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Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

creature within 5 feet of the norker makes a melee attack against it, the norker can use its reaction to cause 4 piercing damage to it.Cruel, vicious, and lazy even by the standards of goblinoids

goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand

Hunter's Armor

Equipment

reinforces the most vital areas with adamantine and mithral threads to turn devastating hits into normal wounds. If a blow would cause a Grievous Wound, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the blow does not deliver a Grievous Wound.

Derro Raider

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

indiscriminately raid settlements and rob travelers regardless of the apparent value of any goods they steal. These derro believe such acts are sanctioned by their despicable god, Diirinka, who delights in

others escaped the rule of mind flayer;mind flayers. The mind flayers’ psionic power eventually transformed these forsaken dwarves into Aberrations. You can learn more about derro in Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse.

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

make a single melee attack.Defensive Rebuke. If a creature within 5 feet of the norker makes a melee attack against it, the norker can use its reaction to cause 6 piercing damage to it.Cruel, vicious

defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

themselves. Most dwarves don’t recognize derro as kin, but the legends that derro tell about their people and the story that duergar believe share a grain of truth. According to the histories of

some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas believe they need to achieve true divinity

. Anathemas don’t age, allowing them to pursue their goals until the end of days. Truly powerful ones might rule multiple yuan-ti cities and bring entire regions under their control.PoisonAcid

Strongheart

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

can also cause the blade to gleam with holy light. If he does so, the target is blinded until the start of Strongheart’s next turn. Revivify (Recharges at the Next Dawn). While holding Steel

individuals who believe that good must triumph over evil. Its members are also my friends.” Flaw. “I am prepared—my friends might say too prepared—to sacrifice myself for the greatest

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

", "rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks): 1/day each: Bigby's hand, hypnotic pattern, telekinesisSardior is said to have died in the destruction of the First World. But many believe that

Sardior's divine essence survives within every gem dragon. This philosophy is central to the teachings of Sardior's dragonborn champions, who wield psionic power in the service of their mysterious cause

Geryon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a competent

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, even among themselves. Most dwarves don’t recognize derro as kin, but the legends that derro tell about their people and the story that duergar believe share a grain of truth. According to the

histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers

Control Winds

Spells Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Downdraft. You cause a sustained blast of strong wind to blow downward from the top of the cube. Ranged weapon attacks that pass through the cube or that are made against targets within it have

is knocked prone. Updraft. You cause a sustained updraft within the cube, rising upward from the cube’s bottom side. Creatures that end a fall within the cube take only half damage from the

Geryon (Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

hierarchy. Sages who study the Nine Hells believe the battle for control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a

abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Indomitable Strength trait. Crushing Blow (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action

King Hekaton

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

action on his turn, Hekaton can shift his weight and cause any ship upon which he stands to heave to one side or the other. All other creatures standing on the ship must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity

;t answer prayers, and his divine offspring — the lesser giant gods — were out of touch, constantly waging war against one another on the Outer Planes. Hekaton came to believe that the giants were no longer the rightful masters of the world.Lightning, ThunderCold

Oath of Conquest

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash

most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness. TENETS OF CONQUEST A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of

Oath of Conquest (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights &mdash

most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness. TENETS OF CONQUEST A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of

Smuggler

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

rattles me; I have a lie for every occasion. 5 I love gold but won’t cheat a friend. 6 I enjoy doing things others believe to be impossible. 7 I become wistful when I see the sun

business. 5 I was tricked by a fellow smuggler who stole something precious from me. I will find that thief. 6 I give most of my profits to a charitable cause, and I don’t like to brag

Loxodon

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

structures. Relentlessly Loyal Loxodons believe in the value of community and life, and thus are most often found in the Selesnya Conclave. Some find fulfillment in the cause of order by joining

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

Moonstone Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

volunteered to be a spy in a conflict between a group of pixie;pixies and a group of quickling;quicklings. Both sides believe the wyrmling is working exclusively for them.

Air Genasi

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

with bluish-white energy spilling out. An air genasi’s hair might blow in a phantom wind or be made entirely of clouds or vapor. Genasi Tracing their ancestry to the genies of the Elemental

. Ability Score Increases When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule

Orc Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

with orcs tells of confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the

the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy. Gods of the Orcs Orcs believe their gods

Kalashtar Legacy

races Eberron: Rising from the Last War

an orphan kalashtar raised among strangers. The bond to the spirit can cause some kalashtar to display unusual quirks. Consider rolling or selecting a trait from the Kalashtar Quirks table

for any noble cause. 10 You are obsessed with Dreaming Dark conspiracies. Hunted by Nightmares The virtuous spirits tied to the kalashtar fled from the dream-realm of Dal Quor to escape

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich. Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people

. 5 My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. 6 The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. d6 Flaw 1 I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. 2 I

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

order’s cause. The “Knightly Orders of Faerûn” sidebar details several of the orders that are active at present and is designed to help inform your decision about which group

and responsibility to rule, and the demigod is incarnated as a different noble mortal in each generation. By the decree of the Siamorphe at that time, the Knights of the Silver Chalice took it upon

Demilich (Variant) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

souls of the insolent intruders to his tomb, magically transferring them to his phylactery. Liches who follow Acererak’s path believe that by becoming free of their bodies, they can continue

Action"}. On a result of 11 or higher, the demilich takes a lair action to cause one of the following effects. It can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row. The tomb trembles violently for

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

attack on House Vol was nothing more than an excuse to eliminate a political rival. But others believe that what the Undying Court truly feared was a path shown in the Draconic Prophecy — that a

Death. Trapped in Undeath. When Minara restored Erandis as a lich, she hid her daughter’s phylactery, weaving enchantments into it that cause Erandis to be reborn in a random safe haven after she

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

they don’t believe they have a reasonable chance of success. This reaction isn’t out of cowardice, but practicality—yuan-ti value their own lives much too highly to risk them when the

Eladrin Legacy

races Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

eladrin of spring, and fury might cause an eladrin to change to summer. The following tables offer personality suggestions for eladrin of each season. You can roll on the tables or use them as

fancy passes with equal speed. 4 Anything worth doing is worth doing again and again. Summer d4 Summer Personality Trait 1 You believe that direct confrontation is

Centaur Legacy

races Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

the laboratories of the Simic. Centaurs celebrate life and growth, and the birth of a foal is always cause for festivities. At the same time, they revere the traditions of the past, and among both

memory — and, the centaurs believe, some shard of the spirit — of the departed. Centaurs don’t use family names, but they wear symbols that represent their family membership. These

Minotaur

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Blessed with a supernaturally strong sense of direction, minotaurs make great navigators. Some sages believe minotaurs

When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method

Bugbear Legacy

races Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret. Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but

Ruling Avernus

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

this power vacuum as an opportunity to strike a mortal blow to Asmodeus’s reign. This might be the only time in cosmic history that such a blindly idealistic cause could succeed. But even if the party

archdevil that can rule Avernus. Alternatively, the characters might attempt to claim Avernus on their own terms. Idealistic characters seeking to destroy the Nine Hells from the inside out might see

Ruling Avernus

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

this power vacuum as an opportunity to strike a mortal blow to Asmodeus’s reign. This might be the only time in cosmic history that such a blindly idealistic cause could succeed. But even if the party

archdevil that can rule Avernus. Alternatively, the characters might attempt to claim Avernus on their own terms. Idealistic characters seeking to destroy the Nine Hells from the inside out might see

Ruling Avernus

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

this power vacuum as an opportunity to strike a mortal blow to Asmodeus’s reign. This might be the only time in cosmic history that such a blindly idealistic cause could succeed. But even if the party

archdevil that can rule Avernus. Alternatively, the characters might attempt to claim Avernus on their own terms. Idealistic characters seeking to destroy the Nine Hells from the inside out might see

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

to repay the individual’s patronage or for mutual benefit. Knowledge Sought. The characters have prior reason to find the portrait or seek knowledge they believe someone in the Cognoscenti Esoterica

possesses. However, the knowledge actually resides in Constantori’s Portrait. Strike a Blow. One or more characters have clashed with the Agile Hand in the past and want to strike a blow against the troublesome thieves’ guild.

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

to repay the individual’s patronage or for mutual benefit. Knowledge Sought. The characters have prior reason to find the portrait or seek knowledge they believe someone in the Cognoscenti Esoterica

possesses. However, the knowledge actually resides in Constantori’s Portrait. Strike a Blow. One or more characters have clashed with the Agile Hand in the past and want to strike a blow against the troublesome thieves’ guild.

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