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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These gregarious dragons are fonts of patience, hospitality, and humor, and they seek to improve the lives—or, at least, the mood—of those they interact with. If forced to fight to defend themselves or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
they defend. They frequently change into giant, idealized versions of the animals they’re associated with—albeit with glowing eyes. When contending with people, they sometimes appear as humanlike beings
lords can summon spectral animals, channel spiritual energy, and exhibit powers associated with one of three broad groups: foragers, hunters, or sages. These powers are tied to an animal lord’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
lacquered leather, feathers, and copper wire jewelry, he faces the western entrance to this chamber. The centaur holds a bronze-hafted pike tipped with a broad, blue-gray, flame-shaped spearhead
confined there. Thus, if any character tries to exit this room by any door other than the one entered from, the centaur mummy (see appendix B) animates and attacks the characters. The mummy will also defend
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wereboars and ettins, both creatures that can markedly improve a tribe’s murderous efficiency. For a promise of sufficient food and loot, a troll might accompany a tribe temporarily.
A group of
goals of the tribe don’t concern me. Personal glory is what I crave. (Chaotic)
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Savagery. I will not be controlled. (Chaotic)
Orc Bonds
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Bond
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I will defend my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
15. Ruined Bazaar A derelict market hall stands on the street corner ahead. Frayed cloth awnings hang in tatters above a broad alley lined with stalls.
Kobolds live in hidden cellars underneath the
of treasure. Two kobold inventors and ten kobolds are also present. Statistics for the kobold scale sorcerer and kobold inventor appear in appendix D. The kobolds rally to defend Kakarol. While they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
are enchanted to magically rise as skeletons and defend against would-be-thieves. Trench of Love Lost This great undersea trench near Janya resonates with mystery and foreboding. It is named in memory
ships and mysterious sites. Cerulean Lyceum A center of culture in Janya, the Cerulean Lyceum is a great bardic college with a connected series of vaulted halls set around a broad quadrangle. Icicle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Alternatively, a character can try to improve a person’s attitude with a different ability check. For example, a character can attempt a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check to impress Hurch with a coin trick
husbands and knows a lot about history because she was there when it happened. Her hair cascades in thick ringlets over her broad shoulders. When Friendly, Kelra shares the following: “My first husband
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
gatehouse, read the following boxed text aloud:
This gatehouse consists of a broad stone archway framed by a squat building constructed along the keep’s inner wall. Battlements line its flat roof, atop
service:
Requisition Uniforms. Characters who pledge to defend the keep can requisition uniforms from Andrella free of charge. Give those players one Borderlands Tabard each.
Alejandro Pacheco A Rack of Standard-Issue Spears
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Some of the god’s most devout followers work as architects, artists, or philosophers, all striving to serve the public good. Ephara’s Favor Ephara seeks champions who will defend her cities fiercely
it that they are enforced. (Lawful)
3 Community. We are stronger together, and I must improve and support my community. (Lawful or good)
4 Scholarship. I serve my community and my god by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
lamprey ship clamping onto a passing star moth. Although the Xaryxian ships are united in their determination to defend the imperial citadel, the crews have different political loyalties, as discussed in
of a ship loyal to Xedalli can, with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, improve the attitude of that crew, changing it from hostile to indifferent, by claiming to be acting on Xedalli’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
secrets, weapons, soldiers, and prisoners, any of which the characters could liberate or defend. If the characters take over a watchtower, they could try to keep it for themselves. The Watchtower
enclosed portion with space for storage, food supplies, and kitchens. A broad balcony features gardens of trees, vines, and food-bearing plants. The third floor looks much like the second, but has barracks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
follow this broad outline. Levels 1–4. The characters investigate petty crimes—pickpocketing, burglary, blackmail, and such—and help bring several Boromar Clan members to justice. The inquisitives find
over outright violence, though they defend their interests when necessary. Besides those described here, other Boromar operatives include bandits, commoners, spies, toughs, and warriors (see the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
piercing eyes. Aasimar often attempt to pass as humans in order to right wrongs and defend goodness on the Material Plane without drawing undue attention to their celestial heritage. They strive to fit into
with the new race’s traits. Since we want aasimar to be effective paladins and clerics, it makes sense to improve their Wisdom and Charisma instead of Intelligence and Charisma. Like tieflings, aasimar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
efforts on trying to improve the moral fabric of the polis, hoping to create the ideal society, where people live together in peace, and where war and crime disappear. Uremideans. This school emphasizes
polis is called the Reverent Army, and aims as much to exalt the glory of the pantheon as to defend Meletis. The soldiers are clever and resourceful, believing their piety leads the gods to smile upon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the following: Ahead, the water deepens into a broad pond broken by the rooflines of submerged buildings. An embankment rising just above the water is covered in a cluster of violet-leafed trees. The
below. One round later, four slimy mummies emerge from the three pits. These lawful neutral Undead seek to defend the temple. They won’t converse with characters, but they return to their soggy tombs if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
hostilities break out, the dragon hunters defend themselves, using the stat blocks of five veterans (see “The Dragon Hunters” earlier in this adventure). The Bakunawa’s Lair Map 10.2: roots of bathalang
broad patch of blackened ground. Nearby lie pieces of a fallen skybridge. At the clearing’s center, writhing vines with glowing, green veins wrap around the massive form of Pangil ng Buwan. These vines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, and toothed plants wait patiently near stagnant drinking pools for their next meal to arrive. The air in Faunel is rich and humid, and the broad, waxy leaves of foliage along the forest floor glisten
tongues capable of speech, and saplings weaned on the reservoir eventually uproot as wooden guardians that defend the town. Creatures that submerge themselves in the pond emerge in the untamed wilds of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Gala at the Cerulean Lyceum Xoese-Addae leads the characters to the Cerulean Lyceum, a series of vaulted, crystalline halls set around a broad quadrangle. When the characters arrive, the quad is
.” Bond. “While Janya and Djaynai are separate nations, we must defend our Djaynaian kin.” Flaw. “I’m enraged by any suggestion that I am not Djaynaian.” What Zisatta Knows Zisatta rises without
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
dreams that, after weeks or months of exposure, improve combat skill and imbue most creatures with strong devotion to the Red Wizards. Reactions. Creatures in this sector usually hesitate to attack those
zone and its creatures. 74. Kraken Pool Beyond a broad round pool in the center of this circular chamber is a black gate.
A malformed kraken (see appendix B) is held in this saltwater pool. Although it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
from the Biblioplex. L3. Porch A three-foot-high stone railing surrounds this broad, paved porch, separating the space from the Lorehold campus beyond.
These porches are used as sitting and meal
defend the Deans’ Wing from intruders L8. Dean Tullus’s Office A bronze nameplate on the door to this room reads “Augusta Tullus, Dean of Order.” The desk in this office is barely visible beneath heaps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
courtyard to have disadvantage on Wisdom checks and saving throws. Being chained to the pillars causes hypnotic dreams that, after a period of weeks or months, improve combat skill and imbue most
walls in this broad chamber, the floor of which is stained with blood and black ichor. On the wall between two weapon racks to the east is a contact stone.
Lahnis, Red Wizard Creatures. Lahnis, a Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
spotted. The horrors hesitate to attack those dressed like Thayans but do so if no food is quickly offered. The horrors fight mostly to defend a mound in the northwest section of the cavern, which contains
save, the creature can’t regain hit points for 10 minutes. 53. Peryton Roost Broad ledges run along the walls of this long cavern, twenty feet above the floor.
Creatures. The four adult perytons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
around them. Much later, in 1479 DR, the eighth statue — the Griffon — emerged from the Ethereal Plane to defend Ahghairon’s Tower against intrusion. It roosted there for a time before flying to its
cobbles. The rubble of the crushed building was long ago rebuilt into a broad stone stair (with railings and a ramp that drunkards are often rolled down) that ascends from the cobbles to the statue’s lap
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by weapons and claws, separate this area from the heart of the cathedral. H3. Central Altar Read the following as the characters enter this area: An altar rests on a raised dais in this broad hall
, isolated tomb opens up at the end of a flight of broad stairs off the open central area of this level. The body of a young woman lies on the bier, a gleaming greatsword at her side.
Years before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
closest to the priest quarters (area G5) instead attempts to move to that area and warn Gideon of the intruders. If warned, Gideon quickly moves to area G4 and prepares to defend the chapel, while the
characters enter this area: A shallow meditation pool fills this room, set off from a broad landing edged by a low wrought-iron railing. Wondrous frescoes along the walls depict souls gaining the blessings of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
partially obscuring the southern hall. To the east, a broad corridor ends in two more doors leading south and east. The corridor is cluttered with dusty rubble and fallen plaster from a partial collapse of
are always getting into fights, they don’t pay attention to noise in areas C2 or area C3. However, they’re quick to defend their tower if any intruders appear, or to respond to an alarm raised by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
minions to defend his property and himself. D1. Main Storehouse The interior of the warehouse is piled high with crates, boxes, and packages, most marked with alchemists’ personal symbols and “FRAGILE” or
feet above the broad mud pool below. A wooden trough connects the ship to a nearby water tower, and a crude bridge suspended between the crane and the ship’s deck promises a treacherous climb. Steam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
southern hall. To the east, a broad corridor ends in two more doors leading south and east. The corridor is cluttered with dusty rubble and fallen plaster from a partial collapse of the ceiling overhead
hobgoblins are quartered in this room. Because their goblin neighbors are always getting into fights, they don’t pay attention to noise in areas 2 or area 3. However, they are quick to defend their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, defending themselves if necessary. In conversation, the pechs warn the characters about the clay golem in the slate chamber (area L3). Characters can improve the pechs’ attitude toward them by offering
found their way to this cave through a planar rift that has since closed, stranding them here. The xorn are initially indifferent to the characters but defend themselves if attacked. Hungry Castaways
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
the slate chamber (area L2). Characters can improve the pechs’ attitude toward them by offering the pechs at least 500 gp of gems or a unique carving or sculpture, especially one made of stone. Friendly
them here. The xorn are initially indifferent to the characters but defend themselves if attacked. Hungry Castaways. The xorn are discussing their plight when the characters arrive. The creatures are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
other archers continue to fire at exposed characters. The orcs in the eastern half of area 3 cut the rope bridge and prepare to defend the doors that lead to area 5.
Round 8. The orcs in area 14 arrive
a cleft in the rock toward a grand entrance. Shallow steps lead up through a steep fissure to the south and turn east into the mountainside. Here, a broad entranceway has been carved out of the stone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
point of being nearly helpless. They will defend themselves if harmed, but they offer no resistance otherwise. 9. Barracks This room holds twenty-four unarmed orc captives (six orcs, eighteen orc
from many different types of fungus. The lizards feed on the fungus when more substantial fare is unavailable. 22. Partially Cleared Passage to Cistern The well-like chamber at the end of the broad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
trespassers to back away from their den. The cub is indifferent—curious but skittish. What the Bears Know. The bears’ attitudes improve by one step if the characters offer them food or if a character
the central oak. The barkburrs attack any creature that comes within 20 feet of the tree. The Gardener doesn’t punish creatures that defend themselves against the barkburrs, knowing more barkburrs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
coming out of them. The other two hold armfuls of tiny crimson candles.
Thick creepers with broad leaves encroach on the kitchen through a partially open door in the middle of a concave wall. The
frames, becoming four glasswork golems (see the accompanying stat block). These golems defend Kelek, returning to their windows after 10 minutes if they haven’t been destroyed by then. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gates. Like the spokes of a wheel, broad, straight avenues lead from each gate to the Bell Market at the city’s center. The streets are clean and wide enough to accommodate large caravan vehicles
present to defend the town, the frost giant raiders force hundreds of townsfolk to take refuge in the mines. The giants pile boulders in front of the mine entrances to trap the townsfolk inside, then loot