being both defend carve ranger

Young Kruthik

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

feed primarily on offal and one another. Within a month, the survivors become young kruthiks large enough to hunt and defend themselves. Kruthiks Kruthiks are chitin-covered reptiles that hunt in

packs and nest in sprawling subterranean warrens. They are attracted to sources of heat, such as dwarven forges and pools of molten lava, and carve out lairs as close to such locations as possible

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that press in from the wild. In some places, rangers gather in secretive orders or join forces with

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Independent Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters and

, when a dragon or a band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are

Independent Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a ranger’s true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that

band of orcs attacks, a ranger might be the first — and possibly the last — line of defense. This fierce independence makes rangers well suited to adventuring, since they are accustomed to life far

Merfolk

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

in vast undersea caverns, mazes of coral, the ruins of sunken cities, or structures they carve from the rocky seabed. They live in water shallow enough that the passage of time can be marked by the

slow pulsing movements lend merfolk settlements an otherworldly aesthetic. Merfolk defend their communities with spears crafted from whatever materials they can salvage from shipwrecks, beaches, and

A: Wrecker's Edge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the following text: Waves crash against jagged rocks along the shore. Beyond, red-hued canyons carve their way through a harsh landscape. In the distance, mountainous crags and strange formations jut

cove. This time is halved if a character is proficient with water vehicles or is a ranger whose favored terrain is the coast. A few rotten wooden buildings abandoned by smugglers line this cove

Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Faerûn and often operate in isolation from the others. This existence teaches the Enclave’s members a fierce self-reliance and mastery of certain fighting and survival skills. A ranger of the Enclave

druids who live as hermits might appear from nowhere to help defend a town against marauding orcs. Members of the Emerald Enclave know how to survive and, more importantly, to help others do the same

Nylea's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Nylea’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral, often good Suggested Classes: Barbarian, cleric, druid, ranger Suggested Cleric Domains: Nature Suggested Backgrounds: Folk hero, hermit, outlander Most

, plants, and the natural world. Nylea’s Favor Nylea chooses champions who will tirelessly defend the natural world, regardless of their mortal ties and associations. She cares more for consistency of

Legion of Azrok

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

allow her son’s misfortune to dictate his destiny. She crafted a dagger of blindsight, which young Azrok used to defend himself and perceive his surroundings. The dagger allowed Azrok to become the

. Azrok wisely hid the true source of his “godsight” to perpetuate the myth. Age granted Azrok wisdom and the desire to carve out a domain of his own. He led his forces to Stromkuhldur, and they rid

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

of existence and my place in the world. 3 I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness. 4 I

consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion. Ranger d6 I became a ranger because … 1 I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down

Volcano Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, volcanic temples are works of art. The priests who maintain the structures carve intricate designs with metal filigree in the stone walls and craft ornamental decorations that make each temple look

. Volcano Temple Adventures d10 Adventure Goal 1 Acquire an item that wasn’t up to Purphoros’s standards before it’s cast into the lava. 2 Defend the temple from fiery zombies

Locations V - Z

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

Locations V - Z Valley of Khedrun The frozen vale on the southern fringe of the Spine of the World is named for a legendary dwarf hero who used his axe to carve out the homeland of the dwarves in the

ranger who knows the forest pretty well and has friends among the wood elves who live there. Weathercote Forest For reasons unknown, no divination spell or scrying sensor can penetrate the dry patch of

Darkhold

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

, bred and trained to defend Darkhold and to obey the Pereghost. Their trainer is a ranger named Grigarr, whose body is pocked with myriad scars from wyvern stings. The man is a greedy wretch who claims he

Creature Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

ranger with two gleaming scimitars and a black, quadrupedal animal companion Giant Fire Beetles The characters encounter 3d6 giant fire beetles scouring tunnels and caves for food. Characters in need

statistics are unchanged otherwise. Members are erudite and talkative, preferring diplomacy and debate over violence (though they defend themselves if attacked). Each society member can cast the

NPCs

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

. Goldenfields is his home, its people his friends. Children like to carve their names and initials into his body and hang from his boughs, and he’s happy with that. Ideal: “I exist to protect the people and

Harpers, Darathra has sworn an oath to defend the town. She takes her duty very seriously. In addition to her gear, Darathra has an unarmored warhorse named Buster. Ideal: “Good people should be given

Arcane Brotherhood

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

their own interests so long as they place the security and sanctity of the Hosttower and the cabal above all else. When not rallying to defend their home, wizards of the Arcane Brotherhood act like

. After much thought, however, Nass came around to the idea. She could put her magic to the test and carve out a name for herself. As she was preparing to leave the Hosttower, Nass overheard her master

Stone Giants

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

highest levels of artistry, stone giants compete in games of boulder hurling and catching. Their rock-throwing skills suit stone giants well when they have cause to defend their homes or attack enemies

giant gods about magic, wards, banes, hidden treasures, and the secrets of the earth. Skoraeus gave the secret of smelting to Surtur. Skoraeus showed Thrym how to carve runes on his old weapons to

Locations M - P

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

difficult on even the best of days. The forest is patrolled by wood elves, who defend the woods from poachers. Visitors who leave the inhabitants of the Misty Forest alone, and who build their campfires

with fire-hurling catapults aimed toward the Evermoors. Mornbryn was a ranger of some fame in the North centuries ago, and legend has it that his treasure-filled tomb is hidden somewhere close by. The

Locations I - L

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

with coin to spend. Village law is whatever the local Council of Elders says it is. The current head of the council is a retired ranger and active member of the Emerald Enclave named Quinn Nardrosz (NG

purposes: they defend Luskan against seafaring enemies, they conduct legitimate sea trade up and down the Sword Coast, and they raid and plunder the island kingdoms to the west (and the occasional settlement

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

other tribe members here are too young, too old, or too cowardly to defend themselves; they flee if combat breaks out and are worth no XP. Even the kobolds capable of fighting run away if they are

, a kobold, and one human male—a member of the lost adventuring party (Karakas the ranger). Creatures. Three giant rats occupy the area, along with a monstrously swollen female diseased giant rat

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