break brutal diffusing comes rewards

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals. Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face

character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your barbarian. Did you come from a distant land, making you a

Xenk Yendar

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

sworn an oath of devotion to aid the innocent. Every inch the knight in shining armor, he thrives when inspiring goodness in his allies. The words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break&rdquo

; are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His longevity has something to do with Szass Tam

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but

Scion of Stronmaus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage rolls. Extreme Weather. The weather within 1 mile of the scion dramatically shifts day to day, ranging from pleasantly sunny to brutal hailstorms

an action to break away the ice. A creature hindered by ice has its speed reduced to 0. Lightning Bolts. Bolts of lightning strike down. Each creature in the cylinder must succeed on DC 25 Dexterity

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their target — a notorious slaver — passes the alleyway, the accomplice cries out, the slaver comes to investigate, and the assassin’s blade cuts his throat before he can make a sound

skills that help them in a dungeon environment, such as climbing, finding and disarming traps, and opening locks. When it comes to combat, rogues prioritize cunning over brute strength. A rogue

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial

;The world is my hunting ground. Others are my prey.” 61–80 “Hate comes easily to me and explodes into rage.” 81–00 “I see those who oppose me not as

The Horror of Defeat

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

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

the age of dragons begins. Nations and kingdoms shatter, civilization collapses into bloody war, and chaos reigns supreme. None of the Dragon Queen’s mortal agents receive the rewards they expected

The Horror of Defeat

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

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

the age of dragons begins. Nations and kingdoms shatter, civilization collapses into bloody war, and chaos reigns supreme. None of the Dragon Queen’s mortal agents receive the rewards they expected

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

that are not fiendish. Sometimes a traveler in the wilds comes to a strangely beautiful tower, meets its fey lord or lady, and stumbles into a pact without being fully aware of it. And sometimes

for your patron, or did your patron find and choose you? Do you chafe under the obligations of your pact or serve joyfully in anticipation of the rewards promised to you? Work with your DM to

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

Creating a Barbarian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Creating a Barbarian When creating a barbarian character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your

, Fast Movement 3 +2 6th +3 Path Feature 4 +2 7th +3 Feral Instinct 4 +2 8th +3 Ability Score Improvement 4 +2 9th +4 Brutal Critical (1 die) 4 +3 10th +4

Fill's Reward

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

profusely for setting Edith’s confectionery on fire and is wracked with guilt for putting Edith in danger. If Briochebane comes into contact with Edith, the wyrmling apologizes to her too. Fill

admonishes the dragon on her return, but their reunion is joyous nevertheless. Fill rewards the characters with a box of warm pastries and 100 GP in a pouch. If informed about Edith’s unsavory deeds, Fill

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

convinced the emperor of Secretary Wei’s schemes, they—along with Zhong Yin—are invited to a private audience with the emperor a day later. The emperor rewards each character with 1,000 gp, plus another

1,000 gp if they promise not to speak of what they have learned about Dragon’s Blessing and his eventual death. If the characters break their promise, rumors spread quickly, but the emperor does not

Nemesis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

. 2 Camp Commandant. As prisoners of war, you were captured and subjected to brutal conditions in a prisoner camp. The commandant delighted in your pain. 3 Inept Commander. Your friends would still be

colossus. Cyre or House Cannith—whoever was responsible for such a nightmare—deserves whatever evil fate comes their way. 5 Mercenaries. A band of traitorous mercenaries who switched sides, turning the

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

strike them repeatedly and unavoidably in the head. At first, this may seem innocent, but left for days, or even just hours for some, this form of torture could break even the most steadfast soul or

drive them completely insane. A successful DC 25 Intelligence (Investigation) check turns up a rather sizeable black pearl (pearl of power) that seems to have found its way to the bottom of one of the depressions. Treasure & Rewards The characters may find the following treasure. A pearl of power

Baldur's Gate Today

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

turbulent dangers of the sea, but also the rich rewards it can bring. The crimson flags of the ship referenced the brutal life of a pirate, blood spilled on the deck or in the water. The crisscrossing

conspiracies, break out unfairly imprisoned citizens, and obtain evidence the Flaming Fist cannot. The Upper City’s political intrigues and the Outer City’s violence spills over into the Lower City, the

Shard of the Accursed

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

Shard of the Accursed An Adventure for 8th-Level Characters A mysterious shard made of obsidian places a curse on everyone who bears it. When the shard comes into the characters’ possession, they

must break its curse by returning the shard to the ancient tomb it came from. But a dangerous crime syndicate controls the tomb and its riches, and the criminals won’t take kindly to the characters

The Dawn Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, she has attacked Cht-Chak’s innocent band. If attacked, the Dawn Mother turns her rage on whoever harmed her. Her rage continues until she is reduced 50 hit points or fewer, after which she comes to

checks cause the Dawn Mother to stop attacking. Consulting with the Dawn Mother Once the Dawn Mother comes to her senses, she apologizes for her rage and explains that she’s been suffering terrible

Parcels of Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Parcels of Land A parcel of land usually comes with a letter from a local ruler, affirming that the land has been granted as a reward for some service. Such land usually remains the property of the

ruling body. If a character already has a Bastion (see chapter 8), the parcel of land might surround the Bastion or be close to it. Parcels of land make fine rewards for adventurers who are looking for a place to settle or who have family or a personal investment in the region where the land is located.

Baldur's Gate Today

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

the sea, but also the rich rewards it can bring. The crimson flags of the ship referenced the brutal life of a pirate, blood spilled on the deck or in the water. The crisscrossing ropes and canted

conspiracies, break out unfairly imprisoned citizens, and obtain evidence the Flaming Fist cannot. The Upper City’s political intrigues and the Outer City’s violence spills over into the Lower City, the

Parcels of Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Parcels of Land A parcel of land is just that, and usually comes with a royal letter affirming that the land has been granted as a reward for some service. Such land usually remains the property of

from the local ruler or ruling body. Parcels of land make fine rewards for adventurers who are looking for a place to settle or who have family or some kind of personal investment in the region where the land is located.

Types of Crime

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Types of Crime Your work as syndicate members involves more than simple street swindles or pickpocketing. A team with your skills comes together for greater purposes—more dangerous risks and far more

splendid rewards. As a group, consider the options on the Syndicate Crimes table and work with your DM to decide what kinds of work you do for the Boromar Clan. Syndicate Crimes d6 Crime 1

Mogis's Influence

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

, thus easily fulfilled by his minions. Mogis wants to unmake the world through savagery. Let every polis fall and the works of mortals burn—everything comes to ruin in time, and Mogis believes that

time should be now. Only the most brutal and savage among the mortals should survive— his chosen few. Once the world lies in ruin with his brother dead at his feet, Mogis’s goals will be achieved

Playing During the Last War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

political intrigue, tenuous alliances, and brutal conflicts. Consider these ways to make the Last War a present reality in your campaign: The players create new characters who live during a specific phase of

in a memorable battle? Do they take actions they’ll later regret? Do they make a bitter enemy who comes back to haunt them years later, when the campaign continues in the present day? A magical

Leosin Erlanthar

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

Leosin Erlanthar The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his spirit. Rezmir knows from

brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come to

Complications

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

want to send them back—you can work that into this final showdown. Whichever agent the characters return to is disappointed in their progress, but comes up with an alternative plan. Knowing that the

other agent might also have sent their own operatives back to collect the missing components, the characters’ agent invites them to help break into the rival agent’s workshop to steal those components

Wanted Posters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Wanted Posters Granny Nightshade has attached wanted posters to trees throughout Thither, offering rewards for the capture of her nemesis, Will of the Feywild (see “Locations in Thither”). Each

ensure that no sword can ever break your skin.” Granny Nightshade gives the character a stone ring, which disappears when the character touches it. The instant the ring disappears, the character is

Fighter

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

true reward for most fighters comes from sending enemies to their doom. The sections below offer ways to add a little depth and a few personal touches to your fighter character. Sticks and stones

may break my bones, but swords will never hurt me — as long as I stay really high and shoot down at an angle.

Adventure Background

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

characters to break into the vault at the Afterlife Casino, steal the erinyes statuette meant to be the prize for the casino’s three-dragon ante tournament, and retrieve her share of the money from

the vault. For Verity, it’s not the money or the statuette that matters—it’s ensuring that Quentin’s betrayal comes back to haunt him, and that he knows the person he betrayed made him pay.

Relaxation

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

adventurers who need a break. This option is also ideal for players who don’t want to make use of the downtime system. Resources. Relaxation requires one week. A character needs to maintain at least a modest

duration. Complications. Relaxation rarely comes with complications. If you want to make life complicated for the characters, introduce an action or an event connected to a rival.

Leosin Erlanthar

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

Leosin Erlanthar Leosin Erlanthar The monk is tied to a stake at the back of the camp (area 3). He has been severely beaten, and he has been denied food and water in an effort to break his

more brutal than he expected, and although his mind and will are still strong, he’s in a very poor physical state. Despite the danger, Leosin isn’t entirely happy about being rescued if characters come

Lair Features

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

roofs that any creature with a Burrow Speed can break through to create an opening to the surface. As a Search action, a character who examines a breakaway roof can make a DC 15 Intelligence

from anywhere in her lair, causing the stone to reshape into an opening wide enough for her to pass through. Other creatures must break through the stone secret door. Whenever a creature with an

Adventures in Dementlieu

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

dress up for the duchess’s ball, but the hags don’t bestow their favors freely. Their gifts comes with strict conditions, such as a requirement to leave the ball by midnight or a demand to humiliate

others to his will. 3 The party runs afoul of the city watch and learns that their captain has been replaced by a devil who’s transforming them into a brutal force. 4 People are being

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

. It takes a successful DC 15 Strength check to break down a door that is barricaded shut. Floors. Cracked and uneven flagstones conceal a dirt floor underneath. Light. A small amount of natural light

cloaks of the Redbrands and claim to be emissaries sent by Iarno “Glasstaff” Albrek, the Redbrand leader, to meet with King Grol. A good DM rewards this kind of clever thinking by giving the

Adventure Summary

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

sending them on their way. The characters explore the island, dealing with horrifying undead, surviving clergy, brutal mercenaries, and living constructs in trapped tunnels. Once they have cleared the

Karrnath. The local mariners are keen to have a bastion against Lhazaar pirates, but the gold they offer comes, indirectly and deniably, from the coffers of King Kaius. The king is keen to rid his

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