calling ranging groups to have require

Alseid

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

daily interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In times of special need, deities tied to

facets of nature might employ nymphs as messengers, guardians, or scouts. Immortal Nature. A nymph doesn't require food, drink, or sleep. PoisonRadiant

Lampad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

mind the cycles of nature, the daily interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In times

of special need, deities tied to facets of nature might employ nymphs as messengers, guardians, or scouts. Immortal Nature. A nymph doesn't require food, drink, or sleep. PoisonNecrotic

Deathlock

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Turn Resistance. The deathlock has advantage on saving throws against any effect that turns Undead. Unusual Nature. The deathlock doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The

, it always reflects the patron’s interests, ranging from small-scale concerns to matters of cosmic scope. A deathlock in the thrall of a Fiend might work to destroy a specific temple dedicated to

Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

volcanoes, where they caper among the forces of dissolution and rebirth. During avalanches and volcanic eruptions, groups of oreads might race ahead of the destruction, dancing, singing, and doing what

mind the cycles of nature, the daily interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

interplay of wild animals, or other cosmic forces. Occasionally, though, groups of the same kind of nymphs congregate in a place of natural power or beauty. In times of special need, deities tied to

facets of nature might employ nymphs as messengers, guardians, or scouts. Immortal Nature. A nymph doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep. PoisonPsychic

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

":"Master of the Grave"} hit points whenever it starts its turn there. Unusual Nature. The skull lord doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The skull lord makes three Bone Staff or

of events, Vecna’s warlords turned against each other, and his plans were dashed. In a rage, Vecna gathered up his generals and captains and bound them in groups of three, fusing them into

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for

operated openly or secretly, depending on the faction and its goals, as well as how those goals mesh with your own. Becoming an adventurer doesn’t necessarily require you to relinquish membership

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

servitude. But after they won their freedom, two factions among the gith disagreed on what kind of civilization they would forge. That disagreement quickly flared into open hostility, and the two groups

by revenge and convinced that they deserved to take whatever they wanted from the worlds they traveled. Ranging out from the titanic city of Tu’narath on the Astral Plane, they send raiders out

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

. In the Forgotten Realms, nine human ethnic groups are widely recognized, though over a dozen others are found in more localized areas of Faerûn. These groups, and the typical names of their

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

necessary, using their magic to bolster their swords and armor. Their spells lean toward charms and illusions rather than blatantly destructive spells. They have a wide-ranging knowledge of many

beyond the horizon—makes an adventuring career a natural calling. Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, practice a variety of skills, enter long-forgotten tombs, discover lost works of magic

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes

their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring

Appendix B: Council Scorecard

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

Appendix B: Council Scorecard In the course of Tyranny of Dragons, several factions and powerful individuals might be compelled to oppose the machinations of the Cult of the Dragon. Some groups

eagerly lend their assistance. Others require more convincing. This scorecard helps track various factions’ support for the struggle against the Cult of the Dragon. If you didn’t play Hoard of the Dragon

Elder Elementals

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

. Only casters of superlative skill have even the faintest chance of calling forth one of these monsters, and the spellcaster is often destroyed by the effort. Thus, only the most unhinged and nihilistic

members of Elemental Evil cults attempt such a summoning, in the hope of hastening the world toward some cataclysmic end. Elemental Nature. An elder elemental doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Appendix B: Council Scorecard

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

Appendix B: Council Scorecard In the course of Tyranny of Dragons, several factions and powerful individuals might be compelled to oppose the machinations of the Cult of the Dragon. Some groups

eagerly lend their assistance. Others require more convincing. This scorecard helps track various factions’ support for the struggle against the Cult of the Dragon. If you didn’t play Hoard of the Dragon

Appendix B: Council Scorecard

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

Appendix B: Council Scorecard In the course of Tyranny of Dragons, several factions and powerful individuals might be compelled to oppose the machinations of the Cult of the Dragon. Some groups

eagerly lend their assistance. Others require more convincing. This scorecard helps track various factions’ support for the struggle against the Cult of the Dragon. If you didn’t play Hoard of the Dragon

Beyond the Mundane Life

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

front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When

they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of

Beyond the Mundane Life

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

front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies of the world, but even fewer people can claim the true calling of a paladin. When

they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of

Nora Ann Wu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

thoughtfully handles concerns ranging from students’ homesickness to matters that require her to act as an advocate for another student. Nora is a passionate member of the Distinguished Society of

The Undertakers

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

The Undertakers A gang of neutral evil human bandits calling themselves the Undertakers prey on gullible adventurers, demanding a toll of 10 gp per character for safe passage through this level of

defeat, the bandits try to orchestrate a conflict between the adventurers and the goblinoids, which they hope will get rid of one or both groups.

Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War

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

hostility, and the two groups distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross

paths. The githyanki were motivated by revenge and convinced that they deserved to take whatever they wanted from the worlds they traveled. Ranging out from the titanic city of Tu’narath on the Astral

Preparing for Battle

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

and calling for aid if someone gets hurt. To prepare for the battle, Mayor Raven calls out to those assembled, explaining the mercenaries will charge up the west side of the hill while the militia

and other participants charge down. The two groups will clash midway in a mock fight, with the mercenaries’ Istarian forces eventually retreating. Participants are encouraged to use their own armor but

Faction Agent

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for

secretly, depending on the faction and its goals, as well as how those goals mesh with your own. Becoming an adventurer doesn’t necessarily require you to relinquish membership in your faction

Chapter 1: Monster Lore

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

information about their origins, their dispositions and behaviors, and their lairs — above and beyond what is written in the Monster Manual. To give every monster such grand treatment would require

too many pages to count, so we winnowed down the list to nine groups of creatures that have a lot going for them and tend to get used often in D&D campaigns: Beholders Goblinoids Mind flayers

Order of the Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

individual can be a member of the faction and also a member of the clergy or a knight pledged to a specific god or temple. Members of the order act alone or in small groups. Some are Waterdavian

natives; others hail from distant settlements and have come to the city on temple business. Order of the Gauntlet support comes in these ways: If the adventurers require healing or other magic, a member

Phenax as Campaign Villain

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

thwarting his scheme or, failing that, dealing with the fallout. Whatever the objective, it will require the player characters to confront a being who was clever enough to escape the Underworld

. Phenax’s Divine Schemes Phenax’s activities can have a wide-ranging impact on both the pantheon and the mortal world. The Phenax’s Divine Schemes table offers examples of the ways in which Phenax’s

Splitting Loyalties

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

agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The

they defend the order and its members like lions protect their prides. They resent other revolutionary groups whose violent ways cause the people to distrust the Silent Roar by extension. Many Silent

Into the Wilds

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

that can tear down the walls of the mightiest fortress. They tested it in the Katachthon Mountains and plan to use it against any who don’t pay tribute. (False) 3 A minotaur calling himself King

greatest wish. (False) 5 Groups of gold-masked Returned from Odunos have been harassing travelers, demanding to know if anyone’s seen a Returned wandering alone. (True) 6 An immense hydra

Where Next?

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

assumes that the characters visit this location next. If the characters require an additional incentive to go after Amrik, Mortlock assures them that his mother values Amrik’s well-being enough to

D) usually operate as mixed groups of Banites, Bhaalites, and Myrkulites. Here are a few appropriate encounters for a party of four or five characters of 3rd to 5th level: Abduction Squad (for 3rd

Transportation

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

ranging between the modest coaches shared by most travelers (1 gp/day) and the wealthy luxury coaches (4 gp/day). People satisfied with squalid accomodations can try to stow away on a cargo car, but

Orien enclaves have permanent circles and can be used as destinations. When this service is available, it generally costs 2,500 gp. All of these forms of advanced travel require someone with the

Gith Traits

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

spells. When you cast them with this trait, they don’t require components. Githzerai In their fortresses within Limbo, the githzerai hone their minds to a razor’s edge. Ability Score Increase. Your

for these spells. When you cast them with this trait, they don’t require components. Random Height and Weight Race Base Height Base Weight Height Modifier Weight Modifier Githyanki 5'0" 100 lb

Firejolt Café Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

thirty students are typically here during the day, studying quietly. F2. Seating Area This area is usually more crowded than the café’s study tables. At least fifty students sit sociably in groups

, stickers, and other decorative and leisure items. The subjects of the magazines are all magic themed, with titles ranging from Mages Monthly to Potions! Potions! Potions! to Spells and Caster. Staff

Constructing Your Deck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

detailed below. Choosing Monsters Choose ten to fifteen monsters with challenge ratings ranging from about half the level of the characters to 2 higher than their level. Usually you should include only

one of the most powerful monsters, and you can include multiple copies of weaker monsters so they’re more likely to be encountered. Groups. A group is a collection of creatures that might be

Human Names and Ethnicities

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

migrations of the earliest humans, so that the humans of the Silver Marches have every possible variation of coloration and features. In the Forgotten Realms, nine human ethnic groups are widely

recognized, though over a dozen others are found in more localized areas of Faerûn. These groups, and the typical names of their members, can be used as inspiration no matter which world your human is in

Background

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

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

relationships with the factions, different groups might recommend different courses of action to the heroes. It falls to the players to figure out how they want to proceed.

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