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Thanoi Hunter

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

Harpoon", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage. Hit or Miss: The harpoon returns to the hunter’s hand. Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit

monstrous creatures that live in the frozen wastes, thanoi are adept hunters. In addition to their tusks, they use harpoons on long ropes that they can quickly reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

handaxe magically returns to the chosen’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shortsword"} to hit

devotion to a dragon approaches fanatical reverence and who receive magical power from the dragon in return. Dragon followers might serve and revere any kind of dragon, and their behavior and beliefs

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

innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpers’ ideals. The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will. Power of Nature Druids revere nature above all, gaining their spells and other magical powers either from the force

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

Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

it and can refuse. The spirit of a dead creature has left the body and departed for the Outer Planes, and reviving the creature requires calling the spirit back. If the creature returns to life, the

revival effect determines the creature’s current Hit Points. Unless otherwise stated, the creature returns to life with any conditions, magical contagions, or curses that were affecting it at death if

Dead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

it and can refuse. The spirit of a dead creature has left the body and departed for the Outer Planes, and reviving the creature requires calling the spirit back. If the creature returns to life, the

revival effect determines the creature’s current Hit Points. Unless otherwise stated, the creature returns to life with any conditions, magical contagions, or curses that were affecting it at death if

The Gods of Two Peoples

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

. Half-elves often revere the gods of the culture in which they were raised, although some rebel against their upbringing, seeking out the gods of the other aspect of their heritage, or feeling a calling

or need to do so. As with any people, half-elves often choose a favored deity based on their calling or profession: Corellon Larethian, Azuth, or Mystra for wizards, Solonor Thelandira or Mielikki

The Celtic Pantheon

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

The Celtic Pantheon It’s said that something wild lurks in the heart of every soul, a space that thrills to the sound of geese calling at night, to the whispering wind through the pines, to the

often served by druids as by clerics, for they are closely aligned with the forces of nature that druids revere.

Location Overview

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

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

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

The Celtic Pantheon

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

The Celtic Pantheon It’s said that something wild lurks in the heart of every soul, a space that thrills to the sound of geese calling at night, to the whispering wind through the pines, to the

often served by druids as by clerics, for they are closely aligned with the forces of nature that druids revere. Celtic Deities Deity Alignment Suggested Domains Symbol The Daghdha, god of

Modron Duodrone

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

Modron Duodrone Duodrones can perform two tasks at once and often oversee monodrone work groups. They are slightly more skeptical of strangers than monodrones are. Modron Duodrone Medium Construct

or Ranged Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. or range 30 ft. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) Force damage. Hit or Miss: The blade magically returns to the modron’s hand immediately after a ranged attack. Julie Dillon

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

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.

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

Gods of Good

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

and kender worship him above all other gods. Both groups revere him as a champion of life and laughter, bringing solace and joy to those who listen. Habbakuk Habbakuk, known as the Fisher King, oversees

animal life, the sea, and the balance of nature. Many sailors, farmers, and hunters revere him. His holy sites are often marked with the image of a blue bird or a phoenix wreathed in blue flames

Factions of the Sword Coast

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

aligned with the Harpers’ ideals. The Order of the Gauntlet. One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an agenda similar to that of the Harpers. Its methods are vastly

assistance from woodsmen, hunters, rangers, barbarian tribes, druid circles, and priests who revere the gods of nature. The Lords’ Alliance. On one level, the agents of the Lords’ Alliance are

Absent Players

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

in-game explanation. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if the absence never happened. Narrative Contrivance. Decide the character

same XP that the other characters earned each session, keeping the group at the same level. Some groups like to work out a policy regarding how many missing players is too many to proceed. For example

Thanoi Hunter

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

reel back. Groups of thanoi hunters work together to take down monsters far larger than themselves, including remorhazes and white dragons. Thanoi Hunter Medium Monstrosity, Any Alignment

Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage. Hit or Miss: The harpoon returns to the hunter’s hand. Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d4 + 4) slashing damage.

Knights' Quest

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

cliffs. Hunting the Manticore The knights ride giant vultures and stay together as a group. Characters can join the knights’ group, form their own group, or split up into multiple groups. A character

group of hunters in the canyon roll a d20, adding 1 for each character or knight in the group. Any group that rolls a total of 18 or higher comes within 100 feet of the manticore. Any and all groups

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

Infernal Calling

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

Infernal Calling 5th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a ruby worth at least 999 gp) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour Uttering a dark incantation, you

,” or “bear this message to the queen” — until it completes the activity, at which point it returns to you to report having done so. If your concentration ends before the spell reaches its full

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

Religious Institutions

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

priesthood depends on the tenets of that god: the cunning rogues who venerate Mask have little in common with the upright law-keepers of Tyr, and the delightful revelers who revere Lliira are different from

can accommodate groups of acolytes, each learning under the direction of one or more mentors responsible for training them in the duties and skills of the priesthood. Once acolytes complete their

Death Slaad

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

Death Slaad Slaad lords create death slaadi by infusing gray slaadi with a portion of their chaotic energy. When groups of slaadi act deliberately, death slaadi are often behind their designs. Death

), Cloudkill (level 6 version), Fly, Plane Shift, Tongues Bonus Actions Shape-Shift. The slaad shape-shifts into a Small or Medium Humanoid, or it returns to its true form. Other than its size, its game

Wererat

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

—punishment for their deceitful natures or the crimes of their treacherous families. Wererats frequently work in groups, forming bandit gangs or thieves’ guilds. Wererat Medium or Small Monstrosity

ft. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) Piercing damage. Bonus Actions Shape-Shift. The wererat shape-shifts into a Medium rat-humanoid hybrid or a Small rat, or it returns to its true humanoid form. Its game

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.

Background

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

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.

Glorium

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

resident owns a weapon and knows how to use it. A tight-knit fellowship of hardened warriors, locals revere gods of war and are distant toward visitors who have yet to prove themselves in combat or

patron deities of fire and frost giants, respectively—regularly send hulking subjects to pillage the wintry camp, darkening its skies with ash and snow. Meanwhile, nomadic groups of mountain bariaurs hold

Ogre

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

Ogre Furious Tempers. Ogres are notorious for their quick tempers, which flare at the smallest perceived offense. Insults and name-calling can rouse an ogre’s wrath in an instant — as can stealing

, attacking anything that crosses its path. Only after an ogre has depleted an area of food does it move on. Ogre Gangs. Ogres sometimes band together in small, nomadic groups, but they lack a

Fellowship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

calling it “gunpowder chowder.” In addition to the characters, another group of cadets are receiving their first training assignment today. There’s talk that the training officers might combine the two

groups to create a competitive training exercise on the academy’s Simulations Deck. The Simulations Deck is a magical marvel equipped with three simulation chambers that magically create the

Background

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

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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