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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Talons","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The aerial forces of the Boros Legion — skyknights who fly alongside the angels — take to the air mounted on Skyjek
enemies on the ground, and engage flying foes.
The shape of a Skyjek roc's body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
plus 21 (6d6);{"diceNotation":"6d6", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Final Blade", "rollDamageType":"force"} force damage. If the target has at least one head and the medusa rolled a 20 on the
attack roll, the target is decapitated and dies if it fails a DC 20 Constitution saving throw and can’t survive without that head. A target is immune to this effect if it takes none of the damage
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth
Turn Immunity
against the forces of evil. The dragon stayed home and, in the guise of a human noble named Lord Argynvost, brought new initiates into the order.
Enemies of Strahd. Vladimir found himself fighting
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
unusual crown, often called an eldercross or a witch’s turn. This living, garland-like part of a hexblood’s body extends from their temples and wraps behind the head, serving as a visible
mark of the bargain between hag and hexblood, a debt owed, or a change to come.
Hexblood Origins
A bargain with a hag or other eerie forces transformed your character into a magical being. Roll on
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
constables and police forces, and even smaller communities have sheriffs and bailiffs who stand ready to protect their community.
Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, InsightLanguages: Two of your
hell hound without flinching.
6
I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
7
I have a crude sense of humor.
8
I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
organization, but who serve as its hands, head, and heart.
As a prelude to your adventuring career (and in preparation for it), you served as an agent of a particular faction in Faerûn. You might have
Emerald Enclave: Maintaining balance in the natural order and combating the forces that threaten that balance is the twofold goal of the Emerald Enclave. Those who serve the faction are masters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Flight to Steel Springs Assuming the characters head to Steel Springs, they arrive as Kalaman’s forces engage the Dragon Army. However, Kalaman received faulty intelligence, and its troops are badly
outnumbered. Rather than joining the Kalaman forces in their advance, the characters find themselves defending a retreat. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you’re using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
bear banners featuring a spider with a woman’s head. The forces surging from the redoubt are enormous spiders with the heads of wolves. The spider-wolves carry banners with snarling wolf heads.
Four
ichor oozing from holes in its carapace.
A war between thousands of demonic combatants rages throughout the ridge. The forces organized around the tower include driders and monstrous spiders, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Githyanki After tracking the splinter colony of mind flayers to Undermountain, githyanki forces from level 16 have begun their systematic eradication of the illithid presence. The githyanki forces on
this level await reinforcements from level 16. Yaveklar, the knight in command, intends to personally cut off the ulitharid’s head and present it to her superiors. Her second in command, Lashiir
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Heads of State The head of almost any nation described in chapter 2 could be your patron. For some nations and regions, it’s impossible to speak of a “head of state,” but you might enjoy the
patronage of a powerful clan leader or other prominent figure—perhaps working to make that person a viable head of state in the long run. The Heads of State table offers suggestions for the kind of work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of forces unlikely to be interacted with and whose very beings are likely anathema to characters. Cosmic Horror Villains d8 Villain
1 A smiling minstrel with yellow eyes and music that
being’s emissary
6 A coroner who believes a message is being relayed to him through the bodies he autopsies
7 The head librarian of an ancient sect, who seeks secrets hidden within her peers
8 A spoiled noble who intends to raise a cult to feed to the realm they want access to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Skyjek Roc The aerial forces of the Boros Legion — skyknights who fly alongside the angels — take to the air mounted on Skyjek rocs. These avians are named for the skyknights who are also part of the
roc’s body makes it relatively easy to saddle and ride, and it is typically equipped with armor plating on its head and chest. Skyjek rocs are headstrong and impulsive, but their bravery makes them ideal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Tracking Kas Kas fled toward Carapace Ridge, where Miska is imprisoned in the nearby Ruinous Citadel and where Kas has a stronghold in a cliffside redoubt. The vampire plans to marshal his forces
might learn which direction to head. If the characters have trouble determining where to go, a character who succeeds on a DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check can hear, amid the howling wind, sounds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Now, they return to the subterranean realm at the head of a group of allies that might outnumber the adventurers four-to-one, depending on how many NPCs were recruited from the factions in Gauntlgrym
adventurers’ allies or their foes — you might wish to use the guidelines under “Handling Mobs” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. In some cases, you can simply match forces on one side with those on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
takes to the air. Long hair whipped by a conjured wind, a half-elf spreads his arms wide and throws his head back. Lifting him momentarily off the ground, a wave of magic surges up in him, through him
otherworldly influence, or exposure to unknown cosmic forces. One can’t study sorcery as one learns a language, any more than one can learn to live a legendary life. No one chooses sorcery; the power chooses the sorcerer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
takes to the air. Long hair whipped by a conjured wind, a half-elf spreads his arms wide and throws his head back. Lifting him momentarily off the ground, a wave of magic surges up in him, through him
otherworldly influence, or exposure to unknown cosmic forces. One can’t study sorcery as one learns a language, any more than one can learn to live a legendary life. No one chooses sorcery; the power chooses the sorcerer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Chapter 5: Temple of the Elder Elemental Eye The struggle to defeat the forces of Elemental Evil is coming to a head. Characters have cleared out the cult’s surface outposts and taken the fight to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
32. Death’s Head Barracks Hobgoblin forces are quartered in these rooms, which are engulfed in a permanent antimagic field similar to that created by an antimagic field spell (the result of a magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
head hanging from her belt.
The older githyanki knight, Yaveklar, commands the githyanki forces on this level. Though she is eager to slay the ulitharid and wipe out the mind flayer colony, Yaveklar
even commit forces to a joint operation to conquer the mind flayer colony. If Yaveklar is neutralized, Lashiir readily fills the power vacuum and behaves much like her predecessor. The illithid head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of Karametra cease to balance bounty with care, they might come to align with the foes presented on the Karametra’s Villains table. Karametra’s Villains d6 Villain
1 The head of an orphanage
’ wrath.
4 The head of a prominent family (noble) continues to exert abusive control over their adult children, citing their role as matriarch or patriarch to justify it.
5 A local leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
striking a great blow against the forces of darkness.
“The High Rider sent out the riders of Elturel, now numbering many thousands, with Zariel at their head, riding a golden mastodon. With a great cry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Opening the Crate When Mirt gets any sense of the characters’ presence, he opens a single bloodshot eye and speaks: “Uuuurgh… by Ilmater’s buttocks, mah head is explodin’! If ye’ve come to drop off
just as the fight is winding down. As the last hatchlings expire, the characters hear alarms sounding throughout the Bridge Quarters, followed by the thunder of booted feet as security forces
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
most influential forces in the city. They have a stranglehold on the smuggling trade and own the majority of the gambling halls in the city, while most of the fences and thieves in Sharn either work
owns warehouses, taverns, and inns throughout the city, and it has a considerable interest in the shipping trade. A Boromar heir sits on the city council of Sharn, and the current head of the clan is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
-like maw of the stuffed mind flayer head closest to the chest. A successful DC 25 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools picks the lock, and a successful DC 30 Strength (Athletics) check forces the chest
22. Al’chaia’s Quarters Al’chaia commands the githyanki forces in the Crystal Labyrinth and Crèche K’liir. This room serves as her quarters. The chamber’s contents are as follows: Al’chaia. Al’chaia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Facing Tiamat When the forces of good have been deployed and the battle begun, the characters will take on the most important goal of assaulting the Temple of Tiamat. Making their way through the
, blue, and red. Her red head announces the Dragon Queen’s full appearance in the sixth round after the ritual is completed. Until that round, Tiamat can make use only of her bite attacks and breath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that head until the start of her next turn.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +19 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: 32 (4d10 + 10) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) acid damage (black dragon head
), lightning damage (blue dragon head), poison damage (green dragon head), fire damage (red dragon head), or cold damage (white dragon head).
Black Dragon Head: Acid Breath (Costs 2 Actions). Tiamat exhales
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
the Red Dragon Army—the largest and most powerful of the Dragon Queen’s forces—with fanatic zeal and ruthless might. Though prophesied to banish evil forces from the lands of Krynn, Verminaard was
themselves, the mace’s magic item description for player characters is provided below. Nightbringer Weapon (Mace), Legendary (Requires Attunement)
This heavy mace has a dark oaken handle and a head
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Facing Tiamat When the forces of good have been deployed and the battle begun, the characters will take on the most important goal of assaulting the Temple of Tiamat. Making their way through the
, black, green, blue, and red. Her red head announces the Dragon Queen’s full appearance in the sixth round after the ritual is completed. Until that round, Tiamat can make use only of her bite attacks and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Mistshore: Spring Xanathar has sent forces to collect the Stone of Golorr from Grinda Garloth, known up and down the wharf as an eccentric wizard who owns a submersible contraption that she uses to
15 or higher can spot the gazer shortly after the party enters the City of the Dead. The gazer defends itself if attacked. Next Encounter Armed with directions to the Garloth mausoleum, the characters can head for the City of the Dead. The spring chain continues with encounter 4, “Mausoleum.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
that bore the red-stained coffin of Harkon Lukas at its head. As the rebel forces neared the walls of the royal palace, they were met by a contrite monarch, who gave a heartfelt speech, begging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
of the Golden Mongoose, the Six confirmed that the franchise held an orrery component called the timepiece of travel — and that Acq Inc head office was so far in the dark about their discovery. So
the Six hired a number of agents — including archmage Hoobur Gran’Shoop — to attack both franchises. Hoobur’s forces snuck into Phandalin and razed Tresendar Manor to the ground. However, the Six
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Passion vs. Restraint The elven personality is a mixture of two opposing forces, which vie for dominance throughout an elf’s life. How an elf handles the tension between passion and restraint colors
who let passion overtake their behavior can be consumed by it. They stop caring about friendships, alienate family members, and take foolish risks in pursuit of gratification that a cooler head would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
walls. In the middle of the room, a stone pedestal holds a small brazier in which an eerie green flame dances and crackles. The brazier and its pedestal appear to have been untouched by the forces
center of the body is a large eye that stares at you.
“Hello,” says a thick, burbling voice inside your head.
Spectator
The monster that guards this room is a spectator. One of the human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Euryale’s story and unwavering conviction. These medusas are divinely empowered champions, drawing their power from a cosmic truth, the will of a deity, or the primal forces of nature. They gather and
the world to maintain a divine shroud. 6 Watch the entrance to a slumbering titan’s tomb for any sign the titan might awaken, and repel the forces that seek to break the tomb’s seal. Hierophant Medusa
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
players that the Black Network’s expert killers can be put to better use against the cult leaders of Severin’s inner circle, while Harper agents or forces of the Lords’ Alliance help in the tunnels