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Thieves’ Gallery
Equipment. Holga carries a darksteel greataxe, a magic weapon that grants her resistance to lightning damage while she carries it (included above).
Unarmored Defense. While Holga isn’t wearing
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After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she won’t lose another family without
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spellcasters who call down fireballs and other destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Psychic Defense. While the githzerai is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The githzerai makes three Unarmed Strike or Psychic Bolt attacks. It
), telekinesisGithzerai uniters espouse wisdom and unity rather than violence. Many uniters are members of the Sha’sal Khou, a group of githyanki and githzerai who band together to reunify the gith
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
. In this guise, she has infiltrated Hekaton’s court. While concealing her true nature and agenda from the giants, Iymrith offers counsel to Princess Serissa and at the same time secretly feeds
planted rumors in the storm giant court that the queen had been assassinated by the Lords’ Alliance, a confederacy of cities and settlements populated by small folk and scattered throughout the
Ranger
Legacy
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
druidic circles. Many rangers, though, are independent almost to a fault, knowing that, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first—and possibly the last—line of
defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far from the comforts of a dry bed and a hot bath. Faced with city-bred adventurers who
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
defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon
;gelatinous cubes and ochre jelly;ochre jellies.
2
A band of minotaur;minotaurs in service to Baphomet has captured a sapphire dragon wyrmling to learn from the wyrmling’s strategies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadel’s location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
refines based on intelligence from the Court of Whispers. The city’s primary protection is a powerful ward that can be activated by the Speakers for the Ancestors. When all fifteen are assembled in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadel’s location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
refines based on intelligence from the Court of Whispers. The city’s primary protection is a powerful ward that can be activated by the Speakers for the Ancestors. When all fifteen are assembled in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters travel to the Dellmon Ranch, where they can aid in its defense until help from High Forest elves arrives. Alternatively, use one of the following options to draw the characters into this
messenger spell, the delegation sent a message, saying, “We’re trapped at Dellmon Ranch and besieged by an orc war band. Safe for now, but we dare not leave. Send aid. Make sure they’re tough.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
have nothing akin to a mutual defense pact, and the very thought of one is greeted by jeers on both sides. If a rising army of fomorians or some other threat endangers one court, it’s widely understood
conformity. The two groups are not opposites morally or ethically; good and evil Fey can be found in both. Seelie and Unseelie Fey gather in courts. The Seelie court is called the Summer Court, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ball, the spy in the royal court makes contact with his employer. Political intrigue, espionage, sabotage, and similar cloak-and-dagger activities can provide the basis for an exciting D&D campaign. In
create a defense-focused dwarf paladin, only to find he is out of place among elf diplomats and tiefling spies. The Brimstone Angels novels by Erin M. Evans focus on intrigue in the Forgotten Realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Queen
Summer Queen, The Titania, the Summer Queen, is the regal and charismatic ruler of the Summer Court in the Feywild (see chapter 6). Perhaps the mightiest of the archfey, she can ripen a
Sea of Swords. It’s a narrow band of territory dominated by several major city-states, from Neverwinter in the north to Baldur’s Gate in the south, with Waterdeep in between.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
Githzerai Uniter Githzerai uniters espouse wisdom and unity rather than violence. Many uniters are members of the Sha’sal Khou, a group of githyanki and githzerai who band together to reunify the
Defense)
Hit Points 123 (19d8 + 38)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
13 (+1)
DEX
17 (+3)
CON
15 (+2)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
16 (+3)
Saving Throws Str +4, Dex +6, Int +5, Wis +6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
, Edgin. After Holga was exiled from her clan, she wandered unmoored and craving connection. Now that she has forged a new home with Edgin and his band of thieves, she won’t lose another family without a
fight. Holga Kilgore Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. After descending to ground level, they witness a balloon crash and encounter a band of singing brigands. Characters who search for the crashed balloon find it hanging from the top of a leaning tower
guide to Thither, they can find one in Downfall—home of Bavlorna Blightstraw and the bullywugs of the Soggy Court. This guide is an animated scarecrow named Clapperclaw, who can guide characters from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Palanthas to court the Knights of Solamnia and the country’s other great cities to aid in Kalaman’s defense. Raven and Vogler’s Villagers. With Kalaman’s support, Raven is leading an initial foray to Vogler
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->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
receive in exchange for their labor.
2 A faerie dragon is in love with a member of a pixie royal court and is constantly searching for some grand deed capable of impressing their beloved.
3
A faerie dragon uses magic to aid in the rambling revels of a band of satyrs.
4 A faerie dragon and a quasit are sworn enemies, and their invisible battles and the elaborate traps they lay for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the battlefield is a boon to their allies and a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
this guildhall. 11: Temple Priests offer guidance and healing in this house of worship. 12: Inner Gatehouse This fortification is the keep’s last line of defense. 13: Inner Bailey The keep’s guards
live and train in this enclosed court. 14: Fortress The castellan governs the keep from this stronghold.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
creatures, they traveled in Corellon’s shadow, sparkling like the reflections from a finely cut gem. When Corellon came to notice these glorious echoes, the god tarried with them in the place that became
example of Corellon’s wild, ever-shifting ways. As these primal reflections of Corellon changed their nature and defined themselves, they came to see Corellon and Lolth in new lights. They now viewed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
— not to mention monsters that prey on unlucky or ill-prepared miners who unknowingly invade their territory. The most intense traveling I’ve done through these hills was in pursuit of a band of
marauding lizardfolk. The head of the kindly gnome family I was staying with was taken prisoner, along with his oldest son. I helped the local halfling sheriff and the small band of militia he put
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
check. The figurehead is a Large object with AC 13, a damage threshold of 5, 50 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. It weighs 1,000 pounds. A band of adventurers used a telekinesis
chairs, and colorful streamers hang from the rafters. A curtained window looks down on area T6. T10. Small Claims Court Residents of Easthaven come here to settle claims for petty crimes. Rows of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. She’s in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hags’ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
’ equally famous designers. Tales from the Gloaming Court is a set of eleven hefty, green-covered, illustrated books filled with stories and illustrations of Feywild intrigue that shed light on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
secret exists before its details can be sussed out. To that end, Candlekeep’s vast library is something of a defense in and of itself: for every bit of hidden lore of potentially great power that lies
part ranks to allow the seeker inside to the Court of Air. Visitors are instructed to cross that area and stand before the Emerald Door, where another monk receives them, offers them food, bath, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
oversees all of Blingdenstone’s mines, as well as the mining, cutting, and enchanting of spell gems (see appendix B), both for the settlement’s defense and for trade export. Stoneheart Enclave This group
other svirfneblin to recognize Clan Goldwhisker’s right to remain in Blingdenstone. The Pudding King’s “Court” The so-called Pudding King holds court in the deepest sections of Blingdenstone. He was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
heart of Setessa. Its regiment, led by the hero Anthousa, is dedicated to the defense of the polis and the training of its children. The Leina warriors favor double-edged axes. Ophis Tower. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
felt dragon’s head, and a third wears a court jester’s pantaloons. The audience roars with laughter as the scene plays out.
A familiar smiling figure approaches the characters. Brandishing a kazoo
musically accompany the drama on stage. A number of members of the Strixhaven Show Band Association are handing out kazoos from the orchestra pit (area R2), including student conductor Rubina Larkingdale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
House of Naelax—is rumored to have fiendish advisers as well as a noble court infested with evil. Ruling from the Malachite Throne in Rauxes, Ivid commands an unmatched army currently embroiled in two
Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the overking; its court is rife with debauchery and intrigue Ahlissa Herzogin Seprenna Calyn (human) South province of the Great Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is described in area S13. “Starglass Waypoint Features” offers information about the sconces and elevator. Dyson Logos Map: Starglass Waypoint Lower LevelView Player Version S3: Fountain Court An
elegant crystal fountain adorns the middle of this court. The fountain’s centerpiece is a beautiful crystal statue of a knight wearing a helm and ornate armor, her hands clasped around the hilt of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel Keep wasting my time with your pointless words and die, or join my war band and live. Choose swiftly. I have a plane to conquer.
— Zariel addressing emissaries from Dis
Zariel was once an
and her court prefer to be left alone. She appears disinterested in becoming involved in the Blood War.
Tiamat’s presence in Avernus has confounded sages for years. As with devils, she is unable to