before before defending commanded race

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

sequester his forces, and Szass Tam can’t allow the powerful Sword Coast cities to control the stronghold. He quickly dispatched a legion commanded by a spectral warlord to discourage the recovery effort

. Rather than abandon the fortress, the five cities supporting the reconstruction efforts committed to defending Ironspine Keep against Szass Tam’s horde. When the characters arrive for what they expect to

Aberrant Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

produce a child, and for this reason such unions are forbidden by the Twelve. But aberrant dragonmarks can appear on members of any race, at any age, regardless of bloodline. No two aberrant

common and some held great powers. Aberrant leader Halas Tarkanan could devastate cities with powerful earthquakes. The Lady of the Plague wielded disease and commanded hordes of vermin. The

Goblinoids: The Conquering Host

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

they are, first of all, followers of Maglubiyet. On the surface, goblins, bugbears, and hobgoblins are as different as halflings, dwarves, and elves. Each race has its own tendencies, outlook, culture

another as strangers or foes. Instead they know that by the fact of their meeting alone, Maglubiyet has commanded them to come together. They know the time has come to form a host. Ahh, the Sly Fox

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is

Aberrant Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

dragonmarked families produce a child, and for this reason such unions are absolutely forbidden by the Twelve. But aberrant dragonmarks can appear on members of any race, at any age, regardless of bloodline

Dreambreaker shattered minds. The Lady of the Plague wielded disease and commanded hordes of vermin. The dragonmarked houses united in an inquisition called The War of the Mark. Some say that this was a

Mind Flayers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

about its own future has forced Extremiton to hold off on transforming into an elder brain. Instead, it is focused on defending the colony and destroying its githyanki neighbors. With only a dozen mind

. Extremiton is also gathering thralls of every race to help defend the colony if the neothelid is destroyed or fails in its task. City of the Mind Extremiton can sense intelligent creatures within 2 miles of it

The Elder Brain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

represents a category or subsection within the library. One mind flayer might specialize in biology, while another is an expert in defending the colony. Given that an individual mind flayer has a near

also sees itself as a savior of the mind flayer race and a living memorial that preserves the memories of the mind flayers’ prey. By its twisted logic, humanoids whose brains are devoured by the colony

Life and Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged them. URDS: WINGED KOBOLDS Winged kobolds, known as urds, hatch seemingly

Mirabar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

dwarf-like human can live so deep below ground for only so long. Almost all of its citizens, regardless of race, honor Moradin and the dwarven gods, making Mirabar a dwarven city in spirit and ethics

, since no one in Mirabar wishes to see the surface city wiped out. It would simply be bad for business. Mirabar spares no expense in defending its wealth, and hires as many mages and adventurers as

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

but found I needed to work in the world, to bring the message of my faith to the darkest corners of the land. 6 I realize that my god works through me, and I do as commanded, even though I don’t know

fighting, and I refined my talents by defending myself against people who crossed me. 6 I could always pick up just about any weapon and know how to use it effectively. Monk d6 I became a monk

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, orc 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

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 warriors go on their raids are weaker than

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary. Soldier Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8

vedalken are lawmages. Lawmage Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (breastplate) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 12(+1) CON

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

wealth and wisdom to keep the enterprise going a few more decades. Luiren. Long the homeland of halflings and thought to be the place where their race had its genesis, Luiren was lost during the

the upheaval ended and the Chosen began to disappear, the gods of Mulhorand remained to rule their people, focusing their attention on defending their restored homeland to keep the war in Unther and

K84. Catacombs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

provoked or are specifically commanded to do so by Strahd. If one or more bats within a 10-foot square on the map are attacked or caught in the area of a harmful spell, 2d4 swarms of bats form in that

away, whereupon the inscription fades. On later visits to this crypt, the door is unmarked and the crypt is empty. Crypt 24 Ivan Ivliskovich, Champion of Winter Dog Racing: The race may go to the swift

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