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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
’s next turn. Success: Half damage only.Young deep dragons establish lairs in familiar hunting grounds and defend their lairs with twisting passages and traps such as deadfalls. They dominate the
local environment, consuming vast quantities of fish and pale crabs and cultivating fungal growths. They bully nearby communities when they can or enter into cautious arrangements with powerful
Species
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
This aasimar variant originally appeared in the Dungeon Master's Guide as an example for creating your own races.
Whereas tieflings have fiendish blood in their veins, aasimar are the descendants of
celestial beings. These folk generally appear as glorious humans with lustrous hair, flawless skin, and piercing eyes. Aasimar often attempt to pass as humans in order to right wrongs and defend
Conjure Animals
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turns. They obey any verbal commands that you issue to them (no action required by you). If you don't issue any commands to them, they defend themselves from hostile creatures, but otherwise take no
, Weasel
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Blood Hawk, Camel, Flying Snake, Giant Crab, Giant Rat, Giant Weasel, Mastiff, Mule, Poisonous Snake, Pony, Stirge
1/4
Axe Beak, Boar, Constrictor Snake, Draft Horse, Elk, Giant
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
must be convinced to defend the school in a contest against a rival college.
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An emerald dragon invisibly tails a party of adventurers, causing trouble for the heroes so the dragon can watch how
with the folk of the world.
Emerald Dragon Wyrmling Connections
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Connected Creatures
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Blood hawk;Blood
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
.
A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back
provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat.
In a couple of situations, kobolds might
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
draw the blood of your enemies, or even directly touch their souls.
Suggested Characteristics
Members of the Orzhov Syndicate range from the decadent nobility at the top of the oligarchy to the debt
become as rich as the oligarchs. (Evil)
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Power. One day, I will be the one giving orders. (Evil)
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Prestige. I want to be admired, respected, feared, or even hated for my position
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
into stoneThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend their lairs fiercely, ambushing intruders and plotting assaults against
;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
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
1/day each: alarm, Tenser's floating diskThe thunderous clash of conflict is part of the very nature of sapphire dragons. Militant and territorial, they defend
.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"}
Ideal
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Solitude. A stranger is just an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sacrament of Blood. After a sermon, each member of the congregation sheds a small amount of blood into a basin. This is a symbol of unity, and a message that members of the community would shed their blood to defend one another. In some temples, this blood is donated to vampire champions of the faith.
Rites The services of the Blood of Vol focus on drawing the faithful together as a community and encouraging people to find power within themselves. The most important ritual of the faith is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Chapter 1: The Blood War Throughout history, the teeming hordes of the Abyss and the strictly regimented legions of the Nine Hells have battled for supremacy in the cosmos. In the mortal world, the
scant few scholars, arcanists, and adventurers who know the conflict for what it is refer to it as the Blood War. The fighting takes place across the Lower Planes, on the Material Plane, and anywhere
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
willing to swear oaths to defend Waterdeep, its citizens, and its laws with their lives. Adventurers who show promise might be invited to join the Gray Hands, a faction overseen by the Blackstaff, Vajra
disappears). Meloon Wardragon (see appendix B) or some other respected member of Force Grey helps the adventurers out of a tough situation.
Monsters
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.
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The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Knight Sarlamir’s Curse Among the dead entombed beneath Castle Kalaman lies the body of Knight Zanas Sarlamir. A respected knight of the Order of the Crown, Sarlamir received a divine quest from the
. As the conflict escalated, Sarlamir used his dragonlance to slay the dragons’ leader, the gold dragon Karavarix. As soon as Karavarix’s blood touched the dragonlance, the weapon rusted away in
Monsters
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.
8
The sight of blood makes me queasy.
Sapphire Dragon Ideals
d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dragon turtles, have draconic blood. However, true dragons fall into the two broad categories of chromatic and metallic dragons. The black, blue, green, red, and white dragons are selfish, evil, and feared
by all. The brass, bronze, copper, gold, and silver dragons are noble, good, and highly respected by the wise. Though their goals and ideals vary tremendously, all true dragons covet wealth, hoarding
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
to all orcs, and they adorn their bodies, possessions, and lairs with pigments that produce those hues. Red ochre is used to represent blood, grayish-white ash to represent death, and charcoal to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
a creature without harming it; any other creature in the same net can then use its action to free itself through that opening. Sir Bluto was a respected Knight of the Realm before his indictment in
the River of Blood mass-murder case. His mysterious disappearance from prison left even the Royal Magician-Detectives baffled, and a reward of 10,000 gp was posted for his capture. Someone in the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
dripping with blood (see “Regional Effects”). These duergar have orders to deliver adventurers to Valtagar Steelshadow unharmed. If a fight breaks out, they use Enlarge and defend themselves. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
back to life as the next egg laid in the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the
instinctively attack the gnomes. Kobolds in battle with gnomes are much less likely to run away because their hatred overrules their sense of self-preservation. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
willing to crush venerable institutions and respected traditions in its advance. Cultists of Evil Earth crave the power to destroy the works of civilization with landslides, sinkholes, or mighty earthquakes, and they believe the earth thirsts for the blood of those who don’t venerate it properly.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
little more than mindless engines of destruction and violence. If that supposition were true, the Blood War should have ended long ago, since the tactical and strategic genius of the archdevils would
have intelligence enough to appreciate their role in it, the Blood War offers an endless source of diversion underscored by resentment of a cosmic order that refuses to admit their superiority. As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Mad Maggie While Zariel’s attention is focused on the Blood War, power-hungry warlords of the Avernian wastes cobble together heavily armed gangs and lead packs of infernal war machines in brutal
crucible of the Avernian wastelands, Mad Maggie has risen to become a respected warlord.
Mad Maggie and Mickey
Maggie’s Goals Driven by her lust for misery and her delight in the corruption of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ancient grudges and petty atrocities in a land of bitterly feuding royal families. Infamous but respected, Drakov amassed a fortune and planned to retire young, buying a title and a realm to rule. The
went on the offensive. One by one she attacked her former benefactors, burning villages, pressing citizens into service, and impaling anyone with a drop of noble blood. Though it took years, Drakov
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, she also knows she can use the results of his cruelty to help future lives. Valentin, Dean of the Vein Dean Valentin (neutral vampire) is ancient and drinks the blood of living creatures throughout the
bayou. Valentin is a kind of sangromancer—he receives visions from the blood he consumes, which he uses to learn things about a creature or place. He has no qualms about exploiting the bayou’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Returned never speak, rendering their judgments only in gestures. Order of Phaios A cabal of mages known as the Order of Phaios defend Asphodel with their magic. The mages of the order devote themselves to
, crimson cypress called the Blood Tree. Color from the tree bleeds into the surrounding bog, making the swamp waters look like a charnel pit. Vicious and venomous swamp creatures are drawn to the Blood Tree and frequently drag prey into its foul midst. (VOLKAN BAGA)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
everyone around me. 4 I love a good brawl. 5 I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power. 6 I chant orcish war dirges during combat. Orc Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Strength. Showing superior
) Orc Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will defend my tribe to the death. 2 Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods. 3 I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to
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
the planar fabric. Creatures from the Fiendish Incursion Encounters table (see chapter 3) defend the rune. If this rune is inscribed in the Runic Circle, it opens a gateway to Horizon’s Edge (both in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
a superior form of devil. That’s how, over ages, a lemure might become a pit fiend. But devils do more than corrupt. They also fight in the Blood War. Asmodeus attests that serving in his infernal
legion is a holy honor, for in so doing a devil helps protect the multiverse from demonic destruction. While that sounds impressive, most devils partake in the Blood War only to distinguish themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cog Hub Daask members congregate in safe houses that are hard to find and easy to defend or escape from. The most popular gathering location is a Cog hub. The dark, twisting halls of these underworld
samples of dragon’s blood hidden in the Cog hub. 2 Infiltrate a Daask meeting to discover the next Boromar Clan holding they plan to target. 3 Capture a Daask worg and replace it with a worg loyal to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
nature. Nylea might instruct the characters to defend a corner of the Nessian Wood, pitting them against poachers, sport hunters, unnatural abominations, and ordinary people who want to develop the
Nylea’s own servants— such as hydras—to beat back the more powerful threats. At the beginning of the campaign, the heroes might help defend Setessa from an attack that also threatens all of the Nessian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
assassin. The killer is Nostalia Romaine, whose blood was replaced with poison by Ivana Boritsi.
2 A scholar requests aid in gaining access to Scholomance. This institution is Borca’s elite school of
villagers beseech the party to defend their families in court.
5 The eligible noble Vladimir Nobriskov hosts a contest for his affections. Participants turn up murdered, victims of Nobriskov’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
. These flying pests subsist on a diet of fresh blood. The stirges avoid the minotaur, but they are Hostile toward all other creatures. Bright Light or any noise louder than a whisper wakes the stirges
search the dirt floor for grubs.
Two Giant Fire Beetles scrape up the dirt in search of tasty morsels. The beetles keep a safe distance from the minotaur and defend themselves if necessary. They are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Mist Talismans: Arms marked with the Blood Falcon, bloody spear head, correspondence from Lekar, sample of zombie flesh The days of the living are numbered in Falkovnia. The people would flee if they
densest populations of the living. That’s currently the Falkovnian capital of Lekar, where unfit and underfed conscripts defend crumbling walls alongside General Drakov and her crimson-armored elite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
land of the influence of the Blood of Vol. Destruction of the cult on the island certainly draws the attention of the Crimson Covenant and perhaps even Erandis d’Vol herself. Entanglement with the Order
them defend against raiders from Pirate Isle in the Sea of Fallen Stars. A cult devoted to Shar, an isolated remnant of the Netherese occupation, has lived on the island for some time. If the cult is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. 5 A devil has tricked an angel into meddling in the Blood War, and the angel seeks mortal aid. 6 A ancestor of one of the characters must be convinced to bless the character before the full power of
retrieved. 8 A titan is imprisoned on an Outer Plane. The characters might be trying to stop those who seek to release it, or they might want to release it to help defend the world from a greater