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skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks.
In combat, Rogues prioritize subtle strikes over brute strength. They would rather make
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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
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1/Day Each: Befuddlement, Clone, Finger of Death, Mind Blank (cast before combat), SimulacrumProtective Magic. Manshoon casts Counterspell or Shield in response to the spell’s
duplicate himself, his allies, and even his rivals. Manshoon knows that keeping people guessing about hidden identities makes them easier to manipulate.
Manshoon usually wears a mask and concealing
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target's mind, the doppelganger has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) and Charisma (Deception, Intimidation, and Persuasion) checks against the target.Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, including the powerful drow matron mother, takes an attractive drow as consort. Chosen as much for beauty as for magical might, a drow favored consort can hold their own in both conversation and combat
consort is assured for long, though; Lolth’s priestesses are notoriously fickle, and a consort must often contend with rivals.
Some favored consorts work behind the scenes to undermine the evils
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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
-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumsh’s exultation when they join in melee combat — and either
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Wax tinted pink is part of the folk magic tradition associated most closely with the villages of the Gift of Shuritashi. According to such
traditions, minor prayers or blessings are inscribed in the wax. When a candle made from pink wax is lit, it is believed that the magic is released, increasing the likelihood that the prayer will be
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
regenerative ability. With these gifts, the frost giant can swiftly claim the title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesn’t give enough honor to Vaprak or
Changeling
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Long ago there was a woman named Jes, and she had one hundred children. Her rivals conspired against her and swore to kill her children. Jes begged the Sovereigns for help, but their only answer
focused identity helps a changeling pinpoint a particular skill or emotion. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation, investigation, and combat.
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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
trickery.
Years of successful wagers make destiny gamblers so confident in their ability to win any challenge that they invite potential rivals to name the terms of a wager. Those who are foolish enough to
issue a combat challenge quickly find these giants’ magical prowess is nearly unmatched.
Destiny Gambler Spell Winnings
Destiny gamblers aren’t content with winning mere treasures
Barbarian
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the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals.
Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face
by walls and crowds. They thrive in the wilds of their homelands: the tundra, jungle, or grasslands where their tribes live and hunt.
Barbarians come alive in the chaos of combat. They can enter a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures
. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.
Surprise Attack. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
obstacles along the way, possibly inspiring the characters to do the same. Using the power of a mechanical guide might allow for the creation of particularly devious traps that can be set across space and
missing components, whether they steal them out from under the characters or take them directly in combat. Any stolen components will be delivered to their respective agents before the characters return from the past.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
The Mark of Gruumsh The one-eyed god 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
combat — and either exult along with him or shiver with fear and loathing. Beyond the rage of Gruumsh, half-orcs feel emotion powerfully. Rage doesn’t just quicken their pulse, it makes their bodies burn
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
The Mark of Gruumsh The one-eyed god 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
combat — and either exult along with him or shiver with fear and loathing. Beyond the rage of Gruumsh, half-orcs feel emotion powerfully. Rage doesn’t just quicken their pulse, it makes their bodies burn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
beholder’s true rivals are other beholders, for only another beholder has the intellect, power, and magic to threaten another of its kind. Most of a beholder’s mental activity is devoted to unearthing plots
against itself (real or imaginary), planning attacks against known rivals, and preparing its defenses against all possible threats. It considers itself the center of the world, in a narcissistic way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Infernal War Machine Combat All the warlords described in this adventure use infernal war machines to strike fear into their rivals, fend off demons and other threats, and flee from Zariel’s devil
patrols. The rules for infernal war machines in appendix B are meant to help you adjudicate situations that arise during encounters, but combat involving infernal war machines works best with “theater
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the flow of the game right back to step 1.
This pattern holds whether the adventurers are cautiously exploring a ruin, talking to a devious prince, or locked in mortal combat against a mighty dragon
. In certain situations, particularly combat, the action is more structured and the players (and DM) do take turns choosing and resolving actions. But most of the time, play is fluid and flexible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
particularly tough and devious goblin called Sprika. She has tamed and trained a Giant Centipede to act as bodyguards. She carries a gnarled staff that glows with a sickly green light, which she calls her
combat, Sprika continues to shout. She instructs the other goblins to keep the characters away from the bowl, for it is a gift for a powerful “master” in the Caves of Chaos. Tactics. The goblins
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
feast. On holy days, priests invite people to wash their feet in the fountain and receive blessings from the gods. Map 4.2: Agora View Player Version Agora Villains An agora villain could be almost
d6 Villain
1 An assassin murders a politician’s rivals then poses the victims in grisly, public tableaus.
2 A group of thugs vandalizes market stalls whose owners don’t pay a weekly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Doppelganger Doppelgangers are devious shapeshifters that take on the appearance of other humanoids, throwing off pursuit or luring victims to their doom with misdirection and disguise. Few creatures
reverts to its true form if it dies.
Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the doppelganger has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it surprised.
Surprise Attack. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
in destroying Dranzorg. If they do, she’ll let them leave the house. Mara demands the characters retrieve her armor from the tower chamber (area 26). If they use it in combat as described below, she
can help them defeat Dranzorg. Eternal Rivals. Dranzorg focuses his attacks on the character wearing Mara’s armor. If a character wearing Mara’s armor is reduced to fewer than half their hit points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
challenges, topple mighty demagogues, and mold the world in accordance with its destiny, the characters might attract followers, incite rebellions, and clash with rivals who interpret Klothys’s will
could lead to Klothys retracting her blessings or even dispatching loyal champions to destroy her wayward servants. Her most successful champions stand to reorder errant civilizations or rebalance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
present in the franchise or not. When it comes down to it, having friends is an equally valuable asset in adventuring and business, and being able to turn enemies, rivals, and angry mobs into friends
holdings to the ground. Illusion Success in business, as in combat, can often hinge on split-second decisions. As an illusionist, you have mastered the art of confounding the senses, leaving enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
versatility of a wizard. Especially in a franchise without a dedicated combat spellcaster, your elemental affinity comes in handy. Way of the Kensei Monks following the Way of the Kensei often appear to
weapons makes you an asset in combat, and your practical knowledge makes trading in arms a natural sideline. For you, battle is business and business is always booming. Way of the Open Hand It’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
prefer to stay in their nest until nightfall, though they sometimes hunt on overcast days.
The meenlocks avoid combat with a well-armed group of foes. If the characters don’t split up on their own, the
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Be devious and tricksy with these foes—they’re intelligent creatures, not mindless monsters driven by bloodlust. Hide them from the characters for as long as possible to heighten the mystery and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, but more modest stadiums can be found throughout the land, serving as proving grounds for athletes and entertainment for the rich and poor. Foot and chariot races, hurling competitions, and combat
competitions stand here to receive medals, wreaths, rewards, the blessings of priests, and the praise of the crowd. Outside the arena and beneath the seats are open areas and alcoves where vendors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ongoing operations. You also have a knack for finding weaknesses in enemies — not only in combat, but in a rival’s business plans as well. Mastermind Planning, tactics, misdirection, intrigue, sneak
ability to read your foes and rivals clearly makes you the best choice for franchise leader. Unfortunately, your equally practiced ability to read your allies means you’ll know which of them see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
greater importance than combat. Make sure your players know ahead of time that you want to run this kind of campaign. Otherwise, a player might create a combat-focused character, only to feel out of place
the ongoing feud after helping one side. Royal Rivals. The sudden death of a sovereign plunges a kingdom into chaos when the rightful heir is challenged and threatened by rivals. Scheming Adviser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
find them. Their boisterous natures go far toward tempting others to eat, drink, and carouse with them. Faced with stodgier individuals or outright rivals, satyr revelers don’t balk at using the magic
Vale, 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
missions across Khorvaire to provide you with combat experience as well as to further Redcloak goals. Alternatively, your DM might decide to start the campaign with your characters at a higher level and
run both ways. Among the Redcloaks, tensions still run hot regarding their former rivals, particularly those from the following nations: Darguun. The hobgoblins of Darguun fought alongside Brelish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
drow favored consort can hold their own in both conversation and combat. Combining the roles of advisor, protector, and beloved, some favored consorts are content with a supporting role, while more
priestess and are relied on to provide useful advice. No position of consort is assured for long, though; Lolth’s priestesses are notoriously fickle, and a consort must often contend with rivals. Some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Frost Giant Everlasting One To hold its place or rise within the ordning, a frost giant must routinely face mighty foes in single combat. Some seek out magic that will aid them, but enchanted objects
title of jarl and easily fend off rivals for decades. However, if the frost giant doesn’t give enough honor to Vaprak or fails to heed Vaprak’s visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Kaylan is a devious vampire who arrived in Avernus after dodging a group of vampire hunters on the Material Plane. When Windfall refurbished the Red Belvedere, the tiefling employed Kaylan to design the
, Khai challenges them to combat; if the characters reduce Khai to 50 hit points or fewer without killing him, the abishai rewards them with access to Dragon’s Pride. See the “Scarlet Coliseum” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
targets inside the area of its antimagic cone, the ability of its central eye is incredibly effective in combat — instantly crippling enemy spellcasters, revealing the exact location of anyone using
vanquish invaders without directly confronting them. Devious and hidden traps are liable to be lurking around every corner, and might be blatantly obvious in some places, yet no less lethal. In similar