cost warrior rejection

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an

endlessly overburdens herself, struggling to protect those around her as her hate for the Caller drives her forward at any cost. Personality Trait. “We all contribute so that we all benefit. Those who

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

;You enabled the escape of your fellow soldiers, but at great cost to yourself. Some of your past comrades may think you’re dead. 4 Juggernaut. No reasonable explanation can explain

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

City Watch / Investigator

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

1 The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that

cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to

Laneshi

races

terms of absolutes and a sense of underlying duality. Day or night. Acceptance or rejection. Friend or foe. Their culture is also entwined along the line between life and death. They commune with

. The heavier duties of members from this caste are even performed with the aid of undead labor—a nightmarish vision for surface-dwelling folk. The warrior caste of the laneshi oversee not just

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. d6 Flaw 1 The monstrous enemy we faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear. 2 I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible

mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

so on. Pleasurable people and things make life easier for lizardfolk. Pleasurable things should be preserved and protected, sometimes at the cost of the lizardfolk’s own safety. The most

once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat. A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

with orcs tells of confronting a hulking foe that can cleave through a warrior with a single blow, part of a force that can cut down enemies as though they were trembling stalks of wheat before the

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

—knowledge of the people who constructed the monument and the mythic saga it depicts. A stern human warrior bangs his sword rhythmically against his scale mail, setting the tempo for his war chant

, making a bargain for a musical gift in addition to your life and freedom, but at what cost? QUICK BUILD You can make a bard quickly by following these suggestions. First, Charisma should be your

Boromar Clan NPCs

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

an heir of House Jorasco and the Boromar family matriarch. Her position in the family ensures that important members of the Boromar Clan receive Jorasco healing services at no cost to them; Saidan

, Halak leads the Clawfoots, the Boromars’ personal guard, and is an accomplished warrior. Ilsa Boromar is the family’s leader in Callestan. She is ruthless in protecting her family’s interests. Castar, a

Roleplaying an Orc

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

) Orc Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will defend my tribe to the death. 2 Every serious choice I make must be decided by signs or omens from the gods. 3 I carry the teeth of a great warrior. They inspire me to

, no matter the cost. 4 I understand the value of civilization and the order that society brings. 5 I don’t trust anyone. 6 I believe in living to fight another day.

Sir Vecken of the Broken Horn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

death of his beloved Sarah, and he becomes noticeably distraught when speaking of her. Personality Trait. “We all have a moral obligation to protect the weak and the innocent, and I will do so at any cost

relics and jewelry, and more than a few have disappeared, their bodies never found. Vecken’s Retribution If the characters ask Vecken to join their investigation, the warrior demurs, telling them he

Mogis's Champions

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

instrument of his wrath. 6 You have no idea why Mogis chose you, but his hate seeps into your being day by day nonetheless. Devotion to Mogis Following Mogis is a definitive rejection of ethical

obtained at any cost. (Evil) 6 Pride. No one can best me in my chosen endeavor and woe to those who try. (Any) Earning and Losing Piety You increase your piety score to Mogis when you expand

Rejecting the Ordning

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

Rejecting the Ordning Some giants reject the ordning, in part or entirely. This rejection most commonly takes one of three forms. First are giants who hold themselves to a different standard than the

revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries

Jarlaxle Baenre of Bregan D'aerthe

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

Jarlaxle Baenre of Bregan D’aerthe The dashing and dapper commander of the Bregan D’aerthe mercenary company, Jarlaxle Baenre is a drow warrior with centuries of experience. A nonconformist in a

D’aerthe spies to find Vizeran and steal the grimoire, so that he has evidence he can lord over his brother. Vizeran’s plan is appealing to Jarlaxle because it doesn’t cost him anything. As long as

Soldier

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

anyone who is not a proven warrior. 3 I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives, and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

Oath of Redemption

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

Oath of Redemption The Oath of Redemption sets a paladin on a difficult path, one that requires a holy warrior to use violence only as a last resort. Paladins who dedicate themselves to this oath

level, you can shield others from harm at the cost of your own health. When a creature within 10 feet of you takes damage, you can use your reaction to magically take that damage, instead of that creature

Marine

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

months enduring thirst, starvation, and torture at the hands of your enemy, but you never broke. 3 Sacrifice. You enabled the escape of your fellow soldiers, but at great cost to yourself. Some of your

rule those who are weak. (Evil) 5 Bravery. To act when others quake in fear — this is the essence of the warrior. (Any) 6 Perseverance. No injury or obstacle can turn me from my goal. (Any) Marine

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

surface (see “Magic Treatments” below), and the hags are skilled at tricking guests into thinking the benefits outweigh the cost. The price for these special rituals is described as “some small boon

) was a mighty warrior who sought even greater strength through her bargain with the hags. When she realized the true nature of the bargain shortly before the curse struck, the dragonborn returned to

Loyalists

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

Keoland’s enemies at bay while ensuring law and order. They see smuggling as a key problem, as it enriches the Sea Princes at the cost of the royal treasury and the efforts of honest merchants. Above

near Saltmarsh are indicative of more valuable stones deeper in the rock. She was once a fearsome warrior, and she’s not above delivering a few well-placed blows to ensure her orders are followed

Getting About

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

usual results. Most Waterdavians are also slow to take fright unless facing magic or monsters. A swaggering warrior threatening them is quite likely to be stared at calmly, or even sneered at. “The only

journey, but only rarely will the cost exceed a half-dozen shards. Carriages The well-to-do — or those who want to ride in luxury during a day out — can hire a full carriage, many of which are as finely

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

cost of their free will. The Cult of the Howling Hatred relies upon deception and trickery both to recruit its members and defeat its enemies. Even so, those that underestimate the air cult for their

melee attack. Howling Hatred Initiate Howling Hatred initiates are attracted by the cult’s philosophy of non-attachment and the rejection of material things, unaware of the cult’s true nature. The

Candlekeep

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

all been accepted, as have the journals of folk who are well traveled or highly learned. Most of those who come as petitioners to the gates of Candlekeep already know the cost of entry; those who don’t

knowledge or wizards. Even warrior-monks and paladins have been known among the Avowed, though never many at once. The Avowed are the sworn servants of the great keep, each rigorously tested to weed out any

Ascendant Factions

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

matter the cost. The Harmonium seeks to eliminate discord by any means necessary. Hardheads use education and enforcement to convert others to their philosophy, extolling the virtues of peace as they

pursue unity at any cost. Cruel martinets who earn the Hardheads their nickname, they enforce laws ruthlessly, without flexibility or compassion. Factol Sarin (lawful neutral, human Harmonium captain

City Locations

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

Dragon Inn in Clerkburg has good food and affordable rooms. The inn’s stable can hold up to a dozen steeds. The inn’s proprietor is Miklos Dare, a human Warrior Veteran (Chaotic Good) who loves to

contains a prison where the city’s most hardened criminals are incarcerated. The captain-general of the City Watch is Sental Nurev, a tall, human Warrior Veteran (Neutral Good) with thinning blond hair

Lady's Ward

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

someone in the party. 8 Atop a low building, a githyanki warrior proselytizes furiously to the characters about Aoskar, the Keeper of Gateways, claiming to have seen the dead god alive and well on the

Weapons. The Armory sells every weapon, shield, and armor in the Player’s Handbook at normal cost. At the DM’s discretion, the Armory might have other armaments available for sale, such as +1 weapons

Temples of Extraction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

at the cost of their lives. The Red Wizards in this sector might feign surrender to put the characters off their guard. For example, they might fall to their knees and hold up their hands. Then, when

southwest is a black gate. Creatures. A Red Wizard necromancer (see appendix B) and a deathlock wight (see appendix B) work here, guarded by a dread warrior (see appendix B) and four zombies. Thutai

Faerûn

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

nobles, Cormyr is recovering from its war with Sembia and Netheril — a conflict that cost the nation much, but left the kingdom standing, and which, in the end, Netheril didn’t survive. The pride of

rule Faerûn. Little pleases a Rashemi warrior more than the chance to strike down a Red Wizard in battle. Sembia. Following a period of subjugation at the hands of Netheril, Sembia is already on its

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