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Dungeon Master’s Guide
Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The sword urged Kas to destroy Vecna and usurp his throne
Initiative rolls.
Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
served anyone but themselves.
The city of Mirabar's defense falls to the Axe of Mirabar, a well-armed garrison. All members of the Axe of Mirabar are shield dwarves.
backgrounds
Player’s Handbook
grove. There you performed rites in honor of a god or pantheon. You served under a priest and studied religion. Thanks to your priest’s instruction and your own devotion, you also learned how to channel a modicum of divine power in service to your place of worship and the people who prayed there.
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Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
Silverwatch or even one of the magic-wielding Spellguard.
Perhaps you hail from Neverwinter and have served as one of its Wintershield watchmen, the newly founded branch of guards who vow to keep safe the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric&mdash
;performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power.
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
greater rewards as an adventurer. Your experience makes you familiar with the ins and outs of mercenary life, and you likely have harrowing stories of events on the battlefield. You might have served with
when appropriate to suit your identity as a mercenary.
Your bond could be associated with the company you traveled with previously, or with some of the comrades you served with. The ideal you embrace
Soldier
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Basic Rules (2014)
solution is the best path to success.
d6
Ideal
1
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just
lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind.
3
My honor is my life.
4
I’ll never
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol — a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death — was engaged in secret blood rites
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
2
Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
3
Independence. When people follow orders
. (Neutral)
6
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
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Bond
1
I would still lay down my life for the people I served with.
2
Someone saved my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
secluded in a sacred grove. There you performed rites in honor of a god or pantheon. You served under a priest and studied religion. Thanks to your priest’s instruction and your own devotion, you also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
nestled in a town or secluded in a sacred grove. There you performed rites in honor of a god or pantheon. You served under a priest and studied religion. Thanks to your priest’s instruction and your own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot
Ankhtepot In an ancient country the inhabitants called the Land of Reeds and Lotuses, Ankhtepot served three generations of pharaohs as high priest. When the second pharaoh died, her unworthy son
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
City Watch You have served the community where you grew up, standing as its first line of defense against crime. You aren’t a soldier, directing your gaze outward at possible enemies. Instead, your
Silverwatch or even one of the magic-wielding Spellguard. Perhaps you hail from Neverwinter and have served as one of its Wintershield watchmen, the newly founded branch of guards who vow to keep safe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and
plague. In desperation, King Kaius I embraced the Blood of Vol, whose priests bolstered the armies of Karrnath with undead. Initially, those skeletons and zombies required constant control and served
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric — performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
service. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric — performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
service. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
strait. When the separation occurred, tortles living in the vicinity claimed the island as their domain. The strait provided a natural defense against aggressive mainland predators. The tortles of the
Typhoon Palace, which secretly served as a temple of Umberlee. In return, the cleric and her followers left the tortles alone and were quiet neighbors. Over time, the island’s Umberlee worshipers died off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, who served as Vertrand Shadowdusk’s assistant (see area 17 for more information about Vertrand). The nothic remembers nothing of its previous life and fights only in self-defense. A character who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and at work. Her followers generally pray at midday, with the sounds of the city forming an appropriate backdrop to their rites, as industry itself is sacred to Ephara. Many aspects of city life and
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
exploits, while men do so by finding their own way in the world. As a result, the polis is populated mostly by women and children. When young men reach the age of fourteen, their rites of passage
council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
armor is the creature.
The priest turns to face you. “The zodar has served the imperial family since the dawn of the empire. Its knowledge is vast, and its will is absolute. To the death!”
The
Xedalli’s defense, read: The crowd chants, “All hail Emperor Xeleth!”
Xeleth glowers at you. “Pathetic fools. Hurling yourselves into the void without the slightest inkling of who or what is out here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
served in the military but implies he did 2 Georgina Lucina Vandylarahal(neutral evil elf), a sneering heir to a mining fortune 3 Countess Helene Danforth (neutral good human), a member of an ancient
occult theory is missing. Gemstone Wing Security Measures. A character who spends at least 1 minute studying the pedestal during the gala realizes it has an elaborate defense mechanism (see area V13).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
creatures living in tight family units deep in the forest. Seeing their homeland under attack inspired them to leave the woods and join the rest of Eldraine in its defense. Since the end of the
Garenbrig and Embereth, fire giants and stone giants served as mighty knights and strong laborers. In the wilds, hill giants have always been hostile to the rulers of the realm, even when elves governed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Sword of Kas Weapon (Longsword), Artifact (Requires Attunement) Kas was a powerful warrior who served Vecna and whose loyalty was rewarded with this sword. As Kas’s power grew, so did his hubris. The
Initiative rolls. Blade of Defense. When you take an action to attack with the sword, you can transfer some or all of its attack bonus to your Armor Class instead. The adjusted bonuses remain in effect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
commander’s eye for defense. They appreciate the solidity of cliff-side caves or stone fortresses, often reinforcing existing defenses with clever traps and bulwarks. At the same time, bronze dragons
understand that they are their own best defense in a siege, so they are careful to maximize their mobility with multiple ways in and out of their lairs. Bronze Dragon Lair Features The bronze dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
traditions or land they embody, causing them to fail in their duties or their rites to spin out of control. Choose from or roll on the Folk Horror Torments to determine how these twisted traditions torment
defense against those who reject those beliefs. Adventure Hooks Folk horror plots often involve outsiders to a group discovering unsettling practices or traditions. Choose from or roll on the Folk Horror
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the hermitage to the large tower along its west side. A crenellated battlement blocks the walkway in and is set with arrow slits.
This battlement served as the main point of defense for the fortress’s
uncomfortable-looking stools stand around them. One of the ink pots has been overturned, resulting in a large black stain on one tabletop.
This chamber served as the officers’ quarters for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Seasons Four holy sites, corresponding to the four seasons, stand in or near the polis and serve as temples—primarily for the rites of Karametra and Nylea, but also to the other gods to an extent. These
caryatids, capable of animating in defense of the groves or the city (as animated trees) but otherwise resting in silent stillness. Nature and civilization meld harmoniously in the polis of Setessa
(ADAM PAQUETTE)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
chieftain’s cave are three toothless old troglodytes, each with 8 hit points remaining and no bite attack. These evil troglodytes served as the former chieftain’s advisors. Kol’daan thinks they’re
weak and wants nothing to do with them. They fight only in self-defense, and each has a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP). Secret Door. A secret door stands in the northwest wall of this cavern. The old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
is the best path to success. d6 Ideal 1 Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) 2 Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) 3
going to war for. (Neutral) 6 Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would still lay down my life for the people I served with. 2 Someone saved my life on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
aren’t wearing armor or wielding a Shield, you gain the following benefits. Dance Virtuoso. You have Advantage on any Charisma (Performance) check you make that involves you dancing. Unarmored Defense
scholarly tomes, mystical rites, and peasant tales. The college’s members gather in libraries and universities to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work. 3 The world is a dark and terrible place. I decided to serve as a beacon of light shining out against the gathering shadows. 4 I served as a paladin’s squire
reason not to remain in one place for too long. 4 I have seen what happens when the monsters come out from the dark. I took it upon myself to become the first line of defense against the evils that lie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, peaceful realm, where many races live together for common knowledge, celebration, and defense. The city is peopled primarily by the “goodly” races (humans, dwarves, gnomes, elves, halflings, and half-elves
’ rulers might see the presence of the Harpers as a threat to their authority, Silverymoon desires an end to tyranny as fervently as the Harpers do, and thus the greater good is served. At the same time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, 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
, without a second thought, to lay down their lives in defense of their people, and the folk of Elturgard know it. Disrespect the Creed, and it isn’t the Creed’s wrath you face, but that of the local