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Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic

. While the two are bonded, the master can sense what the anvilwrought senses, as long as they are within 1 mile of each other. Fire, Poison

Loxodon

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the Orzhov Syndicate or the Azorius Senate. Loxodons believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have joined a guild or bonded with other individuals

’s resonant nasal chambers, that indicate status, family connection, and community role. Since most non-loxodons can’t distinguish these underlying tones, let alone produce them, loxodons

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers. Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your

Dragon Campaigns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

whom serve as closely bonded aides to dragon masters. Tarkir. In the multiverse of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, five dragonlords rule supreme over the world of Tarkir. After centuries of

battle between Humanoid clans and the ancient dragonlords and their broods, the dragons triumphed and claimed dominion over the clans, which now bear the dragons’ names. If you want to build a campaign that puts dragons in a similarly prominent role, consider any of the following options.

Player Assistance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Player Assistance As described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, you can streamline your role as Dungeon Master by delegating certain tasks to the other players, especially if this is your first time

characters and monsters. Monster Wranglers. Whenever the characters enter combat with Hostile monsters, one or two players run these monsters using the stat blocks in the Monster Manual. (Two players can

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

individuals the characters will interact with during the adventure. Step 3. Bookmark following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Blue Dragon, Adult Blue Dragon, Ancient Bandit Basilisk Dao

Flameskull Gargoyle Mage Mummy Mummy Lord Sphinx of Lore Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Anthradusk Primary antagonist Ancient Blue Dragon “Anthradusk’s Return” Eldemere Quest giver

Virgil's Mission

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

stopped. RESTORING VIRGIL Any character who can cast find familiar can attempt to restore Virgil to its former role, taking the gull as their own familiar. To accomplish this, the character must earn

Hatred. Research. The character must spend time researching the nature of familiars that have bonded with new masters. When the character feels ready, they must succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence

Kollema's Wisdom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

are yet to come. You are bonded, students of Strixhaven, to one another and to those you’ll never know. Never doubt the wondrousness of what you’ve learned or the remarkable place you hold as the link

between the past and the future. This night, we are one community, knowing no boundaries of role, college, or time.” The hall bursts into applause. “But be warned!” the statue of Kollema

Council of Spiders

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

priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to

agenda. Vizeran has cultivated his role as a patron and ally of the council to gain influence among its members — while giving them no hint of his desire to destroy the drow’s obsessive worship of Lolth

Splitting Loyalties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

. Maintain order under the enlightened direction of Atash. Character Role. Characters who align with the Brightguard find the group earnestly seeks to enforce Akharin Sangar’s laws and keep the city

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

characters should learn a new rumor each time they interact with the villagers until they’ve heard all the rumors. Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond

Mastiff Swarm of Insects Venomous Snake Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Armin Whisperwind Lost elf council member Scout (Medium) R4 Darrin, Jherris, Lyrienne, and Rayna

Chapter 6: Friends and Foes

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

across the world. This chapter provides stat blocks for many of the creatures that can play a role in an Eberron campaign, including enemies that might overrun a town, powerful entities threatening all

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

in the Dungeon Master’s Guide or on D&D Beyond. Optionally, look at the descriptions of the Astral Plane and the Far Realm. Step 5. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D

Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Bobsin Thief Winged Kobold S24 Keliphron Sentient Bag of Devouring that claims to be a Bag of Holding — S12 Qaara Valreth Defends the outpost’s

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; and the word is part of the name they give to any of its practitioners. A goblin with access to booyahg becomes a member of the lashers and can often rise to the role of boss. “Booyahg&rdquo

Adventurer’s Guide.) Use one of the warlock stat blocks in appendix B to represent this goblin, adding darkvision and the Nimble Escape traits common to all goblins. Booyahg Booyahg Booyahg. This

Chapter 20: Flames

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

. A character who draws the Flames card from a Deck of Many Things attracts the ire of a powerful Fiend. The three malevolent beings described in this chapter can each fill that role, but you can

one of these Fiends the backbone of an entire campaign. Although these creatures span a wide level range and should be usable in most campaigns, you can always adjust these stat blocks to make the

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Black Pudding Commoner Crawling Claws, Swarm of Cultist Fanatic Flameskull Ghast Gravecaller Ghost Ghoul Mummy Silver Dragon Wyrmling

Skeleton Skeleton, Flaming Specter Wraith Zombie Zombie, Ogre Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Akira Norixius Fanatically devout dragonborn cultist Cultist Fanatic (Medium, Chaotic Evil

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Ship map in the Dungeon Master’s Guide or on D&D Beyond and the game statistics for Sailing Ships and Rowboats in the Player’s Handbook or on D&D Beyond. Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in

the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Assassin Bronze Dragon, Young Commoner Doppelganger Goat Noble Oni Priest Scout Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Anish Aasimar monastery leader

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

characters will interact with these NPCs throughout the adventure. Step 3. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Archpriest Behir Berserker Bulette Chimera Cyclops

Skeleton, Flaming Spirit Naga Tough Boss Treant Troll Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Catacus Druidic elf elder who wants the dragon protected Archpriest

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Assassin Black Dragon, Adult Cloaker Commoner Darkmantle Fungus, Violet Fungus Necrohulk Grick Ancient Knight Mage Noble Piercer Pirate Pirate

Captain Roper Tough Animals: Giant Crocodile Raven Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Brezo Breezewave Elf bagpiper Commoner (Medium, Lawful Neutral) “Rescue the Villagers” Edgard Brandle

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

cold. Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Frost Giant Ghost Mephit, Ice Priest Remorhaz, Young Shield Guardian Troll White Dragon, Adult Winter Wolf

Wyvern Animals: Mammoth Rhinoceros Key NPCs Name Role Stat Block Location Aerstigga Giant seeking to ally with Challidax Frost Giant D16 Ardrandal and Forstrorri Giants loyal to Ralvald Frost

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the Copper for a Song handout for each player. (You will share it with them shortly after the adventure starts.) Step 4. Bookmark the following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Axe

Role Stat Block Location Aunt Dellie Human boat pilot Commoner (Medium, Chaotic Good) “Listening Post” Gleem Happenbolt Dead gnome miner — N14 Hurch Henley Human street magician Performer (Small

Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Bestiary Many terrors lurk in the shadows—some in the corner of perception, and others beyond the Material Plane. This chapter presents stat blocks for a host of threats that can play a role in

The Wilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four

eccentricities of their more fantastical neighbors. In addition to the nonplayer character stat blocks found in the Monster Manual and other sources, see the Knight of Eldraine in this collection. Elves

. Scions of a once-mighty empire, the elves of Eldraine have found new purpose in their role as guardians of nature. Most elves move through the woods in small bands of hunters, gatherers, and druids

Build Your Group

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

the charlatan, entertainer, or urchin background, often excel in this role. BRELAND LEDGER Lies on trial! karrn Spy faces justice In a courthouse surrounded by agents of the King’s Citadel and

thronged by reporters, judge Haliss ir’Cronn took her seat for the first session in what some are calling the “trial of the century.” Barath Drinn, a Karrn who has been living in Wroat since the end of

Build Your Group

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

the Church and the nation in pursuit of the highest ideals of the faith, as they crusade against the forces of evil across Khorvaire. But are they fulfilling that high calling? Or are they just as

demons they are hunting. Characters with access to divination magic (including clerics with the Knowledge domains as well as wizards) might excel at this role. Many Scholars come from the sage background

All for One: The Clan

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

vigilant warrior; the clan needs a wide range of labor and talents to meet all the needs of the group. Filling the second role are an equally large number of dwarves whose occupations involve the crafting of

role takes years to master it. A weaponsmith starts work in the forge, providing manual labor to haul ore from the mines and learning how to repair tools. The dwarf might then work in the mines, pushing

Small Groups

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

characters (NPCs) to the adventuring party. Use the NPC stat blocks in the Monster Manual to represent these supporting characters. If you don’t want to run these NPCs yourself, invite one or more of your

fills out a party with combat-capable characters. It can be difficult for a player to roleplay two characters at once. You might suggest that the player focus on roleplaying one character while relegating the other character to a supporting role.

Decisionist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the Rogue Stole Your Coins, We Have a Job to Do. You help advance the franchise by calling for votes, making sure you’re always on the side with the most votes, and resolving disputes within the

, or boost the morale of franchise hirelings. KELSHI ANNAB Human Decisionist (Ranger) There are decisionists of all stripes. Domineering narcissists gravitate toward the role, to be sure, and

Chase Complications

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. Urban Chase Complications d20 Complication 1 A large obstacle such as a horse or cart blocks your way. Make a DC 15 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to get past the obstacle. On a failed check, the

obstacle counts as 10 feet of difficult terrain. 2 A crowd blocks your way. Make a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check (your choice) to make your way through the crowd unimpeded. On

Creating Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

interact with, whether as allies, members, or enemies. As a starting point, decide what role you want an organization to play in the world. What is it all about? What are its goals? Who founded it and why

that with the motto of a group of politically allied cities in the North calling themselves the Lords’ Alliance: “Threats to home must be terminated without prejudice. Superiority is our security

Return to Ten-Towns

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

wooden sleds pulled by canines as big as wolves. The closest driver calls out, “Can we be of service?” The figure calling to the party is Vellynne Harpell (see appendix C), a wizard of the Arcane

on it, their acid-eaten forms visible through gashes in their hide armor. Steering the other two sleds are four Icewind kobolds, two per sled. (See appendix C for the kobolds’ stat blocks.) Each sled

Loxodon

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

Orzhov Syndicate or the Azorius Senate. Loxodons believe that the members of a group have a responsibility to look out for each other. Once they have joined a guild or bonded with other individuals in any

chambers, that indicate status, family connection, and community role. Since most non-loxodons can’t distinguish these underlying tones, let alone produce them, loxodons often translate them into titles

V3. Dracolich's Antechamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

blocks passage to area V4. The only way to get past the door is through the use of the golem’s sapphire. The dispel magic property of this gem alone unlocks and breaks the spell. There is no other way

, magical or not, to reach areas V4 and V5. The character who bonded with the golem can command it to use its sapphire to break the seal and open the door. If the golem is instructed to open the door

A Treasury of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

introduction sets the scene for what’s to come in the rest of the book. It introduces the myth of the First World, created by Bahamut and Tiamat, then discusses the role that dragons play in the myths

provides inspiration to help DMs craft dragon personalities and dragon-themed adventures, including sample lair maps. Chapter 6 includes stat blocks and lore for a variety of new Dragons and dragon-oriented

Example Members

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

to aid the Heralds of the Comet. Virtually any Aberration could fill the same role, such as an aboleth, a beholder, or a mind flayer. Humanoid Cultists. The cultist and cult fanatic stat blocks can

Example Members The stat blocks in this chapter represent members from each level of membership. Aspirant of the Comet Aspirants aren’t yet initiated into the mysteries of the Heralds of the Comet

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