conduct warriors reflect

Dragon Chosen

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

chosen takes damage from a creature within 5 feet of it, it can make a Shortsword attack with advantage against that creature.Dragon chosen are mighty warriors who offer their bodies as vessels for a

reflect the ethos of the dragon they follow. Many dragon followers have personal stories of benevolent dragons sharing great knowledge, protecting their towns, or sparing their lives during some

Knight of the Order

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

of mounted, heavily armored warriors of noble blood, most knightly orders in Faerûn don’t restrict their membership to such individuals. The goals and philosophies of the order are more

reflect the agenda, sentiment, or philosophy of one’s order. KNIGHTLY ORDERS OF FAERÛN Many who rightfully call themselves “knight” earn that title as part of an order in

Battle Master Builds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

reflect various types of warriors. Each of these builds contains suggested fighting styles, maneuvers, and feats. Those suggestions are from the Player’s Handbook, except for the ones followed by an asterisk, which indicates an option introduced in this book.

Talentan Characters

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

Talentan Characters Review the halfling section in chapter 3 for quirks and other things relevant to characters from the Plains. Also consider the following. Wild Warriors and Tricksters. You were

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

Talentan Characters

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

Talentan Characters See chapter 1 for quirks and other features relevant to halfling characters from the Talenta Plains. Also consider the following: Wild Warriors and Tricksters. You were 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. Outlander is a logical background, but you could easily be a

Wuxia

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

that they better reflect such a setting. For example, when the characters use spells or special abilities that teleport them short distances, they actually make high-flying acrobatic leaps. Ability

checks to climb don’t involve careful searching for holds but let characters bounce up walls or from tree to tree. Warriors stun their opponents by striking pressure points. Flavorful descriptions of

Suggested Characteristics

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

as a knight of your order. Your bond almost always involves the order to which you belong (or at least key members of it), and it is highly unusual for a knight’s ideal not to reflect the agenda

knighthoods are secular and nongovernmental organizations of warriors who follow a particular philosophy, or consider themselves a kind of extended family, similar to an order of monks. Although there are

New Ability Scores: Honor and Sanity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

of measuring a character’s devotion to that code. The Honor ability is useful in any campaign that revolves around orders of knights or other warriors who adhere to a formal code. Honor measures not

only a character’s devotion to a code but also the character’s understanding of it. The Honor score can also reflect how others perceive a character’s honor. A character with a high Honor usually has a

Inside the Clans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

clutch of sly, skittish warriors, consisting largely of reptilian humanoids called viashino (use the lizardfolk stat block in the Monster Manual to represent them), along with a few wily humans. This

mounts, and the clan’s warriors wade into battle alongside giant boars, other beasts, and even wurms or hydras. Bolrac Clan. The most selective of all the Gruul Clans, the Bolrac clan denies membership

Life in Atagua

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

the shade of haciendas or huts, to rest or quietly gather with their closest kin, for it is said that only the untrustworthy conduct their affairs under the blistering midday sun. And when work is

people of all genders in Atagua. Geometric tattoos or angular designs painted with butterfly-based pigments are commonplace on faces and hands. And the Cababa warriors and the workers of the Tribe of

Gith Tables

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

a spice that makes life worth living. 4 Old age is a concept that I find fascinating. Maybe someday I too will be aged. Githyanki Ideals d4 Trait 1 Fidelity. Warriors are only as good as the vows

needs above our own. 4 Freedom. No strong soul should be enslaved. Better to die first than live as another’s puppet. Githzerai Bonds d4 Bond 1 Zerthimon provides an example of conduct that I

Dark Six

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

positive forces, the Dark Six are the source of fears. Arawai and Balinor reflect the positive aspects of nature. The devastating storm, the earthquake, the wildfire? These are the work of the Devourer

warriors and assassins. He was once the brother of Dol Dorn and Dol Arrah, but he was stripped of his skin and his name after betraying them. The Shadow is the dark side of knowledge and ambition. It’s

Iroas's Influence

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

ingrained in the ethos of Akros, the polis that claims him as its patron. His precepts and codes of conduct are incorporated in the civil and military laws of Akros. Iroas values strength and

warriors in the products of his artifice. Iroas sees finely crafted arms as the highest form of art, sublime and deadly at once. Still, Iroas finds Purphoros’s volatile temper and bouts of passion unbecoming

Purple Dragon Knight

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

Purple Dragon Knight Purple Dragon knights are warriors who hail from the kingdom of Cormyr. Pledged to protect the crown, they take the fight against evil beyond their kingdom’s borders. They are

high standing are expected to conduct themselves with grace. At 7th level, you gain proficiency in the Persuasion skill. If you are already proficient in it, you gain proficiency in one of the

Life in Dayawlongon

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

pious descendants or curses upon those who put their own needs over those of the family and broader community. Bonesingers Artisan-warriors, bonesingers dedicate their lives to maintaining the skybridges

. Personal names are varied and often reflect a characteristic that a ninuno connected to an individual or their family found desirable. However, some personal names are relics of colonization and have

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

(see appendix B) conduct a storm ceremony under the supervision of Kanadius (lawful good, human champion of Gorm; see appendix B), the Grand Master of Gorm. Kanadius—who wears a Helm of Telepathy— is

), Kanadius can impart the following information: Cynidicean Factions. There are three other groups in the ziggurat: the Mages of Usamigaras, the Warriors of Madarua, and the Cult of Zargon. Kanadius doesn’t

Hags

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

Hags Hags represent all that is evil and cruel. Though they resemble withered crones, there is nothing mortal about these monstrous creatures, whose forms reflect only the wickedness in their hearts

other, but they abide by an ageless code of conduct. Hags announce their presence before crossing into another hag’s territory, bring gifts when entering another hag’s dwelling, and break no oaths

Spellcasting

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

spellbook as you gain levels reflect the arcane research you conduct on your own, as well as intellectual breakthroughs you have had about the nature of the multiverse. You might find other spells during

Outside the City Proper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Amendsfarm) where those convicted of minor offenses work off their debt to the city. Many gnomes and halflings live in this region, and most buildings are built to reflect their stature. Two noble

house has an estate where its members conduct business in overland trade — beyond the reach of Waterdeep’s auditors. If you visit this area, I recommend the Snobeedle Orchard and Meadery, owned and run by

Spellcasting

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

spellbook as you gain levels reflect the arcane research you conduct on your own, as well as intellectual breakthroughs you have had about the nature of the multiverse. You might find other spells

Notable Locations

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

to conduct business in Pylas Talaear. Shae Mordai This ancient citadel houses the Undying Court, the deathless ancestors who shape the destiny of Aerenal. It is built atop a rift to the Plane of

functionally equivalent to leather, studded leather, or chain mail. Bronzewood can also be crafted into weapons, and Aereni warriors use spears or swords made from a single piece of bronzewood. Trinkets

Oath of Devotion

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

Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal

of the knight in shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

the stone idol. Four human figures in occult robes gather around the statue, chanting ominously. Four Cultists conduct a ritual around this ancient statue. They belong to the Cult of Chaos, a

night while the spring is bathed in moonlight, the bell turns to glittering ash. Sparring Sprites Sam Keiser Farther into the woods, four diminutive, winged warriors flit between oversized toadstools

Oath of Devotion

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

Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal

of the knight in shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of

All for One: The Clan

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

third function is performed by those who navigate the space between the clan and the chaotic creatures of the outside world. These dwarves are merchants, warriors, and envoys, tasked with representing

friendships with people from every spot on the spectrum of roles within the clan. More important, a young noble’s conduct while pursuing a variety of tasks gives the elder nobles a chance to assess the

Mortuary Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

trots up to the characters and drops a bony hand at their feet. The dog wants to play fetch. 5 Ten melancholy Dusters (commoners) conduct an open-casket funeral for a cheery skeleton named Merle, who

(githyanki warriors) march toward a portal to the Astral Plane to honor a fallen comrade. The githyanki attack characters who interrupt their solemn procession but accept any who share the load as

Kobold Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

small, bipedal reptiles pace about the cave, arguing loudly. Five Kobold Warriors are trying to decide whether to keep the wyrmling or return it to its nest. They cease bickering when they notice

in the corner of the room, shrieking endlessly. Two small, bipedal reptiles with worried expressions deposit handfuls of coins and junk at the creature’s feet. Two Kobold Warriors attempt to

Drow

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

plagues all elvenkind.” — Nelar Autumnwell, elf cleric of Corellon Larethian A drow city is a sprawling metropolis enclosed by high walls. Non-drow visitors must conduct their business outside

plays an important part in their culture and politics. Drow mages concoct a viscid toxin that leaves enemies unconscious. Drow warriors coat their blades and crossbow bolts with this venom, looking

Points of Interest

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

keeps the warriors and rangers headquartered here ready to fight at a moment’s notice. She is especially keen to hear news about the Scarlet Brotherhood. Kiara is convinced that the organization poses

smugglers who operate in the Saltmarsh area. Gellen Primewater relies on this drop point to conduct much of his business. Lizardfolk Lair This location is featured in Danger at Dunwater. Use the

Paladin Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

. These Paladins meet the archetype of the knight in shining armor. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same

, antlers, or flowers—to reflect their commitment to preserving life and light. These paladins share the following tenets: Kindle the light of hope. Shelter life. Delight in art and laughter

Elturgard

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

those few touched by the gods who seek these high ideals; Elturgard’s armed forces swell with men and women who aspire to join the Companions. They are the Hellriders, so named because long ago warriors

since been taken by all among the Hellriders as well. If a Hellrider or Companion oversteps the bounds of the law or good conduct, often a fellow will say “recall the Creed,” and soon things are set

Vault Locations

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

. Both look out a window at the courtyard to the southeast. Fastened to the throne’s headrest is a mirror that seems to draw light in rather than reflect it. On the rare occasions when Lord Soth

This stairwell connects to area V9 below. V33: Muster Yard This empty yard has a floor of thick mud. Teremini’s soldiers conduct training drills in this muddy yard. When the keep’s alarm is raised

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

overseeing the city watch and the conduct of commerce in the city The Master of Guilds, Boldor Steelshield (N male shield dwarf noble), representing the merchants of Everlund, who is prone to hyperbole and

is seen from ground level. Buried under the cairns are the bones of the Elk tribe’s greatest warriors. On the higher ground of the ring outside the basin, placed outward from the altar along the

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

remains of dozens of dead warriors attest to the fierceness of the fighting that took place long ago. The skeletal remains are inanimate. However, five ghouls lurk in the shadows on the western

corpses lie scattered around the room—individuals still wearing remnants of armor. Floating above them is a skull engulfed in green flame. Eight of the fallen dwarf warriors are zombies. They rise

City Locations

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

recount his heroic exploits in the Battle of Emridy Meadows seven years ago, when warriors from across the Central Flanaess united to drive the forces of wickedness from the Temple of Elemental Evil (see

draperies. This temple, dedicated to serving the god Pelor in the heart of the Garden Quarter, opens at dawn and closes at dusk. In a sanctuary in the heart of the temple, Priests conduct daily

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