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Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
dracoliches, magically bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and
megalomaniacal.
Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
bound dragons to his service, and learned how to drive dragons across Faerûn into a berserk rage. He considered his intellect beyond morality and became paranoid, resentful, and megalomaniacal
.
Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
ruins. You are part of a savage society that clings desperately to the Old Ways — attuned to nature, full of primal rage, and given short shrift by a world consumed with continuing civilization
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
fire bolt, produce flame
1st
compelled duel, speak with animals, thunderwave
2nd
beast sense, shatter
3rd
conjure animals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
commanders, typically having the skills of fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but
, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who tell tales of past glory. Among the Dhakaan, goblinoids work together. Hobgoblins are the strategists and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any)
2 Savagery. I express my rage through combat. (Chaotic)
3 Hate. Hatred of my foes warms my
, outlander, soldier Most champions of Mogis are antiheroes motivated by rage and a thirst for war. Many are tortured souls with a thirst for vengeance. Mogis’s Favor Mogis’s favor isn’t difficult to earn for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Mogis Mogis exhorts his followers to channel their hatred and rage into ever greater acts of cruelty and violence. He demands actions over words, making his followers an active and
feast of meat, either raw or barely cooked, along with copious amounts of intoxicants, followed by ritual self-mutilation—scarring themselves to demonstrate their devotion to Mogis. (PETER MOHRBACHER
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the Berserker to unleash raw violence. Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of
might. Then swear the Oath of Devotion to emulate the angels of justice. Ranger. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the Hunter to protect nature with martial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
character’s most exciting capabilities. This chapter offers twelve classes, each of which contains four subclasses—all summarized below.
Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat
. Then follow the Path of the...
Berserker to unleash raw violence.
Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
do.
Devotion to Iroas Following Iroas means making a commitment to combat in pursuit of righteous aims, not as a way of applying coercion or domination. It also means dedicating yourself to the
background. Iroas’s Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what he stands for. (Any)
2 Courage. No fear or pain can turn me away. (Any)
3 Loyalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
below.
Barbarian. Storm with Rage, and wade into hand-to-hand combat. Then follow the Path of the...
Berserker to unleash raw violence.
Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
World
Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of...
Dance to harness agility in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
family suffered during the rise of Xenagos, leaving you with unresolved rage.
2 You swore yourself to Klothys, offering your service in exchange for reprieve from a mundane destiny.
3 Born
of Heliod’s hubris.
6 You don’t know why Klothys has shown interest in you.
Devotion to Klothys To follow Klothys is to accept the natural order of the cosmos and your place in it. It means
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to tear down the established order in Purphoros’s name.
Devotion to Purphoros Purphoros encourages freedom and self-expression, so it is only natural that his champions follow him for many
different reasons. As a follower of Purphoros, consider the ideals on the Purphoros’s Ideals table as alternatives to those suggested for your background. Purphoros’s Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Devotion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others are fascinated by their
other. 5 You’re part of a community in Thrane whose devotion to the Silver Flame has led you to extend your unity meals to non-Khoravar. 6 Your Khoravar community is the crew of a Lhazaar ship. 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
fighters, bards, or rangers. Bugbears cultivate a focused battle rage and are typically barbarians, serving as shock troops. Goblins are largely artisans and laborers, but exceptional goblins join the
Dhakaani. The Heirs of Dhakaan are an agnostic society and don’t have clerics, paladins, or druids. Their focus is on martial excellence, and their spiritual leaders are bards, who inspire their warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Klothys Klothys doesn’t trace her origins to mortal devotion, and she has languished in obscurity for almost the whole of human history. Unlike the other gods (except Kruphix), she doesn’t
was in its infancy. Some surviving myths speak of a personified “destiny” in a way that vaguely suggests the possibility of an actual god’s involvement.
Rage of Titans. The greatest threat to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
were overrun by orcs, assailed by goblins, or simply disappeared. An orc horde hoping to take Citadel Adbar might rage against its walls, but to little effect, until the great, unyielding granite
the field to vent his rage and grief on the orcs in ill-advised assaults, winnowing down the once great Knights to fewer than two dozen. The Iron Guard, Adbar’s army, appears as strong as ever it did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
any character can play this role; there are barbarians whose fury is fueled by their devotion, and rangers sworn to track down the enemies of the faith. The soldier and folk hero backgrounds are well suited to such champions of the faith.
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Chapter 3: Classes
Adventurers are extraordinary people, driven by a thirst for excitement into a life that others would never dare lead. They are heroes, compelled to explore the dangerous
.
Classes Summary Class
Description
Hit Die
Primary Ability
Saving Throw Proficiencies
Armor and Weapon Proficiencies
Barbarian
A fierce warrior who can enter a battle rage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
his orcs on a mission of ceaseless slaughter, fueled by an unending rage that seeks to lay waste to the civilized world and revel in its anguish. Orcs are naturally chaotic and unorganized, acting on
the ultimate honor of carrying a small part of the god’s overwhelming rage into battle, in the form of magic that augments their weapons and helps the tribe succeed. To become an eye of Gruumsh, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
smiling ones feel about their place in the ordning — second to the storm giants. The masks serve as symbols of their devotion, but they also conceal their wearers’ true facial expressions. Cloud Giant
points and doesn’t regenerate.
Vaprak’s Rage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the giant can enter a rage at the start of its turn. The rage lasts for 1 minute or until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
social graces Oreioth once possessed are fading rapidly. He has become a megalomaniac, styling himself the Lord of Lance Rock and surrounding himself with zombies and skeletons compelled to heed his
)
Skills Deception +3, Insight +4
Languages Common, Halfling
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Brave Devotion. Wiggan has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. Wiggan is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
suggestions, which you can use in concert with the material here. Barbarian d6 I became a barbarian because … 1 My devotion to my people lifted me in battle, making me powerful and dangerous. 2 The spirits
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, the DM tells the player the secret and informs them that their character is compelled to fulfill that secret goal. For maximum entertainment value, wait until the triggering scene to tell the players
statistics as the priest’s mace attack. Thoman’s secret involves his professional devotion to Amara. To make sure nothing goes wrong with the ceremony that might upset Gwendolyn’s mother, he plans on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
spell (save DC 14). On a successful saving throw, the creature resists the spell. On a failed saving throw, the creature is compelled to leave the room empty-handed and not return for 8 hours (the
duration of the spell). Once the glyph is triggered, the trunk is safe to open. Treasure. The trunk contains, among personal items and clothing of little value, the instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
that approaches within 10 feet of the edge must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be compelled to leap into the pit (a creature ignores this effect if immune to being charmed). Such a creature
the Temple of Chaos. Another white gate stands in the corridor that leads south to the Pools of Devotion. 3. Issem’s Vault Deadly traps, which Issem avoids while in mist form, protect the vampire’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
easily moved to violence. Only those who harm his plants or his sister’s children stir the deep-seated rage inside him. Unlike other cloud giant nobles, Thullen doesn’t wear a mask to illustrate his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
weighs 150 pounds and has an additional 50 pounds of ice inside it. If the mephit hasn’t touched the box for 1 minute, she is magically compelled to return and touch it as swiftly as she can. The binding
look of rage. A campfire flickers on the ground between the frozen figures, somehow burning on the bare cave floor.
Challidax ambushed five would-be dragon slayers here, freezing them to death before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
least a century. More than a few elves claim to have experienced this benefit, and the truth of it is attested by many bards — sometimes in all earnestness, sometimes with a knowing wink. Priests of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube. Can a creature under the effect of compelled duel teleport more than 30 feet away from the caster? No
. You can’t move farther than 30 feet away from the caster of compelled duel by any means, including teleportation. Is the damage dealt by a beast from conjure animals considered magical? The stat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
chapter 13 told the characters. Colcook determines what counts as a valuable secret. If coerced, he behaves as detailed in the “Interrogating the Staff” section. If compelled to aid the characters
). Treasure. A character who searches the room finds curios worth 15,000 gp, a dagger of venom, a suit of demon armor, and an instrument of the bards (Anstruth harp), all designed with vulpine shapes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, an eight-limbed maestro of slaughter. If allowed to operate unchecked, he could rend his way through an entire drow city in a berserk rage. Keeping him restrained is one of the few acts of Lolth that
tongue was removed for questioning Lolth’s orders. Worshipers of Vhaeraun who believe this dogma sometimes ritually scar and silence themselves as signs of their devotion, and then serve as voiceless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
fanatical devotion to the teachings of the cult. The wind serves them at a gesture. Howling Hatred priests see themselves as living extensions of Yan-C-Bin, and they help new recruits cast off the shackles of
enough to hold in one hand and the hurricane has at least one hand free.
Skyweaver Skyweavers brim with rage and desire, which makes them perfect vessels for the wildly destructive magic of the Cult of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
1d4 rounds, as if affected by the polymorph spell. The snakes are compelled to attack any other creatures in the room. Treasure. In addition to opening the door, the key is worth 25 gp. RESTING
No
for a creature to tear away the cloth wrappings on itself or another creature. On a failed save, the creature is no longer paralyzed but is compelled to rise along with the zombies and move toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
an avalanche as it attacks. Overlords and Minions. Blue dragons covet valuable and talented creatures whose service reinforces their sense of superiority. Bards, sages, artists, wizards, and assassins
crystallized caverns and tunnels beneath the sands.
Thunderstorms rage around a legendary blue dragon’s lair, and narrow tubes lined with glassy sand ventilate the lair, all the while avoiding the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
true devotion from their compatriots challenge each other to drink from the basin to prove their faith. If the characters come in disguise as devotees of Vecna, the cultists demand that they prove their
ransacking the room. The cultists quickly retreated and haven’t been back. The wraiths emerge from the dust and ash when anyone opens the door, shrieking, “Vecnans, die!” They vent their rage on nearby