both before defeat cold religion

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters 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

or were defeated by those who fought against their cannibalism and slavery, and the serpent folk were left in the ruins of their great capitals, far removed from other races. Cold of Heart. Humanoid

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

goliath, and fewer still can claim friendship with them. Goliaths wander a bleak realm of rock, wind, and cold. Their bodies look as if they are carved from mountain stone and give them great

physical power. Their spirits take after the wandering wind, making them nomads who wander from peak to peak. Their hearts are infused with the cold regard of their frigid realm, leaving each goliath with

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"damage","rollDamageType":"cold"} cold damage.The descendants of satyrs corrupted by infernal power, forlarren are miserable creatures—an unhappy union between the rigid

. Unfortunately, when it reaches that breaking point, its diabolical nature asserts itself, and it remains in this scheming, dominating mindset until its plans are foiled and it faces defeat. Then, overwhelmed

Haunted One

Backgrounds Curse of Strahd: Character Options

, Religion, or Survival Languages: Choose two, one of which must be Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon Equipment: A Monster Hunter's Pack;monster

cold, dark night, and you were unable to stop it. 6 You were cursed with lycanthropy and later cured. You are now haunted by the innocents you slaughtered. 7 A hag kidnapped and raised you

Planar Philosopher

Backgrounds Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

coins from different worlds and planes Sigil Faction Affinities Faction Skill Athar Religion Bleak Cabal Insight Doomguard Nature Fated Intimidation

stage of existence. Mercykillers. Cold, relentless justice is absolute, and no one is above it. Mind’s Eye. The multiverse exists to be explored. It shapes us, and we shape it in turn. Society of

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

aggression toward creatures that they could defeat in a fight and that can’t be dealt with in some other manner. They are aggressive toward prey they want to eat, creatures that want to harm them, and

pleasurable creatures and things are ones that allow lizardfolk to assess more situations as benign rather than fearsome. Cold and Calculating Most humanoids describe cold-blooded people as lacking in

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

few organizations operating in the North are described below. The Chill. The cold and mysterious Lurkwood serves as the home of numerous groups of goblinoids that have banded together into one tribe

never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it. 5 Those who fight beside me are those

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

as a new species. Warforged are made from wood and metal, but they can feel pain and emotion. Built as weapons, they must now find a purpose beyond war. A warforged can be a steadfast ally, a cold

delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

aarakocra. To be grounded, trapped underground, or imprisoned by the cold, unyielding earth is a torment few aarakocra can withstand. Even when perched on a high branch or at rest in their mountaintop

the Wind Dukes long ago to defeat the Queen of Chaos’s monstrous champion, Miska the Wolf-Spider. When plunged into Miska’s body, the chaos in his blood sundered the rod and scattered its

Idyllglen History

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

Idyllglen History Any character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recalls the following information about Idyllglen: Ages ago, Idyllglen was threatened by gnoll tribes

. As the gnolls raided the town, Solndor Brightstar, a cleric of Lathander, led the people in prayer to his god for aid. Lathander was moved by the people’s bravery and sent the angel Zariel to defeat

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cruel in victory, goblins are fawning and servile in defeat, just as in their own society lower castes must scrape before those of greater status and as goblin tribes bow before other goblinoids

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

) INT 15 (+2) WIS 18 (+3) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Wis +8 Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6, Religion +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common, plus one of

) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Wis +6 Skills Arcana +8, Investigation +8, Religion +8 Senses passive Perception 12 Languages Common, plus one of your choice

Dealing with Gallio Elibro

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Dealing with Gallio Elibro Gallio Elibro is a short-tempered male Rashemi mage (with the legend lore spell prepared instead of cone of cold). His relentless studies have pushed him to the brink of

tower, and scribbles in Thalivar’s old journal (area H9). If confronted, he uses Horrifying Visage to scare away his enemies or tries to defeat them in combat (see “Confronting Thalivar’s Ghost” for

Master

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

you had to defeat in single combat to complete your instruction. 2 Your master was kindly and taught you to pursue the cause of peace. 3 Your master was merciless in pushing you to your limits. You

nearly lost an eye during one especially brutal practice session. 4 Your master seemed goodhearted while tutoring you, but betrayed your monastery in the end. 5 Your master was cold and distant. You

Roleplaying Vladeska

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Roleplaying Vladeska Steely and fierce, Vladeska Drakov views softness as weakness and resents having her time wasted. She values cold competency and makes life-and-death decisions mercilessly. Her

exist to further my will. Those who deny me are traitors bound for execution.” Flaw. “I and all I command will know death before we show weakness in defeat.” Vladeska Drakov and her Talons struggle to defend Lekar from endless zombie hordes

Spellcaster

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

) INT 15 (+2) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 13 (+1) Saving Throws Wis +8 Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6, Religion +6 Senses passive Perception 14 Languages Common, plus one of

ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON 10 (+0) INT 18 (+4) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 14 (+2) Saving Throws Wis +6 Skills Arcana +8, Investigation +8, Religion +8

Types of Cultists

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

Score Mod Save Int 16 +3 +6 Wis 18 +4 +7 Cha 15 +2 +2 Skills Arcana +6, Perception +7, Religion +6 Senses Darkvision 90 ft.; Passive Perception 17 Languages Common

+3 +6 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4 Gear Splint Armor Senses Passive Perception 16 Languages Common CR 8 (XP 3,900; PB +3) Actions Multiattack

Sahuagin Priest

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

+1 +1 Dex 11 +0 +0 Con 12 +1 +1 Ability Score Mod Save Int 12 +1 +1 Wis 14 +2 +2 Cha 13 +1 +1 Skills Perception +6, Religion +3 Resistances Acid

, Cold Senses Darkvision 120 ft.; Passive Perception 16 Languages Sahuagin CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2) Traits Blood Frenzy. The sahuagin has Advantage on attack rolls against any creature that

Kraul Death Priest

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

magic, and the presence of death seems to fortify them. They draw power from the defeat of their enemies and channel it to their followers, ensuring the continuation of the cycle. The current leader

40 ft. STR 16(+3) DEX 12(+1) CON 14(+2) INT 12(+1) WIS 15(+2) CHA 10(+0) Saving Throws Con +4, Wis +4 Skills Insight +4, Nature +3, Religion +3

7. Gadrille the Reef-Reaver

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

fire with cold in attacks and immunities. Tooth-N-Claw is ferociously protective of Gadrille. If there are more than four characters, excluding sidekicks, add a second pet called “Frost-N-Fang

prayer to Talos and succeeding on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check, allows a creature to move normally in the room for 1 minute. Treasury. Gadrille stores her personal wealth here, including a

Klothys as Campaign Villain

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

convinced that mortals giving worship to the gods distorts their proper relationship to each other, and she sets out to abolish religion. 4 Now that she has left the Underworld, Klothys knows it’s only

a matter of time until the titans escape. To prepare the world for the horrors of that inevitable conflict, she unleashes Underworld beasts into the mortal realm, trusting that the mayhem will bring forth heroes who can ultimately defeat the titans.

Kansaldi Fire-Eyes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Kansaldi’s command and ordered her to claim the Kalaman region in the Dragon Queen’s name. Kansaldi pursues these orders with a fanatic’s zeal. For her, there is no possibility of defeat—there is only

) CON 17 (+3) INT 16 (+3) WIS 19 (+4) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +8, Cha +7 Skills Insight +12, Perception +8, Religion +7 Damage Immunities fire

Orc Eye of Gruumsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Battle of the Cold Vale Orc Eye of Gruumsh Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil Armor Class 16 (ring mail, shield) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft. STR 16 (+3) DEX 12 (+1

) CON 16 (+3) INT 9 (−1) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Intimidation +3, Religion +1 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Orc

Roleplaying a Beholder

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

beholder — not an easy thing to do, I’ll grant — ye don’t know true paranoia. — Elminster Beholder Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 I enjoy lording my superiority over others. 2 Cold

, emotionless logic is the way I defeat my foes. 3 I determine if a creature is worth keeping alive within the first minute of speaking to it. 4 I frequently dream of [a particular creature] and am

T13: Great Statue of Orcus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

is stolen (see “Stolen Goods” below). Roleplaying Nezzarum. Nezzarum has been waiting here in the hope that adventurers would come and defeat Xia and her cult, knowing that he isn’t strong enough to

defeat them on his own. If combat breaks out in T12 and Nezzarum is aware of it (either because Xia comes and implores the statue of Orcus for aid or because he notices the battle unfolding from his

Caer Locations (C20-C24)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

to the brown mold to be harmed by it. Any character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check can guess, correctly, that the cultists use this frozen, chain-wrapped effigy as an altar. C21

castle, they trapped most of the servants in this area. A five-foot-wide, eight-foot-high tunnel leads to a dark, cold room that reeks of filth. Five of the speaker’s servants (unarmed human commoners

Inquisitor of the Tome

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

surroundings and defeat their foes. Inquisitor of the Tome Medium Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 11 (14 with Mage Armor) Hit Points 77 (14d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 12 (+1) CON

12 (+1) INT 19 (+4) WIS 16 (+3) CHA 15 (+2) Saving Throws Int +7, Wis +6, Cha +5 Skills Arcana +10, History +7, Nature +7, Religion +10 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened

Why a Monstrous Character?

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

other members of the adventuring party. An orc warlock might be the dwarf ranger’s sworn enemy, but the two are forced to work together to defeat a mutual foe. Perhaps the kobold sorcerer was the

dwarves and have adopted their culture. 4 At a young age, you adopted a human religion and now serve it faithfully. 5 You received divine insight that sent you on your path, and occasionally receive new

Verminaard

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

) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Wis +10, Cha +9 Skills Perception +16, Religion +9 Damage Immunities fire Condition Immunities charmed, frightened Senses

Spellcasting. Nightbringer Verminaard wields the mace Nightbringer, which was given to him by the Dragon Queen. Should the characters defeat Verminaard and wish to harness Nightbringer’s power for

Grimskalle Locations (G8-G14)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

stat blocks in appendix C. This room contains wrecked furnishings that suggest it was once used as a frost giant’s bedchamber. A bitterly cold wind blows down a staircase to the east, at the bottom of

defeat her or retreat. Both options are discussed below: If the characters destroy all three of Auril’s forms, any character who has the Midwinter Child secret (see appendix B) loses the benefit of that

Simon Aumar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

) INT 16 (+3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 17 (+3) Saving Throws Con +4, Cha +6 Skills Arcana +6, Deception +6, History +6, Religion +6, Survival +4 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

: 1, acid; 2, cold; 3, fire; 4, force; 5, lightning; 6, poison; 7, psychic; 8, thunder. Spellcasting. Roll a d6. On a roll of 1, Simon must roll on the Wild Magic Surge table in the Player’s

Attack on Bryn Shander

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

Bryn Shander when the attack begins, either together in one place or scattered throughout the town. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text when the attack begins. Another dreadfully cold day in

(roll on the appropriate Art Objects table in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). The winter wolves have no treasure. Development If the characters and their allies defeat Drufi, her two frost

The Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

, the nations remain in a cold war as each makes preparations and seeks advantages in the conflict that could lie ahead. Effects of the War Here’s a few of the major effects of the Last War

into its armies. The religion was largely abandoned toward the end of the war and many of the undead were confined to crypts, but some are still in use. Magical Innovation. Over the course of a

Severin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

) INT 17 (+3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Dex +5, Wis +5 Skills Arcana +7, Religion +7 Damage Immunities* fire Damage Resistances* acid, cold, lightning, poison

Pit Fiend

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

prevents it from acknowledging any chance of defeat. Pit Fiend Large fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Hit Points 300 (24d10 + 168) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 26 (+8

) DEX 14 (+2) CON 24 (+7) INT 22 (+6) WIS 18 (+4) CHA 24 (+7) Saving Throws Dex +8, Con +13, Wis +10 Damage Resistances cold; bludgeoning, piercing

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