calling refuges guard to have replacing

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

your quests? Perhaps you stumbled into a sacred grove or a hidden elven enclave and found yourself called to protect all such refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your

7. Watermaster

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

7. Watermaster This room faces the docks and contains a bedroll, a barrel of fish, and two crates of rations. A fishing pole leans in the corner near the bedroll. A male hobgoblin calling himself the

Watermaster lives here. His job is to catch fish from the river, guard and repair the dam, and guard the den’s supply of rations (and keep it out of Guh’s hungry hands). He has an inflated sense of

Puzzle Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Puzzle Features Even after observing the building from all angles, characters only see members entering through the one door after speaking to the guard. Door The door is made of oak reinforced with

3-inch-wide iron bars. Three deadbolts secure the door, which is also barred from the inside, so there are no locks that can be picked from the outside. Guard A guard stands on the other side of the

Creating a Paladin

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

refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on

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

Regiment use the guard stat block. Members of the Vogler militia also use the guard stat block, but their spears are padded and deal no damage.

Creating a Paladin

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

refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on

Location Overview

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

that causes nature to flourish. Dangerous fauna and flora guard Claugiyliamatar’s treasure hoard, which includes several crystal balls and statues of powerful female humanoids. A cabal of evil human

druids revere Claugiyliamatar, calling themselves the Gnawbones. They live in the lair, caring for the cave’s guardians and doing anything else the dragon demands. The druids have been on edge recently

Assault Encounters

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

Entrance and Guard Post The sahuagin have tightened their defenses at the north entrance. Expecting an attack, they no longer use the causeway and keep this gate sealed at all times of day. As the gate

gains access to the fortress, they find the north entrance under heavy guard. A sizable force of ten sahuagin, two sahuagin champions, and two sahuagin coral smashers hold ranks here, prepared to face

5. Overpass

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

5. Overpass Where a high tunnel passes through the larger tunnel cavern below, the goblins have set up a bridge guard post. The stream passage continues up beyond another set of uneven steps ahead

) check contested by the goblin’s Dexterity (Stealth) check. This guard is lazy and inattentive. If no characters are using light sources, each character can attempt a Dexterity (Stealth) check

Loose Pantheons

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

hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy

site. Much more rarely, those who feel such a calling become clerics or paladins invested with the responsibility of true divine power. Shrines and temples serve as community gathering points for

Bregan D'aerthe

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

breaks off all contact with the characters for the time being. On the other hand, if the characters try to confront the drow spies, they avoid contact but leave behind a black eye patch as a calling

offers them their first mission. Jarlaxle is a consummate actor who never lets down his guard. Even if the characters discern his true identity, he never admits to being anything other than what he

Carousing

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

character, but not at the risk of their lives. Lower-class contacts include criminals, laborers, mercenaries, the town guard, and any other folk who normally frequent the cheapest taverns in town. Middle

specific NPCs as contacts. You might decide that the barkeep at the Wretched Gorgon and a guard stationed at the western gate are the character’s allied contacts. Assigning specific NPCs gives the

Dwarfholds of the North

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

the North reside in the halls of the dwarves. Now, when shield dwarves invoke the name of Delzoun, they are calling upon the glory of all their past accomplishments: every feat of architectural mastery

represented. The details in this section are drawn from the extensive teachings of Drorn Waranvil, a longbeard (dwarf elder) who is a retired veteran of the Iron Guard of Citadel Adbar and the Citadel

Yellowcrest Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

to talk to them, though his bodyguards stand close by. Faerl pretends to take an interest in any talk of the characters looking into the Yellowcrest murders, calling the fact that no one was ever

others surrender. All are Waterdeep mercenaries on long-term contract to guard Faerl when he visits the city. They don’t know Lord Viallis personally and know nothing of the cult, but they can provide

Angels in the Aftermath

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

the “Akharin Sangar Gazetteer” section at the end of the adventure). If asked about the purple worm, Artavazda tells the characters such creatures are rare, calling the attack “a calamity incited by

question a calm elf woman with dark hair, sharp green eyes, and a pink tunic over a red dress. One guard and the blue-skinned angel Artavazda lock eyes, and the angel nods. The Brightguards place

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

town guard? I’m your guy. Impersonate the governor? Easy peasy. Hit the streets for intel? Throw a dinner party? Engage in a clandestine property reassignment? Done and done. And if someone’s giving

3 The Flattering Butchers, known for their sales of discount meat of unknown provenance 4 The Profane Pilferers, who leave lewd calling cards at the scenes of their crimes 5 The Undead

Occupied Mansion Locations

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

guard outside the mansion: one at the carriage house’s east door, two at the front door, and one at the back patio door. If attacked, the draconians shout to alert the other draconians outside the

house and in the area connected to the door they guard (area O3 or area O4, whichever’s closest). Patrol. Roughly once per hour, a group of eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) arrives outside

10. Maccath the Crimson

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

guard over this cavern. It positions itself around the corner so it can’t be seen until intruders reach the top of the ramp. The empty ice floor of this chamber holds a most unexpected sight. A large

her grief over the death of the wizard she once served. Replacing that wizard with a member of the Arcane Brotherhood seemed a perfect solution. Maccath was smart enough to convince the dragon that his

Locations A - D

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

nobles, Amphail is a member of the Lords’ Alliance and enjoys the protection of Waterdeep’s city guard. The lord warder also hires adventurers from time to time to take care of pesky bandits and monsters

, but it’s worth 750 gp nevertheless. Suggested Encounter Ten members of the Black Lion tribe (CE male and female Uthgardt humans) guard the cavern. They include three berserkers, six tribal warriors

10. Maccath the Crimson

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

guard over this cavern. It positions itself around the corner so it can’t be seen until intruders reach the top of the ramp. The empty ice floor of this chamber holds a most unexpected sight. A large

her grief over the death of the wizard she once served. Replacing that wizard with a member of the Arcane Brotherhood seemed a perfect solution. Maccath was smart enough to convince the dragon that

Caer Locations (C10-C19)

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

bedchamber, including a soft bed, warm quilts, elegant tapestries, and a gilded chamber pot. Bars over the windows dispel the air of luxury somewhat, as does the guard standing just inside the door. A

to help Caer-Dineval resolve its fishing disputes with Easthaven and Caer-Konig. The one calling the shots is a tiefling named Kadroth, who answers to someone named Levistus. C15. Old Library This room

The Moonshaes

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

Alaron, has been hiring mercenaries to guard caravans running north to Callidyr. Caravan masters there are always looking for help, if you’re willing to brave the road for a while. Gwynneth Over my

capitalize on it. In recent years, a Northlander woman calling herself the Storm Maiden arose as a battle leader among them, which was unusual because Northlanders don’t allow women to raid or fish. Said to

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow

a champion to those who are overlooked by the institutions that exist to protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal

Cragmaw Hideout Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, and so on—the goblins in area H2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides three-quarters cover. H2: Goblin Guard Post When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they

can see around the screening thickets to area H2. This is a goblin guard post, though the goblins here are bored and inattentive. On the east side of the stream that flows from the cave mouth, a small

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

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

. Guard Room A cloud giant stands guard here at all times, peering out the arrow slit toward the gatehouse (area 10) and watching for trouble. This giant doesn’t have any rocks to hurl but can substitute

not here, Thullen is either in his quarters (area 20) or checking on his niece and nephew in area 23. Lurking among the flora are seven awakened shrubs that guard the greenhouse and protect the other

Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Perks With a guild as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. These perks require an annual contribution of 15 gp paid to the guild (replacing the 5 gp per month cost for characters with the

, Guild Artisan, Noble, Sailor Saboteur Charlatan, Criminal, Guild Artisan, Soldier, Urchin Guard Criminal, Folk Hero, Outlander, Sailor, Soldier Explorer Acolyte, Folk Hero, Guild Artisan, Outlander

Star Forge Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

removing the runestone and replacing it with this medallion. Other Shelters. The other shelters around the lake have similar features and lie in different states of disrepair, but none contain any items or

of evil fire (see the appendix), and she is accompanied by two salamanders she summoned from the Elemental Plane of Fire. The three guard the area of the island south of the Star Forge and stamp out

Museum Locations

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

about ancient plant life. One guard patrols this area. Hallways to the north and south connect to area V4. Alarms. The short hallways that connect this area to the grand entrance (area V1) have

historical use. One guard patrols this area. Hallways to the north and south connect to area V3. Secret Doors. The northern and central exhibit rooms each have a secret door in the east wall that

The Fetid Gaze

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

blindness. She wears a delicate white veil across her eyes and speaks in a singsong voice, giggling often. She keeps her guard dog, Morty, with her at all times. This disguised hell hound appears as a mastiff

, as described in the “Hag Covens” sidebar in the Monster Manual. The green hags use the following list of spells for their Shared Spellcasting trait, replacing the suggested spells: 1st level (4

Verbeeg Lair

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

in area V10. Each burial niche in this tunnel is 2 feet wide, 2 feet tall, and 5 feet deep. The bones of warriors were placed here to guard the way to the chieftain’s tomb. Animals have savaged the

. Replacing the stolen object ends the curse, as does a remove curse spell or similar magic.Gahg the verbeeg has a basket of goodies for her beloved Duhg

Gods of the Orcs

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

devises the strategies that allow the forces of Gruumsh to dominate the battle and fill their war wagons with plunder and severed heads. Ilneval stands with his bloody sword, calling to those who

. Luthic is often thought to take the guise of an enormous cave bear. Her followers honor this aspect of her by keeping cave bears as pets to guard the whelping pens that are filled with squabbling young

Geographic Features

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

goblins, orcs, hobgoblins, ogres, and trolls over the years. Green hags bound to her service act as baronesses who enforce her will over their section of the forest, and an elite guard of twenty-three

. Creatures of the Dreadwood gain advantage on all attacks against them for the next day and know the character’s name and personal details, calling to them to journey deeper into the forest and serve

Dungeon Locations

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

, moving in the same direction while swinging their censers gently. You can make the encounter harder by replacing the cultists with cult fanatics, or adding one or more invisible imps as escorts. If

belt. The prison guard is a bearded devil named Thoss, which attacks anyone it perceives as an intruder or a threat. Characters disguised as cultists can try to dupe Thoss into allowing them to

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

, died, or for some other reason never reclaimed their belongings. The loft is also the lair of the three manticores and the red slaad that guard the warehouse at night. The manticores have no love for the

gears and controls are heavily rusted and frozen in place. Three skum (see appendix C and the “Skum” sidebar) hidden inside the crane’s shed stand guard over this area. They confront anyone who tries to

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, calling them the Windwyrds. Most have no musical talent whatsoever, and their music is often a shrill cacophony. Of all the air cultists, the Windwyrds are the least fanatical and the most fearful for

their lives. Aerisi disposes of these minstrels on a whim, replacing them with other initiates. Those that master some skill with their instruments survive the longest, but the cost of failure creates a

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