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Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies
Special Equipment. Kelek wears bracers of defense and carries a staff of striking with 10 charges. The staff regains 1d6 + 4;{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain expended
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Unarmored Defense. While Zi is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Zi makes two Quarterstaff attacks.
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3
will smile upon us.”
Bond: “Goldenfields is the breadbasket of the North. People depend on its safety and prosperity, and I’ll do what must be done to protect it.”
Flaw: “I don’t trust authority. I do what my heart says is right.”
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Unarmored Defense. While Steel Crane is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, his AC includes his Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Steel Crane makes three attacks.
Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack
martial arts must be preserved and learned. Hiding them away in libraries dishonors our teachers.”
Bond. “The Immortal Lotus is my new family. Bak Mei will lead me to a brighter future
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Unarmored Defense. While Jade Tigress is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, her AC includes her Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. Jade Tigress makes three attacks.
Force Strike. Melee Weapon Attack
can shake my faith in Bak Mei.”
Ideal. “I do what I must. The authority of the temple is to be obeyed.”
Bond. “I owe my life to Bak Mei. He took me in when my parents left me
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the dragonborn fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Mental Defense. While the dragonborn is wearing no armor, its AC includes its Intelligence
, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.Psychic
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
suit your identity as a member of the city watch.
Your bond is likely associated with your fellow watch members or the watch organization itself and almost certainly concerns your community. Your
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If Bak Mei fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Bak Mei carries a staff of striking with 10 charges.
Unarmored Defense. While Bak
past by giving me an unending future.”
Bond. “I will lead my students to a life unstained by the problems of the world. We will rise above all into eternity.”
Flaw. “I am
Soldier
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadel’s location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
required, Arayat, commander of the Shieldbearers, also mobilizes his Shieldbearer veterans, while the other Speakers for the Ancestors call on the citizenry to bolster the city’s defense. The Auroral
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any)
6
Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any)
D6
BOND
1
I must visit all the oceans
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
when appropriate to suit your identity as a mercenary.
Your bond could be associated with the company you traveled with previously, or with some of the comrades you served with. The ideal you embrace
defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
finally know peace. (Any)
Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I would give my life in the defense of the small enclave where I first encountered Mat’Selesnya.
2
I love beasts and
messenger, calm emotions, warding bond
3rd
plant growth, speak with plants
4th
aura of life, conjure minor elementals
5th
awaken, commune with nature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadel’s location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
required, Arayat, commander of the Shieldbearers, also mobilizes his Shieldbearer veterans, while the other Speakers for the Ancestors call on the citizenry to bolster the city’s defense. The Auroral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.
Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.
Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Kelek uses Arcane Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more
. “Kindness is just another word for weakness.” Bond. “I must have Ringlerun’s staff! With it, the League of Malevolence will be unstoppable!” Flaw. “I trust no one, nor am I trustworthy.” Combat Notes
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders
. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
victories.
2
A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon
Rary's telepathic bond spell.
Thriving Wildlife. giant spider;Giant spiders (a sapphire dragon’s favorite prey) are attracted to the area within 6 miles of the lair and settle there in large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
. “Responsibility isn’t really my thing.”
Ideal. “What’s yours is mine; it’s only a matter of time.”
Bond. “I have a reputation to uphold. I can’t have it sullied by silly concepts like honesty and
!”
Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.”
Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.”
Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. “Responsibility isn’t really my thing.”
Ideal. “What’s yours is mine; it’s only a matter of time.”
Bond. “I have a reputation to uphold. I can’t have it sullied by silly concepts like honesty and
breeze!”
Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.”
Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.”
Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
points. These NPCs are predisposed to aid in their settlement’s defense, but players might try to keep them out of harm’s way instead. Each NPC has an ideal, a bond, and a flaw, and though you should
begins, make photocopies of the six NPCs corresponding to the location you’ve chosen. These NPCs are gathered in appendix D. Each NPC comes with a brief description, personality traits (a bond, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in the direst situation deserve respect. 6 Brutality. Overwhelming violence, and those who can deliver it, are worthy of obedience. Devil Bonds d6 Bond 1 I and my comrades fought well in the Blood
defense of all. 5 I’m so reliant on the laws of the Nine Hells that I panic without their guidance. 6 I am secretly jealous of the freedom that mortals enjoy.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
has its telepathy range doubled while within 1 mile of the lair. This includes creatures with innate telepathy and magical telepathy such as the Rary's telepathic bond spell.
Thriving Wildlife. Giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
kind word than an axe.”
Bond: “Bryn Shander is my home. It’s my job to protect her.”
Flaw: “I’m head over heels in love with Sheriff Southwell. One day I hope to marry him.”
Sirac of Suzail
hasn’t seen his father since he was a baby.
Ideal: “Without duty or loyalty, a man is nothing.”
Bond: “Icewind Dale is where I belong for the rest of my life.”
Flaw: “I am honest to a fault
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Abjuration M Rary’s Telepathic Bond Divination R Scrying Divination C, M Seeming Illusion — Steel Wind Strike Conjuration M Summon Dragon Conjuration C, M Synaptic Static Enchantment — Telekinesis
Conjuration C Chain Lightning Evocation — Circle of Death Necromancy M Contingency Abjuration M Create Undead Necromancy M Disintegrate Transmutation — Drawmij’s Instant Summons Conjuration R, M
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Stalker, and Hunter subclasses. Beast Master Bond with a Primal Beast A Beast Master forms a mystical bond with a special animal, drawing on primal magic and a deep connection to the natural world
. ALDITHA SIREGAR Beast Master Subclass
Level 3: Primal Companion You magically summon a primal beast, which draws strength from your bond with nature. Choose its stat block: Beast of the Land
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
for every contingency. Leave nothing to chance!
2 Every copper wants to be a silver. Each bet is an opportunity.
3 I’m one of Lady Luck’s favored. Anything I try is destined to succeed
measure of a person. In the end, the only thing that matters is the scoreboard. (Evil)
d6 Bond
1 One person in particular owes me a lot of money, and I need to keep them alive if I want to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Spells 1st Dissonant Whispers, Silvery Barbs (in this book) 2nd Calm Emotions, Darkness 3rd Beacon of Hope, Daylight 4th Compulsion, Confusion 5th Dominate Person, Rary’s Telepathic Bond Consider
way to succeed. 4 I’ve mastered the art of using humor as a defense, and I always have a charming joke ready. 5 I always wait before speaking, analyzing the situation for whichever angle is most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Iroas carries a battle-worn bronze shield called the Bulwark of Brotherhood. It symbolizes the protective bond shared by all soldiers at war and his determination, ironically, to defeat his own brother
minotaur terror closed in on her, Rygyra whispered a prayer to Iroas and braced her flimsy wooden shield, knowing it would offer no defense against the giant’s strikes. Yet, when the blow came, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. “I seek to bring about the end of this world and rule the next one.”
Bond. “The yuan-ti of Chult are mine to command. They will help me rule an empire.”
Flaw. “I will do anything and betray
anyone to save myself.”
Ras Nsi
Medium monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil
Armor Class 15 (bracers of defense)
Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) reduced to 107; subtract 1 for each day that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
lacking is the greatest disappointment. (Evil) 5 Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) Shipwright Bonds d6 Bond 1 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
ornament in her hair. Personality Trait. “I have made subtle insults into an art form.” Ideal. “Any brute can frighten someone. To truly make someone fearful is a high art.” Bond. “I will do anything to
when I can get away with it.” Ideal. “Strength is the only thing worth respecting.” Bond. “Dwarves burned down my home and killed my daughter long ago, and I will hate all their kind forever.” Flaw. “I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
parent or the other. Corellon was revolted by this perceived betrayal and railed against Lolth’s intrusion. Some of the primal elves rose to her defense. They argued that no entity who sprang from
longer be trusted. The elf gods who sided with Corellon became the Seldarine, and those who fled along with Lolth became the Seldarine’s dark reflection. Save for those who had been named gods, Corellon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
his patience. Dalamar participated in the ill-fated defense of Silvanesti against the Dragon Armies. His desperate actions were part of the reason he and the other mages were sent to the Northern
of High Sorcery. Personality Trait. “Everybody wants something. I’m certain we can help one another.” Ideal. “Magic is meant to be used.” Bond. “I’ll do anything to recover my home.” Flaw. “I’m
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
capacity, loxodons devote themselves to maintaining that bond. They coordinate their efforts and are often willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of the group. They expect reciprocal loyalty
, if you have the loxodon’s Natural Armor trait and the monk’s Unarmored Defense feature, you don’t mix them together. Instead, you choose which one determines your AC.