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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
unworthy of their status and are desperate to prove themselves deserving of it. But they also have the ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring others to follow them into battle.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
his holdings because of Bael’s battle acumen. During a time when so many other archdevils have lost their positions, Mammon has never been ousted, which is a testament to Bael’s skill on
. His critics call him naive, though never to his face. His primary interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
spellcasting ability:
2/day: teleportAn astral elf commander leads warriors into battle and usually has one or more spelljamming ships under their command. A commander channels the radiant energy of
the Deep Astral to replenish their numbers by having and raising children.
Many astral elves are thousands (in some cases tens of thousands) of years old. Whatever their disposition, their longevity
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Acquisitions Incorporated
skill in battle, and for his propensity to fall asleep as soon as a fight is done (as well as countless other inopportune times). More immediately notable is the unique physical trait that all members
carries an actual toothbrush (named Percival) and actual floss at all times.
Those who know Donaar quickly come to recognize that the braggadocio that defines him involves a certain amount of artifice
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male
industrious labor, skill in battle, and devotion to the forge.
Individual dwarves are determined and loyal, true to their word and decisive in action, sometimes to the point of stubbornness. Many dwarves
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, or belligerent. The truth is that many leonin simply enjoy fighting, whether verbal or physical. They take pleasure in argument, wrestling, sparring, and even battle, enjoying the opportunity to
adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games.
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I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
carve their horns to sharpen their edges, etch symbols of power into them, or sheathe them in bronze to prevent them from shattering during battle.
Thick hair extends down minotaurs’ necks and
, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s
be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t
;that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their
and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You belong to an order of knights who have sworn oaths to achieve a certain goal. The nature of this goal depends on the order you serve, but in your eyes it is without question a vital and honorable
important than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the
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appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining
Kobold
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’s mother is. This practice and the communal raising of the hatchlings mean that the tribe operates like a group of cousins.
Because they lay eggs, and the eggs don’t require much tending
populated areas, practice cannibalism, believing it is foolish to waste good meat.
In any case, kobolds that eat humanoids don’t simply start consuming corpses or prisoners right after a battle
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
threat posed by Osybus and his disciples raised alarms far and wide. In response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have
that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls, the disciples
become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
response, the Ulmist Inquisition and the then-mortal Count Strahd von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him
immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
von Zarovich faced the lich in battle. Their bravery would have been for naught if Osybus’s disciples hadn’t betrayed him. Fearing that their master would eventually consume their souls
himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish.
In an effort to rid themselves of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dragon Army’s forces seeks to restore the ancient magic of the City of Lost Names, raising it as a devastating, flying battle platform. With these forces go Lord Soth, who—following whispers from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Artificer Subclasses An Artificer subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Artificer levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, Battle Smith, and Cartographer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
to stay out of battle himself. Portcullis. If the knight raising the portcullis isn’t stopped within 3 rounds of the characters arriving at the Warrior’s Gate, the Dragon Army officers join the battle
. One of the knights turns a winch, raising the portcullis outside. Lord Bakaris is defecting to the Dragon Army and has convinced these knights to come with him. The cowardly lord is terrified of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
mount often means securing an egg and raising the creature yourself, making a bargain with a powerful entity, or negotiating with the mount itself. Barding. Barding is armor designed to protect an
. Saddles. A military saddle braces the rider, helping you keep your seat on an active mount in battle. It gives you advantage on any check you make to remain mounted. An exotic saddle is required for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Level 3: Artificer Subclass You gain an Artificer subclass of your choice. The Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, Battle Smith, and Cartographer subclasses are detailed after this class’s description
. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Artificer levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Artificer level or lower.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Tritons of the Siren Sea Most tritons make their homes in the Siren Sea, either migrating with the shifting tides or raising hidden cities of outlandish beauty. The majority are devoted servants of
numerous triton cultures exist throughout the Siren Sea, many of those closest to shore are led by priests of Thassa. Triton warriors enact their leaders’ will, with many specializing in doing battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
certain tasks in Blingdenstone can provide the characters with benefits and allies in the final battle.
If the characters find Entémoch’s Boon and share its location with the svirfneblin, or if they
Cry Havoc! When the characters feel that they have attained their goals and secured their resources, the battle for Blingdenstone can begin. Earth elementals under the control of the Stoneheart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Assault Because of the characters’ familiarity with the sahuagin fortress and their obvious skill at staying alive, the Saltmarsh council involves them in the their battle plans. The Plan The
the main force engages the enemy. A cunning party should have the chance to take out numerous defenders, open the gate in area 1, and slay sahuagin leaders, possibly without ever raising an alert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Fighter Subclass A Fighter subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Fighter levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Champion subclass. Champion Pursue
devastating blows, withstand peril, and garner glory. Whether in athletic contests or bloody battle, Champions strive for the crown of the victor. Level 3: Improved Critical Your attack rolls with weapons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
their patron’s affiliation. Aurum Missions d6 Mission 1 Retrieve a journal from a ship that sailed to Xen’drik and never returned. 2 Locate the grave of a certain dragonmarked scion, and retrieve
the signet buried with them. 3 Make friends with a scholar at the local university and learn their vices. 4 Recover a trove of art, artifacts, or recorded knowledge that was thought lost in a battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
surprise their enemies. Rat Keepers and Wolf Riders. Goblins have an affinity for rats and wolves, raising them to serve as companions and mounts, respectively. Like rats, goblins shun sunlight and
. Maglubiyet the Mighty One, the Lord of Depths and Darkness, is the greater god of goblinoids. Envisioned by most goblins as an eleven-foot-tall battle-scarred goblin with black skin and fire erupting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
beneath the caldera. Certain matchups are obvious. The metallic dragons are instinctive foes of the chromatic dragons, and those two forces can be expected to keep each other occupied during the battle
Well of Dragons, and their voices carry tremendous weight. As such, make sure the players know they have a key role to play in planning the battle. The simplest approach is a one-to-one matchup, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
through the Underdark. See the “Benefits for Completing Tasks” sidebar for benefits that the characters gain during the Battle of Blingdenstone if they complete certain tasks.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
action on her turn. 7th 52 (8d8 + 16) Battle Readiness. Levna has advantage on initiative rolls. 8th 58 (9d8 + 18) Ability Score Improvement. Levna’s Strength score increases by 2, raising the modifier by
of 19 or 20 on the d20. 4th 32 (5d8 + 10) Ability Score Improvement. Levna’s Strength score increases by 2, raising the modifier by 1, so increase her Athletics bonus by 1, and increase the bonuses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
often means securing an egg and raising the creature yourself, making a bargain with a powerful entity, or negotiating with the mount itself. Barding. Barding is armor designed to protect an animal’s
as much.
Saddles. A military saddle braces the rider, helping you keep your seat on an active mount in battle. It gives you advantage on any check you make to remain mounted. An exotic saddle is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
is random in his favors, meaning that his chaotic nature favors all sides equally. Lord Tempus might be an army’s ally one day, and its enemy the next. He might seem to manifest before a battle
, appearing to one side or the other. If he is seen riding a white mare (Veiros), then the army will succeed. If he rides a black stallion (Deiros), then defeat is certain. Most often he appears to be riding