bonds blade diffusing compound returning

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

point, a tortle feels an almost overwhelming urge to venture far away from home and see more of the world. It gathers up its possessions and heads into the wilderness, returning months or years later

dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed by stone walls that are easily defensible. If no such compound exists, they build one. The parents spend the remainder of their lives guarding the compound

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice

combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and

Life of a Tortle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

overwhelming urge to venture far away from home and see more of the world. It gathers up its possessions and heads into the wilderness, returning months or years later with stories of its exploits and new

skills. When a tortle nears the end of its natural lifespan, it seeks out a mate and procreates. Tortles lay their eggs (numbering as few as one or as many as a dozen) in a fortified compound enclosed

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a set of common

soldiers, shaping their ideals, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred. d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m always polite and

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or

Adventures with Gith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Gith or Zerthimon. 8 Tasked with returning the blade of a fallen githyanki knight to the knight’s people.

Rakdos Performer

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

Rakdos Performer By offering a place for those of many different talents, the Cult of Rakdos has seen its numbers swell with performing artists, including blade jugglers, fire eaters, and high wire

acrobats. Performers carry the message of Rakdos out into the streets: cut loose, free yourself from the bonds of society’s mores and expectations, and indulge your desires. Rakdos Performer Medium

Bronze Dragon Treasures

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

blade that’s never seen combat. They love collecting and studying histories that can give them tactical insight or inspiration, as well as safeguarding artifacts they deem too dangerous to entrust to

compound eyes 10 An elaborate clockwork zoetrope that, when activated, displays a moving picture of a bronze dragon fighting a red dragon over a burning city

The Zhentarim

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

to their way of life. Zhentarim bonds of oath and honor hold the network together and galvanize its members in united purpose. More importantly, those bonds reflect the pattern of tight control that

Resources: Zhentarim thugs Graceful and elegant as a blade, Davra Jassur ostensibly recruits promising new talent for the Zhentarim. But she also deals with internal problems, ensuring those problems

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core

goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic) 6 Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic) Orc Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will defend my

Attack on Goldenfields

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

appear in appendix D. How the players run their NPCs during the battle is up to them, but encourage the players to review their NPCs’ ideals, bonds, and flaws. All of these NPCs are familiar with

goblins that are still inside the compound, and they flee back toward the wall. During this time, inexplicably, Lob and Ogg decide to climb over the wall and enter the compound rather than flee, while the

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the camp recognizes the character. If characters are wearing Cult of the Dragon regalia taken from the rearguard, the characters have disadvantage on this roll because no one returning to camp at

posts alongside the monk Leosin. Characters have one night to escape this fate. They might wriggle out of their bonds, bribe or charm a cultist to set them free, or come up with a clever use for a

Future Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

’ Alliance gain 3 renown (see “Renown” in chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide) for returning the Eye of the Spider to Joroth. Both the gemstone and Falkir’s Fist can be found on level 10. Retrieve

characters negotiate for more than Jalester’s goodwill, they’re also promised a luck blade with no wishes remaining. Jalester neglects to mention, however, that this weapon belongs to Mirt the Moneylender

Camp Alertness

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

in the camp recognizes the character. If characters are wearing Cult of the Dragon regalia taken from the rearguard, the characters have disadvantage on this roll because no one returning to camp at

night tied to posts alongside the monk Leosin. Characters have one night to escape this fate. They might wriggle out of their bonds, bribe or charm a cultist to set them free, or come up with a clever

Smuggler

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

Shadowfell for several hours. While you were there, you sold some stolen dragonborn artifacts before returning to this plane and paddling home. 5 Gold-Hearted. You agreed to transport a family

many lies, I place a high value on friendship. (Any) 6 Daring. I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) Smuggler Bonds d6 Bond 1 My vessel was stolen from me, and I burn with the desire to

Vlaakith's Dilemma

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

hands, crave novelty. They expect every returning raid to provide new forms of entertainment. This preoccupation with newness stands at the hollow center of githyanki culture. They dabble in creating

, and every such endeavor they undertake ends in this manner. A Blade Kept Sharp Despite the decadent lifestyle the githyanki indulge in, they remain in fighting shape. All are required to attend

Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, vehicles (land) Equipment: An insignia of rank, a trophy taken from a fallen enemy (a dagger, broken blade, or piece of a banner), a set of bone dice or deck of cards, a

, creating strong bonds, and often leaving them scarred and vulnerable to fear, shame, and hatred. d8 Personality Trait 1 I’m always polite and respectful. 2 I’m haunted by memories of war. I can’t get the

High Fae

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

saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Actions Multiattack. The high fae makes two Fae Blade attacks and uses Vexing Prank once. Fae Blade. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit

, magically negotiating themselves advantages in battle. Like many high fae, these mages draw power from the latent energy found throughout the wilds of Eldraine. However, high fae mages also form strong bonds

Berbalang

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

environment through its duplicate, its actual body is unconscious and can’t protect or nourish itself. Thus, a berbalang typically uses its duplicate for only a short time before returning its consciousness to

seeks out a new master — a humanoid within a few miles who has an unusually hate-filled heart. The soul bonds itself to the foul essence it finds in that person, and the boneclaw becomes forever

Attack on Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

players run their NPCs during the battle is up to them, but encourage the players to review their NPCs’ ideals, bonds, and flaws. For more information on how to use and run these NPCs, see the “Special

and settlements. If the fire giants are forced to leave without the Vonindod fragment, they retreat to the Surbrin Hills and roust four hill giants, returning to Triboar 2d4 + 2 days after their

Dwarven Religion

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

secrets Grave,* Knowledge Gemstone in a mountain Gorm Gulthyn LG Vigilance War Bronze half-mask Haela Brightaxe CG Combat prowess, luck in battle War Upright sword with blade sheathed

the bonds that create dwarven society and culture. Berronar’s priests arrange marriages, using a process that finds the best matches and is designed to ensure that each generation of a clan is stronger

14. Obelisk

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

Flame. The 4-foot-tall, 3-foot-diameter egg weighs 180 pounds, and without fire to keep it warm, the egg can’t hatch. If and when the egg does hatch, a red dragon wyrmling emerges and bonds with the

the egg to Themberchaud. XP Awards Taking the coin and the notebook to Ylsa Henstak in the Blade Bazaar fulfills her quest and earns the characters 100 XP each. If the characters describe the obelisk

Bedlam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

, upturned blade. A silence spell blankets the interior of the Eye and Dagger, shielding its patrons from the gate-town’s belligerent gales. Weary guests occasionally weep on entering the establishment

, awash in the catharsis of its muted comforts. But this silence is a double-edged sword. Thieves, cutthroats, and other malevolent opportunists skulk the hotel’s hushed halls. Returning guests have learned

Lyn Armaal, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, and commands the griffons to take flight and circle the castle, attacking intruders on sight and returning here when she calls them off. A simple clasp mechanism, 10 feet above the floor, secures each

useful on creatures of other shapes and sizes. The bonds are strengthened by magic, and as such they can’t be broken by physical force. The magic on Felgolos’s collar prevents him from using his Change

Xvarts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

to Raxivort’s divine nature. Even though the xvarts inherited Raxivort’s greed and cowardice, they also gained his ability to form bonds with such creatures. Xvart Warlocks. A xvart can forge a pact

warlock before returning to the howling chaos of Pandemonium. Raxivort’s warlocks are respected and feared in xvart society, but they have little interest in political power. They scour the

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

as a sign of goodwill and a way to forge bonds. Journeys of Discovery When young Lagonna centaurs become adults, they often leave their band to travel the world on their own. This time of self

restlessness in their soul that nothing else can soothe. Though renegades build their own life away from the band, most retain some connection with their past. Some stories tell of renegades returning to

Locations in Bryn Shander

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. The temple is attended and maintained by visiting priests and acolytes from Neverwinter and Waterdeep, who usually stay for no more than two years before returning whence they came. At present, the

town’s veteran sellswords disdain Garn’s smithcraft, and jokes told about hapless newcomers to Icewind Dale often end with the line “... an’ ’e was carryin’ a Blackiron blade, to boot!” B11. The

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

back on him, he can resist returning to death with a successful DC 10 Wisdom saving throw. When he is whole again, he attacks. Tloques, having gained his power from his allegiance to Zotzilaha, isn’t

locate any treasure stolen from this place. In the intervening time, he might regain some of his former power. Battleaxe. The battleaxe has a blade of bronze, and the haft is wound with snakeskin

Fortress Level 2

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

immediately awaken two sahuagin hatchling swarms (see appendix C) from the eggs around them. The swarms attack the characters, while the priestesses try to flee, returning promptly with any surviving sahuagin

trapped with a thrusting blade trap. Noticing the trap requires a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check is required to disarm the trap. Opening the

Ship Locations

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

still alive when its master dies, it stops attacking and retreats to its nest. It continues to fight only if pursued. After the remaining lizardfolk are dealt with, Bimz chooses one character and bonds

conditions, the one who met the most conditions will suffice. Alternatively, the characters can engage in a contest of Charisma checks (highest wins) to determine whom Bimz bonds with. Treasure. A

Dungeon Locations

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

robes and masks in these wardrobes before leaving the dungeon and returning to the city above. The wardrobes along the west wall stand empty. Characters who search the wardrobe on the south wall find

— and, by extension, behind the archdevil Zariel. Only then can Baldur’s Gate suffer the same fate as Elturel. However, Gargauth is happy to take advantage of a more expedient means of returning to

Lady's Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

, they plead with the characters to represent them in court. 5 When the coast is clear, a shady-looking Doomguard rot blade (see Morte’s Planar Parade) opens their long overcoat in front of the characters

for 300 gp apiece. Barracks Riccardo Moscatello Factol Sarin of the Harmonium Hushed streets surround the Barracks, a wide compound of cold granite at the opposite end of the Lady’s Ward from the

Brimstone Hold Locations

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

area B10, and announce their presence to the salamanders in area B22 before returning to their posts. When the hold is on high alert, a third erinyes from area B15 takes up position in the gatehouse’s

fissure in the volcano’s slope leads into a small cave not visible from the stronghold below. Kalimrax lairs here, returning for a few hours every evening to rest and check on her hoard, which consists

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

bronze horn to warn the hall (see area 2). The giant has four rocks for throwing. If the characters are returning after severely defeating the giants, a ballista (from the arsenal at 10A) will be set up

running along its blade when it is swung. The king wears a necklace of coral skulls and has a broad girdle set with small gems. Around his shoulders is a cape made of white dragon hide. When he sits on

The Dark Seldarine

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

companion nearby to hold culpable for your crimes. Gossip can be as deadly as the venom on an assassin’s blade. Use the poison of words to destroy your rivals, that you may claim for yourself all they

Kiaransalee was driven mad by returning from death as a god so many times, but her followers aren’t discouraged by this assessment. Despite her madness, her actions are guided by a deep and devious

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