before blade desire company resolve

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Blood-Soaked Resolve. While Bloodied, the cultist has Advantage on saving throws.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Cursed Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with a use of

Spellcasting. Cursed Blade. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Cursed Blade"} (with Advantage if the target doesn’t have all its Hit Points

Heretic

Magic Items Quests from the Infinite Staircase

language you know. Personality. Heretic craves the destruction of good-aligned gods and their supporters. The blade is condescending and snobby, especially in the company of priests and other pious

The blasphemous weapon Heretic was created by a cult to steal power from good-aligned gods. The blade hungers to strike down servants of the Upper Planes and weaken the forces of good. You gain a +3

Orcsplitter

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

knows little more than the desire to face orcs in battle and serve a courageous, just wielder. It disdains cowards and any form of duplicity, deception, or disloyalty. The weapon’s purpose is to

defend dwarves and to serve as a symbol of dwarven resolve. It hates the traditional foes of dwarves — giants, goblins, and, most of all, orcs — and silently urges its possessor to meet such creatures in battle.

Walnut Dankgrass

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

blade (with the latter option more prevalent by far). But when tragedy struck the enclave, Walnut's clan was destroyed to the last — leaving her with nothing but the all-consuming desire to seek out

druid spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, produce flame, thorn whip 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, entangle, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): flame blade, moonbeam, pass without trace

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

standing army, a town guard, or a village militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

I saw her, wreathed in wings of pure light, her eyes blazing with the fury of the gods. The bone devils stopped in their tracks, shielding their faces. Her blade, now a brand of light, swept

receives visions and guidance from celestial entities via dreams. These dreams help shape an aasimar, granting a sense of destiny and a desire for righteousness. Each aasimar can count a specific

Unspeakable Horror (Aberrant Armor)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of

tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and unexpected a

Bavlorna Blightstraw

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

these visitors enter into an agreement with Bavlorna, she’ll use her powers to resolve their pressing problem in exchange for something of use to her. Alignment. Neutral evil. Personality

company, but one hag will occasionally visit another to plot against the third sister, creating a vicious circle in which Bavlorna and Endelyn plot against Skabatha, Endelyn and Skabatha conspire

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

militia? Or it might have been a noble’s or merchant’s private army, or a mercenary company. Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of

Unspeakable Horror (Malleable Mass)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores

horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and unexpected a horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be. Mist Horrors Some who wander into

Unspeakable Horror

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade

these tables are meant to be broad, so feel free to describe the details of an unspeakable horror’s form and the interplay between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and

Unspeakable Horror (Loathsome Limbs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and

between its parts however you desire. The more discordant and unexpected a horror’s parts, the more unsettling it might be. Mist Horrors Some who wander into the Land of the Mists seek to stay

Unspeakable Horror (Oozing Organs)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 21 (3d10 + 5);{"diceNotation":"3d10+5","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Limbs","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Bone Blade. The horror’s limb ends

in a blade made of bone, which deals slashing damage instead of bludgeoning damage. In addition, it scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice of a crit three times

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow irritated when disturbed

no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me. 2 If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention. 3 The sea is

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

known as the Blood Lord. While he takes pleasure in the sufferings of the living, he far prefers the company and service of Undead. His desire is to see all life quenched and the multiverse transformed

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and curve of his body, every

, the Wave of Sorrow, its wavy, razor-edged blade dripping acid at his command.Graz’zt’s Lair Graz’zt’s principal lair is his Argent Palace, a grandiose structure in the city of

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the ire of druids and other nature protectors who don’t understand the dragons’ proclivity for destroying large swaths of countryside. Beyond that, topaz dragons dislike company and grow

"} Trait 1 I seek no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me. 2 If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound

an angry thieves’ guild master? Or did you leave your guild in search of bigger risks and bigger rewards? Is it greed that drives you in your adventures, or some other desire or ideal? What

Using These Rules

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

, a character can approach Studying in any way they desire, with that phase then culminating in a single ability check of their choice. In contrast, Testing requires ability checks using specific skills

. In each phase, resolve the outcome of one character’s ability checks before moving on to another character. (If any characters are studying together, however, resolve their ability checks at the

Friendly Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. While in the company of one or more of these guides, the characters can move through the mist separating Prismeer’s splinter-realms without being turned back. These guides are as follows

guide creatures from Yon to Hither or vice versa. It also knows a route to the Palace of Heart’s Desire. See chapter 4 for more information about this guide. The Palace of Heart’s Desire can be

Heretic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Heretic Weapon (Longsword), Legendary (Requires Attunement by a Non-good Creature) The blasphemous weapon Heretic was created by a cult to steal power from good-aligned gods. The blade hungers to

present. While you are attuned to it, Heretic also understands every language you know. Personality. Heretic craves the destruction of good-aligned gods and their supporters. The blade is

Orcus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Orcus Orcus is the Demon Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Conclusion If the characters are exiled, they are never welcomed back in Yongjing while the White Jade Emperor rules. Zhong Yin leaves the party’s company as soon as possible. If the characters

seemed driven by a desire to keep the empire safe—even if she did keep his impending death a secret. He favors exiling her but will consider whatever the characters propose.

Orcus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Orcus Orcus is the Demon Prince of Undeath, known as the Blood Lord. He takes some pleasure in the sufferings of the living, but far prefers the company and service of the undead. His desire is to

Graz'zt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Graz’zt The appearance of the Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and

dress and body ornamentation to their secret assignations. Although he prefers charm and subtle manipulation, Graz’zt is capable of terrible violence when provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, its wavy, razor-edged blade dripping acid at his command.

Graz'zt

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Graz’zt The appearance of the Dark Prince is a warning that not all beautiful things are good. Standing nearly nine feet tall, Graz’zt strikes the perfect figure of untamed desire, every plane and

dress and body ornamentation to their secret assignations. Although he prefers charm and subtle manipulation, Graz’zt is capable of terrible violence when provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, the Wave of Sorrow, its wavy, razor-edged blade dripping acid at his command.

Nepenthe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Nepenthe to behead anyone found guilty of stealing from the Carnival or inflicting harm upon it. As soon as Isolde took up the blade, it rekindled the grief and fury she had suppressed for so long

, awakening the desire to avenge her long-dead companions by slaying the fiend she knows as the Caller (see “Mist Wanderers” later in this chapter for details). Isolde always chooses the Carnival’s stops

Cult Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult’s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices. Cultist Medium or Small

Pact Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage. Spellcasting. The cultist casts one of the following spells, using Wisdom as the

Drow Renegades

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

sunlight either live as recluses or find a community where their heritage and upbringing give them an advantage, such as an assassins’ guild or a company of adventurers. Even in such cases, these

traitorous drow spend the rest of their lives looking over their shoulders, hoping to spy the black hood and flashing blade of a bounty-hunting drow assassin before it’s too late.

Episode 1: Right Place, Wrong Heroes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

going to let that happen without a fight. The recent hostilities between groups such as the Xanathar Guild and the Zhentarim have been made even worse by the increasing sway of the company. A noble

merchant in the South Ward survived an assassination attempt last night. A female half-elf was seen fleeing the scene, bearing a deep cut on her shoulder from a bodyguard’s blade. A 50 gp bounty has been

Djinni

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

swiftly as a breeze. They might be as serene as drifting clouds or as tempestuous as storms, but most djinn relish their freedom and desire to discover the wonders of the multiverse. Djinn often know many

three attacks, using Storm Blade or Storm Bolt in any combination. Storm Blade. Melee Attack Roll: +9, reach 5 feet. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Lightning damage. Storm Bolt

Walnut Dankgrass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Mielikki, the matriarchal clan known as the Enclave Panax Anima defended the unspoiled wild by word and blade (with the latter option more prevalent by far). But when tragedy struck the enclave, Walnut’s

clan was destroyed to the last — leaving her with nothing but the all-consuming desire to seek out and destroy those responsible. As a guardian of the wild, Walnut has long held an antipathy toward

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Premade Characters To get started, have each player choose one character to play. Dwarf Cleric Shawn Wood You trained as a soldier on the island of Mintarn and joined a mercenary company. You

traveled to the city of Neverwinter with your company to serve in both the army and city watch. Over time, you grew disillusioned with many of your fellow soldiers. They seemed to enjoy their authority at

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