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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return
reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles
.
Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiend;pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael, one of Mammon’s most important vassals, has won fame and acclaim for his victories. Charged with leading sixty-six companies of barbed devil;barbed devils
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
the duke. Other hirelings provide more expert or dangerous services. Mercenary soldiers paid to help the adventurers take on a hobgoblin army are hirelings, as are sages hired to research ancient or
laborers to keep the stables clean. These hirelings often enjoy a long-term contract that includes a place to live within the stronghold as part of the offered compensation. Service Pay Coach cab
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in “Devil True Names and Talismans” in the Monster Manual), instead of binding the devil into service, the summoner can create a ritual circle that allows the devil to forge a deal. Once the deal is
. Horned devil
12. Erinyes
13. Narzugon
14. Ice devil
15. Amnizu
16. Pit fiend
Archdevils
17. Duke or duchess
18. Archduke or archduchess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
replica) for use in the secret chest spell. A fighter might commission a blacksmith to forge a special sword. A bard might pay a tailor to make exquisite clothing for an upcoming in front of the duke
the stables clean. These hirelings often enjoy a long-term contract that includes a place to live within the stronghold as part of the offered compensation. Services Service
Pay
Coach cab
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
from certain destruction, and prevent a similar fate from befalling Baldur’s Gate. Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Cities
For characters of levels 1—4
Pressed into service by the Flaming Fist, the
After befriending a hollyphant named Lulu, the characters help survivors in Elturel, a city anchored by chains above the River Styx on the first layer of the Nine Hells, and search for Grand Duke
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Bael With the Blood War between devils and demons raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power in the ongoing struggle. Duke Bael
servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to his superior stratagems. Bael gladly spares the lives of those he defeats—if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Bael With the Blood War raging for eons and no end in sight, opportunities abound for ambitious archdevils to win fame, glory, and power in the ongoing struggle against the demons. Duke Bael, one of
make servants out of his adversaries, and mortals bound to his service earn their wretched place by falling victim to Bael’s superior stratagems. Bael gladly spares the lives of those he defeats, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
down the gate of a backwater duke’s castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategy—followed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return for a treasure
return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to work with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiends (see the Monster Manual). With such soldiers under his command, Hutijin can easily crush any rival who gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles. Across the Hells, Hutijin’s name
fills lesser devils with fear and loathing, for this duke commands two companies of pit fiends, which make up Cania’s aristocracy. With such soldiers under his command, Hutijin can easily crush any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
losses. He further believes that his brother, who had a genuine fondness for the local fishers and traders, was laid low by traitors in service to the Sea Princes. Duke Feldren intends to raise taxes
a dire threat to the region but has failed to uncover concrete evidence of its meddling. She suspects that Duke Feldren of Seaton has been compromised by Scarlet Brotherhood agents, and she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
itself and the nearby hamlets and farms that look to it for protection and guidance, some twelve hundred people call the area home. Lady Morwen is the sister of the previous duke, Maldwyn Daggerford
militia guards Daggerford. Militia service is mandatory for all able-bodied adults, and lasts for twenty years. All citizens living within the town receive instruction from the duchess’s own soldiers in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
covered with bronze dishware. An iron spit is mounted above a fire pit fueled by natural gas. Development Any goblin that is captured and interrogated claims to be in the service of Duke Zalto and Duchess
door opens into a bedchamber. 26A. North Bedchamber Duke Zalto and Duchess Brimskarda sleep here, in an enormous bed with a frame made from crisscrossing iron sword blades welded together. Dangling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
obedience of another devil only if both are in the hierarchy of the same archdevil. For example, a devil in service to Dispater can’t command a lower-ranked devil among the forces of Levistus. Lowest of
serve as lord of a layer hold the title of Duke or Duchess (rank 12). Atop the hierarchy at rank 13 stand the Lords of the Nine, arrayed from topmost layer to bottommost, with Asmodeus holding sway over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
this blade once more in its service.”
The archdevil’s words hang in the air for a silent moment, and she glances upward in agonized uncertainty. Then Zariel is bathed in a brilliant wash of radiant
Grand Duke Ravengard survives and returns with Elturel, the survivors of the city will be greatly in his debt. Ravengard’s efforts to defend the city should dramatically change the political landscape of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
vassals. The vassals provide soldiers or scutage (payment in lieu of military service) to the lords, who in turn promise protection to their vassals. Gerontocracy. Elders preside over this society. In
Emperor/Empress 2nd King/Queen 3rd Duke/Duchess 4th Prince/Princess 5th Marquess/Marquise 6th Earl or Count/Countess 7th Viscount/Viscountess 8th Baron/Baroness 9th Baronet 10th Knight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Baldur’s Gate rich beyond the dreams of avarice. Commanding Fort Beluarian is a lawful evil Flaming Fist blaze (major) named Liara Portyr (see appendix D), who answers directly to Grand Duke Ulder
them to the great hall (area 10C). Adventurers who refuse the summons are banished from the fort. Those who agree to meet with Liara are asked to serve the Flaming Fist. For each service they perform
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
hosts fundraisers for the families of those crippled or killed in service. However, the brothers’ kindness is not matched by their discernment, and the Three Old Toads frequently fall victim to grifters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
families of those crippled or killed in service. However, the brothers’ kindness is not matched by their discernment, and the Three Old Toads frequently fall victim to grifters. Several times, these con
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, such as Duke Zalto’s head or a group of freed dwarven prisoners, he will reward each character with a rare magic item of that individual’s choice. He secures the desired items while the characters are
cover the construction costs. To earn this reward, the characters must go to Ironslag and return to Felbarr with proof that the fire giants are no longer a threat. (Duke Zalto’s head or the word of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Torm’s Sight to Lannish Fogel, a revered hero of Elturel’s past and a dedicated paladin of Torm. The helm pictured in the stained glass is the relic Grand Duke Ravengard came to the chapel in search of
allows the characters to earn Gideon’s trust. If they can convince him that they are here only to slay demons, he allows them to enter the crypt — and even provides them with the service of one mezzoloth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the characters defeat or circumvent these guards, they arrive at Nesmé to find Zhentarim representatives awaiting the arrival of a female fire giant representing Duke Zalto (see chapter 8, “Forge of
as a likely target to illustrate his point. Gundahella agrees to Fylo’s terms and tells him that Duke Zalto is going to release a Zhentarim prisoner currently being held in Ironslag as a token of good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by all levels of society, Baldur’s Mouth is the city’s primary news service and gossip rag. Utilizing a small army of lantern bearers, the Mouth spreads news both by selling broadsheets on street
have every worship service interrupted by contagious congregants, several of the city’s temples were only too happy to provide clerics to work in the facility. Of course, coin still determines one’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
by all levels of society, Baldur’s Mouth is the city’s primary news service and gossip rag. Utilizing a small army of lantern bearers, the Mouth spreads news both by selling broadsheets on street
physicians, commoners funded the building of a single large facility where everyone could come for treatment. Eager to no longer have every worship service interrupted by contagious congregants, several