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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
+ 4);{"diceNotation":"2d6+4", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Claw", "rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.
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", "rollAction":"Blood-Chilling Roar"}. The liondrake lets out a terrifying roar audible out to 300 feet. Any creature within 30 feet of the liondrake that can hear its roar must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
would be exterminated to the last member, and the Mark of Death would be eliminated from the world.
The line of Vol had long been rivals of the Undying Court, and many whisper even today that the
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Reghed Glacier. The orb was recently stolen by Nass Lantomir, one of Vellynne’s rivals in the Arcane Brotherhood. Vellynne intends to get it back before resuming her quest to find Ythryn
’s blood on the title page. The tome contains the spells Vellynne has prepared plus the following additional spells: bestow curse, blindness/deafness, false life, find familiar, magic weapon, polymorph, protection from evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenser's floating disk.
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adventurers in the hopes of pitting them against fire giant rivals.
Hoarded Histories
Emerald dragons prize knowledge, particularly local histories that focus on magical events and individuals
with the folk of the world.
Emerald Dragon Wyrmling Connections
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Blood hawk;Blood
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
). Bael makes one Hellish Morningstar attack.With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power
constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals.
Bael prefers to make servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to his superior
Sorcerer
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back behind the rock formation with a grin, unaware that her wild magic has turned her skin bright blue. Sorcerers carry a magical birthright conferred upon them by an exotic bloodline, some
those who lack such power. Perhaps your power links you to a powerful individual in the world—the fey creature that blessed you at birth, the dragon who put a drop of its blood into your veins
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
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Ideal
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Solitude. A stranger is just an
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of
;whether they want to or not.
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I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
.
Contacts
The ordered structure of the Boros Legion offers abundant opportunities to make friends — and rivals — in higher places. You might have close friends in other guilds that share the
relationship ended messily.
7
I owe a monetary debt to an Orzhov syndic.
8
A Rakdos blood witch seems to enjoy harassing me.
9
I tried to recruit a friend who ended up joining the Selesnya
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rival Outfit Some criminals believe you can’t do a job without betraying your partners. Perhaps you have your own share of adversaries you’ve angered. The Group Rivals table presents a host of groups
and individuals who might—legitimately or otherwise—hold a grudge against you. Group Rivals d6 Rival 1 The Law. Someone in the Sharn Watch has vowed to put you in prison or die trying. 2 Gang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
living storehouses of history and folklore. Bards know a great deal, and they tend to be willing to share what they know, or at least barter for it. The arrival of a renowned bard is a special occasion
, akin to the visit of a dignitary. A bard can reasonably expect at least a hot supper and a clean place to sleep from a local landlord or inn in exchange for a few songs or stories. A noble might host a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
preserved body parts carry the consciousnesses of their former owners
4 A hidden fighting arena where rivals and lovers battle to prove the strength of their emotions
5 A beautiful garden where
own blood each night
8 A rectory where the stained glass windows hold the trapped souls of the pious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Bane Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Warlock) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Up to three creatures of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Bane Level 1 Enchantment (Bard, Cleric, Warlock) Casting Time: Action
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Up to three creatures of
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons.
Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
in the Ashen Grotto ask the characters to help them remove a rival faction claiming it for themselves. The friendly giants respect the grotto’s traditions and refuse to shed another giant’s blood
within, but the rivals no longer hold to tradition and seek to plunder the grotto’s treasures and power. Use your choice of Giantkind Encounters tables in chapter 3 for the rivals. Key to the Past A
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their
cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
acts of terror in plain sight under the auspices of the Cult of Rakdos. They exhibit their cruelty in dramatic performances that leave the audience members blood-soaked but ecstatic. They incite mob
riots that raze entire city blocks. The only thing demons fear is Rakdos himself, who doesn’t tolerate rivals and hates to be upstaged. Demonic “Devils.” The creatures called “devils” in Ravnica are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
soon as you reached adulthood and carry precious few memories of life before you took up arms. Battle is in your blood. Sometimes you catch yourself reflexively performing the basic fighting exercises
friends and a few of them rivals. You slept where you could and did odd jobs for food. At times, when the hunger became unbearable, you resorted to theft. Still, you never lost your pride and never abandoned hope. Fate is not yet finished with you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
as dragonnes, liondrakes rely on their ferocity and their frightful roar to overcome prey and drive off rivals. Liondrakes are voracious hunters that range across well-established territories. They
smaller creature, it must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Blood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
supporting characters and embellish that NPC as described below. It’s possible for the characters to have two or three rivals at a time, each with a separate agenda. At least one should be a villain, but
the others might be neutral or good; conflicts with those rivals might be social or political, rather than manifesting as direct attacks. The best rivals have a connection with their adversaries on a
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against their rivals. The sonic pulse of their breath weapon sows weakness, leaving
, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented.
8
The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
can also help you create connections among the characters in your party. Those tables describe family relationships, current and former romantic connections, random acquaintances, past rivals, and many
warlock, Rakdos rogue 7 Nature Party. Selesnya druid, Gruul barbarian, Simic wizard or Selesnya bard, Golgari rogue 8 Benevolent Party. Selesnya cleric, Boros paladin, Azorius wizard, Selesnya bard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
I don’t like the taste of warm blood and always rinse my mouth out with snow after a fight.
5 Whenever I encounter a new type of creature, I try to lure it back to my lair so I can add it to my
whatever it takes to survive. (Any)
3 Dominance. I delight in making others tremble, knowing that I could kill them at any time. (Evil)
4 Isolation. All creatures are either prey or rivals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ivana’s Powers and Dominion Ivana appears to be a young human woman with statistics similar to a spy. Since her arrival in the Land of the Mists, her blood has been tainted with poison, and angry red
. Ivana’s genius and cynicism, in combination with the Dark Powers’ aid, grant her insight into the nature of Borca’s people that borders on precognition. She’s always one step ahead of her rivals and has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of brutal military campaigning, he defeated his rivals and forged a nation. Retiring from war, Strahd settled in the beautiful valley where he’d won his greatest victory. There, in the way of his
ancestors, he spilled his blood into the earth, sealing a pact between himself and the land. In honor of his parents, King Barov and Queen Ravenovia, he named the valley Barovia and constructed his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
redeem Strahd through their exceptional kindness or faith.
3 The incarnation knows their true nature and has weaponized their blood with poison that will put Strahd to sleep for a generation.
4
further their organization’s schemes.
10 The incarnation has drawn an enemy of Strahd’s to Barovia, such as Firan Zal’honen* or Jander Sunstar,* hoping the rivals will slay one another.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seize the dragon’s power. The benefit conferred by this transfer of power is up to you. It might include one of the draconic gifts described in chapter 2 of this book, or a charm or blessing from the
lay a claw on the recipient or bequeath a piece of treasure as an embodiment of the transferred power. Body and Blood. When a dragon dies a violent death, the dragon’s power might linger in the corpse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
most epic of all his achievements is chronicled in The Trial of Asmodeus, a play based on purportedly true events as researched by the aasimar bard Anodius. In ancient times, as the Blood War raged
least as Asmodeus views such a thing. Of course, as he sees it, Asmodeus is the only being with the charisma, strength, and insight necessary to shepherd in this ideal future. His rivals are inferiors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
during a performance of Blood Wedding — a play about love, jealousy, and death. In the story, a young woman is brought to a castle by a count, only to fall in love with his younger brother, a man of
gods and transformed into a creature of darkness, damned to live in his castle and feed on blood. A female cellist and two male violinists provide musical accompaniment. The shivering audience
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
young bard three tables over.
Then all the noise is eclipsed by a shout: “Ya pig! Like killin’ me mates, does ya?” Then a seven-foot-tall half-orc is hit by a wild, swinging punch from a male human
before you can see if blood is drawn, a crowd of spectators clusters around the brawl. What do you do?
The human combatants are five members of the Xanathar Guild (CE human bandits). The one with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
give an initial focus to the campaign—setting a tone and giving players an initial investment in the story. The player characters may be meeting in a tavern—but it’s their favorite tavern. The bard
your home—what does it say about your character that this place is your home? Friends and Rivals. Who do you know in the district? The DM should work with each player to develop a friend or rival in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of
religious viewpoints has created bad blood between the two cities, though neither city has been eager to test the military might of the other. Port Nyanzaru Baldur’s Gate serves as one of the main ports
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
A Magical World The creation myths say that magic is the blood of the dragon Siberys, flowing down from the golden ring in the sky. Whether this is truth or mere myth, magic pervades the world
industry whose influence rivals that of kings and queens. These dynastic houses derive their power from their dragonmarks: arcane sigils that are passed down through their bloodlines. A dragonmark grants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
free from oppression by the elite. The group’s name originates from its members’ desire to drain the greed from Zinda like blood from a wound. Under the leadership of Captain Adann, the group works in
information, and issues shadowy threats to keep political rivals in line. Names Zindanese of all origins receive their given name on the tenth day after their birth. The family gathers at this time, and