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Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

maritime trade and drawing other races into the bloody conflict. So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near

the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

devils have adapted to combat their ancient foes. A sahuagin born near enough to an aquatic elf community can enter the world as a malenti — a sahuagin that physically resembles an aquatic elf in

it. This is the sound of the sahuagin hunting horn — a call to raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them

Nightbringer

Magic Items Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

This heavy mace has a dark oaken handle and a head of blackened steel trimmed with gold. In combat, the mace’s head is wreathed in inky black energy. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage

attuned to Nightbringer: Blessing of the Dragon Queen. You are immune to the charmed and frightened conditions, and you gain immunity to one of the following damage types (choose when you attune to the

Kobold Dragonshield

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

eggs, but once every few years a kobold hatches with an innate version of the dragonshield’s abilities. In either case, a dragonshield is skilled at hand-to-hand combat and bears a shield made

unworthy of their status and are desperate to prove themselves deserving of it. But they also have the ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring others to follow them into battle.

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.To hold its place or rise within the ordning, a frost giant must routinely face mighty foes in single combat. Some seek

“blessing” and worship of Vaprak from one generation to the next.ColdVaprak’s Rage (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The giant enters a rage. The rage lasts for 1 minute or until

Knight of the Crown

Feats Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Crown, a group that extols the virtues of cooperation, loyalty, and obedience. You excel in group combat and gain these benefits: Ability

Score Increase. Increase your Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Commanding Rally. As a bonus action, you can command one ally within 30 feet of yourself to attack

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

good fortune. They consider seeing a ki-rin fly overhead a blessing and events that happen on such a day especially auspicious. If a ki-rin alights during a ceremony such as a birth announcement or a

advancement of just societies. For instance, in the Forgotten Realms, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although they also serve his allies Tyr and Ilmater. Ki-rins that serve good deities go wherever they

Orthon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, and its brass crossbow are destroyed.When an archduke of the Nine Hells needs a creature tracked, found, and either done away with or captured, the task usually falls to an orthon. These devils are

value the challenge of the chase and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthon’s first loyalty is to its archduke, but one with no immediate assignment might work for anyone who

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

scythe. Only a skilled and determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

pacts made with mysterious beings of supernatural power, warlocks unlock magical effects both subtle and spectacular. Drawing on the ancient knowledge of beings such as fey nobles, demons, devils

(such as the ability to see in darkness or to read any language) to access to powerful spells. Unlike bookish wizards, warlocks supplement their magic with some facility at hand-to-hand combat. They

The Rank and File

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

(rank 8), erinyes (rank 9), ice devils and narzugons (rank 10), and amnizus and pit fiends (rank 11). Lesser devils deal with these leaders on a daily basis. Ice devils are combat commanders

The Rank and File While the Lords of the Nine set the overall direction of the Hells, it is the rank and file — uncounted numbers of lesser devils — that drive their schemes forward. Denizens of the

Unwelcome Party

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

Unwelcome Party The characters’ first encounter in Elturel is a gruesome one. A number of innocent residents of the city have been in hiding to avoid the devils patrolling their streets, but a lack

of food and water has forced one group to abandon their refuge. Spotted by devils, these citizens are about to come under attack, and the characters are their only hope of survival. Read the following

Watchtower Locations

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

of the bearded devils and hell hounds are out patrolling the perimeter at any given time, returning 1 minute after combat starts unless the fighting remains very quiet. An iron ladder rises through a

and scale armor, suitable for five Large and ten Medium devils, are stored in racks along the walls. Ten bearded devils and ten hell hounds occupy this floor. There is a 30 percent chance that half

Mortals and Minions

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

familiar with each other. Every time the Abyss belches forth some new variety of horror, the disciplined and well-trained legions of the Nine Hells reorganize, rally, and counterattack. The devils

Mortals and Minions Devils and demons are far from the only combatants in the Blood War. Both sides exploit the Material Plane’s most abundant resource — mortal creatures, whose bodies and souls are

Fighter Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Physical Excellence in Combat A Champion focuses on the development of martial prowess in a relentless pursuit of victory. Champions combine rigorous training with physical excellence to deal

Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level

The Wayward Son

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

made of wood. The lock is Simple (1 action to pick) and Good quality (DC 15). When the characters enter a room, the two Speaker Devils are hiding within and begin combat without hesitation. If the

character makes a DC 13 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the checks are successful, the wardens don’t notice the group. On a failed check, the vampire wardens notice the group and begin combat. No Safe Spaces

Bone Devil (Osyluth)

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

in combat with their claws, bone devils also wield hooked polearms made of bone, which they use to subdue enemies before striking with their venomous tails. VARIANT: BONE DEVIL POLEARM Some bone

Bone Devil (Osyluth) Driven by hate, lust, and envy, bone devils act as the cruel taskmasters of the Nine Hells. They set weaker devils to work, taking special delight in seeing fiends that defy

Family Outreach

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

Bloody Knives confront Astarion and the characters near the bar (area R2a) and begin combat. These include the leaders Bretta and Sorven (Medium, Neutral Evil Bandit Captains) and their lackeys

, three Toughs. Other patrons scatter when the Bloody Knives begin combat. If the characters capture any of these assailants, the foes admit Violet hired them. Violet told the gang members that she wishes

Lulu's Dream Quest

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

devils should roll initiative. The dreamscape combat that follows pits the characters against the dream-devils. The characters begin combat at full hit points, minus any psychic damage taken in the

standing in defense of Lulu and the angel, facing outward as six small, spine-covered devils creep closer. In the distance, a formation of battered and retreating human warriors disappears through a portal

Cathedral Assault

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

Cathedral Assault Four groups of devils and their allies are moving through the cathedral. These groups are spread out to cause as much havoc as possible, and have orders to kill everyone in their

effects or hazards. If you want to make an encounter more interesting, have the combat take place during a quake (see the “Elturel Hazards” sidebar). If you want a fight to go easier for the characters

Zariel

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

the demons and devils battled. The hosts of Mount Celestia, she believed, could descend upon Avernus en masse and wipe both hordes of evil from the cosmos if they so desired. After her repeated requests

to join the fray were denied, her frustration overtook her, and she launched herself into the Blood War. Accompanied by a mob of mortal followers, she cut a swath through a legion of devils before

Divine Intervention

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

on mortal heroes to act like heroes. With those principles in mind, you might have gods intervene in dire situations in one of these ways: Blessings. A god might bestow a Blessing (see “Supernatural

Gifts” in this chapter) to help a character in need. Emissaries. A god might send a Celestial, a Fiend, or some other kind of emissary to aid a character with information, guidance, or combat

Cambion

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

orchestrate uprisings in towns and cities, gathering gangs of humanoids and lesser devils to serve it. Pawns of the Mighty. A cambion forced to serve its fiendish parent does so out of admiration and

dread, but also with the expectation that it will one day rise to a place of prominence. Cambions raised in the Nine Hells serve as soldiers, envoys, and personal attendants to greater devils. In the

Blingdenstone Factions

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

sturdier than the average deep gnome, taking point on any attack. The Stoneheart Enclave Stone is a resilient defense against oozes, making earth elementals the perfect force to combat them. Nomi

business. Svirfneblin Spirits If the characters have not already completed Burrow Warden Jadger’s tasks, doing so convinces Jadger’s ghost to rally the other benevolent ghosts of Blingdenstone and join the battle.

Sahuagin

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

) piercing damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. So intense is sahuagin hatred for the aquatic elves that the sea devils have adapted to combat their

raid and battle. Coastal settlers refer to sahuagin as “sea devils,” for sahuagin have no compassion in them, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal villages. “The village was

Character Creation

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

been able to easily master all manner of weapons, although for challenge I prefer to use my own fists in combat. But I boast too much. In truth, I am one of many who are blessed with the might of

makes a hero? Is it a quality of birth that sets some mortals above others? Is it a blessing from the gods? Is it a matter of fate, spun out in the strands of a divine tapestry, charting the course of a

Ice Devil (Gelugon)

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

whose icy touch can render a foe all but helpless in combat. VARIANT: ICE DEVIL SPEAR Some ice devils have the following action options. Multiattack. The devil makes two attacks: one with its spear

Ice Devil (Gelugon) Found most commonly on the cold layers of Stygia and Cania, ice devils serve as commanders of the infernal armies of the Nine Hells, tormenting lesser devils as an outlet for

Pit Fiend

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

turmoil and suffering. You could be that someone!” —Herobaal the Pit Fiend The undisputed lords of most other devils, pit fiends attend the archdukes and archduchesses of the Nine Hells and carry

out their wishes. These mighty devils are the generals of the Nine Hells, leading its infernal legions into battle. With an inflated sense of superiority and entitlement, pit fiends form a grotesque

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

successfully completed the “Icingdeath and Twinkle” quest). After this time, allied reinforcements rally to secure the palisade in this section and drive back the undead. The party holds the line

. Use your judgement to resolve any plans that the players devise and award them appropriately (see “Narrative Combat”). If the gate is demolished, the players must hold the line alongside the defenders

Squire of Solamnia

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

. You excel in group combat and gain these benefits: Ability Score Increase. Increase your Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Commanding Rally. As a bonus action, you

grants you these benefits: Ability Score Increase. Increase your Constitution, Wisdom, or Charisma score by 1, to a maximum of 20. Bolstering Rally. As a bonus action, you can encourage one creature

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

asks for by 100 gp. If the players ask about the Scaled Queen, the merrow says that she is a huge, two-headed merrow who carries the special blessing of the Prince of Demons, Demogorgon. Attack the

combat. Then play passes to the right. Take the merrow’s turn when it passes around to you. On each player’s turn, talk through the different actions their character can take, such as attacking with

Adult Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

beauty of the ocean. (Good) 6 Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful) Topaz

for driving away a topaz dragon attempting to claim the sea devils’ territory. 7 A pirate captain tells stories of an adult topaz dragon;adult topaz dragon's legendary hoard while

Kobold Dragonshield

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

protecting the dragon’s eggs, but once every few years a kobold hatches with an innate version of the dragonshield’s abilities. In either case, a dragonshield is skilled at hand-to-hand combat and

unworthy of their status and are desperate to prove themselves deserving of it. But they also have the ability to rally in the face of certain death, inspiring others to follow them into battle

7. Fidelio's Folly

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

Netherskull with haste, combat it, and allow Fidelio to deal the death blow to it. The ghost knows the location of the death tyrant’s lair (area 39c) but doesn’t know how to open the doors that lead to it

, either as a ghost or when in possession of a host, Fidelio’s ghost is laid to rest. “Victory at last!” says the ghost as it fades away. Afterward, Tyr bestows a blessing of protection (see

Haruman's Arrival

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

combat begins, any crucified souls remaining on the trees wail in terror as Haruman, a narzugon, swoops down from the sky on his nightmare steed to punish the interlopers. He begins the encounter 300 feet

investigation that ultimately leads to the Bleeding Citadel. See diagram 3.2 and diagram 3.3 for overviews of the two paths — the Path of Demons and the Path of Devils.

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