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Returning 27 results for 'court of defense'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
spellcasters who call down fireballs and other destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
. In this guise, she has infiltrated Hekatonâs court. While concealing her true nature and agenda from the giants, Iymrith offers counsel to Princess Serissa and at the same time secretly feeds
planted rumors in the storm giant court that the queen had been assassinated by the Lordsâ Alliance, a confederacy of cities and settlements populated by small folk and scattered throughout the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadelâs location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
refines based on intelligence from the Court of Whispers. The cityâs primary protection is a powerful ward that can be activated by the Speakers for the Ancestors. When all fifteen are assembled in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citadel Defenses The Radiant Citadelâs location within the Deep Ethereal makes it difficult to assault. It keeps no standing army, but its council for defense has contingency plans it frequently
refines based on intelligence from the Court of Whispers. The cityâs primary protection is a powerful ward that can be activated by the Speakers for the Ancestors. When all fifteen are assembled in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
have nothing akin to a mutual defense pact, and the very thought of one is greeted by jeers on both sides. If a rising army of fomorians or some other threat endangers one court, itâs widely understood
conformity. The two groups are not opposites morally or ethically; good and evil Fey can be found in both. Seelie and Unseelie Fey gather in courts. The Seelie court is called the Summer Court, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
ball, the spy in the royal court makes contact with his employer. Political intrigue, espionage, sabotage, and similar cloak-and-dagger activities can provide the basis for an exciting D&D campaign. In
create a defense-focused dwarf paladin, only to find he is out of place among elf diplomats and tiefling spies. The Brimstone Angels novels by Erin M. Evans focus on intrigue in the Forgotten Realms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Palanthas to court the Knights of Solamnia and the countryâs other great cities to aid in Kalamanâs defense. Raven and Voglerâs Villagers. With Kalamanâs support, Raven is leading an initial foray to Vogler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
destructive magic in the defense of the court they serve, whether that court is in the Feywild or the Material Plane. A hobgoblin devastator on the battlefield is a boon to their allies and a threat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
this guildhall. 11: Temple Priests offer guidance and healing in this house of worship. 12: Inner Gatehouse This fortification is the keepâs last line of defense. 13: Inner Bailey The keepâs guards
live and train in this enclosed court. 14: Fortress The castellan governs the keep from this stronghold.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
secret exists before its details can be sussed out. To that end, Candlekeepâs vast library is something of a defense in and of itself: for every bit of hidden lore of potentially great power that lies
part ranks to allow the seeker inside to the Court of Air. Visitors are instructed to cross that area and stand before the Emerald Door, where another monk receives them, offers them food, bath, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
oversees all of Blingdenstoneâs mines, as well as the mining, cutting, and enchanting of spell gems (see appendix B), both for the settlementâs defense and for trade export. Stoneheart Enclave This group
other svirfneblin to recognize Clan Goldwhiskerâs right to remain in Blingdenstone. The Pudding Kingâs âCourtâ The so-called Pudding King holds court in the deepest sections of Blingdenstone. He was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
consumed with self-pity. Sheâs in no mood to fight or have a conversation, so she mumbles and curses to herself, attacking only in self-defense. Both hagsâ stat blocks appear in appendix B. The
â equally famous designers. Tales from the Gloaming Court is a set of eleven hefty, green-covered, illustrated books filled with stories and illustrations of Feywild intrigue that shed light on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
House of Naelaxâis rumored to have fiendish advisers as well as a noble court infested with evil. Ruling from the Malachite Throne in Rauxes, Ivid commands an unmatched army currently embroiled in two
Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the overking; its court is rife with debauchery and intrigue Ahlissa Herzogin Seprenna Calyn (human) South province of the Great Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is described in area S13. âStarglass Waypoint Featuresâ offers information about the sconces and elevator. Dyson Logos Map: Starglass Waypoint Lower LevelView Player Version S3: Fountain Court An
elegant crystal fountain adorns the middle of this court. The fountainâs centerpiece is a beautiful crystal statue of a knight wearing a helm and ornate armor, her hands clasped around the hilt of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
immediately. Otherwise, they mock the party but donât fight except in self-defense. Roaming Ooze The presence of the Pudding King (see âThe Pudding Courtâ later in this chapter) is drawing oozes to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
from where the city is governed. The castle was and is a redoubt of last defense should the city be attacked, but for well over a century, the ruler of Waterdeep has occupied the Palace of Waterdeep
lavishly decorated, with many halls used by government officials, guildmasters, and nobles for meetings and court proceedings. If you have reason to be invited (not compelled, I should hope!) to meet with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
maze of courts and administrative offices, members of the Council of Order authorize stacks of paperwork and rule on escalated matters. Unbeknown to the council, a farcical court lurks below the seat of
the accused based on the absurdity of their defenseâthe more illogical the argument, the lighter the penalty. Adventures in Automata The Automata Adventures table offers suggestions for encounters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
defense of Goldenfields. Stationed at each post are thirty scouts (NG males and females of various races and ethnicities) two-thirds of whom are on duty at any given time. The rest are asleep in their
town is home to three young treants. If the town or the abbey comes under attack, their job is to animate nearby trees and aid in the townâs defense. The grove is also home to an awakened tree named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
tower and the staircases suspended above it. P13. Court of Storms The double door on the stone balcony between this area and area P22 is sealed with a lion crown lock (see âCrown Locksâ earlier in the
part of the Court of Storms (area P13) and leads to one of the turrets of the central tower (area P48g on the upper level). P14b. The spiral staircase ascends 30 feet to area P14f. To the northwest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
inhabitants worship 7 Cistern or well for drinking water 8â9 Guardroom for the defense of the lair 10 Kennel for pets or guard beasts 11 Kitchen for food storage and preparation 12 Pen or prison where captives
are held 13â14 Storage, mostly nonperishable goods 15 Throne room where the lairâs leaders hold court 16 Torture chamber 17 Training and exercise room 18 Trophy room or museum 19 Latrine or bath 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, overrun the castle, and are poised to kill Borngray and Pharblex in battle â Pharblex judges that the ideal time to forsake old allies and court new ones has arrived. He offers just about anything in
that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribeâs labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the lizardfolk perform five functions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
bladesâ attack bonus increases by 2, and their damage increases by 3 (1d6). These benefits apply until the blades hit a target, after which the values return to normal. Runeâs Defense. Tampering with the
threat) The court jester devised a deadly trap to foil anyone who sought to steal his magic foolâs cap. The jesterâs tomb is located at the end of a 10-foot-wide, 150-foot-long hallway that descends
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the bullywugs, overrun the castle, and are poised to kill Borngray and Pharblex in battleâPharblex judges that the ideal time to forsake old allies and court new ones has arrived. He offers just
exploitation. When Rezmir promised that Voaraghamanthar would reward the tribeâs labors for the cult, the lizardfolk were ready to listen. Where the bullywugs fill the role of a static defense force, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
attack anyone bearing this symbol except in self-defense. The Test Begins. The camp has run out of food, and the tribeâs hunters have failed to return because of the unyielding blizzard. The nomads
attack anyone bearing this symbol except in self-defense. The Test Begins. The figure calling out to the characters is King Jarund, who has ordered that the camp be torn down so that the nomads can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hearing what the âsmall folkâ have to say. Watching the visitors are two storm giants wearing helms. If Mirran and Nym are attacked, these royal guards rush to the princessesâ defense and cover their
and the new arrivals, but Mirran orders the guards to stand down so that she and Nym can learn âwhat brings these puny creatures to court.â If the characters make demands, Mirran is enraged by their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
: a prominent playwright, bard, or court fool in whose words, art, or performance the people perceive universal truth. On a smaller scale, this might be an influential local poet, minstrel, satirist
group of persons will do their utmost to foil this leader because of it? Conversely, what is this leaderâs greatest virtue, and who rises to the leaderâs defense because of it? Who believes in this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
court, her illusory wings gently fanning the air. She keeps her magic spear, Windvane (see chapter 7), close to her at all times. If Aerisi is here, her ever-watchful invisible stalker companion
and fight only in self-defense. Roleplaying Aerisi Kalinoth. Aerisi rules the Cult of the Howling Hatred like an imperious, vain, and tempestuous queen. She is oblivious to compassion or kindness unless