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a lich.
A treacherous lieutenant named Kas the Betrayer;Kas brought Vecna’s rule to an end in a terrible battle. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly Artifacts that
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face.
Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spiderlike creatures originally created to serve Lolth. They rule colonies of chitine;chitines and lead them into battle in Lolth’s war against her enemies.
When devotees of Lolth created the first
Planar Ally
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service in exchange for payment, but it isn't obliged to do so. The requested task could range from simple (fly us across the chasm, or help us fight a battle) to complex (spy on our enemies, or
rule of thumb, a task that can be measured in minutes requires a payment worth 100 gp per minute. A task measured in hours requires 1,000 gp per hour. And a task measured in days (up to 10 days) requires
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
wrap around the corpse to animate it, causing it to rise and lurch about like a zombie.
Invasive Species. When a great battle is fought in a fey woodland, the plants of the wood sometimes take on the
implacable foe. Driven only by a desire to conquer and rule, it wages endless war with its army of mobile dead against all creatures it views as a threat to its domination. It might even forge treaties with
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rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition.
Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies
Eye and Hand of Vecna
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’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an
end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in
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as leader of these disparate zealots, whom he named the Cult of the Dragon. He perverted their fascination with his necromantic lore, revealing that dracoliches were destined to rule Faerûn
. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition.
Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies for his demise
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Shiftless, Savage Layabouts
When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or
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
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
You were trained for battle on sandy beaches and rocky shores. You have launched midnight raids from swift ships whose names evoke terror in the hearts of your adversaries. The water is your second
home, the rain your shelter, and the crashing waves your battle cry.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Survival
Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water, land)
Equipment: A dagger that
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
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appreciation for the finer things!
— Volo
Goblins occupy an uneasy place in a dangerous world, and they react by lashing out at any creatures they believe they can bully. Cunning in battle and
goblin tribe has to nobility is the caste of lashers — families of goblins trained in the ways of battle, and also possessed of key skills such as strategy, trap-building, beast taming, mining
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
carve their horns to sharpen their edges, etch symbols of power into them, or sheathe them in bronze to prevent them from shattering during battle.
Thick hair extends down minotaurs’ necks and
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
complex personalities. Powerful archfey such as the Summer Queen and the Queen of Air and Darkness rule vast domains, and their influence is so great that their courts stretch beyond the borders of their
Domains of Delight to the far ends of the Feywild. Other, lesser known archfey rule domains that are minuscule by comparison, but no less wondrous. A unicorn and its rider defend an archfey’s palace
Kobold
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, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might
populated areas, practice cannibalism, believing it is foolish to waste good meat.
In any case, kobolds that eat humanoids don’t simply start consuming corpses or prisoners right after a battle
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
important than the gear and fighting style of its members, and so most of these orders aren’t limited to fighting types, but are open to all sorts of folk who are willing to battle and die for the
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, though, they’re fighting a losing battle against foes whose numbers only grow. And every time a Talon falls, Lekar’s final defeat grows closer. Talon soldiers use the guard stat block, while commanders
behaves as if it’s their last day alive—because it probably is. Closing the Borders. Unlike most Darklords, Vladeska Drakov can’t open her domain’s borders, so Falkovnia’s borders are usually closed
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. Trolling the Troglodytes Ceiling. This ceiling varies in height from 15 to 30 feet.
Battle. A five-armed troll is engaged in battle with six troglodytes in the northwest part of the cave.
Pit
. The southwest edge of the cave borders a 30-foot-deep, yawning pit with nothing in it.
Secret Door. The north wall contains a secret door that swivels on a central axis. The secret door can be seen
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies.
Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind
it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil.
Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
the funeral of Emperor Xavan. When Xedalli challenges her brother’s claim to the throne and names the characters as her champions, the heroes must do battle with a zodar (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) to decide who will rule as the next emperor.
ships and the host of solar dragons guarding the magnificent citadel of the Xaryxian Empire. Though the battle was lost, hope remains!
The characters’ arrival at the imperial citadel coincides with
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. (Good)
3
Honor. If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful)
4
Might. The strongest are meant to rule. (Evil)
5
Nature. The natural world is more important than all the
constructs of civilization. (Neutral)
6
Glory. I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any)
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Bond
1
My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
obsessions shape all of Kalakeri. War Leader. Ramya eagerly leads her troops in battle. She rides into combat upon a war elephant or wyvern and carries the legendary talwar (longsword) and longbow of
with her siblings Arijani and Reeva. She constantly struggles to quell the rebellion they lead, as detailed in “Treachery in Kalakeri” later in this domain. Closing the Borders. Ramya can close or open
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
and oppression throughout the world, and guards against hypocrisy within its own borders. For a time, Kynaios and Tiro ruled Meletis, striving to govern in accordance with the highest philosophical
and ethical principles, which ultimately led them to relinquish their power and establish a philosopher-led republic. After the kings’ deaths, the council of scholars known as the Twelve took up rule of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
there. The Trial of Hearts. Chakuna has formalized the slaughter she must commit to maintain her tie with the domain as a ritualized battle royale known as the Trial of Hearts (detailed below). Closing
the Borders. When Chakuna chooses to close the borders of her domain, the seas grow rough and the Mists rise. In addition to their normal effects (see “Influence of the Mists” at the start of this
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragonriders in opposing armies—battle in the temple of the Dragon Queen Krynn. The home of the Dragonlance setting is the battleground for an unending conflict between Bahamut and Tiamat. Tiamat commands
armies of draconians (described in chapter 6) formed from the corrupted eggs of metallic dragons, while heroes and villains alike ride mighty dragons into battle. Council of Wyrms. The Io’s Blood isles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
The Game of Mage Tower Mage Tower is one of Strixhaven’s most common student games. The Battle of Strixhaven is an intramural championship held every three years in Strixhaven Stadium for bragging
rights among the student body. For more about this event, see the “Battle of Strixhaven” section. Mage Tower’s Rules Here are the rules of Mage Tower: Each of the two teams has an equal number of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
sounds of armies colliding. That’s the nature of Acheron: strife and war, as the spirits of fallen soldiers join in endless battle against orcs devoted to Gruumsh, goblinoids loyal to Maglubiyet, and
legions assembled by other warmongering gods. Optional Rule: Bloodlust Acheron rewards a creature for harming other creatures by imbuing that creature with the strength to keep fighting. While on Acheron
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders.
One Race, Many Forms
The bodies of all
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
not only against the plane itself, but also against giants, dragons, and other terrible creatures that thunder across Ysgard’s vast terrain. Optional Rule: Immortal Wrath Ysgard is the home of slain
heroes who wage eternal battle on fields of glory. Any creature, other than a construct or undead, that is killed by an attack or a spell while on Ysgard is restored to life at dawn the next day. The
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Morale Some combatants might run away when a fight turns against them. You can use this optional rule to help determine when monsters and NPCs flee. A creature might flee under any of the following
circumstances: The creature is surprised. The creature is reduced to half its hit points or fewer for the first time in the battle. The creature has no way to harm the opposing side on its turn. A
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Initiative Variants This section offers different ways to handle initiative. Initiative Score With this optional rule, creature don’t roll initiative at the start of combat. Instead, each creature
remembering where you are in the list can bog the game down. If you want quicker combats, at the risk of those combats becoming unbalanced, try using the side initiative rule. Under this variant, the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, knowing that their own power will be curtailed in a world in which humanoids no longer rule. Agents of the Nine Hells are ferocious fighters, but their presence in the battle makes many other
moment or prevent a crucial order from reaching its destination. Harper Agents. Intercepting intelligence during battle is a Harper specialty, and Harper agents can provide key information about cult
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Elves born on this plane have the celestial type and are wild at heart, ready to battle evil in a heartbeat. Otherwise, they look and behave like normal elves. Optional Rule: Intense Yearning Keep track
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” above) as a lich. Lady Ushien Stormbanner (female Tethyrian human knight of Tyr) oversees Summit Hall. Veterans, many of them scarred and grim, train novices and instruct them in the moral “Rule of the
nearby lands. They are always ready for battle, and fully armed and armored if encountered outside their walls. Reason to Visit. Characters who track the Mirabar delegation from Beliard find that the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
mortals her draconic subjects hunt, consume, and enslave. The glorious reign of dragons that Severin hoped to usher in and rule becomes a brutal world where evil dragons dominate all. This need not mean
the end of your campaign, however. The characters have lost a crucial battle, but they might survive to continue the war. Their new goal is to find a way to banish or destroy Tiamat for good, bringing peace to the world once more.