before back during changed raids

Troglodyte Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their

Aphemia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

notorious Nyxborn harpy Aphemia prowls the marshy wastes around the necropolis of Asphodel. Her shrill songs enthrall the necropolis's undead inhabitants, which she leads on raids to waylay unsuspecting

upon travelers or claw open fresh graves, stripping bodies of riches and flesh. Then they carry back any treasures or appealing bones they find to reeking nests situated in cramped caves or rotten trees.Necrotic

Adult Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

parts of the lair. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Ancient Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its

, forming structures and other objects as it wishes. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Ancient Bronze Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

failed save, the creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back

parts of the lair. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Adult Silver Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form

structures and other objects as it wishes. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

are content to lead peaceful lives as hunters and gatherers, the magic that created the crab folk sometimes compels them to lash out in fearsome raids when the conditions are right. Aquatic Vassals

spell gave the crab folk an insatiable love for silver. When they see it, all crab folk feel an irresistible urge to seize it and carry it back to their lairs. If necessary, they resort to violence to

Stalagma Steelshadow

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Cold

Umbraxakar

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

creature is pushed 60 feet away from the dragon. Change Shape. The dragon magically polymorphs into a humanoid or beast that has a challenge rating no higher than its own, or back into its true form. It

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.LightningNecrotic

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant

Lhammaruntosz

Monsters Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Lhammaruntosz's choice

. If the dragon dies, changed weather reverts to normal, as described in the spell, and the other effects fade in 1d10;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days.Lightning

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

haul as much food and booty as possible back to the tribe’s den, every tribe has a sturdy war wagon. Since orcs are poor crafters, most of their wagons are stolen from human or dwarven

Neronvain's Stronghold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

number of ettins to help guard the stronghold. The dragon also controls a terrified group of elf prisoners Neronvain brought back from one of their raids, who fight for the dragon and the wyrmspeaker

chance that Chuth has left the caves to hunt, or that he and Neronvain are out scouting future raids. You can determine this randomly as you see fit, or allow the characters to hole up within sight of the

Faction Influence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Hunting Axe, to be brought back into the light of day. The Order of the Gauntlet is worried about the Iceshield orc raids. They also want to make sure the hidden shrine in the Vale of Dancing Waters

that are especially suitable for each faction include the following: The Emerald Enclave is concerned about the Iceshield orc raids and stories of a despoiled Uthgardt barrow near Nettlebee Ranch. The

Neronvain's Stronghold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

number of ettins to help guard the stronghold. The dragon also controls a terrified group of elf prisoners Neronvain brought back from one of their raids, who fight for the dragon and the wyrmspeaker

chance that Chuth has left the caves to hunt, or that he and Neronvain are out scouting future raids. You can determine this randomly as you see fit, or allow the characters to hole up within sight of the

Valenar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Mournland or the untamed jungles of Q’barra, Valenar warbands have launched raids into Darguun and even Karrnath. While High King Shaeras Vadallia has promised to rein in his warriors, some believe that the

Cyre, now they’re vassals of Valenar. Some hated the Cyrans and welcome the elves. Others despise their new leaders and are plotting against them. But life hasn’t changed much for the commoners, and most don’t actually care who wears the crown.

Karkolohk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Karkolohk A goblin prison-fort clings to an icy crag in the rocky, wind-blasted western foothills of the Spine of the World. From this ramshackle mountain roost, the goblins launch raids against

Out” and “Gnome Diplomacy” below). The characters follow a goblin wagon heading back to Karkolohk (see “Foaming Mugs”). The characters find a shield guardian’s amulet in the Lost Spire of Netheril (see

Gnolls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. The origin of the gnolls traces back to a time when the demon lord Yeenoghu found his way to the Material Plane and ran amok. Packs of ordinary hyenas followed in his wake, scavenging the demon lord’s

kills. Those hyenas were transformed into the first gnolls, parading after Yeenoghu until he was banished back to the Abyss. The gnolls then scattered across the face of the world, a dire reminder of

K87. Guardians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K87. Guardians The following text assumes that the characters are approaching from area K84. If they approach this area from area K88, references to descending stairs should be changed to ascending

area K84). A creature of lawful good alignment that moves west to east through the curtain can do so without difficulty, but creatures of other alignments that do so are teleported back to the top of

New Race: Verdan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

goblinoid things. But then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant, and the Verdan emerged. I’m sorry, was that the question? — K’thriss Drow’b

The Missing Delegation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

The Missing Delegation For months now, the cults of Elemental Evil have been establishing themselves in the Dessarin Valley without attracting much attention. Two tendays ago, that changed when an

the Sumber Hills, bound for Summit Hall. Earth cultists attacked the group a few miles from Summit Hall. The cultists took prisoners back to the Sacred Stone Monastery, paying water cultists for the

Stage 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

factions’ next moves. Neronvain The Emerald Enclave requests that the adventurers help them investigate the aftermath of cult raids led by a green dragon in the Misty Forest—a dragon possibly controlled by

Sunset Mountains, pleading the humanoid factions’ case to some of the oldest and most powerful creatures in Faerûn. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 2) After a first attempt to assassinate the heroes failed

Shades of Gray

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

inquisitor might torture innocents in a quest to root out a cult of the Dragon Below; if she’s stopped, the cult will survive and flourish. A group of orcs periodically raids a human settlement because the

hobgoblin general, whose descendants want it back. The ways to resolve these problems aren’t always simple. Certain situations demand straightforward decisions. If Emerald Claw cultists are about to

Stage 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

factions’ next moves. Neronvain The Emerald Enclave requests that the adventurers help them investigate the aftermath of cult raids led by a green dragon in the Misty Forest—a dragon possibly controlled by

Sunset Mountains, pleading the humanoid factions’ case to some of the oldest and most powerful creatures in Faerûn. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 2) After a first attempt to assassinate the heroes failed

Chapter 1: Saltmarsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

confederacy known as the Hold of the Sea Princes. With the rise of that nation came increased raids on Saltmarsh and its neighbors. The Sea Princes’ raiding ships pillaged the coast for more slaves

in the north gave way to a string of defeats in which its neighbors pushed the kingdom back to its original boundaries. With the world closing in, King Kimbertos Skotti looked to the south and saw

Using the Treks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

disasters caused by the elemental cults launches a series of raids against homesteaders in the eastern part of the valley. This adventure is designed for 4th-level characters. The Long Road. Trade in the

. Something has changed, and not for the better. This adventure is designed for 10th-level characters. Halls of the Hunting Axe. The legendary burial place of King Torhild Flametongue, founder of the

Duergar Calassabrak

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Duergar Calassabrak A duergar prince named Valtagar Steelshadow traveled to Undermountain to plunder its mines and use the wealth to buy his way back into the court of his older brother, King Horgar

and his duergar followers were forced back into the Underdark by the planetar’s sudden arrival and subsequent bloody crusade. Weeks after retreating, they returned to discover that the mines were much

Boros Legion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Legion take up steel against the corruption and lawlessness that gnaw at the soul of Ravnica. Combining the force of law with the military strength to back it up, the Boros work to forge Ravnica into a

just society, a safe and healthy community for all. From garrisons throughout the sprawling city, disciplined, stalwart soldiers are dispatched to stand firm against Gruul raids, Dimir infiltration

Arcane Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

particular cause. Does your character know the source of your magical power? Does it tie back to some distant relative, a cosmic event, or blind chance? If your sorcerer doesn’t know where their power

. Its magic changed you. 4 Your birth was prophesied in an ancient text, and you are foretold to use your power for terrible ends. 5 You are the product of generations of careful, selective breeding. 6 You were made in a vat by an alchemist.

Odunos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

streets, quarreling for no apparent reason. Beyond the city’s walls, undead raiders strike out, menacing the lands of Akros, Meletis, and Phoberos. These raids are led by the city’s de facto ruler

. Those who would strike back against Odunos’s raiders must venture through mires corrupted by sucking bogs and necromatic horrors. Those who survive to reach the city find it heavily guarded, its

Exploring the Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

, and many others are simple mercenaries, hired to flesh out the camp’s strength during raids or if it should come under attack. The kobolds are here because their worshipful attitude toward dragons makes

feed the camp. The cultists and their allies eat most of it, but some is stored in the cave to feed the hatchlings. The cult has been ranging far and wide on small raids to collect treasure. Greenest

Filthriddens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

settlement from time to time, dragging off screaming prisoners to meet a grisly fate. The recent arrival of the demon lords changed things. A group of minotaurs was on its way to raid Filthriddens when

human slave of the drow. Yeenoghu’s intercession saved him from the minotaurs. Yeenoghu and his pack moved on, but Grisha took the head of a slain minotaur and brought it back to Filthriddens. The skull

4. Elf Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

its northeast edges looking out over area 2. Neronvain and Chuth brought a dozen elves back from their raids in the Misty Forest as prisoners—8 commoners, 3 nobles with whom Neronvain converses on

Firenewt Warlock of Imix

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Firenewt Warlock of Imix Firenewt warlocks of Imix command firenewt warriors to prove their worth by going on raids to bring back treasure and captives. The warlocks take the choicest loot as a tithe

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