and the eye, representing endurance, ruthlessness, savagery, speed, and cunning, respectively. You could also create factions based around the damage types dealt by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
his cunning;
A flash of his scarf, he’ll take off running.
Quick as a bolt, his long scarf trailing,
Gasping, grasping, you’ll end up flailing.
You’ll pout, you’ll moan, you’ll huff, you’ll sneer
is much obliged.” If one or more characters refuse to give up their cherished memories, the brigands threaten the characters with a beating. At this time, the characters can make a DC 13 Charisma
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
it seeks to control other creatures through terror, pleasure, and awe. Yuan-ti know that the world they hope to rule can’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve
-ti that acts honorably or lends aid in a time of trouble does so only as part of a grander design. Yuan-ti leaders are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
+5
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages Abyssal, Common, Gnomish, Undercommon
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP)
Gnome Cunning. Skeemo has advantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and
Hunter Ziraj is a half-orc hunter who wields an oversized bow that shoots correspondingly large arrows. He is the Master of Assassination for the Black Network. If Ziraj sets out to kill someone, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
leader of the smugglers is as charismatic as he is cunning. Sanbalet is a plotting nemesis who prefers manipulation to direct action. It is no accident that his gang occupies the old house, since the
. Pulled up onto the sloping cave floor is a small boat, perhaps large enough for eight people, with oars, a step-down mast, and a neatly furled sail. A rope tied to the bow is being held down by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
other refuse left over from previous meals. No one ever cleans this place. Characters who undertake the “Peace Out” quest (see "Peace Out") are brought here to meet and dine with Chief Yarb-Gnock. The
Languages Common, Draconic, Elvish, Gnomish, Goblin
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Gnome Cunning. Spellix has advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
Innate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
chains, all of which creak and groan ominously as the ship shifts in the wind. The only apparent access to the vessel’s interior is near the bow on the port side. A grate in the hull there belches
would take a successful DC 30 Strength check, prolonged heating, or half a dozen shatter spells. Such attempts also likely attract the attention of nearby skum. D7. Bow Pool The air in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ruined galley has buckled, and is cluttered with trash, driftwood, and other refuse washed up on the tide. To the east, the galley’s prow juts into the channel like a jagged fang, while the west side of
believable, Sgothgah offers and promises anything — because the cunning creature has no intention of ever delivering. All it wants is for at least three promising victims to come close enough to the pool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Maglubiyet’s bloody axe is used to decapitate all who refuse to bow to him. MAGLUBIYET'S ARMY OF IMMORTALS
The war horns of the host signal that every goblinoid has the chance to prove his or her worth to
chain shirts instead of the usual hide armor. Bugbears are never outfitted with ranged weapons (which they refuse to use) or with heavy armor (which compromises their stealthiness). If some bugbears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
order to escape and survive. Prisoners of the Drow Buppido Talkative and cunning derro Prince Derendil Quaggoth who claims to be a cursed elf prince Eldeth Feldrun Shield dwarf scout from Gauntlgrym
victims and arranging their organs. Although mad, Buppido is cunning and capable of hiding his true nature to serve his own ends. Because he believes he is a god, he is convinced that he can’t be killed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait
and deal with the threat of an evil green dragon that nests there.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I am an elf, and time is on my side. I refuse to give up—ever.”
Ideal. “The elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
precarious situations when he has an audience, confident that his speed and cunning will see him through danger. He leads by example rather than by dictate.
Alignment. Chaotic evil.
Personality Trait
and deal with the threat of an evil green dragon that nests there.
Alignment. Chaotic good.
Personality Trait. “I am an elf, and time is on my side. I refuse to give up—ever.”
Ideal. “The elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
the constructs in area 27 to assist. If one or more characters surrender after causing harm to him or his family, he spares their lives but commands them to leave Lyn Armaal at once. If they refuse, or if they leave only to return at a later time, Thullen turns hostile and attacks them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
dusty shelves. When the characters enter, the ogres are eating a box of candles. Hungry and unsatisfied, the ogres demand food from all entrants and clobber any who refuse to give it to them
the sisters notice the characters, they bow and introduce themselves as Chana and Vana, potion sellers extraordinaire. The charlatans try to sell the characters fake potions—glittering bottles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) Piercing damage.
Enchanting Bow. Ranged Attack Roll: +6, range 40/160 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage, and the target has the Charmed condition until the start of
) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Attack Roll: +4, range 30/120 ft. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) Poison damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to hurl enormous, 200-pound rocks to land as close as possible to a target on the ground. If the characters refuse to play, the galeb duhr are disappointed and return to their rest. Development. The
clasps an Instrument of the Bards (Ollamh harp), which she acquired in her youth. Taking the harp, plucking one of its strings, or removing the glass key from around Yemi’s neck ends the Sequester spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 1 hour. If the characters refuse to eat the food, one of the robots scoops up a chunk of it and makes realistic
moves with flashy spells or similar flair have advantage on the check. On a successful check, the androids spontaneously fall to pieces. On a failed check, or if the characters refuse the challenge, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
greatly. Upon noticing the characters enter, the ghost beseeches them for help in recovering its previous identity. If the characters refuse, the ghost sulks but isn’t hostile. Discovering the
holy symbol of Oghma, god of knowledge and patron to bards and wizards. If the check succeeds by 3 or more, the character intuits that rededicating the shrine to Oghma could help against the zombies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
horned devil who turned their back on the Nine Hells long ago. Kind and merciful, the new high priest hopes the congregation will see their redeemed nature, but some of the temple’s clergy refuse to
, supposedly impartial magistrate appointed by the Guvners. Punishments are tailored to fit the crime, and advocates are strongly encouraged. Lawyers and orators, these civil servants include bards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. On a failed check, the guard signals the goblins in area H7 to release a flood (see “Flood!” below), then uses a bow to shoot at the characters. Rope Bridge. This bridge spans the passage 20 feet
, Yeemik tries to force them to pay a rich ransom for Sildar after they complete their part of the bargain. If the characters refuse to parley, Yeemik shoves Sildar over the edge and continues fighting