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Equipment. Holga carries a darksteel greataxe, a magic weapon that grants her resistance to lightning damage while she carries it (included above).
Unarmored Defense. While Holga isnât wearing
when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to handâfrom weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
some and a hero to others. In Waterdeep, heâs remembered as the largest member of Force Grey, a notoriously destructive adventuring company that came to the cityâs defense on more than one
talking. When he does speak outside of combat, he comes across as surprisingly calm and soft-spoken. While swinging his axe in battle, however, he bellows and laughs like a berserker.
Harshnag knows the
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
defense against the axe, which passes through that spellâs barrier of magical force.
When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue flames erupt from its blade and deal an extra 2d6
defense. The weapon is patient and takes its time finding its ideal wielder.
If someone tries to use Azuredge against its will, the axe can become ten times heavier than normal, and can magically
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
ât serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency.
Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned
Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
34. Shrieking Gas Spore Floating in the middle of this otherwise empty room is a gas spore that has the added defense of a shrieker. When bright light or a creature comes within 30 feet of the gas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, he has had a hard time getting a seat at the table with other cities of the North when it comes to trade and defense of the region. Thus, he plans to use the stolen gold to bargain with Laeral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thievesâ Gallery
fearsome combatant when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to handâfrom weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend
fight. Holga Kilgore Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Good
Armor Class 15 (Unarmored Defense)
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
19 (+4)
DEX
14 (+2)
CON
16 (+3)
INT
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, who served as Vertrand Shadowduskâs assistant (see area 17 for more information about Vertrand). The nothic remembers nothing of its previous life and fights only in self-defense. A character who
point out secret doors. When it comes within 10 feet of a secret door in Shadowdusk Hold, the nothic begins scratching at it while muttering the words âsecret doorâ in Undercommon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortuneâs Wheel
Beast of Grakenok When Grakenok comes into sight, read or paraphrase the description below. If Sytri or Tol reached Grakenok before the characters, they are already engaged in battle. With its
townâs few bariaur defenders, smashing fishing boats and cottages in its rampage.
The bariaurs of Grakenok have put up a heroic defense of their home. Theyâve been suffering whirlwyrm attacks for days
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
longswords and heavy crossbows. A militia of five hundred residents can be mustered to take up the defense of the town if it comes under attack. The militia members have undergone minimal training, since
Defense One hundred trained warriors serve in the town guard. Each of them wears studded leather armor marked with a town guardâs badge â the green reed of Saltmarsh â and is armed with a club while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
made with this magic weapon. The shield spell provides no defense against the axe, which passes through that spellâs barrier of magical force. When you hit a fiend or an undead with the axe, cold blue
willing to dedicate everything to the cityâs defense. The weapon is patient and takes its time finding its ideal wielder. If someone tries to use Azuredge against its will, the axe can become ten times
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Barbarian When creating a barbarian character, think about where your character comes from and his or her place in the world. Talk with your DM about an appropriate origin for your
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Rage, Unarmored Defense
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Reckless Attack, Danger Sense
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Primal Path
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Extra Attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
murals that tell of the clanâs greatest deeds. A clanâs feasting hall might be stocked with utensils and place settings made of silver and gold. Defense Comes First Every dwarf knows instinctively that
concern of any stronghold is defense, but older and prosperous strongholds can grow to become wondrous underground cities filled with generations of exquisite dwarven artisanship. Regardless of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
printings of the Playerâs Handbook no longer include the wording that provoked this question.) Can a fighter have two fighting styles active at once? Dueling and Defense, for example. You can benefit from
Magic feature mean the bonus attack comes after you cast the cantrip, or can it come before? The bonus action comes after the cantrip, since using your action to cast a cantrip is what gives you the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Many seek out strongholds straddling land and sea, with both dry and flooded chambers. When it comes to lairs, bronze dragons value function over form, and they study potential sites with a military
commanderâs eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
is no marriage, and ancestry is traced matrilineally. Despite the very different roles played by men and women, Setessans are flexible when it comes to any individualâs place in that structure. Some
council, considered Karametraâs closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Karametraâs Influence Karametra governs nature as it comes into play in the lives of mortals, representing domesticated natureâa bounteous, nurturing provider. But she also reminds mortals that they
mortal life. That said, Karametra does recognize the need to fight in defense of oneâs life, family, and community when they come under attack, so she and Iroas are able to find some common ground in that matterâand in their shared hatred of Mogis.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
passage junction reshaping itself at the dragonâs command to open a passage or close it again (similar to the effect of a stone shape spell). Whenever a creature with an Intelligence of 3 or higher comes
dragon often sleeps in the adjoining chamber, acting as a final line of defense against intruders. Additional Lair Actions At your discretion, a legendary (adult or ancient) copper dragon can use one or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Ice Gate Level The uppermost level of the fortress contains the mechanism that operates the ice gateâenormous doors through which Xardorokâs chardalyn dragon comes and goes. These doors are carved
invisible as soon as they hear sounds of combat in area X13. They try to remain hidden and fight only in self-defense. Treasure. Characters who search the workshop find two sets of smithâs tools and a set
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
begins, make photocopies of the six NPCs corresponding to the location youâve chosen. These NPCs are gathered in appendix D. Each NPC comes with a brief description, personality traits (a bond, an
points. These NPCs are predisposed to aid in their settlementâs defense, but players might try to keep them out of harmâs way instead. Each NPC has an ideal, a bond, and a flaw, and though you should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
too distracted by the abundance of food to pose much of a threat. They fight only in self-defense.
Metal Wasps The metal wasps are programmed to attack Medium humanoids; they ignore other creatures
effect occurs when the die comes to rest after rolling across the ground for at least 10 feet. If an effect requires a target and no eligible target is within range, nothing happens. Spells cast by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Girscamen. Read the following description as the characters come within sight of the wreck: Midnight-colored coral covers the trenchâs sheer walls. As the bottom of the trench comes into view, you
hole pierces the deck and the hull below.
The first time a creature that isnât a Construct or Undead comes within 5 feet of the shipâs wreckage, the creature must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, peaceful realm, where many races live together for common knowledge, celebration, and defense. The city is peopled primarily by the âgoodlyâ races (humans, dwarves, gnomes, elves, halflings, and half-elves
Mielikki, Oghma, Silvanus, Sune, Tymora, and Mystra. Knowledge, both the acquisition of it and the wisdom that comes from diligent study, is the real treasure of Silverymoon, as much as magic or wealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
ship slows as another vessel comes into view, approaching the Moondancer from astern. The pursuing vessel looks like a giant moth with wings made of iridescent crystal, similar in color and luster to
use the Dark Starâs ballistae to fire on characters they can see. Captain Sartell fights alongside the characters, but Traevus and his thugs, if they are aboard, come to the Moondancerâs defense only if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
Ship of the Dead The Last Breath is a space galleon that has been reduced to 90 hit points. Unless the characters take defensive measures, the galleon comes close enough for its captain, Grimzod
words, Gargenhale tells any belligerent or opportunistic characters that his crew has already died onceâand they wonât hesitate to do so again in defense of their ship. In conversation, Gargenhale is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
Gate has widely adopted a âdo no harmâ policy when it comes to faiths and organizations operating in the city. Any group is welcome to operate openly so long as the cityâs important citizens arenât
legend. Welcome to Baldurâs Gate.â Baldurâs Gate and its Coat of Arms
Population: 125,000 (predominantly humans)
Government: Plutocracy, helmed by the Council of Four and Parliament of Peers
Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, every fine blade or crushing warhammer forged, every kingdom and battle â won or lost â in defense of their people and the folk around them. The name is as much a battle cry and a badge of honor as
. The oldest evidence of dwarven settlement in the North comes from the former site of Haunghdannar. This small coastal realm arose nearly sixty-five centuries ago in the northern Sword Mountains and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Wyllowwood. Wherever she is, Wyllow hears the roar and comes to the dragonâs defense. The dragon, Valdemar, refers to itself as Tearulai and wonât willingly part with the sword stuck in its skull. Nor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
and there in the sandy hollows. When the abbey was built, the evil clerics populated the dunes with hundreds of skeletons brought from the mainland for the defense of the island. The overlord of the
Dunes altogether by scaling the cliffs, they find plenty of natural footholds and handholds that climbers can use when making their ascent. The danger comes from the slick mixture of water and algae
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. Sheâs in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hagsâ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
as an octopus!
Granny Nightshade
Any character who can rightfully claim this reward is better off not doing so, for it comes in the form of a potion that, if drunk, gives the imbiber a Strength
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
adopted a âdo no harmâ policy when it comes to faiths and organizations operating in the city. Any group is welcome to operate openly so long as the cityâs important citizens arenât harmed. Beyond
Baldurâs Gate.â BALDURâS GATE AND ITS COAT OF ARMS
Population: 125,000 (predominantly humans)
Government: Plutocracy, helmed by the Council of Four and Parliament of Peers
Defense: Flaming Fist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
) piercing damage.
Paolo Maykapal One of the city of Lagunaâs finest heroes, Paolo Maykapal has trained his entire life to kill bakunawa. He is warm and friendly but is uncompromising when it comes
feud with the bakunawa. During the regionâs last revolution against foreign aggression two hundred years ago, Pangil ng Buwan abandoned the defense of the city of Laguna. This resulted in the death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
use their intellect and ingenuity. But when push comes to shove, Garl uses Arumdina, his intelligent two-headed battle axe â capable of cleaving through any substance â to escape a perilous situation
their innate magical abilities to Baravar, and all gnomes get their natural defense against magic from her shrewdness. Callarduran Smoothhands Callarduran became the patron of the deep gnomes when he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
through trade, fishing, piracy, and raiding. The defense of the city comes at the expense of the Ships, paid for by the profits of those activities as well as the protection money the Ships extort
towers provide defense. The southern gate, called the Twin Teeth, boasts the most impressive towers, standing twice as tall as the city walls, and bedecked with crenellations and arrow slits enough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
down enemies, giving a dungeonâs inhabitants time to mount a defense or flee. The hidden pit is a classic example of this kind of trap. A 10-foot-deep pit usually deals little damage and is easy to
environment are critical when it comes to properly locating a trap. A swinging log trap thatâs meant to knock characters aside is a mere inconvenience on a typical forest path, where it can be easily