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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
inspires works of grand but melancholic beauty, while in others, it manifests as rage.
Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their
neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training dangerous Underdark creatures as mounts.
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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
works of grand but melancholic beauty, while in others, it manifests as rage.
Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To
this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in battle with their psionic abilities or training dangerous Underdark creatures as mounts.
Denigrated by some
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often marrying their fury in
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
You were trained for battle on sandy beaches and rocky shores. You have launched midnight raids from swift ships whose names evoke terror in the hearts of your adversaries. The water is your second
who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them excellent adventurers. Though they are self-reliant
Orc
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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
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need.
Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
conflict is a great war of attrition — the combatants don’t often gain or lose territory as the result of battle. But on a personal scale, combat is brutal, with no quarter given or expected. The duergar
fight a persistent guerrilla war of sudden raids and brutal attacks against isolated groups of dwarves. Duergar often begin an attack by burrowing into a dwarf settlement from below, then bursting out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
way the githyanki are victims of their own success. After centuries of staging lucrative raids throughout the multiverse, the folk of Tu’narath have become spoiled and decadent. Vlaakith can still
raids, she risks her best warriors and marauders becoming experienced and powerful enough to challenge her rule. Also, if she sends out too many raiding parties at one time, the security of Tu’narath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
like goblins, which tend to squabble among themselves and cooperate only when threatened by a strong leader. Kobolds avoid combat on a large scale, instead sticking to hit-and-run raids using smaller
obvious places as false “treasure,” prompting intruders to open the container and release a swarm. In a combat involving large numbers of kobolds (such as ten or more), consider spreading out their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
8. Neronvain’s Chambers Neronvain has created a lush living space in this rough-walled cavern, decorating it with select art and craftworks from his raids. Rich carpets and tapestries cover the floor
without engaging in any combat or causing any alert to be sounded. He is otherwise encountered when he enters the fight against the characters. Treasure If the characters can collect all the furniture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
haunt the jungle location. 15 Unite several halfling tribes of the Talenta Plains under the banner of a single leader. 16–17 Combat forces of corruption within the Church of the Silver Flame, both in
Thrane and abroad. 18 Gain glory for Valenar by leading raids and battling threats from the Mournland. 19–20 On behalf of one member of Zilargo’s Triumvirate, collect information that could be used as leverage against the other two.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
8. Neronvain’s Chambers Neronvain has created a lush living space in this rough-walled cavern, decorating it with select art and craftworks from his raids. Rich carpets and tapestries cover the floor
the stronghold, he is found in this area only if the characters have managed to come this far without engaging in any combat or causing any alert to be sounded. He is otherwise encountered when he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, a firenewt warrior in combat can become “touched by the Fire Lord,” entering a nearly unstoppable battle rage. Warlocks of Imix command warriors to prove their worth by going on raids to bring back
muster for war, rather than merely staging occasional raids, they take no prisoners. Their goal is nothing less than the annihilation of their foes — and they reserve their greatest animosity for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
betrayal. He remains hesitant to put elves in the front lines of combat, but no longer acts as a roadblock to negotiations. His pragmatism means that he no longer has any qualms against the adventurers
Order of the Gauntlet. The Emerald Enclave is not affected by such concessions, since the order has not been overly affected by the dragon raids. As an effect of the way in which the adventurers have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. He remains hesitant to put elves in the front lines of combat, but no longer acts as a roadblock to negotiations. His pragmatism means that he no longer has any qualms against the adventurers
the Gauntlet. The Emerald Enclave is not affected by such concessions, since the order has not been overly affected by the dragon raids. As an effect of the way in which the adventurers have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
lich-queen, Vlaakith. Githyanki Warrior Astral Raiders. The githyanki despise all other races, undertaking devastating raids that take them from their strongholds in the Astral Plane to the far-flung
their view of inferior races.
Silver Swords. In ancient times, gith knights created special weapons to combat their mind flayer masters. These silver swords channel the force of the wielder’s will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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 depths of the
lair, and left for the followers of Yurtrus or Shargaas to accept or reject. A fully grown orc warrior is well prepared for a lifetime of combat. Search, Destroy, Repeat When a tribe is on the move
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Marine You were trained for battle on sandy beaches and rocky shores. You have launched midnight raids from swift ships whose names evoke terror in the hearts of your adversaries. The water is your
by their superiors. They are veteran warriors who rarely lose composure on the battlefield. Marines who leave the service tend to work as mercenaries, but their combat experience also makes them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
blades, tactical experts who advise their chief in matters of war. Blades lead from the front, wading into combat fearlessly while barking orders at lesser soldiers. A blade knows how to use orcish
thieves that follow the cult of the Red Fang. They perform assassinations, stealthy raids, and other covert operations on the tribe’s behalf. They rely on a mix of intense training and magic granted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
no money on him, Sildar can secure a loan to pay the characters within a day after arriving in Phandalin. First, he hopes they’ll put a stop to the goblin raids by clearing out the caves
, and let those likes and dislikes affect how the NPC interacts with the party members. In a combat encounter, keep the NPC’s actions simple and straightforward. Also, look for things that the NPC can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
secrets Grave,* Knowledge Gemstone in a mountain
Gorm Gulthyn LG Vigilance War Bronze half-mask
Haela Brightaxe CG Combat prowess, luck in battle War Upright sword with blade sheathed
lead from the front. When defending a stronghold, they guard the walls and lead sorties against enemy positions. When an external threat is near, the priests plan guerrilla raids to disrupt invaders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
both hunting and combat. Often a band is led by the strongest and most dominant warrior, called the charger. However, some bands elevate a tactician or strategist to this venerated position. The
don’t recall this arrangement, the Pheres often cite it as justification for their raids. Pheres Renegades Pheres band members survive by working and fighting together, but still some centaurs choose to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
understand the ebb and flow of combat to sit around his council fire and learn the ways of warfare. Skilled Strategists. Orcs that show aptitude for the nuances of warfare at an early age are considered
manufactured items that the orcs need for daily life. When the tribe is away on raids, they are expected to dig deeper into the caverns of the den to create more living space for the ever-increasing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Omin, resurrected me. Now I’m Splugoth the Returned! I’ve been given real responsibilities, including coordinating goblin raids. Goblins just attacking here or there? Oh, you have no idea. We have big
Claws attack against a random character if she can. Dealing with Onyx. Onyx cannot be overcome or killed by combat. Any weapon attack against her that hits AC 12 makes contact but deals no lasting damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Although fire giants put stock in combat skill, they recognize that success in battle or on the hunt derives mainly from the quality of one’s weapons and armor, and those that can fashion the finest
giants aren’t honing their crafting skills, they’re drilling with weapons or exercising to keep themselves fit for battle. The typical fire giant has a mastery of combat tactics that few other warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
through their first turn of any combat that takes place here, then awaken and arm themselves during their second turn. Development If the characters convince Grimjaw that they are here to join up, they
the room’s southern corner.
Jolliver Grimjaw has no use for creature comforts, but he is very fond of his riches. The best pickings from his gangs’ raids and robberies end up here, where he can see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
meetings of the chief. It contains a long table, a great chair, a lesser chair, and six stools. A rough map of the area drawn on a large animal skin, showing past and planned raids, hangs on the wall
enters combat to show off for his admirers. He will not call for help unless his current hit points drop to less than half of his hit point maximum. On the round when this happens, he begins to shout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
rage. Like many who dwell in the Underdark, duergar must constantly be on guard against the raids and plots of their neighbors. To this end, duergar warriors fulfill a variety of combat roles, often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
east and west; a narrower opening leads south. In the southeast corner is an old well full of murky water.
The cavern is full of plunder from the orcs’ raids through the surrounding area
appears that a dozen or so humanoids might use this area as a sleeping quarters.
Creatures. Only Old Yarrack the orog and four orcs are at home when the characters enter the chamber. They enter combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
, are armed with clubs, axes, daggers, and various cast-off weapons, as well as seven highly prized crossbows. They obtain food from raids, supplemented by fungus they find in a subterranean cave
. They are not interested in fighting for the hill giants and politely decline combat with intruders unless they are attacked or extorted. Treasure. If characters search through the personal gear, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
round of combat. C8. Ancient Silos There are two of these rooms, both identical. This large room is strewn with crumbling masonry. A dry pit lies in the middle of the floor, ringed by a five-foot-wide
the gate.
Water cultists installed this gate a couple of months ago to prevent raids from the Temple of Howling Hatred. Morbeoth (area C17) holds the key to the gate. The lock can be picked with a