before both defends compelled respect

Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants Before the dissolution of the ordning, the influence of the storm giants was so great that lesser giants were compelled to abide by their decrees. The storm

counsel: her uncle, Uthor (Hekaton’s younger brother), and the wise, matronly Iymrith. Unfortunately, neither of them has much respect for small folk. In that regard, Serissa is alone. Like her dearly

Minions and Pets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

minions. A paladin might have no qualms about putting a hag coven to the sword, but her conviction falters if she must first fight through a crowd of innocent farmers that the hag has compelled to defend

to fire, able to transform into a flock of crows, or able to teleport through shadows — whatever the hag thinks best defends or serves her. Random Hag Minions To determine the minions and helpers in a

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

fraught with tests of strength, fierce competition and nothing in the way of maternal or paternal love. From the time a child can wield a stick or a crude knife, it asserts itself and defends itself

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

Spindle Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

learn the following information: Greelob and Orlob feel compelled to guard the meteorite because it seems like a worthwhile treasure to protect. However, neither spectator tolerates the other’s help

characters to claim the meteorite under their watch. If combat erupts, the spectators defend the meteorite, the gazers scatter and flee in terror, and the cyclopean ogre wearily defends itself and its lair.

The Knight as Narrative Device

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

soon meet—and who could become a loyal ally. When the Knight card is used as a narrative device in this way, the ally it brings isn’t magically summoned or compelled to obey the characters; the deck

ally might be a bit of a surprise for the characters—someone they dismiss as unrelated to the Deck of Many Things until the scholar draws a weapon and ably defends themself in battle. The studious ally

Genies

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

when bribed or compelled by magic. All genies command the power of their native element, but a rare few also possess the power to grant wishes. For both these reasons, mortal mages often seek to bind

delights beyond imagination. Noble genies cultivate the jealousy and envy of other genies, asserting their superiority at every opportunity. Other genies respect the influence of the noble genies, knowing

Other Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

). Drannin believes that with Orcsplitter in his possession he can establish himself as a powerful lord among his clan, and finally win the respect he thinks he deserves. Drannin’s most prized possession is

social graces Oreioth once possessed are fading rapidly. He has become a megalomaniac, styling himself the Lord of Lance Rock and surrounding himself with zombies and skeletons compelled to heed his

Life in the Tribe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

fraught with tests of strength, fierce competition and nothing in the way of maternal or paternal love. From the time a child can wield a stick or a crude knife, it asserts itself and defends itself while

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

Skytower Shelter Locations

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

smaller folk. She is suspicious of strangers just as other members of her clan are, but at her age, she feels compelled to listen to what they have to say. She would very much like to see an end to the

masters. A goliath character who earns Rahi’s respect can be taught the secrets of griffon taming over a period of 1 year, during which time the character is entrusted to watch over and protect a

Conservatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

. Merle, the dwarf cook (commoner), works here from 6 a.m. to midnight. When confronted with danger, he grabs a rolling pin (treat it as a club) and defends himself. The door that leads outside is used

spell (save DC 14). On a successful saving throw, the creature resists the spell. On a failed saving throw, the creature is compelled to leave the room empty-handed and not return for 8 hours (the

Mortuary Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

toward its liberator and obeys their commands. In the absence of any commands, or if given a command that’s likely to result in its destruction, the specter defends itself but otherwise takes no

much damage on a successful one. Skall’s Reward. If the characters help Skall and defeat the spirit, they earn the respect of the dead. Skall bestows a Charm of the Dead Truce (see the “Heralds of Dust Charms” section) on each character.

The Seldarine

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

underlies the multiverse. Corellon is not magic tamed or shaped — not the Weave, as some name it — but magic in its original form: a well of endless, splendid possibilities. Do not mistake respect for

reverence. Gods demand reverence. Allies and enemies earn respect. Most surface elves revere Corellon. Beyond that, all is uncertain. The Mysteries of Arvandor. Only those long-lived scholars who

Villa Locations

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

guards or sneak past them. The guards are too well paid to accept bribes, and they have no respect for the Flaming Fist. To sneak past a group of guards, each character must succeed on a DC 13

most uncivil fashion — by casting sacred flame at the nearest one. On the same turn, he casts sanctuary on himself as a bonus action and uses his movement to cower behind the bed while the imp defends

Eternal Garden Locations

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

characters to respect other people’s homes. Hidden Cave. A mossy cave hidden toward the back of the ravine holds a simple table and stool and a rack full of gardening tools. The furniture is for the

’ grudging respect. Thereafter the unicorns are willing to discuss the garden and its inhabitants, including the entrancing power of the Fountain All Heal (area G9). The unicorns then reveal Juliana and

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

weighs 150 pounds and has an additional 50 pounds of ice inside it. If the mephit hasn’t touched the box for 1 minute, she is magically compelled to return and touch it as swiftly as she can. The binding

Lower Palace Locations

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

each creature can gain only once every 24 hours. Demitasse, the only animated object on the cart that can speak, is impeccably polite and treats guests with respect. As tea is served, it compliments

on the spider, giving it an Intelligence of 10 and the ability to speak Elvish. Of the two, the spider knows the library better and is more adept at locating rare tomes. The spider defends Shon if

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