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warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength, his
orc comrades didnât last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over.
Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade
instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over.
Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade
instead of serving in a Valenar warband. Are you driven by visions from your patron ancestor? Are you pursuing an epic quest that mirrors their legendary deeds? Do you seek vengeance for the death of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
your life as they lived theirs, letting their instincts guide you. Treasure our past and the stories of our people. You are the vessel through which new legends will arise. Voice of
BRELAND
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control your actions. But as a Tairnadal, you believe that they are with youâthat your instincts and your reflexes are the ancestor moving through you, telling you what to do. The closer you follow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
his warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength
their orc comrades didnât last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
his warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength
their orc comrades didnât last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Myths and Deeds Countless tales tell the history, deeds, and nature of the gods. Sometimes these stories play out among the constellations in the night sky. They are chanted in hymns during the gods
number of different tales about the birth of dragons. It also describes how Pharika hid secrets in the blood of basilisks, how the spirits of great warriors are reincarnated in the form of manticores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Blood Will Tell Half-orcs ultimately owe their plight to the deity Gruumsh, the creator of the orcs. Legend has it that when Gruumsh discovered all the territories of the world had been claimed by
pure orc blood. And they arenât accepted into other societies because of their orc heritage. Half-orcs are seen as off-putting and intimidating by other people, which is both a blessing and a curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Diancastraâs Saga Battle-worn and weary, bruised from her journey,
Diancastra entered the All-Fatherâs hall.
With calm confidence she claimed her due
Under the birthright of her blood:
Her
fatherâs gift of godliness.
âWise one, All-Father Annam, world-shaper of old,
Mighty were your deeds in timeâs dawning.
You scattered seeds of the sundered First World;
Your dreams created
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
creating the perfect poison, machine, or lifeform
4 A beloved magnate who abducts commoners to steal their blood for his beauty rituals
5 A celebrity who openly murders innocents but uses
terrible deeds
8 A poisoner who seeks to manipulate history through targeted killings
9 An artist who manufactures terrible accidents to provide inspiration and reference for her art
10 A monster hunter who accuses those they consider sinful of being monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
dangerous lot. From the spurned lover thirsting for revenge to the blood-drenched warrior on the battlefield, all honor Mogis with the shedding of blood in anger. Minotaurs are the most ardent worshipers of
Mogisâs name. The appearance of the blood moon is a most holy occasion for the faithful of Mogis, since the moon represents his hateful crimson eye. At such times, his followers prepare and consume a
Kobold
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owner, they are often willing to take the chance of revealing themselves because the potential reward is worth the risk.
Dragon Servitors
Kobolds believe that they were created by Tiamat from the blood
humanoids, but they know that there is greatness within them and they are proud that they were chosen to be the blood-kin of dragons.
Kobolds willingly serve chromatic dragons and worship them as if
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a
to all orcs, and they adorn their bodies, possessions, and lairs with pigments that produce those hues. Red ochre is used to represent blood, grayish-white ash to represent death, and charcoal to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
worlds. Having no fixed appearance or gender, they can assume whatever forms they like. Occasionally these deities manifest and perform mythic deeds among mortals. Lesser deities are typically
manufactured on a divine forge, born from the blood spilled by a god, or otherwise brought about through divine will or substance. Some titans, including krakens and the tarrasque, appear in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
everyone around me. 4 I love a good brawl. 5 I drink the blood of monsters to consume their power. 6 I chant orcish war dirges during combat. Orc Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Strength. Showing superior
commit great deeds in battle. 4 To avenge Gruumsh, I will kill every elf I see. 5 I will seek and destroy those who murdered my tribe. 6 I owe my survival to a non-orc. Orc Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
that fire the blood of warriors in battle, and composers of the new songs and sagas relating the mighty deeds of heroes and villains. However, spellcasting is taboo among Reghed and Norhtlanders unless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
could shatter the fragile peace between the nations. Aboard an airship, a wizard debates the interpretation of an ancient prophecy with a blood-red dragon. If the sage loses the argument, the dragon
Eberron has a rich history built on heroic deeds, evolving magic, and the wounds of a long, devastating war. Action, adventure, good, evil, and a thousand shades of gray paint the landscape in broad
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Celestials d4 Desired Offering 1 The tale of a heroic figure 2 An oath to do three charitable deeds before dawn 3 The crown of a defeated tyrant 4 A holy relic or treasured family heirloom Constructs
Desired Offering 1 Your soul 2 A desecrated holy object 3 Blood from a living or recently slain loved one 4 Breaking a sacred promise in the fiendâs presence Giants d4 Desired Offering 1 A dwarf
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
encounter, you stand at the back of the room and look dangerous. Just focus on a bit of sensitivity training to counter your predatorâs instincts and you can be the definitive Acquisitions Incorporated
a business rival looking to acquire your wealth, your blood, or your soul. No matter how dark the adventure gets, your role as a Monster Slayer makes you the best offense and defense against whatever stands in your franchiseâs path to success.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
with the blood, sweat, saliva, and entrails of oneâs enemies might be fun from time to time, but the cleaning costs alone can eat up a big chunk of a franchiseâs profits. Running half-naked through
instincts are valuable, but there are plenty of primal forces in the world â including the unrestrained drive for wealth, power, and everything that comes with it.
THE CORPORATE BARBARIAN
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Murder in Baldurâs Gate Thereâs blood on the charactersâ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder â justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder
. Determine the fallout of the charactersâ murderous deeds by rolling on the Murder Consequences table, or allow the players to create their own ominous stakes. Murder Consequences d6 Murder
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
godâs most exalted lore.
Aestrasteâs Reward. So impressed was she with the deeds of her champion Aestraste that Pharika offered to fill her kylix with any draught for Aestraste to imbibe. The
gobbled up much of the fruit. Itâs said that this original basilisk and its progeny are still heavy with undigested secrets, and that if basilisk blood is distilled into ink, it can be used to write out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
Murder in Baldurâs Gate Thereâs blood on the charactersâ hands. They all had a part to play in a murder â justified or not. Shared guilt, coercion, and fear keep the secret between them. Murder
, the Guild, or others are asking questions. If they find out what the characters did, their trial will be short and their deaths will be just. Determine the fallout of the charactersâ murderous deeds
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
through the canyon walls, offering shelter to both fugitives and monsters, and the darkness within the caverns provides a suitable environment for the bloodthirsty deeds of the godâs most depraved
canyon while escorting a caravan transporting offerings to another god.
2 Slay a massive, blood-drunk monster that rampages through the region.
3 Find a band of minotaurs residing in the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
personal attitude and situation. For instance, devils that fight in the Blood War rely on military regulations and their officersâ directions to dictate their actions. They obey orders without
recognize a devilâs deeds. Souls. Each time a devil signs a contract that pledges a mortalâs soul to the Nine Hells, that devil receives credit for the achievement. A stronger soul, such as a mighty
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
measuring 16 feet tall, 10 feet wide, and 2 feet thick, each one etched (in Dethek, the Dwarvish script) with the name of a frost giant jarl and a florid summary of that chiefâs legendary deeds
canât be opened. Two female frost giants stand guard here and watch over the dragon in area 4E. They are eager to spill blood and attack intruders on sight. They have instructions not to harm the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
status grows with the blood it spills; the more enemies that fall before it, the greater it becomes. A demon might spawn as a manes, then become a dretch, and eventually transform to a vrock after untold
promotions never stem from a demonâs deeds or accomplishments. Rather, a demon lord might warp a manes into a quasit when it needs an invisible spy, or turn an army of dretches into hezrous when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
: Thanatos Known as the Demon Prince of Undeath and the Blood Lord, the demon lord Orcus is worshiped by Undead and by living creatures that channel the power of undeath. A brooding and nihilistic entity
. Even plants try to snare the unwary to bathe their roots in blood. Yeenoghuâs servants, helping to sate their masterâs hunger as he prowls his kingdom, capture creatures from the Material Plane for
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Giant Lords Convinced that King Hekaton is dead or otherwise out of the picture, five giant lords have struck out into the world to reshape the ordning through their deeds, each hoping to be
bring about the Age of Everlasting Ice, thus ensuring his place at the top of the ordning. Storvald procured a drop of Cimberâs blood from a Zhentarim wizard named Nilraun, and used the drop to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
her father of her clever deeds rather than her feats of strength: she solved a sphinxâs riddles, plumbed the secrets of the ocean, and stole a string of pearls from a god of the kuo-toa. Through these
possible that Diancastraâs Saga, excerpted in the introduction to this book, alludes to this story when Annam compares Diancastraâs deeds to Hiateaâs.) Another myth suggests Stronmaus taunted Hiatea for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
a considerable amount of wealth, he has lived his entire life on stories of honor and great deeds, none of which are his own. Now Lord Bakaris sees the situation in Kalaman as his chance to win glory
greatness, and Iâll take what I deserve.â Ideal. âMy brilliance and worthiness are clear to everyone intelligent enough to deserve my time.â Bond. âMy deeds will be the grandest chapter in the Estide
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
rigidly ordered force or a blood-soaked throng. Roll or pick from the Military Force Types table to determine the general type of military patron you serve. Military Force Types d6 Military
invasion on the Material Plane. Warriors include conscripts pressed into service in the Blood War, fodder in the thrall of ruthless yugoloth mercenaries, or members of a glorious celestial host
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
: Thurlâs face darkens. âGreat evil lurks among these hills,â he says. âDepraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.â
Thurl allows
Savra and the party is on good terms with the knights, Savra looks for an opportunity to pull that character aside. Delighted with the characterâs deeds, Savra confides that the Feathergale Knights have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
canât get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back against the wall can become a miniature storm of fangs and claws as
more successful neighbors. As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense at the actions or deeds of other races. They arenât forgiving of other
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
wielded this item. Anyone whoâs familiar with the itemâs history expects great deeds from the new owner. 4 Ornament. The item was created to honor a special occasion. Inset gemstones, gold or platinum
, it looks decrepit. 5 Hungry. This itemâs magical properties function only if fresh blood from a humanoid has been applied to it within the past 24 hours. It needs only a drop to activate. 6 Loud