before both declaring commanded respect

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

. To instill fear in the rabble repairing the fortification, Szass Tam sent an imposing illusion of himself over the fortress, declaring its impending doom. The Lord’s Alliance won’t be deterred

Forest Heart

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

of respect for her family and heritage. Personality Trait. “Many see my focus and assume I’m not approachable. But I welcome new friends.” Ideal. “I will make the city of my birth and descendants of

them here. Once here, Nisha was attacked by a monstrous woman with gray skin that oozes crimson ichor, like the surrounding forest’s angul trees. The fiend seized the Riverine’s Shankha, declaring it

Mechanical Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

charge. A guide can also be commanded to spend 1 or more charges to manipulate time in the local area at either adventure location. See “Manipulating Time” below for more information. All damage dealt to

sabotage and destroy its counterpart. Or you might decide that they develop a mutual respect for each other, perhaps even becoming friends as a result of their shared adventures. If on friendly terms, a

Commander Portyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

?” Until recently, Liara Portyr commanded a Flaming Fist outpost called Fort Beluarian on the distant tropical peninsula of Chult. Her uncle is Duke Dillard Portyr of Baldur’s Gate, one of the city’s two

Ravengard along with it — Liara strongly urges them to pursue that quest. Her experiences in Chult have taught her to respect adventurers and their ability to get things done. If the characters didn’t

Orc War Chief

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Orc War Chief The war chief of an orc tribe is its strongest and most cunning member. The reign of a war chief lasts only as long as it commands the fear and respect of other tribe members, whose

and renowned for his violent temper, Obould proved himself a fierce opponent in battle time and again. Over the years, he subsumed other orc tribes into his own, until he commanded a horde of

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

Caer Locations (C1-C9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

has told them to do otherwise, they deny the characters entry, declaring that “Speaker Crannoc Siever is too sick to entertain guests!” If the characters claim to have one or more healers among them

roost by sheer force of personality, though it chafes him that Hethyl Arkorran (see area C13) has more respect and influence within the cult. Kadroth doesn’t involve Avarice (see area C21) in cult

Uthgardt Lands

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

years, as I earned Gyrt’s respect and she mine, we became friends, and I came to know her three sons as well. Though Gyrt died some decades ago, I still visit her children, whom I played with when they

band may measure your prowess. It doesn’t greatly matter if you win or lose, though. Simply express a desire or a willingness to compete, and you will earn some measure of respect. If you win the

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

The Dark Seldarine

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

of receiving a great reward. Worship of That Which Lurks is widespread in the Underdark. Not just drow pay respect to it. Even creatures that are considered to be mindless, such as oozes and jellies

bribed to provide a safe haven. Most wild mages who are discovered are put to death, some survive as outcasts, and a rare few rise to positions of status, declaring their allegiance to Lolth — or at

NPCs by Guild

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

*Appears in this chapter Borborygmos For decades, the enormous cyclops Borborygmos has commanded the respect and obedience of the Gruul Clans by defeating all who challenged him. He embodies the

mystery that shrouds them and their work. Their ability to read and alter memories commands respect from the other members of House Dimir and makes them useful in the full spectrum of the guild’s activities

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

respect, assuming only brave adventurers would venture into a dragon’s lair. Ralvald provides the same information as Heldalf (area D3), plus the following points: Aerstigga’s Plan. Ralvald considers his

out of sight near an open secret door leading to the crystal room (area D12). These creatures are loyal to Aerstigga, who commanded them to stay here until she needs them. They are Hostile toward

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