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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the rune is destroyed, the giant can inscribe a storm rune on another crystal ball in its possession when it finishes a short or long rest.Multiattack. The giant makes three Lightning Blade or
Lightning Lance attacks.
Lightning Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Lightning Blade"} to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 22 (3d8 + 9
Rogue
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their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound
companions are free to make their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about
Soldier
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War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the
, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice
Monk
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shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep
seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a
gaming set, vehicles (land)
Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. When their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound. Suppressing
their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem, demonstrating a resourcefulness and versatility that is the cornerstone of any successful adventuring party.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. When their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound. Suppressing
their escape. Rogues rely on skill, stealth, and their foes’ vulnerabilities to get the upper hand in any situation. They have a knack for finding the solution to just about any problem, demonstrating a resourcefulness and versatility that is the cornerstone of any successful adventuring party.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, and Thief subclasses.
Arcane Trickster Enhance Stealth with Arcane Spells
Some Rogues enhance their fine-honed skills of stealth and agility with spells, learning magical tricks to aid them in
Long Rest. BILLY CHRISTIAN Assassin Practice the Grim Art of Death An Assassin’s training focuses on using stealth, poison, and disguise to eliminate foes with deadly efficiency. While some Rogues who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
rank. Once citizens of Cyre, now they’re citizens of Valenar. Little has changed for the commoners, most of whom don’t care who wears the crown. The harsh sands of the Blade Desert cover northern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
have shown little aptitude for the craft. They do, however, enjoy basking in the warmth of the forge, and they have learned to take excellent care of their new weapons even if they can’t manufacture
something more like a shovel than a blade. They listen attentively if characters offer advice but show no sign of comprehending what they’re told.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
have shown little aptitude for the craft. They do, however, enjoy basking in the warmth of the forge, and they have learned to take excellent care of their new weapons even if they can’t manufacture more
more like a shovel than a blade. They listen attentively if characters offer advice but show no sign of comprehending what they’re told.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Storm Giant Tempest Caller While most storm giants care little for the intricate details of ranking in the ordning, tempest callers proudly claim a position at the pinnacle of that ranking—and few
possession when it finishes a short or long rest.
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes three Lightning Blade or Lightning Lance attacks.
Lightning Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +15 to hit, reach 10 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Silverquill, as are warlocks. Clerics with the Divine Domains of Light and Trickery also fit in well among the mages of Silverquill. A number of both paladins and rogues attend Silverquill College as well
in order to maintain my high social status. 2 I prefer saying the blunt truth over a pretty lie, and I don’t particularly care whose feelings I hurt. 3 I believe that uplifting my peers is the best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
blade. Presenting the Sword To redeem Zariel, the characters must possess the Sword of Zariel. Bringing the sword within 10 feet of Zariel causes the weapon to glow brighter, then levitate to hover
this blade once more in its service.”
The archdevil’s words hang in the air for a silent moment, and she glances upward in agonized uncertainty. Then Zariel is bathed in a brilliant wash of radiant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Solitary mind flayers are likely rogues and outcasts. Most illithids belong to a colony of sibling mind flayers devoted to an elder brain — a massive brain-like being that resides in a briny pool
Intelligence (save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). The mind flayer has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): blade ward, dancing lights, mage hand, shocking grasp
1st
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hunting, cooking, family care, and other daily responsibilities. Status in the tribe typically comes with age and by forming relationships with other members of the community, whether through childrearing
share tales and study the lore of their people. As a result, some of the greatest leonin storytellers and historians number among the Swiftclaws. Fighters and rogues are also common among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
fight and offers the characters a tiny amount of treasure if they’ll leave.
3 The dragon hates a certain type of character (sneaky rogues, healers, or heavily armored fighters, perhaps) and
directs at least one attack each round at such a character.
4 The dragon tries to drive the characters off by emotionally hurting or humiliating them—threatening something they obviously care about
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Soldier War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on
Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 An amethyst dragon wyrmling is in the care of a cloistered religious order of scribes.
2 A half-amethyst dragon cares for
Blades.” Obsessed with observing the world and its creatures, Eldenser developed magic that allows his mind to inhabit the blade of a weapon after his death. He exists now as a draconic shard (described
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
magic is a sign of weakness and inefficiency. A warrior doesn’t need to know about metallurgy to wield a blade, so why should a wizard care about where magic comes from? Devastators love to prove their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
townsfolk. Chaotic Neutral. (CN) creatures follow their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. Many rogues and bards are chaotic neutral. Lawful Evil. (LE) creatures methodically take
much like ideals, driving a character’s motivations and goals.
Bonds might answer any of these questions: Whom do you care most about? To what place do you feel a special connection? What is your most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
creatures in the court of a cruel noble or foul necromancer. Should a minor bandit chief or low-ranking acolyte of evil gain the service of these creatures, take care. When the devilkin take notice of such
word for death inscribed across the blade, which can reduce living creatures to ash. The lord of entropy also bears a set of obsidian tablets slung about its waist, upon which it inscribes destructive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
fail in some high-profile venture, they might just find caricatures of themselves and stories of their exploits in the Mouth’s latest edition. Blade and Stars This comfortable inn was named for its
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
fail in some high-profile venture, they might just find caricatures of themselves and stories of their exploits in the Mouth’s latest edition. Blade and Stars This comfortable inn was named for its
, starlike motes of light to sparkle along the saber’s blade. The former innkeeper of the Blade and Stars, a chaotic neutral half-orc bandit named Aurayaun, used to insist that the illusory effect was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
the bullywugs, the lizardfolk intend for every bullywug throat and belly to be slit open with a new, razor-sharp steel blade. Like the bullywugs, the lizardfolk’s first assumption on seeing strangers
is that they are cultists, or allies of the cultists, come to work or parley at the castle. They don’t share the bullywugs’ arrogance, however, so unless they are attacked, they don’t really care who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
comes to move against the bullywugs, the lizardfolk intend for every bullywug throat and belly to be slit open with a new, razor-sharp steel blade. Like the bullywugs, the lizardfolk’s first
don’t really care who wanders through the camp. Lizardfolk on patrol or standing guard are an exception. They are alert, and they assume everyone is a potential enemy. They won’t attack until they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
is obvious. Understanding its nature is not. The DC of the check, regardless of its type, depends on the skill and care taken to conceal the trap. Most traps can be detected with a successful DC 20
scything blade can be broken, a sliding block can be held in place, or a net can be torn apart. A magic trap can be disabled by someone who can undermine the magic used to power it. Typically, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
will eventually, when the level is flooded, house the sixty warriors currently quartered in area 60. The sixty coffers, if the characters care to examine them, are all empty. The tools are well used
opened by a character who makes a successful DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. It is also trapped with a thrusting blade trap. Noticing the trap requires a successful DC 14 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
by augmenting your methods of care with medicinal plants. Nature and Survival. When you travel in the wild, your skill in herbalism makes it easier to identify plants and spot sources of food that
grants you added insight into how to provide the best care to your patient. Nature, Survival. Working with poisons enables you to acquire lore about which plants and animals are poisonous. Handle Poison
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
running along its blade when it is swung. The king wears a necklace of coral skulls and has a broad girdle set with small gems. Around his shoulders is a cape made of white dragon hide. When he sits on
opened without the key, a blade springs from the lid and chops down at one target, with a +11 bonus to hit and dealing 13 (3d8) slashing damage on a hit. With a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
is in town taking care of his master’s business. Izek’s chest is unlocked and contains a heap of wrinkled clothes, under which is a nonmagical shortsword. A thorough search of the room reveals a few
ghost: Magic mirror on the wall,
Summon forth your shade;
Night’s dark vengeance, heed my call
And wield your murderous blade.
The entity in the mirror is the spirit of a nameless assassin who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
. Cage Door. The cage door to the south leads to area 6, where two prisoners languish under the orcs’ indifferent care. The prisoners leap to their feet and rush to the cage door to cry for help when
. (The ogre would never stoop to wielding the delicate blade like some prancing bard.) 13. Dwarven Statue At the end of the passage stands a statue of a fierce-looking dwarf in heavy mail armor. The stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
its slam attack is a blade attack that deals slashing damage. When all other business is done, Rizwin addresses the wedding party one last time. “Your vault awaits, ready for the gifts each family has
could help bring the warring families together by example. INNOCENT BYSTANDERS
If the characters have already accessed the orrery vault, they could decide they don’t care what happens and sit on the