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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold.
Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for
some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers’ psionic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
powerful. A lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold.
Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long
histories of some duergar, derro are descended from a dwarven community that was left behind when the others escaped the rule of mind flayers. These remnants were so distorted by the mind flayers
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for
innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpers’ ideals.
The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals.
D8
PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I speak rarely but mean every word I say
Might. The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil)
5
Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any)
6
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests
character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you use to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
here as part of some such delegation, then decided to stay when the mission was over.
Mulhorand. From the terrain to the architecture to the god-kings who rule over these lands, nearly everything
;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn.
Those who leave behind
backgrounds
almost always find small groups of desperate individuals putting their lives on the line for the amusement and enrichment of others. This hidden network of arenas has recently been organized into the
self-proclaimed Pit Fighter’s Guild and developed a series of coded phrases and symbols to identify its members. You follow the unspoken rule of Etharis: only the strong survive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, Hoard of the Dragon Queen. By this adventure’s conclusion, the characters should reach approximately 15th level. Four characters is the ideal party size. If your group is smaller than that, consider
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, Hoard of the Dragon Queen. By this adventure’s conclusion, the characters should reach approximately 15th level. Four characters is the ideal party size. If your group is smaller than that, consider
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, Hoard of the Dragon Queen. By this adventure’s conclusion, the characters should reach approximately 15th level. Four characters is the ideal party size. If your group is smaller than that, consider
removing a few opponents from combat encounters. If the group is bigger, add opponents to the fights. Consider altering encounters for smaller groups to avoid overly tough battles. Character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Conclusion The chapter concludes when the characters leave Faunel or when they have defeated the Vile Hunt. If the characters return to any of the leaders of the animal groups, the leaders commend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Conclusion The orcs are slain, scattered, or sent running back to their lodges. Farmers and ranchers hail the characters as heroes and pool meager resources to offer a reward of 25 gp per character
. Members of the Emerald Enclave or Order of the Gauntlet receive appropriate kudos. Those could include renown, if you’re using the optional rule described in chapter 1, “A World of Your Own,” of the
Paladin
Legacy
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Classes
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
their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country.
Adventuring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Background As basic training at Spelljammer Academy comes to its conclusion, the characters are required to complete their first mission aboard a spelljamming ship. As luck would have it, orders have
come down for them to embark on a retrieval mission. While confidence in the cadets’ abilities is high, the recent discovery of a spy in their midst has the academy’s faculty on high alert. For this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Rules Discussions You might need to set a policy on rules discussions at the table. Some groups don’t mind putting the game on hold while they hash out different interpretations of a rule. Others
Bugbear
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Gang Mentality
Since bugbears aren’t a particularly fecund race, their overall population is small and spread over a wide area. Bugbears live in family groups that operate much like gangs. The
bugbears recognize two other gods, both of which they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret.
Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Socializing Many groups include players who come to the game primarily because they enjoy the social event and want to spend time with their friends, not because they’re especially invested in any
details of the game, rules, or story. As a rule, don’t try to force these players to be more involved than they want to be.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
a mix of recent wooden construction and ancient stone buildings.
The people of Arborean Springs fall into three broad groups: Traditionalists. Most of the people of Arborean Springs are farmers and
rampage, the town’s population has expanded significantly, with merchants, artisans, and entrepreneurs seeking to profit from the health benefits of the town’s hot springs. These groups are described in more detail in the next section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
agent of the Sunweaver—deemed service in the Brightguard a holy calling, the group’s ranks swelled. Most members have unshakable resolve, but recent revolutionary acts have the order on edge. The
seek to return Atash to the Sunweaver and restore Akharin Sangar to a state of self-rule. Named for the lions that roam the lands beyond the city, the faction is secretly led by famed actor Afsoun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Optional Rule: Group Saving Throws Though minions often make saving throws individually, there are times when rolling individual saving throws for each minion could slow down the fight, like when a
pattern spell, the minions would make a total of seven saving throws against the spell: six for thirty minions divided into six groups of five, and one more save for the remaining group of four minions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
where factions struggle to claim or hold it as a symbol of rule. Fierce followers of each faction scour the land, murdering any who oppose their faction. Refugees from the strife hide in the Backwaters
, and rebel groups there organize against the entire Vasavadan family. The Tower of Traitors is a dizzying, skull-studded structure that grows daily. Some say its completion will cleanse the nation of evil, while others believe it will summon the gods’ wrath.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
going to let that happen without a fight. The recent hostilities between groups such as the Xanathar Guild and the Zhentarim have been made even worse by the increasing sway of the company. A noble
addition to the council of such a power-hungry and ruthless individual would spell the end of the rule of law in the City of Splendors. The earthquake that hit the city two days ago wasn’t natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions of Krynn Close equivalents to the factions of the Forgotten Realms don’t exist in the Dragonlance setting, and so must be replaced with more suitable groups from Krynn. The Harpers
regional rangers dedicated to preserving the land. These groups work together at the behest of the unicorn of the Darken Wood, a powerful creature known as the Forestmaster. The Lords’ Alliance Community
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Recent Events The pirate attack on the abbey came as a complete surprise to the clerics, since the pirates and clerics were previously in league with each other. The pirates fenced much of their
clandestine deals. The pirates grumbled about the poor treatment they received, but they issued no ultimatums to alter the arrangements. Although the two groups had their differences, the clerics never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
south and work their way to the Open Shore docks. A key aspect of Luskan life is its rule by groups known as Ships. Five High Captains each rule a Ship made up of pirates and other Northlanders. Ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
How It Started Acquisitions Incorporated began as most adventuring groups do, with the wholesale removal of irksome kobolds, scouting ruined towers, delving into dwarven necropolis-cities, and
grew, so too did its demand for willing and able-bodied adventurers. However, a limited payroll meant having to settle for one or the other. After coming to the conclusion that a mission statement best
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Foul Play At the conclusion of the duels but before the characters leave the Furygale Repository, one of their opponents collapses. A moment later, another opponent falls. In seconds, all the
of the adventure). Dean Tullus spread the curse to several students during the recent reception, and Murgaxor is now testing his magic’s power. The one remaining opponent reacts as follows: “What… what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
please. Abanasinia Several peaceful communities dot the Abanasinia region, including Solace, a village built among the branches of towering Vallenwood trees. In recent years, the theocratic Seekers have
enclave of Hylo and the goblins of the arid southern lands, with whom they share their island. Fewer humans make their home on Southern Ergoth, living primarily along the coast and avoiding dangerous groups
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
home were forced to adopt new lives in the other three cities, but the memory of the lost city of Manivarsha remains. No further catastrophes happened for centuries. But now the conclusion of the most
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Denizens of the Underworld When a spirit reaches the Underworld, they find that they’re far from alone. The nature of the Underworld under Erebos’s rule takes its toll on even the heartiest souls. As
. The result of these forms of spiritual weathering divides the dead into the following groups: Neoli are newcomers to the Underworld—vibrant spirits who remember their lives and, in many cases, are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
gathering on the fringes of Icewind Dale. Adventurers are much better equipped to deal with such threats, particularly in the dead of winter. One recent arrival in the area is Xardorok Sunblight, a
duergar warlock formerly of the Underdark. His patron, Deep Duerra, has urged Xardorok to fulfill his destiny and become the first duergar to rule a kingdom on the surface. Icewind Dale is cold, dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
covering every wall, and iron fencing along its roofline. The trail ends at an open loading dock on the ground floor.
A wooden stable of more recent construction is attached to the east side of the
shapes emerge from the vineyard, their limbs cracking as they trudge forth through the mist and rain. Thirty needle blights (in six groups of five) emerge from the surrounding vineyard and make their way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
boil. Each side blames the other for recent happenings in the City of Blades and believes it can use the situation to its advantage. Keepers turn up dead, murdered by mysterious assailants, while
recent events in the Underdark, or both, Themberchaud the Wyrmsmith knows that the Keepers are deliberately oppressing him, and he plots to thin their ranks and weaken their power. Though the dragon knows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
operatives monitor adventuring groups from major cities on the Material Plane. An operative might be a priest, a scholar, a charity worker, a government liaison, a philanthropist, or any other
can provide unexpected help. For instance, if the characters lack vital information needed for a heist, their handler might share a recent discovery. If the characters need special equipment, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
commerce across Khorvaire. The crown (CP) is made from copper and traditionally depicts the crown of Galifar on one face. The crown is the lowest denomination of coin minted under the rule of Galifar, which
spawned the saying “In Galifar, even the beggars have crowns.” The sovereign (SP) is made from silver, and bears the face of a living or recent ruler. An unskilled laborer can expect to earn a