combined war reflection

Runic Colossus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Spell Reflection (2/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14", "rollType":"spell", "rollAction":"Spell Reflection"} to hit, range 120

ft., one creature casting a spell of 5th level or lower. Hit: 26 (4d12);{"diceNotation":"4d12", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Spell Reflection", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage, and the

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of the undying in a bid to establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be

their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves. Infighting and treachery brought skull lords into existence. The

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

feeling about who might fulfill their duties strictly by the book. Suggested Characteristics The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all

Mercenaries, private guards, Watch soldiers, and members of the Flaming Fist number among just a few of the many soldiers on the streets of Baldur’s Gate. War has been your life for as long as

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

You have sailed into war on the decks of great ships, patching their hulls with soup bowls and prayers. You once helped build a fishing vessel that single-handedly saved a town from starvation. You

Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I must visit all the oceans

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

Elf

races

armies made them a force to be reckoned with in the early days of Etharis. However, their unchallenged dominion over the forests combined with their long lives made the elves arrogant, setting

unable to repel war-hungry armies burning and lumbering their sheltering woodlands. They instead retreated deep into their forests on the outskirts of human civilization, where they believed the

The Ritual of Remaking

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

cultists extract enough secrets, the lich plans to weave the ritual alone in the Cave of Shattered Reflection on the plane of Pandemonium. The cave holds the power to harness energy and reveal

fundamental truths, making it the perfect location for the ritual. The combined power of Vecna’s magic and the collected secrets reaches critical mass at the end of the ritual, triggering an explosion of

What's on the Bill?

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

Temple, Upper Menthis) 3 Five Lives. A bitter reflection on the tragedy of the Last War, as seen through the eyes of five soldiers. Written by up-and-coming playwright Luca Syara. (Diamond Theater

of Seventh Century Brelish composers. (Kavarrah Concert Hall, Upper Menthis) 8 Reflection. A one-person show performed by the changeling Adi, exploring the multitudes that exist within us all. (Ten Torches, Lower Menthis)

Dragonmarked Houses

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

Dragonmarked Houses No other group exerts as much influence over the Five Nations as the combined membership of the dragonmarked houses. Each dragonmarked house is part noble family and part business

dragonmarked houses, but in the wake of the war it remains to be seen if any single nation has the resources to challenge them. Although most houses have distinct spheres of interest, their concerns overlap

Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War

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

Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind

to team up against the illithids, a combined force of gith could conceivably tip the balance in their favor. But as long as the githyanki and githzerai stay at each other’s throats, their goal of ultimate victory over their original common enemy will likely remain unachieved.

Phoberos and Skophos

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

land, and two ideals—the nobility of heroic struggle and victory versus the brutality of savage slaughter in war—competed for a place in the mortal mind. Just as Mogis is the dark shadow of everything

Iroas stands for, so is Skophos the reflection of Akros. And Phoberos is the bloodstained battleground where the eternal conflict between the gods and their poleis is waged.

The Devilish Point of View

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

shoulder a cosmic burden. — Zariel, Archduchess of Avernus, former angel of Celestia Although the basic facts of the Blood War aren’t subject to debate, a host of theories exist that attempt to

multiverse. To the devils’ way of thinking, the Nine Hells are the front line in the demons’ war against all of creation, and the fate of the cosmos depends on the devils’ ability to blunt the invasion and

Build Your Group

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

with the skills of a ranger or rogue. High Dexterity and Wisdom scores, combined with proficiency in the Nature, Perception, Stealth, and Survival skills, support this character’s core capabilities

important than their current role. No particular set of talents is common to all soldiers, but military units often strive to avoid duplication of skills. Warforged. Literally made for war, most

Runic Colossus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Runic Colossus According to The Saga of the Dragon Queller, told by giants on some worlds, a disparate group of giants combined their efforts to protect their ancient empire from a particularly

successful one. Reactions Spell Reflection (2/Day). Ranged Spell Attack: +14 to hit, range 120 ft., one creature casting a spell of 5th level or lower. Hit: 26 (4d12) force damage, and the target

Castle Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

cadaver collectors (see appendix A). The monstrous war machines sift through the rubble of this ruined courtyard for remains. They attack creatures on sight, eager to add more corpses to their

fountain’s liquid, they see a glimpse of Vecna conducting his ritual in the Cave of Shattered Reflection. A character who examines the reflection sees Vecna kneeling in a crystal-lined chamber. The lich-god’s

Rigus

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

Rigus Gate Destination: Infinite Battlefield of Acheron Primary Citizens: Humanoids Rulers: The Crown Generals Generals stoke the fires of war in Rigus, a permanent military encampment linked to a

stacked rings festooned with banners of war. Advanced siege weapons are anchored to their angular battlements. Soldiers rise at the crack of dawn to the punctual call of brass horns, filling the gate

Damming the Styx

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

and attack. One minute after the last shatterstick is activated, the combined seismic activity of all the shattersticks triggers a huge rockfall that fills the gully, creating a dam. With the polluted

River Styx cut off from the chasm, Shummrath slowly starts to regenerate its mind and reform its body. After 48 hours, Shummrath reforms as a pit fiend and flies off to wage war on his rival, Bel. If

34. Zalthar's Chambers

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

holds two tiny painted wooden figurines (busts of himself and his sister as young children, which he took from the fresco in area 19). The adventurers catch Zalthar in a moment of reflection, and he

paladin using Divine Sense can detect a celestial presence trapped within it. Characters who have a combined Strength of 60 or higher can topple the obelisk, which is a Huge object with AC 17, 90 hit

Soldier

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

fortresses where your rank is recognized. Suggested Characteristics The horrors of war combined with the rigid discipline of military service leave their mark on all soldiers, shaping their ideals

Soldier War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on

Worshiping Mogis

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

a single being, the act of war personified. But the inherent tension between honor and brutality in combat led to a dichotomy of purpose too great for a single god to reconcile. Ripping himself apart

, the god split in two, and so did Mogis and Iroas come into existence, embodiments of the two aspects of war that are forever in conflict. Though no tales of either Mogis or Iroas’s faith speak of

Central Flanaess

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

and the king of Furyondy ruling in matters temporal. This combined state, with its powerful elf allies in Celene, could wage a steady war against the evil plaguing Eastern Oerik. The prince’s

Mountains—combined with healthy trade relations between these realms and their neighbors to the east, south, and west—make this a strong and prosperous region. Central Flanaess Locations Location

Undersigil

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

than barking nuisances, but in swarms their combined intelligence is an ever-present danger. Meanwhile restless souls rise from musty family crypts serve Undead monarchs and contend with the living

, cling to life in the darkness, searching the underground for secrets that could lead to their ascension. Undersigil Encounters d6 Encounter 1 A vargouille reflection (see Morte’s Planar Parade

Levistus

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

that need to sharpen their combat skills or improve their endurance before reporting to Avernus for duty in the Blood War spend time in Stygia. The cruelly cold environment, combined with the constant

does, however, remain a viable option for Geryon against Levistus’s servants. As such, Stygia has become a war-wracked realm. Any devils bound to either of the archdevils that aren’t needed for service

Skull Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Skull Lord Skull lords have claimed vast regions of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of the undying in a bid to

establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be their own worst enemies; each is a combined being born from three hateful individuals, and they constantly plot against themselves. Infighting and

29. King Melair's Lost Tomb

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

. (The panel in the middle of the south wall is set into a secret door that swings open into area 29b.) The lid of the sarcophagus can be lifted by creatures with a combined Strength of 20 or more

stone statues of imperious dwarves. Tapestry. Hanging on the south wall between the statues of Moradin and Berronar is a thick tapestry depicting King Melair, his adamantine war pick in hand as he

Skull Lord

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

Skull Lord The skull lords have claimed vast regions of the Shadowfell as their dominion. From these blighted lands, they wage war against their rivals, commanding hordes of undead in a bid to

establish dominance. Yet skull lords always prove to be their own worst enemies; as a combined being born from three hateful individuals, they constantly plot against themselves. Creatures of Betrayal

Aarakocra

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

race of elemental beings called the vaati, which once ruled many worlds. A creature known as the Queen of Chaos arose and initiated an interplanar war against vaati rule. To combat the threat, seven

vaati heroes combined their powers to create the mighty Rod of Law. In a battle against the queen’s greatest general, Miska the Wolf Spider, a vaati killed Miska by thrusting the rod into him like a

The Revered Queen

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

the githyanki. She is their ruler in every sphere of activity and, as such, demands and receives utter obedience. During the war with the illithids, Vlaakith urged Gith to seek out allies from among

position as the supreme ruler of the githyanki with a grand proclamation that defined the githyanki’s all-encompassing mission. They had been bred and trained for war by their one-time masters and had

Shipwright

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

Shipwright You have sailed into war on the decks of great ships, patching their hulls with soup bowls and prayers. You once helped build a fishing vessel that single-handedly saved a town from

Solid and Sound. You patched up a war galley and prevented it from sinking. The local navy regards you as a friend. 3 Favored. You insisted on thicker planking for a merchant vessel’s hull, which saved

Korranberg Chronicle

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

Korranberg Chronicle By far Khorvaire’s best known and most widely read newspaper is the Korranberg Chronicle. Thanks to its unflinching and mostly unbiased coverage of the Last War, combined with a

against the newspaper stemming from its coverage of the peace process at the end of the war, blaming them for several setbacks along the way to the eventual signing of the Treaty of Thronehold. Chronicle

Northern Flanaess

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

Bargra Yefkos (human) Land of the Wolf Nomads—horse riders engaged in war against Iuz Baklunish Nomads The Chakyik and Wegwiur—called Tiger Nomads and Wolf Nomads, respectively, by their neighbors—are

traditions of their people, many of which can be traced back to the ancient Baklunish empire. The Baklunish nomads favor bright pastel colors in gowns and robes. When traveling or at war, though

Mystical Islands

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

or population, specially tailored to suit their whims. 10 Divine Refuge. A god created this island to be a personal getaway, making it a reflection of the world as it would appear if they were

Theros dwells here—such as thri-kreen, yuan-ti, or another creature from the Monster Manual. 4 Rivals. Two settlements have turned the island into a war zone. 5 Prisoner. A powerful monster

Encounters (F-H)

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

Contests d4 Contest 1 Tug o’ War. Two teams grip opposite ends of a 50-foot-long rope: the goliaths on one side, the adventuring party on the other. The teams need not have the same number of

members, and the goliaths have no objection to being outnumbered. If the sum of the characters’ combined Strength scores is higher than the sum of the goliaths’ combined Strength scores, the characters

Mount Ironrot Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

teleported creatures arrive in an empty space near this oval, regardless of their intended destination in the Mournland. A creature that studies the reflection of the Mournland in the oval clearly sees the

Each time the characters investigate one of the colossi shown on map 4.1, read or paraphrase the following: What was once a massive, bipedal war machine made of stone, metal, and wood now lies in ruin

Dreadnaught Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

hatch to the stores can only be opened by creatures with a combined Strength score of 18 or more. While hidden in the fog cloud, the cultists abandon the siege weapons and stay below deck. Instead, a

, the defeated war priest is found kneeling in here, praying to Talos through the dregs of a bottle of rum. Having failed her mission, the champion begs her deity’s forgiveness. Fheralai has no fear of

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