core wandering ranks - Search

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Geth’s ancient heritage rose up from deep within him, spreading out from the core of his being. Some shifters manifested terrible claws, others massive fangs, still others astounding speed or

in blended communities. Their names typically overlap with the names of other cultures in their region. Many shifters prefer to keep their personal names for their friends and use “wandering

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy

indolence offers no clue to how vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core

Criminal - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

ranks hoping to find out what happened to them. 7 You’ve always wanted to be a member of the Guild. As a child, you looked up to the Guild members’ swagger, their flashy dress, and

Characteristics Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor

Ranger

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

Ranger CHRIS RALLIS A Wandering Warrior Imbued with Primal Magic Core Ranger Traits Primary Ability Dexterity and Wisdom Hit Point Die D10 per Ranger level Saving Throw Proficiencies Strength and

Core Ranger Traits table. Gain the Ranger’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Ranger Features table. As a Multiclass Character Gain the following traits from the Core Ranger Traits table: Hit

Paladin

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

Paladin MICHAEL BROUSSARD A Devout Warrior of Sacred Oaths Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and

, the life of a Paladin is an adventuring life, for every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world’s armies, but

Paladin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Paladin Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Athletics

every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world’s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin

Tracking the Raiders

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

twelve miles, to a more rugged region where steep-sided, rocky plateaus replace the gently rolling hills. The land between the plateaus is largely flat, broken only by outcroppings and wandering streams

graver threat. CULT OF THE DRAGON RANKS The Cult of the Dragon has an active recruiting process, accepting initiates from a young age. An initiate (use the cultist stat block) trains for months or

Tracking the Raiders

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

twelve miles, to a more rugged region where steep-sided, rocky plateaus replace the gently rolling hills. The land between the plateaus is largely flat, broken only by outcroppings and wandering streams

graver threat. CULT OF THE DRAGON RANKS The Cult of the Dragon has an active recruiting process, accepting initiates from a young age. An initiate (use the cultist stat block) trains for months or

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

or less intact, the orcs leave themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core

Strength Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat ability in any form. As such, they might accept other creatures into their ranks from time to time. Orcs have been known to associate with

Escaping the Sphere

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Escaping the Sphere The “Donjon Core Locations” section later in this chapter includes a variety of areas where prisoners could be found; in particular, a trapped character is likely to be found in

one of the stasis pods (area 5) or, if they resisted the detention drones, one of the isolation chambers (area 20). Alternatively, the character might have escaped already and be found wandering in the

Daask NPCs

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

Daask NPCs Daask’s lower ranks are made up of goblinoids, humans, shifters, and other humanoids recruited from the population of Sharn. The Droaamish soldiers that make up the core of the

Stone Giant

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

cavern cathedrals, their buttresses and columns carved with a beauty that shames the legendary stonecraft of the dwarves. Carvers and Seers. Among stone giants, artistry ranks as the greatest

throwers are granted positions of high rank in the giants’ ordning, testing and demonstrating their ability to hurl and catch enormous boulders. Such giants take the front ranks when a tribe has cause to

Gnoll Tactics

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

to spawn more gnolls. In this manner, gnolls replenish their ranks before wandering off in ragged bands to continue their rampage. Kill from a Distance Almost every gnoll carries a bow scavenged from

A World of Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

hold ranks based on their position in the ordning. Or several smaller realms might coexist in varying degrees of mutual hostility. Maybe storm giants have their own realm or realms, cloud giants their

that puts the focus on the world inhabited by the giants of old, which might or might not include a significant number of living giants. The core idea of such a campaign might be that giants dominate

Planar Philosopher

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

include the following details: A core philosophy centered on an assumption or fundamental truth about the multiverse or its workings A building that serves as the faction’s headquarters in the

philosophers might prefer certain types of characters, but by and large any character who upholds and furthers the beliefs of such a group is welcome within its ranks. Suggested Characteristics. Adventurers

Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

for social interaction, material support, and the fulfillment of spiritual needs. The core tenet held by initiates—that they alone are destined to survive the apocalyptic end of all things and populate

the new creation—creates a worldview where all that matters is the Heralds of the Comet. Recruitment The Heralds of the Comet seeks recruits to swell the group’s ranks. Initiates believe they have a

Tymora

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

by mumbling over the dice — tend to be daring sorts. Adventurers and gamblers make up much of their ranks. They all have the belief that what is good about their lives is the result of having both good

out with a bolt of purifying light. Tyche’s rotted core split down the middle and a smaller, brighter version of the goddess of luck stepped out, allowing the goddess of the moon to save that which was

Pursuit Level

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

point a chase ensues (see “Chases” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide), or they might stand and fight. They might even try to set up some sort of ambush, since the front ranks of the party

another encounter or event offering a distraction. For example, a wandering stone giant, a purple worm, or a pack of savage gnolls whipped into a frenzy by Yeenoghu might show up just as the drow

Stewards of the Eternal Throne

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

(predominantly cloud and storm giants), but some orders have been known to accept goliaths, firbolgs, and members of other peoples into their ranks. (Goliaths and firbolgs appear as character races in

Adventure Hook 1 Characters arriving in a remote village are greeted by a stern giant who urges them to move along quickly, as the town is under the giant’s protection. 2 A wandering knight of the stewards

Bugbears

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

operate at night. They do take the heads of enemy leaders, but they are no more likely to eat people indiscriminately than humans are. Bugbears aren’t likely to attack lone travelers or wandering

vicious the creatures are. Bugbears are capable of bouts of incredible ferocity, using their muscular bodies to exact swift and ruthless violence. At their core, bugbears are ambush predators

Life in the Tribe

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

themselves the option of returning to raid the community over and over. When orcs fight elves, all of that changes. The enmity between the two races cuts to the core, and no orc will leave an elf alive. Orcs

ability in any form. As such, they might accept other creatures into their ranks from time to time. Orcs have been known to associate with wereboars and ettins, both creatures that can markedly improve

Demons of Theros

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

failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. (PETER MOHRBACHER) Eater of Hope An eater of hope is bitter to the core, resentful of all forms of life and joy. Although these demons can

shepherd is a gaunt, ashen fiend with leathery wings. It carries a shepherd’s crook, which it uses to direct a flock of wandering dead that it torments and occasionally feeds upon. Overseers of the

Hags

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

Hags Hags delight in bringing ruin and misery to the world. Malevolence is such a core part of a hag that it shapes her physical form and molds her magical powers. Annis Hag Annis hags lair in

wandering outside without permission, then graduating to pushing someone down the stairs or setting a house on fire. Sooner or later, the child’s family and community become terrified of the “bad seed” and

Ascendant Factions

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

nonconformist rises from the ranks to light the path forward. The Hands of Havoc are champions of freedom and self-expression. Wreaker artists decorate bland buildings and forlorn structures throughout

crack down on chaos in all its forms. Alix Branwyn Many members are good-natured protectors who protect all citizens, even those who disagree with the faction’s philosophy. However, some among the ranks

Stone Giants

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

, mastery of an art ranks as the greatest virtue, and among all the arts, stone carving is held in highest regard. Most stone giants spend their lives in unending pursuit of the perfect artistic creation

all present who ranks where. Arguments about ranking within the ordning are rare, but all the giants in the group studiously examine every sign for evidence that one among them might be the greatest

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially force

strongheart halfling priest. Supported by donations from all ranks of society and beloved by their community, the halfling cleric and his adult children Hansen and Sissa (both lawful good strongheart

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

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

repurposed this chamber to house their ranks. The sheet-draped guardian, a dwarf named Artha, is recounting an experience she had on the fourth level of the ziggurat. She claims to have seen the

of its many wandering threats. Unlike the Cynidiceans, the plunderer wears no mask. Treasure. The corpse carries a full canteen of water, three days of rations, and a sack with 40 gp and two citrines

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

deceased for her experiments, replacing them with pauper’s corpses and weighted coffins. Should any of the family’s misdealing come to light, it would doubtlessly shock the city to the core and potentially

Hodges, a lawful good male strongheart halfling priest. Supported by donations from all ranks of society and beloved by their community, the halfling cleric and his adult children Hansen and Sissa (both

Search Results