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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
weapons speed and efficiency. In the thick of a fight, they dash across the battlefield, slashing and snarling as they run down stragglers and finish off wounded foes.
Gnolls
The first gnolls were
hyenas transformed by magic. Many of them were then corrupted by the demon lord Yeenoghu. Whether in service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war bands seek to soften up
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viciously barbed heads. Even when a hunter doesn’t kill their target with their first shot, the arrow strike brings so much pain that the victim is hobbled in its attempt to run away.
Gnolls
bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive.Rampage. After the gnoll reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the gnoll moves up to half its speed and makes a Bite attack.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more powerful. A
two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than-normal
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment the duergar wears or carries is invisible with it.Stone guards are elite troops deployed in small numbers to bolster war bands of
;re exploring neighboring tunnels, defending their homes, engaging with their families, or crafting bold new works. The bonds of friendship and kinship are strong, though navigating the inevitable
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than themselves, while giving simpering obeisance to any creatures they deem more
ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its societies. They also have a stronger-than
Kobold
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invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet
suspension.
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Great ideas are fine, but great results are what counts.
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If you can guess what I’m about to do, that means I’ve run out of imagination.
Ideals
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Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Bands of orphans and runaways band together in the Outer City, running after passersby in ragged throngs to plead for scraps. In the Lower City, urchins are often recruited into the lowest echelons
important person, and I’m wanted for it.
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No one else should have to endure the hardships I’ve been through.
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Flaw
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If I’m outnumbered, I will run away
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
here. These mates attack anyone they don’t recognize, defending their young in area 14b. Gnawed bones cover the den’s floor. 14b. Young Cave Bears Two cave bear cubs (use the black bear statistics
) sleep and play here. Qurrok has hollowed out several large rocks for the young bears to run through and climb on.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Battle Begins This section has no set timeline or specific goals beyond involving characters in Kalaman’s desperate defense. Roll on or choose the encounters you want to run from the Defending the
Wall table. These encounters are described below. Once you’re ready for the characters to begin their infiltration of the flying citadel, proceed with the “Dragonnel Reinforcements” section. Defending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in bandit or monster activity in a nearby forest. 3 A hostel run by House Ghallanda has gained a reputation for being haunted, and the disturbances are growing more dangerous. 4 People healed at a
killed defending their charge from assassins, but manages to force the attackers to drop a clue to the identity of their employer. 8 The characters are hired to protect a crucial shipment aboard an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
involved. The following examples are just a few of the possibilities: Forced Conscripts. The characters run into an overwhelming force of Talons and are absorbed into its ranks. When zombies appear at the
city wall, the characters are offered their freedom in return for defending the city. Last Bastion. Far from Lekar, the characters fall in with local survivors who say the city is the country’s last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
martial bands, holding strong in the face of unbeatable odds. It sings of a great yearly competition that crowns the preeminent warrior-athlete in Akros, and—by extension—the world. The majority of
Akroan military. Stratians The Akroan military is formed of wandering bands of warriors (drawn from the lektoi families) known as stratians. Outside the walls of the Kolophon, the stratians camp in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Special NPCs In this chapter, each player runs not only a player character but also an NPC who has ties to the settlement that the characters are defending. Once you’ve determined where the adventure
completion. The details of these special quests won’t be revealed until the end of this part of the adventure.
The player-controlled NPCs are intentionally simpler and easier to run than the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Running the Siege You have a few options on how to run the battle. Consider the following: You can treat each defender and orc as an individual, and run the combat as a long, complex encounter. If
you do so, the players should control some of the NPCs. You can streamline parts of the fight. The map of the ranch has been divided into specific zones, and you can run regular battles only in the zone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
black energy run between the pillars and the cloud.
The cult fanatics are named Abberoch, Belora, Liana, Shanzo, Torfiana, and Uzalyn. They are performing a ritual designed to anchor one of
. Darkness swallow the moon. Darkness claim this dungeon and all that dwell within.” If attacked, they continue to chant while also defending themselves. Killing a cult fanatic deactivates one of the pillars
Orc
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warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Respect for the Players Your players need to know from the start that you’ll run a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them; that you’ll allow each of them to contribute to the story; and that
everyone can see it. Overly Cautious Players Overly cautious players can slow down the game by checking every flagstone, door, and wall in a dungeon for traps and hidden dangers. Sometimes this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the support of the crown, the King’s Citadel, and the larger Brelish army, largely summarized as the following parties: King Boranel. The king of Breland is a cautious advocate of the Redcloaks. He
run both ways. Among the Redcloaks, tensions still run hot regarding their former rivals, particularly those from the following nations: Darguun. The hobgoblins of Darguun fought alongside Brelish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Respect for the Players Your players need to know from the start that you’ll run a game that is fun, fair, and tailored for them; that you’ll allow each of them to contribute to the story; and that
everyone can see it. Overly Cautious Players Overly cautious players can slow down the game by checking every flagstone, door, and wall in a dungeon for traps and hidden dangers. Sometimes this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation where the townsfolk would try to
they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might abandon this careful approach. First, because of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
in the service of gods wield mace and spell, defending against the terrifying powers that threaten the land. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too
Hotenow. NUMBER OF PLAYERS
You can run Dragons of Stormwreck Isle for one to five players. If you have four or five friends ready to play with you, each person can take one of the characters provided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
few walled enclosures that contain several such dwellings can occasionally be found a short distance away from the roads and rivers that run through or near the Fields. The folk of this land are kind
. Small bands of nomadic humanoids traverse these grasslands, as do monsters from out of the Wood of Sharp Teeth to the south, the Trollclaws to the north, or the serpent kingdom of Najara to the east
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Fellik to move on to his rightful afterlife in Mount Celestia. Fellik is good natured but cautious and indecisive. He’s wary of the characters and won’t do anything they say unless a character does it
can say their goodbyes. Use this time to let the characters explore or run scenes from the Curst Encounters table.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
instinctively attack the gnomes. Kobolds in battle with gnomes are much less likely to run away because their hatred overrules their sense of self-preservation. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it
mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Some are charged with defending sacred glades and preserving the natural balance. At times, however, all members of the order are called together to combat foes great enough to disrupt or destroy
let them run the NPCs. Should Morista come under attack, use the scout statistics in the Monster Manual to represent her.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
horn sounds from the camp’s south gate. The sentries run toward the opposite side of the camp while the camp staff scatter. If the characters follow the sound, they see several tortured-looking
random intervals. The soldiers are used to defending against spirits, but in recent weeks they’ve spotted flashes of blue lightning near Bathalang Puno, Pangil ng Buwan’s storied lair. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
full extent of the threat, as corruption and madness have already infiltrated their secret outpost since those initial reports (see chapter 9). However, even the most cautious member of the Zhentarim
let them run the NPCs. The thugs’ names are Nero Kelvane, Lenora Haskur, Aligor Moonwhisper, Gorath Torn, Saliyra Dalnor, Primwin Halk, Iandro Alathar, and Lhytris Ilgarn. All of them know the route
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
experience, the characters can become overly cautious, and you run the risk of the action grinding to a halt as the players search every square inch of the dungeon for trip wires and pressure plates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
icecaps at its poles and vegetation-choked waters in its equatorial region. In between, on either side of the equatorial zone, are bands of featureless ocean—nothing but water as far as the eye can see
. Garden is a refuge for spacefaring pirates, who hide their spelljamming ships in the maze of passageways that run between Yggdrasil’s Child and the planetoids, and might do the same in the craters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
their land, and they aren’t willing to let a bunch of orcs drive them off. They’ve heard the stories of the rampaging orc war bands and seen the scouts nearby. When the attacks began on the smaller
defending the weak and meting out justice to the Iceshield tribe. He has been trying to bring retribution to the orcs for their depredations, and he just arrived with news that a large orc war band
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
war bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive. Gnoll Flesh Gnawer These gnolls eschew the use of ranged weapons in favor of short blades that they wield with
great speed and efficiency. In the thick of a fight, they dash across the battlefield, slashing and snarling as they run down stragglers and finish off wounded foes. Gnoll Flesh Gnawer
Medium
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Derro Derro slink through the subterranean realms, seeking places that are safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than
. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for two elements of their character. They are cautious and distrustful, which serves them well as they navigate the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
, and the next batter steps up to home plate. Home Run. A batter who rolls a 20 on the die hits a home run. The defending team doesn’t get a chance to catch the ball, and the batter and every other team
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
nation requires military forces to protect the frontier and to lead advancement into new territory. Types of Military Forces Military forces represent a variety of organized bands of warriors. They can
defending against fiendish incursion. 6 Sky Warriors. This military force consists of winged creatures, employs magical flight, or sails airships as a sky navy. Traditional defenses are ineffective against