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with one of the Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, which she had found in a wreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. Only a creature attuned to a Ruling Scepter and in possession of it can harness the powers
of the Wyrmskull Throne, which has become the centerpiece of King Hekaton’s throne room in the undersea citadel of Maelstrom. Fear of the throne’s power has helped prevent evil giants
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
the next pureblood serpent-spy or yuan-ti malison to meet with them unlooked-for.
— Elminster
Emotionless Evil
During their ascension ages ago, the yuan-ti freed themselves from the yoke of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
constant tug-of-war between the interests of the ruling mages and the underhanded influence of river smugglers, who deal in all manner of illicit goods and are based in the city. Most residents do their
mages. The council keeps tenuous order by staying on the good side of river smugglers. Nenek Tril (Chaotic Evil Lizardfolk Sovereign), a powerful smuggler boss, has murdered more than one council mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
purveyors of human flesh, worshipers of evil deities, and others who are able to make themselves useful and foolhardy enough to want to live here. But the living are a minority in Evernight, for the
bulk of the population consists of the shambling dead. Zombies, wights, vampires, and other undead make the city their home, all under the watchful eyes of the ruling caste: intelligent, flesh-eating ghouls.
Rumors abound that this foul place mirrors one city on every world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
and the king of Furyondy ruling in matters temporal. This combined state, with its powerful elf allies in Celene, could wage a steady war against the evil plaguing Eastern Oerik. The prince’s
the Temple of Elemental Evil Wild Coast, the Various burgomasters, lord mayors, and others Free territory with self-governing settlements; haven for outcasts and dissidents Battle of Emridy Meadows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Gnoll Pack Lord The alpha of a gnoll pack is the pack lord, ruling by might and cunning. A pack lord earns the best of a gnoll pack’s spoils, food, valuable trinkets, and magic items. It ornaments
its body with brutal piercings and grotesque trophies, dyeing its fur with demonic sigils, hoping Yeenoghu will make it invulnerable. Gnoll Pack Lord
Medium humanoid (gnoll), chaotic evil
Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Lords of Dust Evil entities spawned at the dawn of time still haunt Eberron. The cities raised by those ancient overlords are now only ashes, but the Lords of Dust still dream of restoring their
to conquer the world already. The reason is that they have no interest in ruling this world; they want to return it to the state of unnatural glory that existed before. Their only interest in humanoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
intended it. They mastermind elaborate schemes and perform dark rites in the hope of one day ruling the world. Yuan-ti Abomination
Large monstrosity (shapechanger, yuan-ti), neutral evil
Armor Class 15
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Sadamor of Netheril. Legend speaks of how Sadamor saw the depths of humanity’s evil reflected in the opal of his crown. Heartbroken, he created a doomsday device — a sphere of annihilation — to
chunk of the moon, this polished egg-shaped stone was given as a gift by the ruling syl-pasha of Calimport to his sailor daughter. It is said that anyone who holds the stone can always find the way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
than compassion as the primary tool for rooting out evil. And in Thrane, the church has become the ruling body. While still driven by Tira’s principles of redemption and sacrifice, the intrusion of
Church of the Silver Flame The Silver Flame is force of light that holds fiends at bay. Those who seek to defend the innocent from evil can draw on the power of the Flame. Every mortal soul can find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
impressive carriage, Itzmin emerges. Itzmin A spiteful tiefling in his late forties, Itzmin del Prado is a chaotic evil cult fanatic. He’s also a politician and part of San Citlán’s ruling council, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the city, the age-old fortress of Castle Kalaman rises atop rugged cliffs, visible from anywhere within the city walls and for miles beyond. The city’s governor dwells within the castle, and the ruling
replaced by simple buildings aligned along muddy streets. They now house hundreds who can’t find lodgings within the city’s walls. Wyhan’s Apothecary Wyhan (lawful evil, human mage) is a black-robed Mage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
other creatures (ogres and trolls appear in the Monster Manual), ruling them through brute strength, insults, and superstition. Iron Token An annis hag can pull out one of their iron teeth or nails
, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 90 (12d10 + 24)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
21 (+5)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
evil vampire Kas, and because they didn’t catch on to his plan. Alustriel and Tasha answer questions confusedly and in short phrases. After a few minutes, the wizards regain their poise and tell the
. Alustriel correctly supposes that Kas plans to find Vecna and co-opt the lich-god’s ritual to become the most powerful being in existence. This outcome is as bad as Vecna ruling the multiverse, as far as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
House of Naelax—is rumored to have fiendish advisers as well as a noble court infested with evil. Ruling from the Malachite Throne in Rauxes, Ivid commands an unmatched army currently embroiled in two
evil Bone March, the — Fallen territory of the Great Kingdom, now held by armies from Almor and Nyrond Celadon Forest — Ancient forest protected by druidic circles and fey Flinty Hills and Gamboge Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fault of Acquisitions Incorporated. At least that’s what the local magistrate said. But before a final ruling could be handed down, Acquisitions Incorporated offered you a job! Don’t know how to swing
pursue their dreams. (Chaotic)
3 Greed. Everyone I see is getting theirs, so I’m surely going to get mine. (Evil)
4 Chaos. You’re out of order! And you’re out of order! This whole realm is out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
The Nine Hells The Nine Hells of Baator inflame the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil and
Hells. Optional Rule: Pervasive Evil Evil pervades the Nine Hells, and visitors to this plane feel its influence. At the end of each long rest taken on this plane, a visitor that isn’t evil must make a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
born with a mystical connection to Lolth, which gives them divine magic. They also make up the ruling caste of most chitine colonies. A colony can support numerous choldriths, who serve as commanders
some grand, often violent, action. Choldrith
Medium Monstrosity (Cleric), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
STR
12
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
moons, all orbiting a brightly glowing crystal orb that represents Xaryxis. A lawful evil, astral elf archmage named Magister Theraxana is here day and night, studying Wildspace systems that have been
as an assortment of pleasure craft—are allowed to dock here. Guards patrol the imperial docks constantly. Imperial Palace From the upper floors of this stone and crystal palace, the ruling family has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rival, Bel, who fell out of Asmodeus’s favor and was forced to serve as Zariel’s adviser. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine
Nine Hells The Nine Hells inflames the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil, and the epitome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
adopting a group of ogres, trolls, or other loutish creatures, ruling them through brute strength, verbal abuse, and superstition. Covens. An annis hag that is part of a coven (see the “Hag Covens” sidebar
evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d10 + 20)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
21(+5)
DEX
12(+1)
CON
14(+2)
INT
13(+1)
WIS
14(+2)
CHA
15(+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
is the power behind the Order of the Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen
champion of their faith, but they don’t worship or serve her. And the powers of priests of the Blood of Vol don’t come from Lady Illmarrow.
Lady Illmarrow
Medium undead, neutral evil
Armor Class 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on
inmates appear in the Prison Inmates table. Prison Inmates d12 Inmate 1 A chaotic evil storm giant conquerer who darkened Sigil’s skies with storm clouds 2 A disheveled wizard named Gifad (chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
last human descendants of the royal line of Omu. If the characters eventually liberate Omu from the evil possessing it, the royal line can be restored. Originally, the monastery structures could be
chapter). Asharra can provide directions, but she doesn’t allow her people to go anywhere near the ruins because of the evil, intelligent cranes (eblis) known to live there. DANCE OF THE SEVEN WINDS
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
revere Silvanus, Malar, and occasionally Selûne. Given the Dambrathans’ history of domination by the Crinti, a ruling caste of half-drow, it is no surprise that they reserve their greatest hatred for
Wychlaran, the society of masked witches that determine Rashemen’s course. These witches wield great powers tied to the land and its magic and guard against evil fey and vengeful spirits. A small number
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Masked Lords of Waterdeep — rulers who convene in secret and whose identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Lady Laeral
pose no threat to Waterdeep, they know of at least one evil cloud giant who is bent on conquering the lands of the small folk once the ordning is recast in her favor: Countess Sansuri. They tell the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
flying snake to return with further instructions. If the characters interrupt the negotiations, both evil forces attack them. Regardless of the outcome of the conflict, Gundahella is furious that the
great expense), and that achievement bodes well for Neverwinter’s future. Dagult Neverember is the Lord Protector of Neverwinter, ruling in the absence of a true heir to Neverwinter’s crown. At
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
. When knowledge of her evil bargain spread through the realm, the army forced Zalkoré to abdicate and exiled her to Ka-Nanji, which became known ever after as Nangalore, the Garden of Lost Dreams
of Kir Sabal, awaiting the restoration of the monarchy. (These are examples of how Zalkoré simultaneously thinks of herself as still the ruling queen of Omu as it was centuries ago, and is also aware
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
, clothing, and other necessities. Ice fishing is a popular pastime among children, but all able-bodied adults are expected to toil in the mines. The town has three leaders, who form a ruling
its location or identity. Communicating in a language that the character understands, the couatl warns the character that the Great Worm tribe has fallen under the sway of an evil chieftain named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
by the War of the Silver Marches, which drew away many of Adbar’s greatest warriors, including its long-ruling king, Harbromm. King Harbromm led his knights into battle against the orc hordes invading
lawful evil and they also speak Yikaria (the yakfolk tongue). Each knight carries a shield and has AC 20. Each knight wields a warhammer (instead of a greatsword) that deals 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning