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Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, these satyr skirmishers cooperate in loose teams, using guerrilla tactics to harass foes then melt back into the forest. The blessings of Nylea aid the satyrs in protecting their home, and a single arrow

tactics and methods of ending conflicts as swiftly as possible. This often means turning the same skills that make them famed celebrants toward battle, be it captivating performances or the aim developed

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

shared elements among these folk. Orcs regard battle scars as tokens of pride and ornamental scars as things of beauty. Other scars, though, mark an orc or half-orc as a former prisoner or a disgraced

Gruumsh—lord of war and fury—created the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is true of half-orcs. Some half

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Shiftless, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or

deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions. Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf swings

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone. Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he

landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek personal perfection through contemplation and rigorous

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation for the finer things! — Volo Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and

goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining

Rites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Rites Formal prayers to the Sovereigns usually involve song. Specific songs invoke each Sovereign and seek their favor, appreciate the blessings received, and recognize the presence of a Sovereign

. Celebrants sing the songs of Boldrei and Aureon at weddings, and soldiers sing Dol Dorn’s marching songs on the move and Dol Arrah’s hymns on the dawn before a battle.

6. Sacrificial Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

6. Sacrificial Chamber Unless they are lured to area 5 by sounds of battle, four yuan-ti broodguards (see appendix D) stand guard in this chamber, one in each corner. A bloodstained altar stands in

character who insults or otherwise annoys Fenthaza might end up here, shackled to the altar. Chanting Skulls The altar has six niches (one at each end and two on each long side). The human skull in

Cleric

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

Cleric Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions. Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf

Cleric

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

Cleric Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions. Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf

Gruul Clans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

gradual expansion of the city, however, has driven the Gruul into smaller and smaller refuges. ITCHING FOR A FIGHT Gruul goblins live in colonies scattered at the edges of Gruul territory and civilized

neighborhoods. They fight fiercely when threatened, punctuating their attacks with hisses and growls. When battle fury takes hold of a Gruul raiding group, it typically starts with the goblins, and after the battle, the surviving goblins are still frothing at the mouth and looking for someone to hit.

Encounters with Hulgaz

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

Hulgaz first probes the characters to test their virtue, then tries to tempt them, and finally confronts them. At the end of each encounter, Hulgaz offers the characters one or more infernal blessings

blessings. The succubi hint that this gift is on behalf of their mistress, Hulgaz, but they don’t divulge any further details. Whether or not a character accepts the offer, the succubi depart once

Journey Back to Leilon

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

, its crew chanting in prayer. The larger vessel, a warship armed with ballista and catapults, has a large crow painted on its sails. The officers of your vessels cry, “Ship Rethnor! Battle stations!” The

the coming battle. There is one invisible stalker per two members of the party, including sidekicks. The encounter begins when the characters hear the captain yell from his cabin as he is attacked

Orc War Chief

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

bloodlust must be regularly satisfied lest the chief appear weak. Scions of Slaughter. Gruumsh bestows special blessings upon war chiefs who prove themselves in battle time and again, imbuing them with

Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (1d6 + 4 plus 1d8) piercing damage, or 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack. Battle

10. Ritual Chamber

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

are chanting in unison. Each one stands next to a black stone pillar and is focused on a roiling fog cloud, 8 feet in diameter, that floats at the center of the room 10 feet above the floor. Lines of

damage from it. Surprise! Each time a cult fanatic dies, a shadow assassin (see appendix A) rises from the fanatic’s corpse and joins the battle, acting on the same initiative count as the fanatic

Grisha's Greeting

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

you have too. With my own eyes, I saw our Great Lord Yeenoghu slaughter the minotaurs that had plagued us. Now we are free and strong with his blessings. We feast while we live, and thanks to our lord

cultists who have died and risen as undead are kept. If battle erupts, the cultists open the door and release six ghouls. The ghouls ignore the cultists as long as there are other creatures to feed on.

Something Fishy in Town

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

in the next wave of the battle, as described below.) The characters start 500 feet from the priest. She has already completed enough of her ritual to summon the water elemental, and every four rounds

she is alive, she summons another water weird, up to the maximum described below. Once she has summoned the maximum number of creatures, she stops chanting and joins the combat, assuming the party has

Inside the Inn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

common area and courtyard, the ritual is underway to fully activate the statue of Talos, which is currently in the basement. THE RITUAL Backes (Illuskan human gladiator) leads the chanting in the common

minutes to complete after the characters arrive on the scene. If they do nothing but watch, describe how the chanting from inside gets louder, how the weather gets darker and even more dangerous, and how

12. Cultist Hideout

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

watches the dog nervously. A green glow rises suddenly from a magic circle at the center of the platform, where a small humanoid statue is the focus of the chanting ritual. As you watch, a lump

its center. (Statistics for Narrak and the derro can be found in appendix C.) The cultists’ chanting is punctuated with Narrak calling out the name “Demogorgon!” Also atop the platform, resting

Mysterious Passengers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

guardian. 83–84 A nervous goblin holds traveling papers out to anyone passing by, as if expecting to be challenged at any moment. 85–86 Four kalashtar monks meditate, burning incense and chanting quietly. 87

unremarkable farmers are transporting a strange device that bears Draconic runes. 93–94 A cleric of the Sovereign Host seems annoyed and is rude to several pious passengers who ask for blessings. 95–96 An

Bugbears

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

, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or otherwise produce anything of value

. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the

22. Steadfast Stone

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

. The galeb duhr then animate and acknowledge the characters with a grave nod, before settling down in their boulder guise around the menhir. Gurnik delivers his promised blessings when the characters

brewed by Kazook Pickshine to quickly clear the debris (see “Battle for Blingdenstone” later in this chapter). XP Awards Each character gains 200 XP for restoring the temple.

Divine Characteristics

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

by spell effects. For example, Purphoros can make a volcano erupt, and Thassa can call up a tidal wave. Gods can bestow supernatural blessings on mortals, and they can lay terrible curses (such as when

into a physical form that doesn’t fill the sky (perhaps something similar to an empyrean or the tarrasque), which could enable adventurers to battle the god, especially if they have access to a divine

Satyr

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

often means turning the same skills that make them famed celebrants toward battle, be it captivating performances or the aim developed through endless games of skill. Once a threat is overcome, though

, satyrs are quick to engage in their favorite part of battle: the victory celebration. Satyr Reveler Pursuing lives of endless reverie, satyr revelers eagerly participate in celebrations wherever they

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously. Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a

and mossy logs, firing needlelike arrows from tiny bows. One of them calls out to you. “Well met, giant travelers! We are training for battle,” he reports. “Care to spar with us?” Four Sprite

Exploring the Cemetery

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

would be most useful to the supplicant in battle. Only one such weapon can be gained by the characters in this way. G4. Vestment Chamber Read the following as the characters enter this area: Three

the demons. If Gideon is present and the characters refrain from attacking him after the first round or two, they have advantage on checks to parley with him after the battle. Otherwise, they have

Goblins

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

Goblins Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and cruel in victory, goblins are fawning

sometimes makes his presence or his desires known through wrathful signs and magical blessings: the crack of a whip without a visible source, chains or ropes that move of their own accord, or a glowing

Annam and the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

believe he lost hope in his descendants when their ancient empires fell into ruin. Some claim he was weakened after a long battle against his brother, Memnor (who is more commonly described as one of

Hiatea, ranging from simple blessings at the kindling of a hearth fire to thanksgivings at the conclusion of a successful hunt or harvest. She is the most popular god of the Ordning among goliaths and

Bard Class Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

beat a drum while chanting the deeds of ancient heroes? Strum a lute while crooning romantic tunes? Perform arias of stirring power? Recite dramatic monologues from classic tragedies? Use the rhythm

of a folk dance to coordinate the movement of allies in battle? Compose naughty limericks? When you play a Bard, consider the style of artistic performance you favor, the moods you might invoke, and

Bard Class Features

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

beat a drum while chanting the deeds of ancient heroes? Strum a lute while crooning romantic tunes? Perform arias of stirring power? Recite dramatic monologues from classic tragedies? Use the rhythm of

a folk dance to coordinate the movement of allies in battle? Compose naughty limericks? When you play a Bard, consider the style of artistic performance you favor, the moods you might invoke, and

Temple of Tharizdun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hundred chanting, swaying, convulsing zealots can add a large dose of eerie atmosphere to the characters’ investigations. Map 8.3: Temple of Tharizdun View Player Version T1. Milden Span A tangled wall of

Landgrave’s Folly after losing a battle against two hostile aboleths from the Endless Nadir. It intends to rest here while it plots its retaliation. The aboleth lurks at the base of the stairs (just outside

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

intruders the moment they notice them. Development. The sahuagin wave shaper (see appendix C) in area 28 joins the battle in this area on the third round of combat. Treasure. The unlocked coffers

fighting in a small net arena. Development. The sahuagin champion (see appendix C) in area 30 joins the battle, arriving on the third round of combat. Treasure. The unlocked coffers contain a total of

Areas of the Air Temple

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

(worth 2,500 gp) lays on the moat’s floor. A12. Moradin’s Shrine Frescoes cover two walls of this chamber, one depicting the creation of the dwarves by Moradin, the other a massive battle between orcs and

uses the hall as a meditation area. At any time, five Howling Hatred initiates, one hurricane, and one skyweaver can be found here, levitating above the ground and chanting. See chapter 7 for the

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

the pools here. Ihanvas’s Charisma, combined with the magic water, has turned them into the naga’s willing devotees. They defend their master in any battle. Southern Interior Door. The southern door

between this area and the Stone Golem Quarries. 84. Altar Pool If the sahuagin occupy this area, those approaching can hear chanting. An octagonal pool fills this chamber. A slick of blood darkens the

Areas of Kolat Towers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

towers of evil’s stench. If you be evil, open the door so we may battle, and my eternal boredom can end.” Beyond the door’s barred window, a gargoyle lurks in a stone cell, challenging you in a low

apprentice wizards (see appendix B) stand outside the circle, chanting an incantation. A barlgura is slumped motionless within the circle. The three wizards here are Manshoon’s apprentices — Ered

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