dream interests are battle

Asteria

Monsters The Book of Many Things

discovery. She’s as likely to be found climbing trees or poring over arcane texts as she is brandishing her sword in battle. Anyone who engages Asteria in conversation about her interests finds

Bael

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

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

his holdings because of Bael’s battle acumen. During a time when so many other archdevils have lost their positions, Mammon has never been ousted, which is a testament to Bael’s skill on

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands

one of Tiamat’s five dragon heads: black, blue, green, red, and white. Tiamat deploys abishais as her agents, sending them forth to represent her interests in the Hells and across the multiverse

Giff Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

refuse to fight other giff, and will never agree to a contract unless it stipulates that they can sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin. A giff prizes the reputation of its unit above its

military training to the exclusion of all other areas of study can make them seem dull-witted to those who have more varied interests. GUNPOWDER BY THE KEG Aside from their personal gunpowder weapons

Ivana's Intrigues

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

Ivana’s Intrigues Ivana Boritsi’s interests lie in manipulating sweeping aspects of Borca’s society, asserting her dominance amid an ever-shifting landscape of petty noble schemes. She isn’t a

. The following example combines an inhaled poison and the dream spell, creating a tool Ivana uses to manipulate her agents. Ivana’s Whisper (Inhaled). This poison bears a distinct scent and chemical

Aundair

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

, but she has never abandoned the dream of a Galifar reunited under her rule. While Aundair is a small nation, its arcane superiority allowed it to hold its own during the Last War. Many believe

Aurala is pressing Arcanix to develop battle magic that will ensure Aundair’s victory in whatever conflicts lie ahead.

Nyxborn

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

make mortal existence worthwhile? A Nyxborn is like a fragment of divinity, an idea or a dream that is incarnate. You embody an idea—like the way leaves turn toward the sun or the feeling of ocean

sand between the toes, the way the heart stirs when the tide of battle changes or the sadness that lingers when remembering a happy moment of childhood. These ideas, dreams, memories, and feelings are

Personal Characteristics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

character’s interests and disposition. Personality traits might describe the things your character likes, his or her past accomplishments, things your character dislikes or fears, your character’s self

background. They might inspire you to heights of heroism, or lead you to act against your own best interests if they are threatened. They can work very much like ideals, driving a character’s

Meeting Darrett

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

The annual festival celebrates the victory of a Knight of Solamnia, Lord Decater Vogler, over the forces of the Empire of Istar. This battle occurred hundreds of years ago, long before the Cataclysm

Vogler’s small militia. They’re also participating in a reenactment of the Battle of High Hill this afternoon. Once Darrett stops at the Fishbowl and purchases hand pies for everyone, he leads the

Creating a Red Dragon

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

help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Red Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait 1 The thrill of the hunt and of battle makes my blood burn and stokes the fire in my heart. A pity there

than to sleep and dream upon my hoard with the warmth of a full belly. Let those who would disturb me beware! 4 Ah, if these foolish creatures only knew they were but pawns in the games I play

Zariel's War

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

of her battle-depleted legions. Through Thavius Kreeg, Zariel found a way to exploit the gullible nature of mortals by appealing to their need to follow a leader who proclaims spiritual power. Because

keep her armies constantly in the fight. Zariel’s wrath and pride have limits, however, and this offers her an opportunity for redemption. Zariel has, in a twisted way, achieved her dream as an angel

Bael

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

they can provide him with an advantage in his politicking. He recruits savvy individuals and relies on them to represent his interests at Mammon’s court, which leaves him free to pursue his battle

tactical genius, earning esteem for himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael to safeguard his holdings because of Bael’s battle acumen. During

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

evil character, Artemis is not an ideal adventurer. He began his career as a villain, and only cooperates with heroes when he must—and when it’s in his own best interests. In most games, evil

adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters. Languages Your race indicates the languages

Bael

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

himself and his master as a result of victory after victory over the abyssal host. Mammon relies on Bael, because of his battle acumen, to safeguard his holdings. Mammon has never been ousted during a

interest has always been leading soldiers in battle, so he finds it frustrating to have his ambitions of ascending to a higher rank constantly stymied by politically shrewd rivals. Bael prefers to

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

, however, the settlers of Leilon just might survive. This adventure begins at a modest roadside inn, where the characters can make some friends and get the first taste of the larger battle in which they

than a few ramshackle buildings and foundations. The people and locations of Leilon can be altered or wholly created anew by you, the DM, based on the interests of the adventurers. For example, the

Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Membership Knights of the Solar Bastion are battle-hardened veterans who operate independently across the multiverse. When word reaches the organization that a Deck of Many Things has appeared, the

headquarters. Recruitment As they travel across the multiverse, knights of the Solar Bastion frequently encounter other individuals whose goals and interests align with their own. These encounters offer

Birth of a Beholder

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

hive, or a death tyrant. When beholders dream of beholders, that’s when the real trouble starts. — Volo Solitary Beholders Most of the beholders in the world live apart from others of their kind

tyrant that leads an organization of humanoids, see the section on the Xanathar Guild. Beholder Hives In exceedingly rare cases, a beholder might experience a dream in which it sees itself in a mirror, or

The Forgotten Realms

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

-sorcery setting at the dawn of civilization, where barbarians battle evil sorcerers, or a post-apocalyptic fantasy where elves and dwarves wield magic amid the wreckage of a technological civilization. Most

possession. A flaw is a characteristic that someone else can exploit to bring the character to ruin or cause the character to act against his or her best interests. When a player roleplays a negative

Old Owl Well

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

the tent, the zombies shamble from the tower. If a battle breaks out, Hamun Kost, a human mage, emerges from his tent and asks, “What is the meaning of this?” Hamun is a Red Wizard—a spellcaster from

during combat, he temporarily calls off his zombies. The Red Wizard is not particularly aggressive, and he is willing to strike a deal that advances his interests at the same time it helps the characters

Gods of the Orcs

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

where warriors gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily

the cosmic implications of Maglubiyet’s attacks. To prevent the goblinoids from outstripping her people in population, she urges the orcs to have many offspring and teach them the ways of battle not

Horror Characteristics

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

victories. 7 It doesn’t matter if the whole world’s against me. I’ll always do what I think is right. 8 I have morbid interests and a macabre aesthetic. 9 I have a personal ritual

, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. 9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone. 10 Revelation. I need to know what lies

Patrons in the Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, seeking revenge. Errtu the balor has plagued Drizzt Do’Urden for more than a century, largely over possession of an artifact called the Crenshinibon. Having lost the last battle and been banished

following: Dendar the Night Serpent, Eater of the World, is said to be the spawn of the first nightmare, devourer of foul visions, and harbinger of the end of the world. Her warlocks frequently dream

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

Giff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

sit out a battle rather than wage war against their kin. A giff prizes the reputation of its unit above its own life. Life is fleeting, but the regiment endures for generations or even centuries. A

have more varied interests. GUNPOWDER BY THE KEG Aside from their personal gunpowder weapons, giff ships and mercenary companies carry spare gunpowder in kegs. In an emergency, or any time a large

Asteria

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

many years, Asteria maintains a joyous wanderlust and passion for discovery. She’s as likely to be found climbing trees or poring over arcane texts as she is brandishing her sword in battle. Anyone who

engages Asteria in conversation about her interests finds her an overflowing font of information. But she also retains her stubborn streak and quickly repudiates anyone who tries to order her around

Old Owl Well

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

Wisdom (Perception) score of 10 or higher smells a deathly odor wafting from the tower’s direction. When characters approach the tower or the tent, the zombies shamble out of the tower. If a battle

that advances his interests at the same time it helps the characters. Kost stays tight-lipped about the reason for his presence in the region. He is, however, willing to provide information the party

NPCs as Party Members

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

, but they can’t be relied on to make wise decisions or hold up their end in battle. Wallflower Warrior. A wallflower warrior NPC is good at fading into the background, doesn’t usually chat or engage

the party’s best interests. The disloyal NPC either leaves the party (attacking characters who attempt to intervene) or works in secret to bring about the party’s downfall. Crew Loyalty and Mutiny

Campaign Setting

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

Heroes make their mark on a postapocalyptic world defiled by magic and forsaken by the gods. Dragonlance The forces of good battle the evil queen of dragons and her armies in the world-shaking War of

reasons unknown, an ancient dungeon built for a forgotten purpose, and so on. Dream up as many mysteries as you wish—you never know which ones will seize your players’ imaginations and become central

Day 3: The Howling Hatred

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

carrying is invisible as long as it is on the creature’s person. The effect on the creature ends if it attacks, deals any damage, or casts a spell. Development If a battle erupts between the characters

remains catatonic until he finishes a long rest. If the save is successful, he determines with the aid of the spell that the cult’s interests are opposed to his own, and politely asks the cultists to leave

The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar

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

his new base, Vanrak extended his influence throughout much of Undermountain and even periodically dispatched elite strike teams to battle followers of Selûne in the city above. He achieved his most

own, Wylynd is surrounded by distant relatives, including a savvy half-drow grandnephew named Helion Moonstar, whom she has chosen to be her heir. The family’s business interests lie in cartography and

Guild Membership

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

they’re not necessarily bonds. People can be bonds if they inspire you, motivate you, or make you act against your best interests. (They can represent flaws if their existence amounts to a weakness

ranks of the guild. When you join a guild as a starting character, your renown score with that guild is 1. Your renown score increases by 1 when you do something to advance the guild’s interests

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

represents the richest interests and the most powerful armies on the Sword Coast. The order controls wealth that can hire mercenaries, ensure the loyalty of wavering princes, and possibly even bribe a few

Even while they are working together, members of the Lords’ Alliance are always advancing their own interests. Everyone knows and expects it—it’s a fact of dealing with the alliance. That doesn’t mean

The Giant Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. She intends to wipe the land clean of their “filth,” thus restoring the “dream world” to its rightful state. Kayalithica’s stone giants strike forth from Deadstone Cleft to destroy the works of humans

Zalto has set his minions to the task of finding and unearthing fragments of a dragon-slaying colossus called the Vonindod (“titan of death”). Pieces of it were lost in battle, while the rest was

Giantkind Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

) engaged in a wager or battle of wits 7 1 cloud giant (attitude: 1d10 + 2) training 1 spotted lion* (attitude: 1d4 + 1) 8 1 cloud giant of Evil Air* bossing around 2 air elementals

places where they can test their creations in battle. Fire Giant Encounters d12† Encounter 1 1 fire giant of Evil Fire* overseeing the rampage of 2 fire elementals (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1

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