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Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they agreed to follow Levistus, a pale glow caught their eye in the snow nearby, leading to the discovery of a sword
Dark Devotion. The cultist has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Icy Doom. When the cultist dies, its corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they
Dark Devotion. The fanatic has advantage on saving throws against being charmed or frightened.
Spellcasting. The fanatic is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the
). The elf has a 50 percent;{"diceNotation":"1d100","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Solar Dragon"} chance of magically summoning a young solar dragon. A summoned dragon appears in an unoccupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
their lack of proper devotion. Occasionally a god’s weapon might fall into the wrong hands or go missing entirely, sparking fantastic quests. Consult the Weapons of the Gods Adventures table for
from a divine champion who needed it but refuses to return it.
4 Destroy a god’s weapon and channel the energy released to create a new magic item or work a miracle.
5 Reforge a god’s
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Lolth’s priestesses, but they must constantly balance their devotion to the Spider Queen with their devotion to their families. Drow Priestess of Lolth
Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil
Armor
with a 30 percent chance of success. If the attempt fails, the drow takes 5 (1d10) psychic damage. Otherwise, the summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet of its summoner, acts as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
characters a better chance against the raiders. For their part, the Uthgardt, despite portentous visions, are unwilling to perish to serve Javor. If they suffer significant losses, including either
halfling pluck and dark devotion make the wicked Nettlebees unlikely to back down easily. In fact, Wiggan tries to bribe the characters into defending Bertram and him “against these savages.” He also uses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the offending character one more chance, allowing the character to repeat the check provided the apology is sung with feeling. On a second failed check or if the character refuses to sing, the galeb
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Silence. Just as Kruphix reins in the worst excesses of the other gods, the best chance of foiling Kruphix as a villain lies in the nature of Kruphix himself. A campaign in which Kruphix is a villain
altercation between the gods, Kruphix declares a new Silence. He refuses to lift it unless the other gods agree to aid him in forcing Klothys back into the Underworld.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Mark of Tharizdun To hide its burgeoning devotion to a non-abolethic entity from the prying telepathic abilities of its kind, Sgothgah relocated its lair to the edge of the Endless Nadir. There
that the aboleths avoided because of the humanoids that dwelled there, trusting that other aboleths wouldn’t follow it or even care that it had left. Purely by chance, the oceanic immigrants came to a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, she’s frustrated by the situation and seeks advice on how to protect her people by nightfall. She refuses any suggestion involving fighting in the village. If the characters suggest they prepare to
soldiers. They’d need weeks of training and a hundred more professional soldiers to stand a chance in any conflict. She suggests readying the villagers to evacuate at a moment’s notice in case other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
great NPCs of Faerûn in a way that will not negatively impact the story you want to tell, nor steal the spotlight from the characters. The echoes offer characters the chance to receive advice from
of Faerûn in a way that will not negatively impact the story you want to tell, nor steal the spotlight from the characters. The echoes offer them the chance to receive advice from experienced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
additional possibilities to give characters whose Charisma is not their strong suit a chance to shine: Strength. An NPC won’t talk to the characters until one of them agrees to an arm-wrestling match. Or a
that the characters can’t use the information they receive until they interpret those obscure facts. Or the NPC refuses to give a direct answer, speaking only in vague hints that the characters must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
allies, the Darklord learns of noteworthy characters before they hear of him. By manufacturing a chance encounter, Harkon takes the opportunity to be impressed by or indebt himself to the characters
you?” He does this while removing his wolf tooth necklace and offering to place it around a character’s neck. By doing so, he marks the character as his protégé. If the character refuses, Harkon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
survived, but they think you’re dead. Now is your chance for vengeance! Your hit list consists of three names: a human cultist named Frulam Mondath, a half-orc named Bog Luck, and a half-dragon named Rezmir
command to go into the world and prove your devotion to the cause of good. If you prove worthy, on your death you will return to his side in your true form.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they agreed to follow
signs of their devotion to the archduke of Stygia (see the “Chardalyn Amulets” sidebar). The Knights of the Black Sword have members scattered throughout Ten-Towns. They welcome new members and answer to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Omuans. They disguised themselves as jungle creatures and promised great power in return for devotion. Desperate for redemption, the Omuans tore down their temple to Ubtao and raised shrines to these
patiently waited for their god, Dendar the Night Serpent, to come forth and swallow the world. Earthquakes shook Omu and cracked it open like a fig, causing the river to burst its banks. Chance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shared; these meals are a great chance to hear about local events and opportunities. Many Khoravar espouse the idea of “the bridge between,” the notion that the Khoravar are called to facilitate
other. 5 You’re part of a community in Thrane whose devotion to the Silver Flame has led you to extend your unity meals to non-Khoravar. 6 Your Khoravar community is the crew of a Lhazaar ship. 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
survived, but they think you’re dead. Now is your chance for vengeance! Your hit list consists of three names: a human cultist named Frulam Mondath, a half-orc named Bog Luck, and a half-dragon named Rezmir
command to go into the world and prove your devotion to the cause of good. If you prove worthy, on your death you will return to his side in your true form.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
” column of the Treasure Hoard, Challenge 0–4 table in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. If the room contains jewelry, there is a 50 percent chance it is in a locked jewelry box requiring thieves’ tools and a
and richly rewarded for their devotion. 14. Laundry Room Chultans are as scrupulous about their clothing as about their bodies — a fastidiousness that’s almost essential, given how much everyone sweats
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
they think you’re dead. Now is your chance for vengeance! Your hit list consists of three names: a human cultist named Frulam Mondath, a half-orc named Bog Luck, and a half-dragon named Rezmir. You
command to go into the world and prove your devotion to the cause of good. If you prove worthy, on your death you will return to his side in your true form.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Dwarvish, demands the Stone of Golorr, and refuses to believe that they don’t have it. If the stone isn’t turned over to them promptly, the duergar enlarge themselves and attack. Xanathar watches the
battle unfold through the eyes of a gazer (see appendix B), which stays out of the fight and tries to remain unseen. If this encounter occurs at night, there’s a 50 percent chance that Ambrose Everdawn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
characters the use of private rooms in the Ancestors’ Danse House, as well as a chance to join in the revelry until the night is spent. If the party refuses the offer, Djeneba says the characters may yet change their minds if they see firsthand the pain the past carries with it.
the spirits of the past are wrought to life by ancient pain. Atiba-Pa knows those sigils as well as I. But I offer you a chance to turn from his empty past and help build the future for Djaynai
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
placed to be phosphorescent mushrooms.
The lights are proper lamps flanking two massive stone gates blocking the tunnel. Before you get a chance to examine the intricate carvings on the gates
check succeeds, and refuses them entrance if it fails. If the check fails by 5 or more, the guard gives the order to arrest the characters, announcing that they are now slaves of the duergar (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
lax in that duty as boredom and hunger overtake them. Therefore, there is a 50 percent chance that the characters will land unseen at the Skull Dunes during the day. The survivors do not keep watch
at night, meaning that the party has a 100 percent chance of landing unnoticed when it’s dark. During the day, the survivors might be above ground getting water, fishing, or gardening, or they might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, point out that the player’s behavior is spoiling the fun for others, and ask the player to tone it down. If the player refuses to change this behavior, ask the player to leave the group. Some problems
out of the campaign story. When you have antagonists threaten the people and places the characters love, be sure the characters have a chance to stave off the worst outcome. During the game, characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, point out that the player’s behavior is spoiling the fun for others, and ask the player to tone it down. If the player refuses to change this behavior, ask the player to leave the group. Some problems
out of the campaign story. When you have antagonists threaten the people and places the characters love, be sure the characters have a chance to stave off the worst outcome. During the game, characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
demon lord through ferocity, cunning, or an act of surprising devotion, the demon lord might reward such service by snatching up the fiend and subjecting it to excruciating torments to remake it into a
.
Summon Demon (1/Day). As an action, the molydeus has a 50 percent chance of summoning its choice of 1d6 babaus, 1d4 chasmes, or one marilith. A summoned demon appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet
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
friendships with people from every spot on the spectrum of roles within the clan. More important, a young noble’s conduct while pursuing a variety of tasks gives the elder nobles a chance to assess the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
believe I have a chance to join Acquisitions Incorporated! The fun I’m going to have!
2 I’ve been wronged my entire life, and the world owes me.
3 I have always tried to make the best of a
my lifelong devotion.
3 My parents worry about me, but I’ll make them proud.
4 The only bond that matters is the one holding my money pouch to my belt.
5 The other new hires at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
first orders the girallons to attack. As needed, he then uses his Charm action to force a character or Pentival to defend him. Due to his fanatic devotion, Phenex does not use his Etherealness action
into the altar. On a failed check to remove a missing component, these weapons cast a lightning bolt or a fireball at the character making the check (a 50 percent chance for either spell; save DC 16 for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
they don’t attack drow or anyone accompanied by a drow. There’s a 25 percent chance that 1d4 drow guards are standing within 120 feet of the orcs, quietly resenting the fact that they’ve been assigned to
commoner or student of the Academy who refuses to obey a priestess can be punished as the offended priestess sees fit, up to and including death. If the offender is the property of another house and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, and he refuses to accompany the characters. But if the Abbot dies, Clovin doesn’t have any reason to remain in the abbey, so he’s willing to come along if he is bribed with wine. Clovin provides no
, “The Wizard of Wines”). The old wereraven, realizing that he has a chance to end Strahd’s tyranny, leaves his vineyard and winery in the capable hands of his sons, Adrian and Elvir. But before he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
which skill has the best chance to convince a brain to keep its disks active. If that check is subsequently failed, both of that specific brain’s disks are deactivated. If brain number 2 or any three
it refuses to disconnect. The modron thereafter integrates its consciousness into the monastery’s, running its systems as its new integrated mind. Brains in Jars Brain (Name) Disks Knowledge Area of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
characters a chance to surrender and give up the book in exchange for their lives. If the party refuses this offer or if Zikran is unaware that the characters have the book, the genasi archmage and his
accompanying illustration, looks like a metal rod with a tip shaped like a bird’s head. The air elemental and the water elemental obey Zikran’s orders. Given a chance, Zikran brags about his plans to