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Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5 While the petty squabbles of other creatures bore and irritate me, I might hear out those who demonstrate an appreciation for the finer

creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be

Podling Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

unsuspecting victims with their vines or accept captives brought to them by their podling servants. In either case, they drag creatures into their central pod, where potent chemicals render the captive

comatose. Over the course of hours, the creature is dissolved and its body repurposed into a podling duplicate. Podlings are near-perfect mimics of the creatures they replace. Despite having the

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants

servants of my power. (Evil) 6 Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be rather than acting in haste. (Good) Deep

Ivan Dilisnya

monsters

of a body. Borcan society widely regards this recluse as an innovator and a genius. In truth, he is neither. Ivan is a wicked and off-putting manipulator who, despite his appearance and intellect

, affects childlike behaviors and speech patterns for attention. He is alone—despite having been born with everything—and the solitude terrifies him. By staying out of sight or using deceptive

Necrichor Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

sludge in the crypts of failed liches. Despite the loss of a solid physical form, these foul creatures retain their terrible intellects and aspire to megalomaniacal goals—the first of which

involves regaining a body. To do this, they seek servants to exact their will, coercing even the most stubborn potential minions by turning their own blood against them. Necrichors prove exceptionally

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Saidra d'Honaire

monsters

’t one of the living. Nevertheless, servants and sycophants flatter her poise, beauty, and array of lavish masquerade costumes. When not hosting decadent social events, Saidra removes her mask and

origins. Saidra is overbearing and elitist, despite being unworldly. She fears being exposed as a fraud and projects this fear onto others, violently accusing them of being liars on the barest

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to make servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to his superior

interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle lust. Despite his lack of interest in affairs outside battle, or perhaps because of it, Bael has gained a small

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict. 4 I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants. 5

taking on a new form, making new allies, or trying a new strategy, flexibility keeps one youthful. (Chaotic) 5 Superiority. Weaker creatures cannot be trusted, so I constantly remind my servants

Ivan Dilisnya

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

and a genius. In truth, he is neither. Ivan is a wicked and off-putting manipulator who, despite his appearance and intellect, affects childlike behaviors and speech patterns for attention. He is alone

—despite having been born with everything—and the solitude terrifies him. By staying out of sight or using deceptive correspondence, Ivan makes his targets doubt reality and overestimate his control

Castle Avernus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

fortress, home to Azalin’s deadliest servants and magical depravities. During the Hour of Ascension, that changed. Castle Avernus was destroyed in a torrent of otherworldly flame, an explosion that

that destroyed the castle and precipitated the Hour of Ascension. This mysterious force now calls to spirits across Darkon, drawing them in to feed an ongoing magical reaction. Despite the

Pharika's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

slaying the monstrous guardians of a place that holds the medicine needed to cure a plague. Then, before leaving the area, they or the god’s other servants might sow the seeds of a new threat. Despite any

aid they provide, Pharika’s servants are likely viewed with suspicion. In obtaining rare ingredients or defending researchers, the characters might come into conflict with those who can’t see the

Green Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

for centuries without revealing themselves; even their most devoted followers might know them only as the voice of the woodlands or a whisper in their dreams. Despite their might, most green dragons

disdain physical violence, viewing combat as servants’ work and preferring to trick foes into dangerous or exploitative scenarios. These dragons collect “baubles” that embody their webs of manipulation

Deep Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business. 4 A talented young ranger is kidnapped by a

dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit junior ones. Deep Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures

Raven Queen, The

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

into the gloom. Despite all attempts to demystify her, the Raven Queen has remained enigmatic and aloof. She rules from her Raven Throne within the Fortress of Memories, a mazelike castle deep within

the bleakness of the Shadowfell (see chapter 6). From there she sends out her raven servants to find interesting souls she can pluck from the planes of existence. Once these souls are in the Shadowfell, she watches as they attempt to unravel the mystery of their being. DIANA CEARLEY The Raven Queen

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

emotion and deep faith. The Ghaash’kala orcs of the Demon Wastes are servants of the Silver Flame who devote their lives to battling the fiends of the Wastes. The Gatekeeper druids of the Shadow

Gatekeepers and the servants of the Dragon Below have diminished both sides. Beyond the Gatekeepers and the cultists, the Shadow Marches are home to orcs who have joined with humans to create mixed

Ivan Dilisnya

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

manipulated her way into the Boritsi family while Boris prepared his son Ivan to be the new head of a united Boritsi–Dilisnya line. Despite abundant opportunities to excel, Ivan grew to embody childish vice and

impulsiveness, with his family’s wealth and doting servants exacerbating these whims. Frequent “accidents” transpired around Ivan, forcing his family to cover up the maimings and deaths of numerous

Building a Party

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Deneith Fighter, a Jorasco Cleric, a Medani Wizard, and a Phiarlan Monk are assigned to protect important people. 3 Bounty Hunters. A Sivis Bard, a Tharashk Barbarian, a Tharashk Ranger, and a Vadalis

Druid venture into the wild to pursue fugitives. 4 Dragonshard Prospectors. House Tharashk leads a dragonshard-mining expedition, sending a Druid and a Ranger accompanied by a Lyrandar Sorcerer and a

Azalin's Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

servants who avoided the disaster have returned, unaffected by the castle’s frozen time. Meanwhile, the fortress’s magic attempts to heal the wreckage, slowly creating new halls and winding stairs

between the fractured floors. Castle Avernus Amid its magical destruction, Castle Avernus is a vast structure filled with Azalin’s arcane creations and summoned servants. Prominent locations from this

Saidra's Tale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Saidra’s Tale Despite being raised in poverty, Saidra d’Honaire was an arrogant bully whose father led her to believe she was secretly royalty. When her father remarried, Saidra suffered slights and

. The estate’s servants acknowledged her as their duchess, but the lethal poison had dissolved Saidra’s body into a deathly vapor. As none seemed to notice, Saidra embraced the fantasy that she had achieved her vain desires.

Bugbear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

Bugbear Bugbears are cruel and unruly humanoids that live to bully the weak and dislike being bossed around. Despite their intimidating builds, bugbears move with surprising stealth and are fond of

damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage in melee or 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage at range. Commoners include peasants and serfs, slaves and servants, pilgrims, merchants, artisans, and hermits.

Innsmouth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

the island its name: Innsmouth. Despite its forsaken appearance, the isle of Innsmouth isn’t abandoned. Cults vie for control of the island, among them the servants of Great Cthulhu, a harbinger of

Building a Party

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

for the player characters to find common ground that unites them despite their differences in guild affiliation, ideals, and agendas. Even though some guild leaders (especially the villainous ones

archetype), Dimir or Golgari rogue (Thief archetype), Boros or Izzet wizard (School of Evocation) 3 Law and Order Party. Boros cleric, Azorius fighter, Azorius wizard, Boros ranger 4 Mad Science Party

The Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

on overzealous fanatics. Despite public fears and resistance from law enforcement, the cults of the Dead Three persist, causing many to darkly wonder why the servants of Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul hold

learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the

Elemental Cults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, governments, the laws of nature — and reduce existence to a more elemental state, tainted with conflict and madness. Elemental Evil uses mortal servants as a means to this end. These hateful principles take

hate in their hearts, those whose minds are broken and therefore open to insinuation and dark whispers. These are the servants of Elemental Evil, and they can cause immeasurable harm if they aren’t

Alcio “Baron” Metus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Alcio “Baron” Metus Alcio was never close to her brother, Baron, even after a Kargat vampire turned them both into undead servants. When her creator was destroyed, Alcio and Baron went their separate

Rudolph’s wife, Doctor Ingrid van Richten. Despite imaginative bargains and threats, Alcio couldn’t convince Ingrid to reveal anything beyond psychological diagnoses and bemused mockery. Furious, the vampire

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Nations. Even today humans make up the majority of the population in these countries. Despite their relatively short lifespans — or perhaps because of them — humans are innovative, adaptable, and

the Lhazaar Principalities who loves sea shanties but also wants to immortalize the deeds of great heroes in song 8 A ranger trained to hunt the jungles of Q’barra who harbors a grudge against dragons

The Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

on overzealous fanatics. Despite public fears and resistance from law enforcement, the cults of the Dead Three persist, causing many to darkly wonder why the servants of Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul hold

learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the

Gralhund Villa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

about to do so again. Rallying despite his injuries, he manages to kill the two inattentive Gralhund guards who were watching over him and alert the other Zhents on the estate, who begin dispatching the

other guards and servants. Urstul’s goal is to capture Lord or Lady Gralhund, force the surrender of the Stone of Golorr, and deliver it to his master Manshoon in Kolat Towers (described in chapter 8

Customizing the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

servants and the young that are found among the giants might not be outfitted with the gear described in the statistics used for them. Servants could use improvised weapons, such as giant-sized tools and

still writing the Player’s Handbook for the original AD&D game. Despite being (in a sense) older than the game itself, these adventures continue to hold a special place in the hearts and memories of D

27. School Meals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

food. Despite their displeasure, they keep the kitchen clean and tidy, as befits their orderly nature. The living unseen servants have no function other than to deliver meals. The stove is powered by

servants (see appendix A) that deliver meals. Stove. The kitchen’s centerpiece, a massive iron stove with a domed hood, is topped with bubbling cauldrons and sizzling skillets. Pneumatic Tubes. Thirteen

Ivan's Tale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

family, while Boris prepared his son, Ivan, to act as head of a united Boritsi–Dilisnya house. Despite abundant opportunities, Ivan resented his family’s plans for him and grew to embody puerile vice

and impulses. His family’s wealth and doting servants exacerbated this problem, even as Ivan fixated on childish toys and behaviors. Frequent “accidents” transpired around him, forcing his family to

Battle Tactics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

example, if a beholder intends to shoot charm, slowing, and sleep rays at a ranger, and the ranger succumbs to the charm, the beholder could use its remaining rays against other targets. Use Legendary

fashion, a beholder might station some of its minions in a prime spot for an ambush, or it might send forth a bunch of its servants to overrun a group of enemies that have been weakened by traps and

Caer Locations (C10-C19)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Caer Locations (C10-C19) C10. Servants’ Quarters This room is for servants to rest, bathe, and clean their uniforms, and the furnishings reflect as much. After taking over the castle, the cultists

imprisoned most of the speaker’s servants (in area C24) because they couldn’t be trusted, retaining only the cook (see area C11). Mere, the cult’s tiefling servant (see area C7), sleeps here as well

Golgari Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

called the Erstwhile (equivalent to the wight in the Monster Manual). In their time, the Erstwhile were aristocratic elves of immense wealth and opulence. They still wear their stately attire, despite its

bodies of most of the undead that serve the guild, the majority of which are fungus drudges (equivalent to zombies in the Monster Manual) — mindless servants animated by the fungus that infests their

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