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Tortle
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The Tortle Package
I caught a big fish.
Now I search for a good friend
To share my lunch with.
— Tortle haiku
What many tortles consider a simple life, others might call a life of adventure. Tortles are
, defending their offspring, and sharing a lifetime of knowledge before they die. When the children are old enough to leave the compound, they pick up whatever weapons and tools their parents left behind and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The duergar makes three Psychic-Attuned Hammer or Javelin attacks and uses Call to Attack.
Psychic-Attuned
", "rollAction":"Javelin", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage while under the effect of Enlarge.
Call to Attack. Up to three allies within 120 feet of this duergar that can hear it can each
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the
rivals. Other archdevils know how much Hutijin despises mortals and have secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Druids of the Circle of the Shepherd commune with the spirits of nature, especially the spirits of beasts and the fey, and call to those spirits for aid. These druids recognize that all living things
play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such creatures as their charges
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Druids of the Circle of the Shepherd commune with the spirits of nature, especially the spirits of beasts and the fey, and call to those spirits for aid. These druids recognize that all living things
play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such creatures as their charges
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet
Spells
Cantrip
produce flame, shocking grasp
1st
chaos bolt, create or destroy water, unseen servant
2nd
heat metal, rope trick
3rd
call lightning,
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
invasion and oppression. Although individually they are timid and shy away from conflict, kobolds are dangerous if cornered, vicious when defending their eggs, and notorious for the dangerous
actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Meeting the Governor Governor Isabela Folcarae (lawful good, human bandit captain) receives the characters shortly after they call at her mansion. Read or paraphrase the following text to begin the
families have sent numerous adventurers in search of the couple; the few that returned did so empty-handed. Governor Folcarae can also relate the legend of the Eternal Garden, but she doesn’t know details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
gates. If attacked, these guards call on additional maelephants, which arrive in 2 rounds. The Watch also uses a flight of four trained wyverns to prevent flying creatures from escaping. If the
currently in the gate-town, though, so even attempting to get his permission to leave is impossible. The farastu demodands (see Morte’s Planar Parade) who serve as the baron’s guards stiffly relate this to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the meantime, while the characters are recuperating, a contingent of merfolk arrives in Saltmarsh and asks for a meeting with the council. During that session, they relate that they have just come from
consternation, decide to consider the characters’ actions an honest — if uncivilized — mistake. They agree to accept the town’s help in the looming conflict. Then they call upon the council to again enlist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the
bigger picture—often followers of Heliod or Ephara. Undermining these faiths might be the best means of preserving Pharika’s favorite wildernesses and laboratories. Ultimately, Pharika might call upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the tree has been destroyed know enough not to attempt the ritual. Strahd observes the proceedings, defending the druids if they are attacked and retreating if outmatched. Development If the characters
light seeping out of it. The creature that erupts from the wooden statue is a tree blight (see appendix D) that the druids call Wintersplinter. The green light comes from the magic gem embedded in its
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
Into the Doomvault The characters arrive in the Doomvault through the Bloodgate Nexus or a similar magic portal. How and why they come is up to you. Perhaps the Thayan rebels call for help, alerting
ignorance is an intentional part of the dungeon’s security structure. If given time, however, she can confirm Doomvault lore that the characters learn. Syranna can relate the following information to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
bolsters other troops. Emerald Enclave. Druids and rangers of the Emerald Enclave answer the call to arms by bringing their treant and griffon allies from the forests and mountains of the Sword Coast
battle. Skyreach will be assaulted by chromatic dragons the moment it appears above the Well of Dragons, drawing those powerful combatants away from defending the caldera. Arcane Brotherhood. Members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Some are charged with defending sacred glades and preserving the natural balance. At times, however, all members of the order are called together to combat foes great enough to disrupt or destroy
Marches, she heard Bruenor’s call to reclaim the glory of the ancient line of Delzoun and followed him to Gauntlgrym. Here, she balances her work with the Emerald Enclave and her loyalty to her people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Circle of the Shepherd Druids of the Circle of the Shepherd commune with the spirits of nature, especially the spirits of beasts and the fey, and call to those spirits for aid. These druids recognize
that all living things play a role in the natural world, yet they focus on protecting animals and fey creatures that have difficulty defending themselves. Shepherds, as they are known, see such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
modifier to the damage you deal with any cleric cantrip. Visions of the Past Starting at 17th level, you can call up visions of the past that relate to an object you hold or your immediate surroundings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
counterpart term, embodying what other languages call evil, unholy, dishonorable, or undesirable. Individual giants aren’t necessarily thought of as maat or maug by their kin. What matters isn’t a
etched in wood, ice, stone, or even earth, in the case of hill giants. These “tale carvings” relate legends or the stories of important events or meetings in the manner of highly sophisticated cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
doesn’t intend her harm. Unbeknownst to the character, the fake Luggik is using telepathy to relate information to this spy mid-battle. If called out for this, the fake Luggik appears at the map’s
second successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check also allows a character to realize that some slaadi can change shape. If Zot and Sotu are reduced to 20 or fewer hit points, they call for aid. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Adventures table offers ideas for adventures in such a place. Watchtower Adventures d10 Adventure Goal
1 Guard a watchtower from assault.
2 Assault a watchtower, defeating the guards defending
over a watchtower and conducts experiments on the soldiers she captures.
3 Sirens (see the harpies entry in chapter 6) call soldiers to the top of the watchtower, then entice them over the edge so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
likely involved the polis you call home. The Ephara’s Favor table provides just a few possibilities. Ephara’s Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You grew up in a polis like Meletis and never feel safe
internal. (Any)
Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Ephara when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Defending a city from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
in his way while also defending Mephistopheles against armies seeking to contest his dominion. Hutijin has amassed enough power to challenge the lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support
secretly disseminated the means to call him from the Nine Hells in the hope of distracting the archdevil long enough for them to assail Mephistopheles. Hutijin sends devils into the Material Plane to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
guardians in Undermountain. Populating and defending the dungeon became an obsession. Over time, the mage’s preoccupation with Undermountain electrified his eccentricities and infused him with an air of
Halaster’s tower and built an inn over the well he had used to descend into Undermountain, and call it the Yawning Portal. Durnan owns and operates the inn and tavern to this day, serving patrons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a significant wrong done to you Defending a polis from attacking monsters Building or restoring a temple to Heliod Your piety score to Heliod decreases if you diminish his influence in the world
Heliod’s Devotee Piety 3+ Heliod trait As a devotee of Heliod, you have proven yourself a worthy champion of the sun god. You can call on Heliod’s favor and cast bless with this trait, requiring no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and has little patience for those who display arrogance and self-centeredness, instead elevating those who seek to elevate others. Although Karametra’s demeanor is gentle, her call to service is
the world in a concrete way through acts such as these: Turning a wild field into fertile cropland Feeding those who are starving Defending a farm from monsters Building or restoring a temple to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Enclave answer the call to arms by bringing their treant and griffon allies from the forests and mountains of the Sword Coast. Zhentarim Assassins. These silent killers stalk and kill enemy leaders and
appears above the Well of Dragons, drawing those powerful combatants away from defending the caldera. Arcane Brotherhood. Members of the Arcane Brotherhood are a match for the Red Wizards fighting for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair
seem older and more respectable. Most kobold tribes avoid eating what they call “talking meat” — intelligent creatures — because such behavior prompts retaliation. The fear of starvation can make them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
fighting, and I refined my talents by defending myself against people who crossed me. 6 I could always pick up just about any weapon and know how to use it effectively. Monk d6 I became a monk
out those who could help me call it forth and master it. 6 I was wild and undisciplined as a youngster, but then I realized the error of my ways. I applied to a monastery and became a monk as a way to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
to lead stray orcs that no longer have a tribe to call their own. When Tribes Team Up An orc tribe typically has no more than a few hundred members, because a larger group would need a prohibitive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
surprisingly clean. One human slave (commoner) named Elmo lies dying in the northwest corner of this room. Elmo is too weak to call out to the characters, though he can speak with them if they approach. Elmo the
Emaciated Elmo is the sole survivor of a party of adventurers that penetrated the lair weeks ago. In a weak and raspy voice, he tells his story. Relate the following details: He is a wizard and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sunken Tammeraut. Most of the journal is moldy and illegible. The last few pages are intact, and they relate the events surrounding the coming of Tammeraut: Our worst fears are confirmed. Virgil has
Message. A surviving hermit named Aaron spotted the characters approaching the island and ran here to ring the bell and call for aid. Unfortunately for him, the ringing bell attracted Rasp back to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
call this device a geometric amplifier. It is the source of the magic required to maintain the integrity of the enlarged space. The bar seats up to twenty customers, and patrons can also be seated
the cornices and gaze down protectively; these seemingly inert statues are stone golems charged with defending the temple. If called to service, they glide gently to the ground using a programmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
statue.” It stood at the foot of Mount Waterdeep near the head of Julthoon Street. Then, after its critical role in defending the city against an invasion of sahuagin in 1370 DR, Khelben Blackstaff
, and thus locals call it the Hawk Man. I can reveal that in fact it bears much resemblance to an aarakocra, one of the bird-people said to live in the Star Mounts in the High Forest. The statue’s wings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
credit. Alix Branwyn The Athar aren’t fools. They let the powers that be call themselves gods, while the faction works subtly to discover the secret behind the curtain of the multiverse and look on the
Mercykillers—if there’s no meaning, there can’t be order. Conversely, the Doomguard, Hands of Havoc, and Heralds of Dust all find enough common points with Bleakers to call them allies. Doomguard Who






