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Monsters
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
mount with an attack, Red Ruin can cause the attack to target her instead.
Mounted Evasion. When Red Ruin or her mount makes a Dexterity saving throw to take half damage from an effect, they take no
, leading to speculation about her actual identity. She also speaks little, relying on sharp hand gestures to direct dragonnel-riders in flight.Fire
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
wandering the land as knights errant, relying on their judgment, bravery, and fidelity to the code of chivalry to guide them in defeating evildoers.
A Purple Dragon knight inspires greatness in others by
committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
wandering the land as knights errant, relying on their judgment, bravery, and fidelity to the code of chivalry to guide them in defeating evildoers.
A Purple Dragon knight inspires greatness in others by
committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight leading a
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
physical state that their minds are ill equipped to deal with. Their memories of events before this interruption are often vague or absent. Occasionally, the most unexpected experiences might cause
tears to your eyes. Is it a bitter or cheerful memory? Does recalling it make you feel the same way?
3
You recall a childhood memory. What about that event or who you were still influences you
Demilich (Variant)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
curse on a success.The transformation into a demilich isn’t a bitter end for all liches that experience it. Made as a conscious choice, the path of the demilich becomes the next step in a dark
Action"}. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row.
The tomb trembles violently for
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the
Boros emphasis on order and community, or bitter enemies among the guilds that represent chaos and destruction.
Roll twice on the Boros Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and once on the Non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation
Karrns as agents of darkness. Likewise, Thranes have bitter memories of the conflict with Aundair, and Aundairian wizards or eldritch knights receive a cold reception. For most Thranes, the war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
with. Their memories of events before this interruption are often vague or absent. Occasionally, the most unexpected experiences might cause sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back
Memory
1 You recall a physically painful moment. What mark or scar on your body does it relate to?
2 A memory brings tears to your eyes. Is it a bitter or cheerful memory? Does recalling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Conflict over the succession spiraled into outright war between the Five Nations. The Last War was a bitter struggle that forever changed the shape of Khorvaire. It was a century marked by shifting
nation of Cyre was consumed in a magical cataclysm now known as the Mourning. The cause of the Mourning remains unknown; many fear it was caused by unbridled use of war magic. Shock and fear brought the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
identity. She also speaks little, relying on sharp hand gestures to direct dragonnel-riders in flight. Red Ruin
Medium Humanoid, Lawful Evil
Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)
Hit Points 150 (20d8
Dragon that isn’t hostile to her, she has advantage on attack rolls.
Mounted Combat Master. When Red Ruin is mounted and a creature targets her mount with an attack, Red Ruin can cause the attack to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
select group of devils and mortal followers who seek to cause strife and destabilize harmonious communities serve as Zariel’s chief corruptors. By funding evil groups, making and distributing weapons
light with a completely transformed perspective. INFERNAL ORDER OF BATTLE
Whereas demons attack in disorganized mobs, relying on shock and overwhelming numbers to carry the day, devils organize into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
tasked with wandering the land as knights errant, relying on their judgment, bravery, and fidelity to the code of chivalry to guide them in defeating evildoers. A Purple Dragon knight inspires greatness
in others by committing brave deeds in battle. The mere presence of a knight in a hamlet is enough to cause some orcs and bandits to seek easier prey. A lone knight is a skilled warrior, but a knight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Emerald Enclave Members of the Emerald Enclave are spread far and wide across the Sword Coast and the North. They usually operate in isolation, relying on their own abilities and instincts to
and their cause. Stern and stubborn, Morista sees it as her duty to protect the people of Gauntlgrym from the often savage nature of the Underdark and to remind them of its natural beauty. She serves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
over the succession spiraled into outright war between the Five Nations. The Last War was a bitter struggle that forever changed the shape of Khorvaire. It was a century marked by shifting alliances
Cyre was consumed in a magical cataclysm now known as the Mourning. The cause of the Mourning remains unknown, and many fear that it was a consequence of the extensive use of war magic. Shock and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
prefer to hear instead of the truth, and Phenax is happy to give them what they want. He takes pleasure in finding ways to subvert or corrupt champions of law, order, and justice, turning them to his cause
Lord of the Underworld and the River Guide. Still bitter over Phenax’s deception, Erebos concocts ways to torment the upstart god. Were he to discover a method to slay Phenax and return him to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
discover some clue as to the cause of Cyre’s demise. Allies. Prince Oargev has a gift for diplomacy (and a number of talented ambassadors in his employ), which has enabled a widespread campaign of
Khorvaire in the wake of the Last War. Oargev does significant work in reaching out to his displaced subjects, and the majority of them sympathize with his goals and aid his agents. Enemies. Bitter Cyran
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
them a chance to meet the evil cloud giant and convince him to aid their cause. The characters might also want to confront him after meeting the ghost of his dead son, Eigeron, in chapter 4, “The Chosen
orchestrated the king’s abduction. Although they share a disdain for dragons, Blagothkus and Countess Sansuri are bitter rivals. If the characters intend to confront Sansuri (see chapter 9, “Castle of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their services to dragons in exchange for membership in a draconic faction. By joining one dragon’s faction, characters might end up locked in bitter strife with a different faction—and characters who
adventuring party might include members of any or all of the five Metallic Orders, each concerned with advancing the cause of their own order while cooperating in pursuit of common goals. The Scaled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of 20 (24,500 XP). Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the demilich rolls a d20. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following
demilich is destroyed, these effects fade over the course of 10 days. ACERERAK AND HIS DISCIPLES
The transformation into a demilich isn’t a bitter end for all liches that experience it. Made as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
those of Dead Three. The demigods Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul walk among mortals, personally seeking followers to their cause. More than once, it’s rumored, the trio has even trod the streets of Baldur’s
rumored to sleep at the bottom of Gray Harbor. To prove his story, Straightstick uses a splinted old ferry pole as a crutch. Recently, the kingpin has grown bitter about his position, believing he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
from the hoard want to return to the dragon’s lair and cause characters to accidentally stray in that direction. Verdant Influence. If coins from the hoard are placed in soil, they encourage lush plant
lingering curse. A dying dragon might pronounce a bitter magical oath upon any who would plunder the dragon’s hoard, or a living dragon might inscribe a dire warning about the foul magic that will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
is haunted by Undead because of a cursed item in the house. 15 Creatures from the Feywild enter the world and cause mischief and misfortune among villagers and their livestock. 16 A hag’s curse is
that has just established a lair. Levels 5–10 Adventure Situations 1d20 Situation 1 A group of cultists has summoned a demon to wreak havoc in the city. 2 A rebel lures monsters to the cause with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
dragon Ephelomon brought news to the gith: Tiamat had pledged many of her red dragon servants to the gith cause. They would refrain from attacking gith and would provide support against the illithids
Vlaakith: she knows how to build fanatics. But alas, fanatics are good for nothing of lasting consequence.
The Bitter Truth In the time since Vlaakith made this promise to her people, she has called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and, won over to their cause, he and the rebels marched on the Ergothian capital of Daltigoth. The capital fell, and Vinas Solamnus was crowned king of a new independent nation on the eastern plains
Isle in the west or retreated to the protection of their strongholds and keeps, while others disguised themselves to continue their work. Their power waning, the knights today are locked in a bitter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
psionic ability to send visions to a humanoid shaman, causing it to proclaim the mind flayers as emissaries of the gods. With that ruse in place, the “gods” then dictate strict rules that cause some
modifications. The quaggoths’ chaotic tendencies eventually motivate most colonies to convert them into thralls or food, rather than relying on the quaggoth thonot to keep them under control. Humanoids Only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
storytelling session is a rare treat for an outsider, for halfling elders can spin a yarn like no one else. A tale with all the trappings told by an elder can cause listeners to howl with laughter, long for
closer to their goal. Rangers who have encountered halflings or lived among them know of this effect, and they learn to trust their other senses and their instincts rather than relying on sight. A typical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
citizens can get a free hot meal. However, some factions don’t view this expansion as benevolent. Lhar moves carefully, always looking for like-minded individuals to further his cause. Faction Attire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
permanently. No matter the cause of their demise, they return. To all appearances, they are alive and mortal, but they control the amassed resources of an immortal. 6 Primal Manifestation. Its
scroll. Research. Relying on an ancient being’s network of contacts, the being’s vast collection of lore, or perhaps the being’s direct teaching helps you unearth hidden secrets. If you can contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, crave violence, and fight to the bitter end. The berserkers retain vestiges of their former lives, including the thick clothing they wore as Reghed nomads, but their garments are torn and in need of
harmless gift—a friendly offering with a sweet taste. If the chwinga is insane, the frozen berry is bitter, and a character who eats it takes 1 poison damage and must succeed on a DC 8 Constitution saving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
toward the myconids, one violet fungus attacks them, extending long tendrils that cause immediate rot when they touch living flesh. Read this text: As you advance into the cave, a sickly looking mushroom
area B4 at the first sign of intruders, relying on the distraction of the stirges to escape. 2nd-Level Characters. If the characters are 2nd level, add two stirges to this encounter. B4: Circle Chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Hardbuckler don’t have cause to use them very often, these weapons usually discourage the bandits, raiders, and occasional orc bands that would lay claim to Hardbuckler’s wealth. The town eschews the sort
that they can spend the cold months beside a hearth, with a slice of fried pie in one hand, and a tankard of bitter gnomish stout in the other. Any cellar space not devoted to another purpose is used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
buy magic items at the DM’s discretion, but you receive no discount. Chain of Command. You are part of a hierarchy that provides you with orders. If you cause trouble in your own nation, you answer to
kindly officer is hesitant to send you into danger and constantly reminds you to be careful. 4 Bitter Soldier. Your commander carries deep grudges against your force’s enemies. They leap at any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Any loud disturbances on deck cause the captain and the sleeping cultists to awaken and investigate. Unless the characters approach the Morkoth invisibly, it is likely that the entire ship’s crew will
certain defeat at the hands of his other enemies. Rool’s betrayal doesn’t make him friendly toward the party. Once Daggerdark is dispatched, Rool continues to fight the adventurers to the bitter end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
things and make themselves rulers over all. While the Crushing Wave cultists take in many people who are bitter, lost, or mad, they also seek alliances with evil or destructive sea creatures. They
perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools