compared rangers great to have resides

Titivilus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

travels farther than the sprawling city that lies outside his palace. Dispater is correct to fear, but the true threat comes not from without. The lord’s great error was allowing himself to be

seduced by Titivilus, who beguiled his way into being the primary advisor in Dispater’s household. Although Titivilus is inferior in physical strength and power when compared to other

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

minotaur—considered the greatest gift of the Prince of Beasts. Baphomet himself appears as a great, black-furred minotaur, 20 feet tall with six iron horns. An infernal light burns in his red eyes

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

As a child, you were inquisitive when your playmates were possessive or raucous. In your formative years, you found your way to one of Faerûn’s great institutes of learning , where you

of knowledge. The most well known of Faerûn’s fonts of knowledge is Candlekeep. The great library is always in need of workers and attendants, some of whom rise through the ranks to

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

published in Baldur’s Mouth, you can surmise a great deal about Baldurians’ secrets — who’s practicing necromancy, who’s involved in spying or smuggling, who would purchase or

convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

features: Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair. Great Hall. The emerald dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the

treasures in a smaller chamber just above the great hall on the map. Watery Caves. Near the bottom portion of the map, the vaults give way to natural stone caves; these caves slope down to a subterranean

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

had subsided, the dragon moved in. The lair has the following features: Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair. Great Hall. The emerald

dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near the center of the vaults, keeping one eye on the hallway leading to the flooded stairwell, never quite trusting that some covetous intruder won’t

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. Great Purpose Aarakocra enjoy peace and solitude. Most of them have little interest in dealing with other peoples and less interest in spending time on the ground. For this reason, it takes an

than a few dozen aarakocra live away from the nests of their families. Those that do are usually rangers or fighters, constantly patrolling for outside threats.

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the

; slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. 7 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves

xenophobic, in general their societies are inclusive. Human lands welcome large numbers of nonhumans compared to the proportion of humans who live in nonhuman lands. Exemplars of Ambition Humans who

Rangers

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

Rangers Montolio held out his arm, and the great owl promptly hopped onto it, carefully finding its footing on the man’s heavy leather sleeve. “You have seen the drow?” Montolio asked. The owl

, the chief orc of the region, but as time went on, the ranger began to suspect differently. — R.A. Salvatore, Sojourn Long have rangers walked the wilds of the Sword Coast and the Savage Frontier

Mausoleum of Chronepsis

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

Mausoleum of Chronepsis The sands of time trickle in the Mausoleum of Chronepsis, a once-great city from the age of dragons that has long fallen to ruin. Here, surrounded by hundreds of hourglasses

in a vast cavern beneath the dilapidated city resides Chronepsis, the dragon deity of time and fate. Chronepsis typically manifests as an ancient time dragon (see Morte’s Planar Parade), though he

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

great unknown. NISHREK AND THE ETERNAL WAR Orcs believe that if they die with honor, their spirits go to the plane of Acheron, the Infinite Battlefield — specifically the layer of Nishrek

strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories. A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and

Guiding Aspect

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

great span of the world. You seek to act with the long-term interests of nature in mind. 4 The sea is a constant, churning cauldron of power and chaos. It reminds you that accepting change is necessary

to sustain yourself in the world. 5 The birds in the sky are evidence that even the smallest creatures can survive if they remain above the fray. 6 As demonstrated by the actions of the wolf, an individual’s strength is nothing compared to the power of the pack.

The Eldeen Reaches

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

tribes of shifters and circles of druids and rangers roam the woods. These are the Eldeen Reaches. Druids and shifters have dwelt in the Towering Woods for thousands of years, but the eastern farmlands of

Wood maintain order and settle disputes, and the Great Druid Oalian—an awakened greatpine—is the spiritual leader of the Reaches.

Eldeen Reaches

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

shifters and circles of druids and rangers roam through the woods. These are the Eldeen Reaches. Druids and shifters dwelled in the Towering Wood for thousands of years, but the eastern farmlands of the

community has a druidic advisor who helps with planning and planting. The Towering Wood is also home to tribes of shifters, who maintain a nomadic existence. The Wardens of the Wood uphold order and settle disputes, and the Great Druid Oalian—an awakened greatpine—is the spiritual leader of the Reaches.

Talentan Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

born in the wild, and your wits and your weapons helped you survive. Talenta warriors are often barbarians or rangers, relying on speed and skill. However, cunning and charisma are equally important

urchin who was stranded in a great city at a young age and adapted to hunting in this stone jungle. Surrounded by Spirits. Fey, fiends, the ghosts of ancestors; these are all part of the spirit world

Living the Giant Life

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Living the Giant Life Giants are exceptionally long-lived compared to humans, but none are immortal. A peaceful death from old age is a common occurrence among cloud giants and storm giants and isn’t

. Giants live at a slower pace than humans do. In the space of four heartbeats for a man, a stone giant’s great heart beats just once. Giant mothers stay with their child for longer than human mothers do

Talentan Characters

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

the wild, and your wits and your weapons helped you survive. Talenta warriors are often barbarians or rangers, relying on speed and skill. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a

folk hero, entertainer, or charlatan. You could even be an urchin who was stranded in a great city and adapted to life there. Surrounded by Spirits. Fey, fiends, and the ghosts of ancestors, these are

Creating a Portal

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

Creating a Portal You can create portals quickly by choosing or rolling on the Planar Portals table. First, decide whether the portal’s destination resides in Sigil or on another plane. Then, roll on

Broken blade, medal 28–30 Clock tower face High Courts Mechanus Metal cog, perfectly balanced scales 31–33 Razorvine trellis Great Foundry Arcadia Rune-inscribed ingot, sprig of grapes 34–36 Temple

The Emerald Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

, there is no better choice than a member of the order. Druids, rangers, and barbarians make up most of the Emerald Enclave, but any character with a strong affinity for nature can find a place in the order

Turlang who resides in the High Forest. With Delaan’s support, many treants will join the fight against Tiamat.

The Emerald Enclave

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

, there is no better choice than a member of the order. Druids, rangers, and barbarians make up most of the Emerald Enclave, but any character with a strong affinity for nature can find a place in the order

Turlang who resides in the High Forest. With Delaan’s support, many treants will join the fight against Tiamat.

The Emerald Enclave

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

, there is no better choice than a member of the order. Druids, rangers, and barbarians make up most of the Emerald Enclave, but any character with a strong affinity for nature can find a place in the order

Turlang who resides in the High Forest. With Delaan’s support, many treants will join the fight against Tiamat.

Fighters

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

lands have militia for protection against their enemies, and many great rulers in the Realms’ past were fighters of some sort. There are always opportunities for those who know how to handle themselves

virtually unknown on the Sword Coast and in the North, as compared to southern nations like Amn and Calimshan.

Druid Circles

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

even to leave the circle, if they wish, but the circle acts as one for the good of all. Druid circles often include non-druid allies, such as rangers, wood elves, and the fey creatures of the land

Emerald Enclave has spread across much of Faerûn. Its members include druids, rangers, barbarians, and others who live in the wilderness and know and respect its ways. They wear an article of emerald green

Noteworthy Sites

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

their children. Two larger central palaces are occupied by the emperor, who resides in the Palace of Heavenly Command and reserves the Palace of Favored Unity for visits with his expansive family. Kiln

District The southwest part of Yongjing houses hundreds of earthen kilns, where the famed white-and-blue porcelain of Great Xing is painted and fired. Potters work in assembly lines to meet a quota of

Wood Elves

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

elves claim territory in the High Forest, the Great Dale, the Western Heartlands, and beyond. Some wood elves live in other elven communities and territories, where they serve as scouts, rangers, and

pursuits than do other elves, and they view ancient elven history with a more critical eye. To the wood elves, the “great” elven kingdoms were responsible for many equally great mistakes. They look upon

Emerald Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

has the following features: Lava Tubes. When the volcano is quiet, the dragon uses the lava tubes to come and go from the lair. Great Hall. The emerald dragon resides in a grand rectangular hall near

finest treasures in a smaller chamber just above the great hall on the map. Watery Caves. Near the bottom portion of the map, the vaults give way to natural stone caves; these caves slope down to a

Factional Assets

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

bolsters other troops. Emerald Enclave. Druids and rangers of the Emerald Enclave answer the call to arms by bringing their treant and griffon allies from the forests and mountains of the Sword Coast

Order of the Gauntlet in fighting power, and far more numerous. These form the backbone of the attacking force. Skyreach Castle. If it’s available, the flying castle could prove a great boon in the

Strahd's Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

old vampire hunter, lock him in the dungeons of Castle Ravenloft, and slowly break his spirit. Chapter 5 describes the town of Vallaki, where van Richten currently resides incognito. Search for a

interest in them. If they exhibit great fortitude and defiance, his interest is piqued—even more so if the character displays uncommon knowledge or beauty. Such a person might not be worthy to succeed him, but the man or woman might provide amusement to Strahd as a new possession.

Sage

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

Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries — or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m

listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I . . . speak . . . slowly . . . when talking . . . to idiots, . . . which . . . almost . . . everyone . . . is . . . compared

Sage

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

impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries — or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently

talking...to idiots,...which...almost...everyone...is...compared...to me. 7 I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. 8 I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets

Prince Oargev of New Cyre

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

outreach to Cyran refugees across Khorvaire. He has a great deal of popular sympathy, as well as allies in every nation, including the following groups and individuals: King Boranel. The ruler of

Breland did a great kindness to the people of Cyre by establishing the refugee camps that have grown into New Cyre. Oargev has not forgotten that kindness, and he would prefer not to jeopardize his

Factions in Greyhawk

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

druids of the Flanaess belong to a great order known as the Old Faith. Each region of the continent falls under the purview of a Great Druid, who in turn oversees a hierarchy of lower-ranking druids

is home to the Gnarley Rangers, a fellowship that cooperates closely with the druids. The Lords’ Alliance The Knights of the Hart The time for a close association between good kingdoms and city-states

The Emerald Enclave

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

survive. Living deep in the wilderness demands great fortitude and the mastery of certain fighting and survival skills. Down in the Underdark, far from the wild lands, the Emerald Enclave must remain

. 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

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

reward from what’s left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip are

were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest

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