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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be restrained in the greatwyrm’s telekinetic grip. At the end of a creature’s turn, it can
doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be restrained in the greatwyrm’s telekinetic grip. At the end of a creature’s turn, it can
doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be restrained in the greatwyrm’s telekinetic grip. At the end of a creature’s turn, it can
doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be restrained in the greatwyrm’s telekinetic grip. At the end of a creature’s turn, it can
doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
;re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26 Strength saving throw or be restrained in the greatwyrm’s telekinetic grip. At the end of a creature’s turn, it can
doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion. Others seek to exploit
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
faiths, are relegated to the Outer City’s Twin Songs neighborhood — but new ones arrive constantly, carried by travelers and proselytizers from far-flung lands. A character with this
religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Feature: Knightly Regard You receive shelter and succor from members of your knightly order and those who are sympathetic to its aims. If your order is a religious one, you can gain aid from temples
and other religious communities of your deity. Knights of civic orders can get help from the community—whether a lone settlement or a great nation—that they serve, and knights of philosophical orders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
relegated to the Outer City’s Twin Songs neighborhood — but new ones arrive constantly, carried by travelers and proselytizers from far-flung lands. A character with this background might aspire to
greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Religious Community You’re tightly connected with the religious community of Baldur’s Gate. You know if a deity has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Band Irina Nordsol A small band of hill giants hunts
across a ruin-studded landscape
The giants most commonly encountered in the world are bands of two to four who are united by a common
purpose. These are often warriors engaged in raiding, hunting, or a mission on behalf of the leader of their home community. Sometimes these bands are religious in nature—a small community dedicated to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
relegated to the Outer City’s Twin Songs neighborhood — but new ones arrive constantly, carried by travelers and proselytizers from far-flung lands. A character with this background might aspire to
greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith. Baldur’s Gate Feature: Religious Community You’re tightly connected with the religious community of Baldur’s Gate. You know if a deity has a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Tammeraut’s Secret The sinking of Tammeraut did not spell the end for Syrgaul and his band of pirates. As his ship plunged into the sea, he called out to his fiendish patron. Orcus heeded his call
seabed to Firewatch Island. They overran the garrison and carried the remains back to their wrecked ship. There, with Orcus’s instruction, they began the laborious process of opening the Pit of Hatred, a rift to the Abyss that can transform corpses into drowned ones.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
serve your deity. Religious Order Quests d6 Quest 1 Safe Escape. A band of the faithful wandered into territory hostile to your order. You must find them and escort them to safety. 2 Relic
Religious Order Sure, serve that religious order, and soon you’ll be doing a thousand loads of your high priest’s laundry, because—conveniently—it’s divine will.
Tasha
Your group acts in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
against the south wall, on which several bodies lie wrapped in funeral shrouds.
The wooden platform is used as a dais for religious rites. The faithful are brought here after death, blessed, and then
carried to their final resting place in the subterranean lake (where they are consumed by the thessalkraken). The bodies currently upon the platform are four lizardfolk slain during the capture of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
cooperated survived and grew, so cooperation has become the central tenet in Tletepec. Offerings and Celebrations Offerings are an integral part of life and religious celebrations in Tletepec. Twice a year
, every village assembles a communal offering to the gods to request blessings, chief among them protection from disaster. The gathered offerings are carried by a caravan of walkers and wagons to a
Kobold
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
races have little good to say about kobolds, but they do admit that the little reptilians do respectable tunnel work using simple tools. If a band of kobolds is enslaved by more powerful creatures
religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or
Orc
Legacy
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the
rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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
domain’s borders. Most bands make their living primarily through craftwork (especially delicate silversmithing), horse rearing, and trading wares carried between domains. Meetings between Vistani bands are
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Droaam The Korranberg
ChrONiCle
Descent into Droaam: my trail to terror
We’re all going to die. That thought echoed through my mind as the wagon carried us toward the Great Crag. The diplomats
grow larger and more organized every day, and the rest of Khorvaire is uneasy with the potential power of a fully realized Droaam. The monsters that inhabit Droaam retain their racial subcultures. Most worship the Dark Six, but other religious traditions flourish as well.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
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
anticipation of any demand, I offered Gyrt a fine dagger from Evereska, as well as a necklace I wore. For her band I offered a bag of baubles I’d brought for such an occasion. Pleased with my gifts and assured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Some of them believe that, by doing so, they are taking steps toward reuniting the shattered consciousness of Sardior the Ruby Dragon, and they pursue this awakening as an act of near-religious devotion
it can see within 120 feet of it. No one target can weigh more than 4,000 pounds, and objects can’t be targeted if they’re being worn or carried. Each targeted creature must succeed on a DC 26
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
pleasant internal heat and it enables a firenewt to vomit forth a small ball of flame. Most firenewts carry a container with this mixture in it. Religious Militants. Firenewt society and culture are
damage on a successful one. The fire spreads around corners, and it ignites flammable objects in that area that aren’t being worn or carried.
Firenewt Warlock of Imix
Medium humanoid (firenewt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
might try to steal the item, or someone who wants to prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled might try to kill the item’s bearer. 6 Religious. This item was used in religious ceremonies dedicated
item is imbued with illusion magic, allowing its bearer to alter the item’s appearance in minor ways. Such alterations don’t change how the item is worn, carried, or wielded, and they have no effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
experience a wild, creative vision from Keranos. The Reverent Army The hoplites of Meletis practice battlefield tactics in an environment saturated with religious devotion. The military force of the
the Reverent Army being increasingly common. Meletis maintains a fragile peace with centaurs of the Lagonna band, engaging in regular trade. It’s not uncommon for small groups of centaurs to set up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
with a penchant for arcane magic. Long ago, Laeral ruled a kingdom called Stornanter and held the title of Witch-Queen of the North. After that, she led a band of adventurers called the Nine. She met
a 60-foot line of silver fire that is 5 feet wide or a 30-foot cone of silver fire. Objects in the area that aren’t being worn or carried take 26 (4d12) fire damage. Each creature in the area must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
piece of the petrified giant that gave the tavern its name. In reality, this is an obelisk shard. During the night, a band of goblins broke into the Sleeping Giant, smashed the bar to extract the obelisk
mistook the creatures for misbehaving children due to their stature, but then she noticed their long, flat ears and sharpened teeth. They also all carried weapons. Damaged Bar. Much to Grista’s surprise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
another contract within the city, or provide the backing an ambitious adventuring band needs to find fame and great wealth. The only true competition nobles face is from one another. Such rivalries
mainly the wealthy or influential who can’t count themselves among the nobility. Other structures are taken up by educational or religious concerns that primarily serve the city at large, not the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order.
2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what
from a ruler or council. 11 Help a villain find redemption. 12 Parley with a villain. 13 Smuggle weapons to rebel forces. 14 Stop a band of smugglers. 15 Gather intelligence on an enemy force. 16 Win a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
aides to Borngray and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D for statistics), a rare bullywug who has mastered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, the creature’s heart and viscera are removed from the corpse and placed in canopic jars. These jars are usually carved from limestone or made of pottery, etched or painted with religious hieroglyphs
, knocked prone, restrained, or stunned. Equipment worn or carried by the mummy lord remain in its possession.
A Mummy Lord’s Lair A mummy lord watches over an ancient temple or tomb that is protected by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Factions Three power groups operate around Castle Naerytar: the Cult of the Dragon, a band of bullywugs, and a lizardfolk tribe. The black dragon Voaraghamanthar, along with its kobold and lizardfolk
and Rezmir. Bullywugs The band of bullywugs serving the Cult of the Dragon follows the dictates of Pharblex Spattergoo (see appendix D), a rare bullywug who has mastered shamanistic magic. His
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
a vial of poison he carried on to the noble’s bald scalp. He waited in his hiding place for another full day until the contact poison killed the man. Personality Traits. Skerrin is literally a man of
sinister means to turn an important member of another faction into an ally. 17–18 A small band of escaped slaves arrives in town. They claim that several sailors at the docks once worked as slave traders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations
other and against nearby Humanoids. Eliminating the giant will return the volatile situation to an uneasy status quo. 6 A frost giant leads a mixed band of weaker giants in a campaign of bloodlust to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ status to that of hunters and reducing the number of castes in the host to two. Leaders and religious figures of the tribe still maintain some of their authority, but the lowliest hobgoblin or bugbear can
carried into battle like a standard and used to rally troops.
Life in a Slave State When a host conquers a settlement or a community, the surviving victims quickly learn to adapt to life under goblinoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
aren’t being worn or carried; otherwise, the droplets burn out immediately. The smoke, soot, crackle, and low roar of the storm impose disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and ranged attack rolls. A
of the world and can communicate with other creatures. In extremely rare cases, groups of these creatures band together, creating colonies. These bonded mimics cooperate to create larger objects than