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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
The Simic Combine uses magic to fuse different life forms together. In recent years, the Simic Combine has extended this research to humanoid subjects, magically transferring the traits of various
called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians.
Extensive Adaptation
A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically, though most hybrids
Monsters
Tomb of Annihilation
half as much damage on a successful one.With her ability to appear as a living elf, Valindra can easily conceal her lichdom and her association to Thay. She presents herself as a scholarly wizard who
a lonely tower, a haunted ruin, or an academy of black magic. Alternatively, some liches construct secret tombs filled with powerful guardians and traps.
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Triton
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in
Aasimar
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
Aasimar are placed in the world to serve as guardians of law and good. Their patrons expect them to strike at evil, lead by example, and further the cause of justice.
From an early age, an aasimar
the chance.
When traveling, aasimar prefer hoods, closed helms, and other gear that allows them to conceal their identities. They nevertheless have no compunction about striking openly at evil. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
stood united as the guardians of Godsbreath. But of late, they have begun to work independently to recruit and reward their own followers. Through recent prophecies known only to themselves, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
elemental planes, and other dangerous spots far from the eyes of land-bound folk. Long-established guardians of the deep ocean floor, in recent years the noble tritons have become increasingly active in the world above.
Paladin
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Basic Rules (2014)
an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there.
Silver hair shining in a shaft
earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on your soul.
As guardians against the forces of wickedness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Orestes, a site sacred to the god Phenax. She also notes that a recent earthquake has uncovered a cave along the Khystonos River that could be the secret site’s location. If so, then perhaps within
reaching the Court of Orestes. Once at the lost holy site, the characters discover ancient guardians, as well as an unliving entity with the potential to reveal Phenax’s lost secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
carved in Lhammaruntosz’s likeness and includes quarters for the rest of the Scaly Eye and a magic statue of Bahamut, which the dragon can use to commune with the deity. In recent decades
. Members of the Scaly Eye still live within the Bronze Shrine, as Lhammaruntosz has ordered them to stay on as her guardians.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
is long gone, her lair is anything but empty. Demons, dragons, and other formidable creatures haunt the perilous caverns and the mountains that conceal them, and the archmage’s untold defenses remain
inhabitants. Abyssal rifts—the byproducts of past magical experiments—leak demonic energy into the tunnels, and guardians bound from faraway planes await rescue or defend the caverns from thieves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conceal my contempt for others.
8 I truly regret the things I have done and will do whatever I can to atone.
Shadow Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Merciless. Life doesn’t offer second
chances, and neither do I. (Lawful)
2 Hedonism. The multiverse is painful enough. Seek pleasure wherever you can find it. (Chaotic)
3 Cruelty. The only release for my pain is to visit it upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
on murdering the characters, because their recent actions have unwittingly been at the behest of a Lord of Dust and have twisted a portion of the Prophecy. 3 A trusted mentor changes their tune
attack the camp every few nights. 6 Agents of a Lord of Dust apologetically kidnap a character’s loved one, politely requesting that the character perform a series of favors to secure the hostage’s release.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Star Forge, and the fallen star at the forge’s heart is regaining its former magnitude. As the star’s power grows, frequent earthquakes release creatures from the Elemental Earth Encounters and
destroy the sand’s guardians from the Giant Construct Encounters table (see chapter 3), and fill a vial with the magical sand, the giant helps them create a sentient magic item. Ravenous Star An azer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background Shankhabhumi is a forested swampland where three great city-states thrive on solid ground created by the graces of the riverines, sapient river spirit guardians. Each riverine is the
recent Shankha Trials has attracted the attention of a sinister figure from Shankhabhumi’s past. This is the ancient, fiend-tainted athlete Jijibisha Manivarshi, a wicked soul whose desire for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
protective guard in response to a recent attack against the family member of another King of Coin. But he slipped past his guardians, intent on reveling amid the March of Vice. Last night, Zenia Ruba
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
legendary magic item). On his most recent visit to the Nine Hells, Kostchtchie was defeated by the archdevil Zariel, who took his hammer and chained him at the bottom of this chasm, knowing that killing him
glares at a character and bellows, “FREE ME!” or “BRING ME MY HAMMER!” in Giant first and Abyssal second. If that fails to garner the desired reaction, Kostchtchie resorts to using telepathy to contact the nearest character, demanding its immediate release while offering nothing in return.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to the gas, 1d4 guardians of Gorm (see appendix B) eventually discover them and deliver them to the faction’s leader in area B12. Cylinders. The three cylinders in this area are the hollow bases of the
stretches toward a toppled leather pouch just out of reach. Glittering, blue gemstones have spilled from the bag onto the dusty floor.
A dishonest member of the Guardians of Gorm stole riches from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a grassy or snow-covered surface, but it can change its color to match and then conceal itself under a thin layer of vegetation or actual snow. Stationary Hunters. A trapper needs to eat about a
cover these remains with own body, making them look like irregularities in the surface. The creature might also attach itself to a wall or a ceiling close to a recent kill, effectively using the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. He’s looking for someone to head east on the Triboar Trail, where marauders have attacked several caravans near Wyvern Tor. The most recent victims reported that at least one strange goblin accompanied
his thirties.” In reality, Iarno created the Redbrands, installed himself as their leader, and took the pseudonym “Glasstaff” to conceal his true identity. (The Redbrands call him that because he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
hint at ways to escape the Domains of Dread. Consider the following possibilities when developing your perspective on the Dark Powers: Amoral Guardians. The Dark Powers are a group of powerful beings
know I’m not prone to superstition or mystical flights of fancy. Yet that’s exactly what my recent experiences have led me to.
When these Keepers of the Feather first hired me, I took them for a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
involvement in recent events. March on Menzoberranzan If the characters advance their expeditionary force toward the drow city, word of their approach reaches Menzoberranzan two days before their arrival, and
release her prisoner. If the characters refuse to turn back, Ryzliir kills Aljanor and orders her own force to attack. If the characters leave Aljanor behind or allow him to die, members of the party’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, the passage of creatures, and the general weal of the natural world. Severin’s plan to release Tiamat from the Nine Hells represents a grave threat to the natural order. The Dragon Queen’s reign and
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, the passage of creatures, and the general weal of the natural world. Severin’s plan to release Tiamat from the Nine Hells represents a grave threat to the natural order. The Dragon Queen’s reign and
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, the passage of creatures, and the general weal of the natural world. Severin’s plan to release Tiamat from the Nine Hells represents a grave threat to the natural order. The Dragon Queen’s reign and
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
), nursing a glass of rum and rubbing his hand. A pirate by trade, Velos tries to conceal that his hand is turning black with infection after an injury during a recent raid. Without treatment such as a
“The Peg and Hook” below for more on Arla.) Recent word on the street is that Arla continues to be a thorn in Dran Enterprises’ side — and that she’s been marked for exile or elimination. A character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
2 A band of troglodytes is cowed into serving a black dragon wyrmling as bodyguards.
3 The recent appearance of a black dragon wyrmling has altered the local ecosystem, allowing various
adult black dragon has learned to domesticate swamp-bred chimeras as guardians and has sold a few of the creatures to local warlords.
2 A cult of assassins worships an adult black dragon as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Simic Hybrid
BRAM SELS
The Simic Combine uses magic to fuse different life forms together. In recent years, the Simic Combine has extended this research to humanoid subjects, magically
hyper-evolved specimens are called Simic hybrids, though they sometimes refer to themselves as guardians. Extensive Adaptation A hybrid’s biological enhancements can change its appearance drastically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Yet should such approach Evereska, its guardians mounted on giant eagles would ensure no ill befell the vale. Unlike cramped and crowded human cities, Evereska is composed of clusters of buildings
the city as the buildings are, their presence essential to our way of life. With the recent tragedy of Myth Drannor’s second fall, Evereska has seen the largest influx of new citizens in many centuries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
laziness, or the arrogance of other patriars.” What Yvandre Knows Yvandre works to conceal her anger as she talks about how her uncle, Machil, squandered the Rillyn fortune. Instead of establishing a
descended deep to the Haven of the Red Quill. The guardians almost finished us before the door was opened. Gods, how I wish …” The characters are welcome to take or copy any of the documents, but Taresson
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Talavar or failed to release him from his cage, Telemy Hill is merely the next stop on their journey. Telemy Hill is an ancient fey entity, a sentient hill that travels throughout the Feywild and even to
recent altercation, or if they want to offer reciprocation for her gift of the silver key, Jingle Jangle reveals the following information: “Jingle Jangle was digging for truffles in the swamp when a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
tongues capable of speech, and saplings weaned on the reservoir eventually uproot as wooden guardians that defend the town. Creatures that submerge themselves in the pond emerge in the untamed wilds of the
conflict. But in recent months, egg poachers have grown bolder, scaling the jungle heights in the night. Worse yet, the gate-town of Rigus plunders Faunel for its natural resources, notably its lightweight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
passageways and cocoonlike chambers. Structures, ships, and other objects are caught in the webbing. The webs conceal random portals that snare objects from demiplanes and Material Plane worlds that
release in the Gnoll Lord’s realm. Layer 600: The Endless Maze The demon lord Baphomet, also known as the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts, embodies bestial bloodlust. If he had his way, civilization
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. She can’t take lair actions in the Heart of Ubtao. With her ability to appear as a living elf, Valindra can easily conceal her lichdom and her association to Thay. She presents herself as a scholarly
— they’re safe back in Thay — but the shelves do hold two spell scrolls of arcane gate. 5. Undead Guardians Stuffed in this closet are six Chultan zombies and two girallon zombies (see appendix D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
have set up camp near the shrine’s entrance. They periodically leave to scout for signs of the Dragon Army or missing comrades. The Sea Elves After their recent ordeal, the sea elves are on alert for
themselves with the water there before proceeding deeper into the shrine. Altar Guardians. If a character comes within 10 feet of the altar without having washed themself in area C3 within the last 24
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Xanthoria’s more recent subjects. The sprite looks alive, yet she is subject to effects that turn undead. Thunderwing can’t be harmed unless she chooses to be. This is true for as long as she functions as
something else entirely. Both Konrad and Rugga are in constant agony. They can communicate telepathically out to a range of 60 feet. Their communications consist of pleas to release them from their torment