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Barbarian
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fierce animal spirits. Others draw from a roiling reservoir of anger at a world full of pain. For every barbarian, rage is a power that fuels not just a battle frenzy but also uncanny reflexes
sufficient to defeat whatever threats arise.
A Life of Danger
A barbarian plays an important role as a protector of their people and a leader in times of war. Life in the wild places of the world is
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
never leave a friend behind.
3
My honor is my life.
4
I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5
Those who fight beside me are those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. As the gnolls raided the town, Solndor Brightstar, a cleric of Lathander, led the people in prayer to his god for aid. Lathander was moved by the people’s bravery and sent the angel Zariel to defeat
himself leading the war band. Zariel and the Hellriders came to the Idyllglen’s aid, but not before the town was mostly destroyed.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Domains of Ravenloft In a far-flung corner of the Plane of Shadow drifts a hidden expanse of roiling mist and vague semi-reality. At this eerie edge of the multiverse, the Dark Powers collect the
sampling of the terrifying domains, dreaded Darklords, and daring wanderers trapped in the Dark Powers’ clutches. Dr. Viktra Mordenheim, Darklord of Lamordia, crafts the perfect
body for her newest band of golem-hunting mercenaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
vendetta with a personal rival. Are you seeking to defeat them in battle or in business?
5 You’re searching for a legendary dwarven artifact, removed from the Mror Holds centuries ago by a
Karrnathi noble.
6 You want to assemble a band of champions who can help you explore the ancient ruins beneath your ancestral home.
Paladin
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an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there.
Silver hair shining in a shaft
for the lesser of two evils, and sometimes the heat of emotion causes a paladin to transgress his or her oath.
A paladin who has broken a vow typically seeks absolution from a cleric who shares his or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
see the outcome of the Seadeeps conflict but stand ready to assist should the githyanki need help. The leader of this githzerai band, Yrlakka, is a member of the Sha’sal Khou, a faction of renegade
githyanki and githzerai who seek to reunify the gith races. By helping the githyanki defeat a common foe, Yrlakka hopes to demonstrate the merits of a single unified gith race — not only to the evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ashlands. The Theriad recounts the brute’s defeat and the loss of his great axe, Goremaster. Viewing Thyrogog’s defeat as a divine sign, the warlord’s descendants retreated into the Ashlands. Burial
rest of the band can eat the dead minotaur’s remains, the minotaurs mobilize to track down as much of their dead comrade’s body as possible. Ragegore Minotaurs Ragegore minotaurs are the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
god should never guarantee success or victory, nor should a god’s interference portend immediate defeat. Gods can act to change the balance of an encounter or offer an avenue of escape, but they count
. Miracles. As the simplest form of miracle, a god can produce the effect of any spell that devotees of that god might cast (typically Cleric or Druid spells). But a god’s direct intervention can take any form you choose, often reflecting the god’s nature.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
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
basic physiology, the centaur bands are commonly associated with their own distinct traits. Lagonna band centaurs tend to be sleek and muscular, with powerful legs built for endurance rather than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
local government or temple.
6 Defeat a champion of another god (most likely Heliod, Erebos, or Iroas).
A Phenax Campaign Phenax fits easily into the role of primary campaign villain. He also
aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and end the adventure once the characters defeat Nezznar. (The “What’s Next?” section at the end of chapter 4 provides more information if you’re using this option.) There’s no need for the heroes to
Phandalin when they stumble into a goblin ambush. They discover that the goblins (who belong to the Cragmaw band) have captured the characters’ friend—a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker—and his escort, a human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
easily defeat twice their number of commoners, but with the defenses available to the ranchers, the odds improve considerably. The ranchers don’t have to defeat the orcs outright. They just have to
the blast of a horn, they all rush the structures simultaneously. The battle is on. The war band includes forty orcs led by a lone orog and his second-in-command, an orc Eye of Gruumsh. When the orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
The Winged God Adventure for Level 3 Characters Situation. A few weeks ago, a Red Dragon Wyrmling drove a band of kobolds out of their warren to claim the place as its lair. Now some of the kobolds
and Comprehend Languages) If the characters defeat or drive off the dragon, each of them earns a bonus 400 XP.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Optional Encounter If the characters are struggling or you worry about their ability to defeat the dracolich at the end of the adventure, this encounter adds a “here comes the cavalry” possibility to
the tortoise was abandoned, Ogruhl was left to die. A band of chwingas found the tortoise and brought it food and water little by little to keep it alive. Over time, the chwingas and Ogruhl developed a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Wilderness Encounters table to determine what the party meets. When an encounter occurs, the adventurers gain XP if they defeat the monsters. Each creature’s stat block has the XP value for one
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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
black dragon recently took control of a band of pirates and their backwater hideout. Emboldened, the pirates have started raiding nearby shipping lanes.
2 A conflict-averse black dragon is secretly
.
2 A band of troglodytes is cowed into serving a black dragon wyrmling as bodyguards.
3 The recent appearance of a black dragon wyrmling has altered the local ecosystem, allowing various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
band of infantry has its leader, even if that person isn’t a officer. The Commander earns that position through some combination of high Charisma and Intelligence—the ability to inspire and the capacity
command by virtue of birth. A Commander might be a fighter, bard, cleric, paladin, or even wizard—as magic proves valuable in military engagements. Medic. Keeping soldiers alive is essential to military
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
wears a rusty chain shirt under his robe and likes to thwart enemy spellcasters by enveloping them in the area of a silence spell. If defeat seems inevitable, he casts gaseous form on himself and flees
, leaving his allies to fend for themselves. Zargash
Medium Humanoid (Cleric, Human), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
14 (+2)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Kansaldi’s command and ordered her to claim the Kalaman region in the Dragon Queen’s name. Kansaldi pursues these orders with a fanatic’s zeal. For her, there is no possibility of defeat—there is only
the Dragon Queen’s will. Kansaldi Fire-Eyes
Medium Humanoid (Human, Cleric), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 172 (23d8 + 69)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
a cleric or paladin’s Channel Divinity feature against the ghasts +1 L19: Cave of Crystals Attacked the xorn −1 Sent any xorn home +2 Enlisted the help of the xorn +1 L20: Pool Caverns Freed
Kasdu’ul the marid +2 Provided proof of Kashem’s demise or convinced Kasdu’ul of the dao’s defeat +1 Additional Points Condition Points Per character death −1 One or more players thanked the DM during or after the session +1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, and ruthless brigands. Levels 1–4 Adventure Situations 1d20 Situation 1 A dragon wyrmling has gathered a band of kobolds to help it amass a hoard. 2 Wererats living in a city’s sewers plot to take
new captain has taken charge of a band of pirates or bandits and started raiding more frequently. Levels 5–10: Heroes of the Realm At this tier, characters undertake adventures that might determine the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Ending This Chapter If the characters defeat the harpy, one problem is solved: no more ships will be lured to the rocks, and shipwrecks will once again be a rarity. If the characters find Aleitha’s
while the characters are rowing away, and the ship is gone when the fog lifts the next day. If the characters undo the talisman’s curse, the next time they sleep, the cleric character has another
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Triboar Trail, where travelers have reported trouble with a band of orcs near Wyvern Tor. He offers 100 gp to any group that can take care of the problem. If the party pursues this quest, see “Wyvern
will help civilize the town. Sildar also encourages the characters to keep up the pressure on the Cragmaw goblins. He offers the party a 500 gp reward if they can locate Cragmaw Castle and defeat or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
trained to act alone and rely on their own resources. When they get into scrapes, they don’t count on fellow Harpers to rescue them. Sometimes Harper agents must band together to face world-threatening
their ranks are researching how to defeat the demon lords and their kind. For long years, the Harpers have sworn to put an end to unbridled evil in all its forms — especially evil that wields dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protect the wyrmling.
3 A band of kobolds was driven out of its warren by a red dragon wyrmling; they now raid to survive—and to gather offerings to propitiate “the winged god.”
4 A tiefling
orphaned red dragon wyrmling.
6 A band of hobgoblins is thrown into chaos when a red dragon wyrmling supports a coup by an ambitious war leader, in exchange for tribute.
Young Red Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
spell on the cleric spell list, as well as any domain spell from their domains). They also have broad influence over aspects of the world associated with their portfolios, beyond what can be defined
to lend their aid against a god who has become a threat to the mortal world, hoping to get the gods to band together to restrain or punish the offender. Kruphix or Klothys might be able to force a god
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Kruphix’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander
out of situations that seem morally straightforward, such as refusing to help a squad of hoplites finish off a band of vicious raiders. Kruphix’s Devotee Piety 3+ Kruphix trait As a devotee of Kruphix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ideal lookout point for any sea-based threats. The Final Enemy The three competing factions in Saltmarsh unite in an effort to defeat the sahuagin threat. Both the traditionalists and the loyalists
are hailed as heroes and gain tremendous political power. Any character who has not yet become associated with a faction is courted by all three. Tammeraut’s Fate Wellgar Brinehanded, a cleric of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
young shadow dragon kidnaps a cleric to help stave off despair. The cleric is torn between attempting escape or trying to earn their freedom by helping the dragon.
3 A coterie of dragon cultists
common foes.
4 An adult shadow dragon and a beholder share a precarious bond, allied against an ancient sapphire dragon neither can defeat alone.
5 An adult shadow dragon is gathering a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
by Pral’s band. If the characters defeat Pral and his band, they find a sack that contains 20 GP and one magic item; roll once on the Magic Items table in appendix A (rerolling duplicates) to determine
Cleric searches the wagon and makes a Wisdom (Perception) check. The player rolls a d20 and adds their character’s Perception modifier (+5) for a total of 17. The check succeeds, and the Cleric finds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
bandits of various ethnicities) are mounted on seven riding horses. Known as the Seven Snakes, Xolkin’s band does “dirty work” for the Snail, a Zhent leader based in Daggerford (see the “Daggerford
keep, the guards ask the characters to save the village from Zhentarim occupation. The characters are under no obligation to rid Nightstone of Kella Darkhope and the Seven Snakes. If they defeat the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The character must find and defeat Windharrow, the minstrel who attends Aerisi Kalinoth. Windharrow can initially be found in area A4 of the Temple of Howling Hatred. Most members of the air cult know
balance of nature, the character must destroy the four elemental nodes. The character earns inspiration for each portal the party closes.
Defeat the Skyriders Vicious raiders mounted on hippogriffs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
are territorial and aggressive but Indifferent, and they won’t pursue a fleeing party. 19 A band of humans, including a Warrior Veteran and eight Warrior Infantry, watch the party. They are
Contagions” in chapter 3). The Artifact can’t be removed from the character’s head until a Remove Curse spell is cast on the character. If the characters defeat Melchis and search him, they find a Bag of