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boxes with simple fittings to elaborate, gilded sarcophagi and reverent, fabric-lined caskets.
Beyond the City of Doors, animated coffins serve similar—albeit less industrial—roles
. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters
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A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
magical talents, extraordinary training, or a life of adventure. Some are generous, helpful sorts, while others are more cautious in sharing what they have. Use the following list of jobs and roles to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
becomes much less simple when the treasure is located in the midst of a raging battle! Natives of the Upper Planes also have roles to play in the Blood War. While most of them are content to watch evil feed
The Blood War Throughout history, the teeming demon hordes of the Abyss and the regimented legions of devils from the Nine Hells have battled for supremacy in the cosmos. On worlds of the Material
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group Dragonmarked houses employ adventurers who suit their needs. The roles characters play in a group with a dragonmarked house patron often have more to do with their relationship to
the house than with the specific roles in the party. Consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Adventurer. Some characters are associated with your patron house because of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
a superior form of devil. That’s how, over ages, a lemure might become a pit fiend. But devils do more than corrupt. They also fight in the Blood War. Asmodeus attests that serving in his infernal
legion is a holy honor, for in so doing a devil helps protect the multiverse from demonic destruction. While that sounds impressive, most devils partake in the Blood War only to distinguish themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Some principalities are devoted to the Blood of Vol and a few favor the Sovereign Host. Beyond these, the Lhazaar show little enthusiasm for religion, though many curse the Devourer when a storm comes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Boros, or the hierarchy of the Orzhov. Not every member of the guild is a performer; some members simply tag along to witness the guild’s mayhem. The Rakdos NPCs table summarizes key roles within the
guild. Statistics for these NPCs are found in the Monster Manual unless the table states otherwise. Rakdos NPCs Role Appropriate Stat Block Blood witch Blood witch* Cult member Cult fanatic or cultist Performer Rakdos lampooner* or Rakdos performer* *Appears in this chapter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
princes have rejected his proposals for a greater union. There are principalities devoted to the Blood of Vol and a few that favor the Sovereign Host. Beyond this, the Lhazaar show little enthusiasm for religion, though many will curse the Devourer when a storm comes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Murder in Baldur’s Gate There’s blood on the characters’ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder — justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder
. Fate gave you the opportunity. You’re a hero, but no one cheered.
Roles in the Murder Each character plays a role in the murder, determined by rolling on the Murder: Character Roles table or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
what he needed: information on the ring’s current wearer, Artus Cimber, and a drop of Cimber’s blood (which the Black Network had in its possession). Nilraun is now waiting for the frost giants to
Cimber’s drop of blood in a rune magic ritual to turn a giant diamond into a blod stone (see appendix B). Unfortunately for the jarl, the item can’t find Artus Cimber specifically; instead, it
Orc
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relieved of their other roles and taken to the lair’s whelping pens, where they are tended to by Luthic’s followers.
Orcs don’t take mates, and no pair-bonding occurs in a tribe
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Blood Will Tell Half-orcs ultimately owe their plight to the deity Gruumsh, the creator of the orcs. Legend has it that when Gruumsh discovered all the territories of the world had been claimed by
among orcs react to this stigma by being more brutal than others of their tribe, which can put them in roles of leadership, but outsider half-orcs aren’t welcomed into orc society because they aren’t of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
that exist (or existed) in the real world. You can find descriptions of these creatures in dictionaries or other educational sources, or you might create new roles for them in your D&D worlds. Use these
blocks in this appendix represent fantastical versions of real-world animals:
Blood Hawk: Excessively aggressive hawklike avians known for stealing gems
Flying Snake: Winged, venomous snakes often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. The philosophy of the Blood of Vol teaches that divinity lies within all mortal beings and reveres the undead who have secured that immortality. Various cults are devoted to the demons and horrors
Olladra, goddess of good fortune NG Life, Trickery Domino Onatar, god of craft NG Knowledge Crossed hammer and tongs The Dark Six
Alignment
Suggested Domains
Symbol
The Devourer, god of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Murder in Baldur’s Gate There’s blood on the characters’ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder — justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder
a hero, but no one cheered. Beth Trott Roles in the Murder Each character plays a role in the murder, determined by rolling on the Murder: Character Roles table or choosing an appropriate entry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Life and Outlook Kobolds have a tribal society in which they all take on specialized roles that protect and sustain the tribe. The strongest kobolds are trained to be hunters and warriors, the most
assigned gender roles for young or adults. A leader, sorcerer, miner, or crafter is as likely to be female as male. Grow Fast, Die Early Kobolds grow and mature much more swiftly than members of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
the City of Doors, animated coffins serve similar—albeit less industrial—roles. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of
powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters during the day, while a necromancer might enlist animated coffins to conscript corpses from faraway settlements into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
hardship or lay down their lives for any of their clan mates, whether related to them by blood or by the devotion that holds the clan together. The Greatest Legacy The life of a dwarf is all about doing good
allow those similarities to blind you to their unique traits.
Roles in the Clan Every clan calls upon its members to fill three principal roles, each of which contributes to the group’s welfare. First
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hammer and tongs or brass dragon The Dark Six
Province
Suggested Cleric Domains
Common Symbol
The Devourer Nature’s wrath Tempest Bundle of five sharpened bones or dragon turtle The Fury
Passion, revenge War Winged wyrm with woman’s head and arms The Keeper Death, greed Death Dragonshard in the shape of a fang or dracolich The Mockery Betrayal, bloodshed Trickery, War Five blood-spattered
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
intellect devourer or 1 spectator 66 1d8 + 1 orcs 67–68 A faint tapping coming from inside a nearby wall 69 1 gibbering mouther or 1 water weird 70 1d12 gas spores 71 1 giant constrictor snake 72 1d10
blood and littered with the contents of 1d3 dungeoneer’s packs 81 1 chuul or 1 salamander 82 1d4 phase spiders or 1d3 hook horrors 83 5d4 duergar 84 1 ghost or 1 flameskull or 1 wraith 85 1 druid with 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
information about them that’s more or less common knowledge in Sharn. This section explores the roles that each one could play in a Sharn-based campaign. Although the powerful organizations in Sharn have a
drugs are just two of the most notorious substances available in the City of Towers and beyond.
Dragon’s Blood. Introduced into Sharn by Daask, dragon’s blood is a potent and highly addictive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to bring down that beast. Its pelt would be worth a fortune, even if it’s not real gold. A few of the more cautious types warn that the creature is clearly a blessed being and that killing it would
river of gold until they reach the castle in the sky. Sadly, their path will be filled with hardship and blood. To aid them, it offers the character a +1 longbow. The bow appears on the ground before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
descending into the rock. Blood has been used to draw crude symbols on the skulls.
The skulls belong to humans, dwarves, goblins, goliaths, and orcs. The symbol on each skull looks like a three
various caves is slick with ice, cautious characters can move on it without falling. Every loud noise in the chasm can be heard in the surrounding caves, and vice versa. Characters who make enough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel Zariel rules Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, she succumbed to the plane’s corrupting influence and fell from
grace. She recently reclaimed her position as archdevil of Avernus after the cautious Bel proved inadequate at marshaling his forces to launch offensives against the encroaching demons. Now Bel advises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
generous family bonds create varied ways to join different clans. Clans have few proscribed roles for their members, with each group sharing responsibilities in ways that work for their members
. Failing to respect a soul debt is the deepest form of betrayal for Dayawlongos and the root of countless blood feuds. Names Traditionally, Dayawlongos have a personal name followed by a clan name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a cruel and bloodthirsty jester, in the manner of its demonic leader, and it supplements parody and levity with blood and fire. Selesnya Conclave. The Selesnya Conclave is led by Trostani, three
they have vied for control of the world. Their roles were established thousands of years ago in a magical treaty called the Guildpact, which not only assigned each guild a function, but also enforced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
rigidly ordered force or a blood-soaked throng. Roll or pick from the Military Force Types table to determine the general type of military patron you serve. Military Force Types d6 Military
invasion on the Material Plane. Warriors include conscripts pressed into service in the Blood War, fodder in the thrall of ruthless yugoloth mercenaries, or members of a glorious celestial host
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
collects warlocks like one might collect butterflies. His favorite collection, the Troil Thirteen, includes warlocks of blood descent from the thirteen who first made a pact with Asmodeus. Malkizid is a
following: Dendar the Night Serpent, Eater of the World, is said to be the spawn of the first nightmare, devourer of foul visions, and harbinger of the end of the world. Her warlocks frequently dream
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, Questing Knight 16 Iron Golem 17 Death Knight, Dracolich 18 Demilich 21 Arch-hag, Lich 23 Blob of Annihilation, Empyrean 25 Colossus Arctic Monsters CR Monsters 0 Hawk, Owl 1/8 Blood Hawk, Kobold
Crab, Eagle, Hawk, Lizard 1/8 Blood Hawk, Giant Crab, Kobold Warrior, Merfolk Skirmisher, Venomous Snake 1/4 Giant Lizard, Giant Venomous Snake, Giant Wolf Spider, Kuo-toa, Pseudodragon, Pteranodon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
angels and demons. Arctic Monsters Monsters Challenge Rating (XP) Commoner, owl 0 (10 XP) Bandit, blood hawk, kobold, tribal warrior 1/8 (25 XP) Giant owl, winged kobold 1/4 (50 XP) Ice mephit
) Adult white dragon 13 (10,000 XP) Ancient white dragon 20 (24,500 XP) Coastal Monsters Monsters Challenge Rating (XP) Commoner, crab, eagle 0 (10 XP) Bandit, blood hawk, giant crab, guard
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
yugoloths’ presence insulting and their motives suspicious. The room has a flat, 10-foot-high ceiling. Although blood often flows from gaps between the room’s wall tiles (see “Regional Effects
roles, the arcanaloths learned everything they could about Laduguer’s principles of conduct. To their surprise, Aximus and Exekarus found these principles compelling. Some of the arcanaloths’ favorite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. Cautious Obo’laka warns against trying on the masks. Wise Shagambi is convinced that the frescoes are clues to understanding the power of the wall shrine. Frescoes Four frescoes line the east wall of
while wearing a frog mask. Spill the blood of a living creature into the copper bowl while wearing a frog mask. Eat a bug (living or dead) while wearing a frog mask. If any of these actions are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Infernal, and it describes a macabre process of stretching elven flesh over a frame made from blood-soaked wood. Personality Trait. “I despise the weak, and I love to inflict physical pain and violence
normally. Twice a day, the hags use their coven spells (see the “Coven Spells” sidebar) to cast seeming on their minions, disguising them suitably for their roles. The following creatures serve the