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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
campaigns to overturn it. Rather, her championsâ work often serves her immediate interests or embodies her ire about some recent slight. The Thassaâs Quests table suggests a few adventures the godâs
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6 Humiliate a champion of another god (most likely Ephara, Karametra, Pharika, Iroas, or Mogis).
A Thassa Campaign Thassaâs interests naturally pull the characters toward the sea, coasts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
wider exposure. Gnomes gladly socialize and work with humans, elves, and dwarves, but they always keep in mind that, as a small and relatively insignificant race, their interests can become secondary
as a people. Gnomes are regularly underestimated, and they use that lack of esteem as both a defense and an offense, when need be. Like dwarves, gnomes have long battled for territory with kobolds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
coal tender and asks the characters, in Ignan, âYou want in that cauldron?â He offers to give them the password in exchange for some dry wood (he loves the sound that dry wood makes when it burns). If
magmin dives under the coals and disappears. Animated Coals. If the characters attack the magmin, eight of the coals from the bed spring to life and come to the magminâs defense. See the âAnimated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Nyleaâs Champions Nylea is one of the more active of the gods in the mortal realm, but she canât be everywhere at once. Her heroes are her eyes, ears, and arrows on Theros, defending her interests
champion of another god (most likely Karametra, Heliod, or Ephara).
A Nylea Campaign A campaign in which the player characters are champions of Nylea will feature great feats of heroism in defense of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
administration. An elected town council represents the interests of the middle class. Defense: The noble commands a sizable army of professional soldiers, as well as personal bodyguards. Commerce: Basic
residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If the encounter takes place at the Helm and the characters donât make a strong case against him, five commoners (tavern regulars) come to his defense. They arenât cult servants, just bystanders
players to take on the challenges in this chapter in whatever order they wish â let their interests drive the story. If you want to pace the adventure, the Temple of Howling Hatred suits a 6th-level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
believes the charactersâ story, he finds the evidence against Secretary Wei irrefutable. Nevertheless, in her defense, the secretary shares the information from the âEnd of an Eraâ section at the start of
âSecrets of Immortalityâ section. She clearly believes what she says and considers her actions to be in the best interests of the empire. After Secretary Wei has spoken on her own behalf, the emperor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Solar Angelic Protector of the Multiverse Habitat: Planar (Upper Planes); Treasure: Any Solars stand as the final line of defense between unspeakable evils and the order of the multiverse. They are
the servants of just deities and ageless forces of good. Their interests span the planes, but they rarely intervene in conflicts on the worlds of the Material Plane. When they act, they lead vast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, the city can count on the other members of the Lordsâ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the allianceâs resolve. To the east, the nations of
united in their dislike for the nation of Amn. Outside of Port Nyanzaru, Baldurâs Gate maintains its own holdings in Chult. Fort Beluarian serves as a beachhead for the interests of the city, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
architecture, the creation of which often drives industry and sculpture, though she doesnât scorn other varieties of artistic expression. Divine Relationships Ephara and Heliod have aligning interests
difficult one from either perspective. Ephara approves of agriculture, a key ingredient for the development of cities, and both gods are concerned with defense of settlements. Even so, Karametra is tied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
, the city can count on the other members of the Lordsâ Alliance to come to its defense. This arrangement infuriates Amn, which is not prepared to test the allianceâs resolve. To the east, the nations of
, and both cities are united in their dislike for the nation of Amn. Outside of Port Nyanzaru, Baldurâs Gate maintains its own holdings in Chult. Fort Beluarian serves as a beachhead for the interests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the latter creatures may be the descendants of one of the Harpells). The major ranching interests often hire adventurers not only to further their own aims or provide for defense, but to secretly
, using them for menial tasks and for basic defense of Longsaddle. Some apprentices are often the inadvertent test subjects for an experimental spell, but such is the danger of apprenticing to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
people of Elturgard also tend to be devout in their pursuit of justice and worship of the gods? Oh how bright Elturgardâs light burns! If only it could last. Humans are, after all, short-lived
, outside assistance is essential to the continued defense of the realm. FORT MORNINGLORD
Several years ago, the entire complement of paladins at Fort Morninglord simply disappeared in a calamitous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, community means the syndicate alone, with its interests taking priority over those of any other group. Loxodon Names A loxodonâs name includes subtle tones, produced in a loxodonâs resonant nasal
, if you have the loxodonâs Natural Armor trait and the monkâs Unarmored Defense feature, you donât mix them together. Instead, you choose which one determines your AC.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
their innate magical abilities to Baravar, and all gnomes get their natural defense against magic from her shrewdness. Callarduran Smoothhands Callarduran became the patron of the deep gnomes when he
the aid of the other gnome gods, he stole the heart and turned it into a mithral forge that now burns with an eternal furious flame. The legends of Flandal portray him not only as the god of metalcraft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
years. But the giants remember. Their empire and their unified purpose are long gone, but a yearning for a return to the greatness that was once theirs burns in all their memories. OSTORIA AND OTHER
being with no mortal equivalent. His temperament and interests are similar to those of the storm giants, so most of his followers are of that type. Similar statements can be made about the other five
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
in a city, they might deal with the threat by starting a fire that not only destroys the cult but burns through several neighborhoods and kills hundreds of innocents. A demon might unleash a plague
devils extended a tenacious defense out to the planes beyond Avernus, they could keep the demons away from Hellâs doorstep, but such a strategy would place a great strain on supplies, reinforcements, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
provides, and certainly, trading interests will emerge. But Lord Protector Neverember is sure to point out that he is merely a protector, not a king, and so canât invest or recognize anyone. Guilds may
replaced by respectable, local guards who have a personal interest in the defense of Neverwinter. This public sentiment has led to some neighborhoods organizing their own makeshift militias, and the Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
enter the keep.
Gatehouse Features The gatehouse has the following features:
Drawbridge. The keepâs first line of defense is a steep ditch, 10 feet wide and 10 feet deep, in front of the fortress
report to the fortress (area 14) for more information on how they can further the interests of the castellan and his advisers.
Quest. Every location in the keep offers a quest: a heroic task or odd
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
commitment to protecting Waterdeepâs interests. The wizard serves for one year and acts as a liaison between the city and the abbot, while also aiding in the defense of Goldenfields. The guildâs current
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
priests calling themselves the Burning Circle teach that the dragon is a force of nature to be respected, not destroyed. Just as controlled burns are necessary to keep forests healthy, they say, the
,â Ginder puts commercial interests first, and the other merchants follow his lead. Ginder believes the dragon should be slain and the lands of the Forbidden Valeâincluding the ancient gardens in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
goals and interests that usually involve the acquisition of even greater wealth. Such a giantâs appeal to adventurers is simply the promise of a steady salary and a luxurious lifestyle. The
might assign. Warleader Assignments d6 Assignment 1 Take out a champion or commander at the rear of a mass of enemy forces. 2 Oversee the defense of a supply depot when enemies attack. 3 Sabotage or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of the sarcophagus can be opened as long as that fire burns; otherwise, no spell and no amount of force can open it. Characters who donât have a pinecone, a twig, or a feather can find these items in
breath to say, âMy beasts will avenge us!â Awakened Shrub. The awakened shrub is terrified of Ravisin and doubly frightened of fire. It fights only in self-defense. Growing on its branches are 2d20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into
competing interests or priorities while they pursue the same goals.
Adventurer organizations are also a great source of special rewards beyond Experience Points and treasure. Increased standing in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
their own interests so long as they place the security and sanctity of the Hosttower and the cabal above all else. When not rallying to defend their home, wizards of the Arcane Brotherhood act like
evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenserâs floating disk. Vellynne Harpell and her kobold minions Vellynne Harpell
Medium humanoid (human), neutral
Armor Class 13 (bracers of defense)
Hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
deities who are associated with torment have been imprisoned in these chambers. 98. Temple of Poison The air in this white marble chamber hangs heavy with a dark mist that burns the eyes. To the north is
fight if he is freed. Treasure. Thutai wears bracers of defense and has spell scrolls of remove curse and speak with dead . Keys. Thutai has a glyph key attuned to every zone in this sector, as well as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
ensure that Mirabarâs interests arenât ignored. While the marchion handles foreign policy, true power within the city rests with the Council of Sparkling Stones, a group of dwarf elders that manages the
cityâs security and decides where the output of Mirabarâs mines are sold. The cityâs defense falls to the Axe of Mirabar, a well-armed garrison. All members of the Axe of Mirabar are shield dwarves. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
bold and adventurous children. She also helps those who serve the interests of the Lordsâ Alliance. Trouble in Red Larch. The Tarnlar children (two boys and two girls, aged seven to ten) are eager to
that begin to smell of death are taken out back and opened. If they contain dead bodies (rare, but it happens), Aerego burns them without a word to the constable or anyone else. Key NPCs. Aerego is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
troops of the legion. They are adept at breaking up mobs and organized lines of defense. Sometimes described as living thunderstorms, reckoners charge their bodies with lightning that bursts forth in
raging fire that the Gruul believe burns in their bellies, and his wrath toward the civilization of Ravnica knows no bounds.
Mightiest of the Mighty. Borborygmos leads the Burning Tree clan, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
convince Shon that they have Prismeerâs best interests at heart, he gives them the horn and tells them where to find Zybilna (area P22), warning them about the jabberwock if he hasnât already done so. P29
staff of striking and wears bracers of defense. Warduke wields a flame tongue longsword. Zargash wears a bat-shaped amulet that has the properties of a ring of feather falling.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
of superiority, believing themselves the most powerful and worthy of all mortal creatures. When they interact with other creatures, it is only to further their own interests. They believe in their
treasure. With its innate toughness and tolerance for severe environmental effects, a dragon selects or builds a lair not for shelter but for defense, favoring multiple entrances and exits, and