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Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monster Manual (2014)
time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults
impossible to manipulate, influence, or control by nonmagical means, even as it seeks to control other creatures through terror, pleasure, and awe.
Yuan-ti know that the world they hope to rule can
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ankhtepot has grown bored with mortal concerns, the Children of Ankhtepot have pursued their own vices. Many dream and despair in their crypts. Others foment small cults of their own. And still others
the day Ankhtepot blames her for not finding what he desires, though she has no idea she’s searching for the Darklord’s ka. Closing the Borders. When Ankhtepot wishes to close the borders of Har’Akir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ankhtepot has grown bored with mortal concerns, the Children of Ankhtepot have pursued their own vices. Many dream and despair in their crypts. Others foment small cults of their own. And still others
the day Ankhtepot blames her for not finding what he desires, though she has no idea she’s searching for the Darklord’s ka. Closing the Borders. When Ankhtepot wishes to close the borders of Har’Akir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ankhtepot has grown bored with mortal concerns, the Children of Ankhtepot have pursued their own vices. Many dream and despair in their crypts. Others foment small cults of their own. And still others
the day Ankhtepot blames her for not finding what he desires, though she has no idea she’s searching for the Darklord’s ka. Closing the Borders. When Ankhtepot wishes to close the borders of Har’Akir
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Compendium
- 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
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death.
Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic, the orc goddess who
Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the Narrow Sea joined under the rule of the shaman-king Nether, becoming known as the empire of Netheril. The Netherese learned the use of magic from the Eaerlanni elves and became renowned wizards
. Ahghairon declared that wisdom, not strength of arms, would rule in the city from now on, and created the Lords of Waterdeep. These and other nations and great city-states rose to prominence along the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the Narrow Sea joined under the rule of the shaman-king Nether, becoming known as the empire of Netheril. The Netherese learned the use of magic from the Eaerlanni elves and became renowned wizards
. Ahghairon declared that wisdom, not strength of arms, would rule in the city from now on, and created the Lords of Waterdeep. These and other nations and great city-states rose to prominence along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of the Narrow Sea joined under the rule of the shaman-king Nether, becoming known as the empire of Netheril. The Netherese learned the use of magic from the Eaerlanni elves and became renowned wizards
. Ahghairon declared that wisdom, not strength of arms, would rule in the city from now on, and created the Lords of Waterdeep. These and other nations and great city-states rose to prominence along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
salamanders dedicated to the cults of Elemental Evil, they slay them rather than enslaving them. Domineering Nobles. Although salamanders follow the destructive impulses of their fiery nature
, slavery under the efreet has impacted the culture of free salamanders. They rule their own societies according to the efreet model, in which larger and stronger salamanders claim dominion over their lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries
worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
salamanders dedicated to the cults of Elemental Evil, they slay them rather than enslaving them. Domineering Nobles. Although salamanders follow the destructive impulses of their fiery nature
, slavery under the efreet has impacted the culture of free salamanders. They rule their own societies according to the efreet model, in which larger and stronger salamanders claim dominion over their lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
salamanders dedicated to the cults of Elemental Evil, they slay them rather than enslaving them. Domineering Nobles. Although salamanders follow the destructive impulses of their fiery nature
, slavery under the efreet has impacted the culture of free salamanders. They rule their own societies according to the efreet model, in which larger and stronger salamanders claim dominion over their lesser
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries
worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries
worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
deny their existence. Much of the World Is Untamed. Wild regions abound. City-states, confederacies, and kingdoms of various sizes dot the landscape, but beyond their borders the wilds crowd in. People
other for power. Some seek to preserve the world and usher in a golden age. Others strive toward evil ends, seeking to rule the world with an iron fist. Still others seek goals that range from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants. Like that of an elephant, a loxodon’s trunk is a useful
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
deny their existence. Much of the World Is Untamed. Wild regions abound. City-states, confederacies, and kingdoms of various sizes dot the landscape, but beyond their borders the wilds crowd in. People
other for power. Some seek to preserve the world and usher in a golden age. Others strive toward evil ends, seeking to rule the world with an iron fist. Still others seek goals that range from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
deny their existence. Much of the World Is Untamed. Wild regions abound. City-states, confederacies, and kingdoms of various sizes dot the landscape, but beyond their borders the wilds crowd in. People
other for power. Some seek to preserve the world and usher in a golden age. Others strive toward evil ends, seeking to rule the world with an iron fist. Still others seek goals that range from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants. Like that of an elephant, a loxodon’s trunk is a useful
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
covered by thick, leathery skin. Each of their hands has four thick digits, and their feet are the flat-bottomed, oval-shaped feet of elephants. Like that of an elephant, a loxodon’s trunk is a useful
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
war remain. From the fanatics of the Emerald Claw and the mad cults of the Dragon Below to the flesh-warping daelkyr and ancient archfiends, Eberron faces many threats… and there’s no one out there to
heroes of pulp adventure are often able to overcome seemingly impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to use the optional hero points rule from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
war remain. From the fanatics of the Emerald Claw and the mad cults of the Dragon Below to the flesh-warping daelkyr and ancient archfiends, Eberron faces many threats… and there’s no one out there to
heroes of pulp adventure are often able to overcome seemingly impossible odds. One way to reflect this is to use the optional hero points rule from chapter 9 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, supported by mercenaries enforcing their tyrannical rule Iuz Iuz (cambion demigod) The monster-infested domain of the demonic dictator, steeped in wickedness Nyr Dyv — The Lake of Unknown Depths
Vesve Forest’s evil inhabitants. Central Flanaess Culture The culture of the Central Flanaess is a result of the long imposition of the Great Kingdom’s rule over a variety of peoples living in close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, supported by mercenaries enforcing their tyrannical rule Iuz Iuz (cambion demigod) The monster-infested domain of the demonic dictator, steeped in wickedness Nyr Dyv — The Lake of Unknown Depths
Vesve Forest’s evil inhabitants. Central Flanaess Culture The culture of the Central Flanaess is a result of the long imposition of the Great Kingdom’s rule over a variety of peoples living in close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, supported by mercenaries enforcing their tyrannical rule Iuz Iuz (cambion demigod) The monster-infested domain of the demonic dictator, steeped in wickedness Nyr Dyv — The Lake of Unknown Depths
Vesve Forest’s evil inhabitants. Central Flanaess Culture The culture of the Central Flanaess is a result of the long imposition of the Great Kingdom’s rule over a variety of peoples living in close