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Candlekeep Mysteries
present-day Faerûn than in fighting. Indeed, Miirym is an engaging conversationalist if one has the inclination to chat with her.
Miirym doesn’t have a treasure hoard. Instead, she protects
role as Candlekeep’s defender, Miirym can move anywhere within the library fortress, passing through walls and other solid barriers. She can’t enter extradimensional spaces, since they
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
attacker.The thick plates of stone riveted onto a stone defender give it substantial protection. Its chief role is as a bodyguard.
Clockworks
Gnomes’ tinkering with magic and mechanical devices has
points or fewer at the start of its turn in combat, roll a d6. If you roll a 1, it retreats from combat if possible. It otherwise keeps fighting.
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Overheats. Roll a d6 at the start of the
Triton
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Ah, the tritons. Imagine if the elves spent a few centuries far beneath the sea, where their arrogance and pretension could grow undisturbed. At least the tritons spent that time fighting sahuagin
the tritons’ role as the world’s true protectors.
Staunch Champions
Despite their off-putting manners, tritons are benevolent creatures at heart, convinced that other civilized races
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Valenar Characters See chapter 1 for additional information about creating Valenar elves. When creating a Valenar character or NPC, consider the following: Martial Role. Valenar was forged in war. As
an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier, an acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar with your Valenar history? As a half-elf, you might be an entertainer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Valenar Characters The elf section of chapter 3 provides additional information about creating Valenar elves. Whatever kind of character you’re creating, consider the following. Martial Role. Valenar
has always been on a war footing. As an elf, consider your role in a warband. Are you a simple soldier? An outlander scout? An acolyte devoted to the elven ancestors, or a sage familiar both with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dangerous, so it’s often important for their group to include someone who can physically intervene when situations devolve into combat. The Tough’s role might include fighting criminal thugs, kicking
backgrounds such as criminal, sage, soldier, or urchin, regardless of the role they play in a group. Consider some or all of these roles for characters in your party: Client. When a routine investigation goes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fighter. As a champion, you quickly master your role within your franchise, because that role is simple. Lift heavy things. Stand in front of monsters. Hit them till they drop. Eldritch Knight
Fighter? Wizard? Why not both?! If a franchise’s recruiting efforts result in a party lacking either fighting or magical ability — or, Tymora forbid, both — you make a great addition to the team as an
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or
keen intellect and magic to discover the secrets of making steel. Its military shattered rival tribes and developed advanced tactics for fighting in forests and open plains.
The civilization grew into a
Orc
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the heads of their enemies.
Orcs treat dwarves somewhat differently from other foes, because they covet the homes that dwarves fashion for themselves. If a tribe succeeds in fighting its way into a
orcs can be dominated by evil creatures of immense power, and they accept this subservient role either because they are forced to or because it offers them a measure of security while they engage in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Assigning Assets When you’ve noted which assets are fighting against the cult, it’s time to decide how those forces of good attack. The characters are key figures in the allied force marching on the
Well of Dragons, and their voices carry tremendous weight. As such, make sure the players know they have a key role to play in planning the battle. The simplest approach is a one-to-one matchup, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
important common values and work toward the same end: the destruction of slavery. They fulfill something like the role of the Order of the Gauntlet in Athas. The Free are not directly concerned with
fighting threats such as Elemental Evil, but they hate slaveholders and do everything they can to punish those who enslave others. The elemental cults take captives and force them to work on their mad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Assigning Assets When you’ve noted which assets are fighting against the cult, it’s time to decide how those forces of good attack. The characters are key figures in the allied force marching on the
Well of Dragons, and their voices carry tremendous weight. As such, make sure the players know they have a key role to play in planning the battle. The simplest approach is a one-to-one matchup, with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
important than their current role. No particular set of talents is common to all soldiers, but military units often strive to avoid duplication of skills. Warforged. Literally made for war, most
warforged characters have spent the years since the end of the Last War trying to find a new way of life. For some warforged, the answer is to continue fighting the war one way or another, often as part
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Demonic Point of View Why do we descend upon the domain of our hated enemies? Because that’s where the fighting is!
— Zaadaaak, demon of the Abyss
Most other creatures believe demons to be
have intelligence enough to appreciate their role in it, the Blood War offers an endless source of diversion underscored by resentment of a cosmic order that refuses to admit their superiority. As the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
artifacts and other treasures far beyond the capabilities of any modern artificer. But there is more to the past than treasures waiting to be found. Stories say that demons and dragons are fighting a long
, cold war in the shadows. These tales speak of a Draconic Prophecy… hidden revelations that grant the power to shape the future. Hidden dragons, undead elves, immortal fiends; all may be fighting to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
any Red Wizard can take on that role. When the temple is attacked, he hands over his part in the ritual and leads the attack against the adventurers. See appendix D for Rath Modar’s statistics. Cult
few dozen to a hundred or more. Devils. Devils fighting for the cult have been summoned by the Red Wizards, and serve fiendish masters dedicated to seeing Tiamat leave Avernus. Giants. The few giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a formerly peaceful polis.
3 Organize disparate groups of bandits and criminals into a cohesive fighting force.
4 Hunt down a famous defender of the law who champions Iroas.
5
another god could take this opportunity to offer the party aid against their former patron. Mogis might then assume the role of campaign villain as the characters do what they must to atone.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
one-sided bargains from unnerved sailors. Bronze dragons have a romantic view of their role as guardians of justice and prefer treasures that tie into their heroic narrative. Their hoards teem with
compound eyes
10 An elaborate clockwork zoetrope that, when activated, displays a moving picture of a bronze dragon fighting a red dragon over a burning city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
this role, as are paladins—as long as they aren’t asked to do things that violate the tenets of their oaths. Marshal. Combat is the specialty of the Marshal, who focuses on enforcing the law of the
land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
vigilant warrior; the clan needs a wide range of labor and talents to meet all the needs of the group. Filling the second role are an equally large number of dwarves whose occupations involve the crafting of
role takes years to master it. A weaponsmith starts work in the forge, providing manual labor to haul ore from the mines and learning how to repair tools. The dwarf might then work in the mines, pushing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
around you.
Dinosaurs play an important role in Talentan culture. How does this affect you? Do you have a clawfoot companion? As a druid you can assume dinosaur forms; as a monk you could use
fighting styles based on different dinosaurs. Likewise, in playing a Beast Totem barbarian or Circle of the Shepherd druid, consider replacing the traditional totems with the following. Bear: Hammertail
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followers who regularly try to foil his schemes. In turn, Phenax does his best to upend their plans through lies and deception. After all, a fair fight isn’t worth fighting. Nowhere is Phenax’s
commitment to upending the status quo and angering his fellow gods more evident than in his role in the rise of Xenagos, the now destroyed god of revels. Xenagos’s attacks left many of the gods disconnected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Deneith. In Karrnath and Aerenal, undead are used as tools. You certainly could find yourself fighting a merciless minotaur in the slums of Sharn… but you’re just as likely to cross swords with a cruel
into Eberron, but that doesn’t mean that there needs to be a kenku nation or that kenku have played a significant role in history; it may be that a dozen kenku were thrown out of the Faerie Court of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Others think that either of those assumptions gravely underestimates the abilities of the Daughters and their subjects. In the aftermath of the war, the fighting forces of Droaam have become a
— that it is important to them to unite the monsters of Droaam and to give their charges a voice in the world. In this case, the Daughters can be ultimately sympathetic figures. They are fighting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
30 feet. Landro isn’t interested in fighting. Rather, it wants to question the newcomers who’ve made it all the way to the colossus’s uppermost level. Landro the Host In its manifestation as Landro
, the graymatter engine assumes the role of a gracious host. It is far more interested in learning about its visitors than in talking about itself. If pushed, Landro briefly explains how it was created by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
can clearly hear the sound of fighting ahead. Bestial howls and yips can be heard, along with deeper roaring. A successful DC 13 Intelligence check recognizes the language of the battle cries as Gnoll
like Yeenoghu to play more of a role in this chapter of the adventure, it’s easy to do so. When the gnolls killed by the characters do not rejoin the hunt, the demon lord circles back to the site of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
an effective fighting force when gathered into a teeming horde that floods the battlefield. Lesser Devils. The next six higher tiers are occupied by the lesser devils: imps (rank 2), spined devils
death can immediately step into the vacant role, as long as the devil is aware of the rules of succession and positions itself as next in line. Devils look at mortals as sheep, just as demons do
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
often fights for money above all else, whether focusing on a primary role as a combat specialist or providing martial backup for the franchise as needs be. Mission Accomplished Whether your intention is
opportune moment, making your foe wonder what other tricks you might play.
4 Swearing, name-calling, political satire — you do it all. You make use of a range of down-and-dirty fighting epithets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
Donjon The Donjon is a walled fortification near the shore of Lake Bral where some offenders and malefactors against the crown are held. In addition to its role as an auxiliary barracks for the Royal
before audiences unaware of her identity. Red Masks Guildhouse The Red Masks are a group of violent youngsters fighting for influence on the Rock. They frequently come into conflict with members of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
fighting against a wicked power structure. Criminal syndicates with a heroic bent include the band of plucky outlaws who hijack taxes from the cruel baron and return them to the downtrodden and a hard
ventures. The Criminal Syndicate Member Roles suggests positions you might fill in the organization and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role. Criminal Syndicate Member Roles Role
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, fighting behind enemy lines or striking into wild, unsettled lands. The force must be fast, self-sufficient, and either diplomatic or decisive to assure their survival. 4 Horde. The horde is almost a
whether you believe you’re suited to such a life. The Military Force Envoy Roles table suggests a variety of military roles you could fill and the backgrounds frequently associated with each role
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
King As much as the characters learned from fighting the Pudding King in Blingdenstone, they might decide to seek more knowledge of the mad svirfneblin or his fiendish master, Juiblex the Faceless
Orcus! Although Orcus doesn’t have a significant role in this adventure, players might wonder what the Demon Lord of Undeath is up to. In the heart of a alien cavern glistening with slime, scores of mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
vicious realm of endless fighting. When the last battle ends, Yeenoghu will enter the world, slay its last surviving champion, and preside over a wasteland of rotting corpses. To Yeenoghu, pure destruction
. In concert, all three play a role in advancing Yeenoghu’s goals. Omens from Beyond Of all the demon lords, Yeenoghu is perhaps the most active on the Material Plane. He shows support to his followers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
must pass through Avernus, so the infernal armies muster on this layer. Here, the amnizus guard the citadels overlooking the River Styx, much of the fighting of the Blood War takes place, and devils
over who comes and goes. Given her role in the Blood War, Zariel is keenly interested in collecting souls from the greatest warriors on the Material Plane and securing their loyalty. She bargains hard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Make a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, you fall prone. 6 You come upon a pack of dogs fighting over food. Make a DC 10 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to get through the pack unimpeded. On a
chase. For example, a mine cart chase might have few (if any) branches, while a sewer chase might have several. Role Reversal During a chase, it’s possible for the pursuers to become the quarry. For