combat returning gave to have resides

Bronze Sable

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

sable's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Surprise Attack. If the sable surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the

been used as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

feared, but they will never be destroyed.” Jes agreed, and the traveler gave her his cloak. When she draped it over her children, their old faces melted away and they could be whoever they wanted to

focused identity helps a changeling pinpoint a particular skill or emotion. A changeling adventurer might have personas for many situations, including negotiation, investigation, and combat. Personas

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumsh’s exultation when they join in melee combat — and either

Rogue Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

variety of skills as they do to perfecting their combat abilities, giving them a broad expertise that few other characters can match. Many rogues focus on stealth and deception, while others refine the

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

Ranger Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

hiding themselves in brush and rubble. Rangers focus their combat training on techniques that are particularly useful against their specific favored foes. Thanks to their familiarity with the wilds

, rangers acquire the ability to cast spells that harness nature’s power, much as a druid does. Their spells, like their combat abilities, emphasize speed, stealth, and the hunt. A ranger’s

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

scythe. Only a skilled and determined hero can hope to survive single combat with an orc. Savage and fearless, orc tribes are ever in search of elves, dwarves, and humans to destroy. Motivated by their

while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods. The children that can’t endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

and eaten as part of the procedure. Undercover Empire The human civilization that gave rise to the yuan-ti was among the richest in the mortal world. It rapidly progressed in metalworking, using

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation

versatility. Many bards prefer to stick to the sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if

11. Trobriand's Workshop

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

body is an empty vessel, and Trobriand is unaware of what’s happening to it while his spirit resides elsewhere. Destroying this body prevents Trobriand’s spirit from returning to it when the spirit is

Creating a Ranger

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

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Music and Magic

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

. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of

sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

the age and experience of your audience should be liberally exercised. Creatures/NPCs An eidolon of the former high priest of this temple resides within the central sacred statue of this chamber. The

means blood on the altar to its dark and forgotten deity. Playing the Pillars COMBAT When combat begins, the eidolon animates the sacred statue in the center of the chamber and attacks the adventurers

Aphelion's Errands, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

gifts them four energy cells instead. The items are delivered by a combat robot that arrives via the nearest drop tube before returning to the first level of the ship.

19. Hall of Death

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

confirm that this part of the dungeon resides in the Shadowfell. All color has been drained from this hall, which greets visitors with the stench of death (see “Into the Shadowfell”). The hall’s other

Conjures memories of his departed friend: Upon sunlight’s blade, he met his end. Dragon’s Vision In this vision, the character is engaged in hand-to-hand combat with a man wearing a mithral chain shirt

Aftermath

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

the party down to demand a duel by combat. He explains what the characters have really done, and offers to lead the characters back to the woods to right their wrongs if they can be persuaded to. If

tower bridge, adjusting time back toward the past. Combined with her own magical influence, this allows the unicorn to separate the myconids from the trees, returning the woods to their former condition.

Music and Magic

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

. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of

sidelines in combat, using their magic to inspire their allies and hinder their foes from a distance. But bards are capable of defending themselves in melee if necessary, using their magic to bolster their

Wight

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

them beyond death. Unlike mere zombies, they retain the memories and evil agendas they harbored in life. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight continues its villainous ways, but it is now

the crimes it was executed for. 4 Follow the foul master it served in life. 5 Honor an oath it left unfulfilled in life. 6 Obey the cult or deity that gave it unlife. 7 Prove

Tazmikella

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

similar magic used on the item confirms this story.) The item holds sentimental value to her—or it did until a thief stole it from her hoard. Returning the item to her with an apology improves

chapter 15. Tazmikella can even return the item the characters gave to her as a concession. (She does not covet it when it might do others good, but simply resents having had it stolen.)

Tazmikella

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

similar magic used on the item confirms this story.) The item holds sentimental value to her — or it did until a thief stole it from her hoard. Returning the item to her with an apology improves

play through chapter 15. Tazmikella can even return the item the characters gave to her as a concession. (She does not covet it when it might do others good, but simply resents having had it stolen.)

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

away. About a dozen of the aged polearms hang from the walls haphazardly about the room. Creatures/NPCs There is an elder oblex in this chamber, though the bulk of the creature resides as a strange pool

supports the mind flayers’ objectives in their mission to subjugate the gith. Playing the Pillars COMBAT If the duergar from the other side of the portal are pursuing the adventurers, the elder oblex

Lizardfolk

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

Lizardfolk “In all my dealings with the lizardfolk, I was never able to tell what they were thinking. Their reptilian eyes belied no hint of their intentions. I gave them supplies. They gave me the

taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either

Watchtower Locations

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

of the bearded devils and hell hounds are out patrolling the perimeter at any given time, returning 1 minute after combat starts unless the fighting remains very quiet. An iron ladder rises through a

10. The Kraken

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

the mountain, and let them know that the master of the mountain also resides that way. They’ll tell the characters his name is Gar Shatterkeel, and that he’s a very powerful ocean dweller with a

they have no choice but to engage in melee combat. When both kraken priests have been reduced to half their hit points, they call for the young kraken to attack the characters. Likewise, if one or

Running Glitch Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Running Glitch Characters Use the guidance in this section when portraying the glitch that affects characters in this adventure. Incarnations Returning After dying, glitch characters return as one of

rather than having incarnations rejoin the party on their own. Incarnations have no memory of how they came to be wherever they’re found. If a character dies during combat, their next incarnation shouldn’t

Roleplaying Major Ursa

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

remains on their boat, refusing to take part in combat but willing to observe and offer advice. What He Knows Major Ursa, as a member of the mariners’ guild, is invested in the party’s success. He offers

through the undead, but finding it’s the problem. We didn’t catch up with the pirates till after they’d left the island. They’d taken as good as they gave. They were a miserable, sorry lot when we

Chimera

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

after mortals summoned Demogorgon to the world. The Prince of Demons, unimpressed with the creatures that surrounded it, transformed them into horrific, multi-headed monstrosities. This act gave rise to

monster often toys with its prey, breaking off an attack prematurely and leaving a creature wounded and terrified before returning to finish it off. Servant of Evil. Though chimeras are far from cunning

Shieldbearers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

glory faded. Arayat grew up on the streets until luck brought him to the Radiant Citadel. He soon joined the Shieldbearers, which gave him meaning and purpose. Defying the odds, Arayat has survived

hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat

Lord of Blades

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

bestowed or withheld by political authorities — gave the warforged themselves no voice, as if they were still the property of their creators. The Lord of Blades’ call to action is appealing to many

warforged because it is grounded in legitimate grievances, even if the proposed action is abhorrent. Compared to the total number of warforged created and deployed in combat during the Last War, the

Creating a Ranger

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

Creating a Ranger As you create your ranger character, consider the nature of the training that gave you your particular capabilities. Did you train with a single mentor, wandering the wilds together

skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even

Super-Evil Supercomputer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

expedition. The computer released killer mold into the ventilation system and caused the robots tasked with protecting the ship’s passengers and crew to turn against their creators. The mold later gave

. Conversely, it can plunge any room into darkness. Robots and Androids. Aphelion can perceive through the senses of any nonmal functioning combat or worker robot that’s within 1 mile of the spaceship. It can

Shieldbearers

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

glory faded. Arayat grew up on the streets until luck brought him to the Radiant Citadel. He soon joined the Shieldbearers, which gave him meaning and purpose. Defying the odds, Arayat has survived

hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat

Denizens

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

their caves and wait for enemies to come to them. Once they enter combat, the giants pursue enemies that attempt to flee. The Blue Bear tribe shares Kayalithica’s belief that civilization is a blight on

either a cave bear (polar bear) or a giant goat 66–70 1 stone giant shepherding 2d6 mountain goats 71–75 2d6 Blue Bear tribal warriors returning from an unsuccessful hunt 76–80 2d6 Blue Bear tribal

25. Main Temple

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

service by transforming him them into the eidolon that still resides here. If the characters desecrate any part of the temple, including tampering with or examining the statue’s gemstone eyes, the eidolon

worth 5,000 gp each. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area forces the eidolon to either enter or leave the sacred statue. Doing so causes the eidolon to attack if it is not already in combat with the characters. Statue of Moloch

The Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. Some are charged with defending sacred glades and preserving the natural balance. At times, however, all members of the order are called together to combat foes great enough to disrupt or destroy

, insightful Potential Resources: Emerald Enclave scouts and giant lizard mounts Morista Malkin is the only faction representative who currently resides in Gauntlgrym. Originally from the Silver

The End of the World

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

in, returning him to combat with half his normal hit points. Controlling the Orrery Components Depending on which components the Six managed to steal in episode 5, and whether the characters gave up

subconscious, the ritual manifests the most terrifying figures the characters can think of — their bosses. At the start of combat, wraithlike Far Realm versions of Omin Dran, Jim Darkmagic, Môrgæn, and Viari

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