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hunting ground, where he pursues captured mortals in a cruel game. Yeenoghuâs lair is a place of blood and death, populated by gnoll;gnolls, hyena;hyenas, and ghoul;ghouls (see the Monster Manual
most devoted followers gain the Gnashing Jaws action and the Rampage bonus action, while cult leaders gain the Aura of Bloodthirst trait.
Gnashing Jaws. Melee Weapon Attack: bonus to hit equal to
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leaders in Calimshan, Biha Babir maintains the strongest spy network, and she is rumored to have informants in every major city of the region.
For years, Biha Babir has searched tirelessly for the
punished.Acid, Cold, LightningFluid Form. Biha Babir Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a form resembling a Beast or Humanoid that is Medium or smaller, while retaining her game statistics (other than her size), or returns to her true marid form.
Firbolg
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, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic.
Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only
an unappealing place to explore by temporarily diverting springs, driving away game, stealing critical tools, and altering trails to leave hunting or lumber parties hopelessly lost. The firbolgs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
waste to entire civilizations, invasions of vast armies or extraplanar hordes, assassinations of world leaders. These world-shaking events title the chapters of history. In a D&D game, such events
D&D game. Games stagnate when the story meanders too long without a change in tone, when the same villains and similar adventures grow tiresome and predictable, and when the world doesnât change
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
each otherâs company while singing, dancing, and playing games. Argantle is playing a chess-like game called Crowns with her cousin, Jagu, when a howling wind warns her of the partyâs approach, giving
center of this henge, a small, checkered game board with stone playing pieces rests on the ground near the dying embers of a campfire.
Each of the eight standing stones is about 20 feet tall and hewn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
sky and engulfing prey with its fiery breath before landing.
Conflicted Creature. A chimera combines the worst aspects of its three parts. Its dragon head drives it to raid, plunder, and accumulate
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These three aspects drive a chimera to stake out a territory that is as large as 10 miles wide. It preys on wild game, viewing more powerful creatures as rivals to be humiliated and defeated. Its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
of the action in a Ravnica campaign, itâs important not to let that tension cause too much friction in a party of adventurers. The D&D game relies on cooperation among the players, so itâs helpful
for the player characters to find common ground that unites them despite their differences in guild affiliation, ideals, and agendas. Even though some guild leaders (especially the villainous ones
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
cities, and a campaign centered on her champions and goals might focus on just one of these aspects over the course of the campaign. A game focused on establishment might see the characters founding a
invading armiesâto internal enemiesâlike corrupt leaders or dangerous criminals. In any of these cases, Ephara cares about protecting cities from the poison of corruption and tyranny as well as threats
Kenku
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. Flock leaders enforce discipline and minimize conflicts, but they fail at effective planning or crafting long-term schemes.
Although unable to speak in their own voices, kenku can perfectly mimic any
might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game.
Kenku Names
Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Yourself
When youâre preparing an adventure to run for your friends, you donât need to write hundreds of pages describing each location in exhaustive detail. You can run a game with no more written
incite the grimlocks to revolt against the mind flayers. Bring the NPC leaders of groups to life as described in the âNonplayer Charactersâ section in chapter 3, fleshing out their personalities and goals. Then use those elements to decide how those leaders respond to adventurers.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
concerned, the local leaders of the Black Network (with Urstul Floxin chief among them) reside with them in the family villa. Orond is a short, stocky man who dresses well and is easy on the eyes. When
amputated when he was a young boy, but the scar on his backside remains. Game Statistics Orond Gralhund is a Tethyrian human noble, with these changes: Orond is neutral evil. He has an Intelligence of 9 (â1). Never one to bother learning other languages, he speaks only Common.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
fattest, heaviest member â the most successful and thus the most admired one in the group. The qualities that other creatures expect or demand of their leaders â such as intellect, decision-making ability
amuse themselves with inane games that typically involve food or eating. One such game is called stuff-stuff, in which hill giants see how many halflings, gnomes, or goblins they can fit into their mouths
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the city leaders you might bump into in Upper Central or at the Tain Gala. If your character has the noble background, you might already know one of them. Sharn Councilors d12 Councilor 1 Sorik
. She hopes to reduce the influence of organized crime in her district, but itâs a dangerous game. 5 Maza Thadian (elf) represents Upper Northedge. A venerable elf and owner of one of the finest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
options are inferior). When the time comes to design the game elements of the race, such as its traits, take a look at the gameâs existing races and let them inspire you. Cosmetic Alterations A simple
way to modify an existing race is to change its appearance. Changes to a raceâs appearance need not affect its game elements. For example, you could transform halflings into anthropomorphic mice
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
of the D&D game.
Schick related in the 2013 compilation Dungeons of Dread that he wrote the adventure as a way of persuading Gary Gygax to hire him as a game designer.
THE LEGEND OF KERAPTIS
often enough to keep the leaders in line. Under Keraptis's overlordship, the influx of rapacious monsters and raids from the wild mountains decreased markedly, dwindled, and then almost stopped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
ruthlessness, their opponents fought with reckless abandon and self-sacrifice. How you manage this conflict in your game must be based on knowledge that only you can have. The upshot of this whole series
of adventures is a fight to the finish. Only the leaders and those they take with them will normally seek to move to a place of safety; the rest will stand fast and battle to the end. Adventure Start
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
complex relationship with her homeland. While she loves Akharin Sangar, she refuses to bend to the will of its angelic ruler, Atash. Rather than oppose him directly, she plays a delicate political game
find relief. Personality Trait. âTrue leaders must see what others do not, but they must remain connected to those they lead.â Ideal. âI will find the missing twelve and bring back the full glory of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
make decisions for most prides, these leaders rising from among the oldest or best-respected women of the pride. Generally, leonin communities avoid outsiders, particularly armed groups of soldiers and
, largely comprised of tents capable of housing whole families. These temporary homes surround brightly colored pavilions, where craftspeople turn game into meals, clothing, and materials, honoring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a snorkel. Gifted Stoneworkers Loxodons are tireless, patient artisans with an unrivaled intuition about their craft. Although they make nurturing spiritual leaders, their gift for stonework is so
Common and Loxodon. RULE TIP: AC CALCULATIONS DON'T STACK
When the game gives you more than one way to calculate your Armor Class, you can use only one of them. You choose the one to use. For example
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
complex relationship with her homeland. While she loves Akharin Sangar, she refuses to bend to the will of its angelic ruler, Atash. Rather than oppose him directly, she plays a delicate political game
find relief. Personality Trait. âTrue leaders must see what others do not, but they must remain connected to those they lead.â Ideal. âI will find the missing twelve and bring back the full glory of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Audience chamber, used to receive guests 3 Banquet room for important celebrations 4 Barracks where the lairâs defenders are quartered 5 Bedroom, for use by leaders 6 Chapel where the lairâs
are held 13â14 Storage, mostly nonperishable goods 15 Throne room where the lairâs leaders hold court 16 Torture chamber 17 Training and exercise room 18 Trophy room or museum 19 Latrine or bath 20
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
endured a schism. Khelben âBlackstaffâ Arunsun was denounced by other Harper leaders for empowering Fzoul Chembryl, then the evil leader of the Zhentarim, with a powerful artifact. That Khelben did so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Additional Encounters The Rise of Tiamat is an open-framework adventure designed for higher-level characters. As such, not all your game sessions need to stick to the main track of the adventure
rise has emboldened evil creatures that arenât directly serving the Dragon Queen. Power of the Cult The Cult of the Dragon expands its operation in larger and bolder ways. Its leaders send diplomatic
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
ravines serve as a hunting ground, where he pursues captured mortals in a cruel game. Yeenoghuâs lair is a place of blood and death, populated by gnolls, hyenas, and ghouls (see the Monster Manual), and
the Gnashing Jaws action and the Rampage bonus action, while cult leaders gain the Aura of Bloodthirst trait. Gnashing Jaws. Melee Weapon Attack: bonus to hit equal to this creatureâs proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Additional Encounters The Rise of Tiamat is an open-framework adventure designed for higher-level characters. As such, not all your game sessions need to stick to the main track of the adventure
rise has emboldened evil creatures that arenât directly serving the Dragon Queen. Power of the Cult The Cult of the Dragon expands its operation in larger and bolder ways. Its leaders send diplomatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Additional Encounters The Rise of Tiamat is an open-framework adventure designed for higher-level characters. As such, not all your game sessions need to stick to the main track of the adventure
rise has emboldened evil creatures that arenât directly serving the Dragon Queen. Power of the Cult The Cult of the Dragon expands its operation in larger and bolder ways. Its leaders send diplomatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
tables of contacts in this chapter describe nonplayer characters who are members of guilds (your own and others), you are likely to acquire guildless contacts as well. NPCs such as goblin gang leaders
, minotaur bartenders, and vedalken tailors all go about their lives in the shadow of the guilds but divorced from those groupsâ intrigue and politics. Starting Contacts Your character starts the game
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Mountain Encounters While the characters are exploring or camping in the Yatil Mountains, roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and night. An
the characters approach in a peaceful manner, one of the scouts runs back to the vale to fetch their leaders, Laira NaâGwaylar (lawful good, gnome veteran) and Saleen Glimmershade (neutral, gnome druid
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
local leaders, theyâre quickly directed to Catacus (see âNature Loversâ), Javek and Vara Horn (see âTraditionalistsâ), or Ginder Nanik (see âMerchantsâ). If the characters are more interested in talking
different options these individuals present, then spend up to a whole game session in Arborean Springs playing out these interactions.
The Gardensâ History. The Burning Circle preserves what little lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
goblins drank in a recent game of drink-or-dare. Rift in Reality. The rift leads into the Far Realm to a location called the Feeder Trenches. The Feeder Trenches are described in the âFar Realm Rifts
practicing arcane magic. Itâs obvious that this rejection still stings Oshundo, who refers to Illithinochâs long-dead leaders as âignorant foolsâ who are âclosed to the flexibility and power of arcane magic
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
evil and bellicose, Drexa believes he should be one of the leaders of the Crushing Wave. He resents that such a position wasnât given to him. Those who look likely to overthrow Gar Shatterkeel, or who
wears ring mail (AC 14). Roleplaying the Giants. The giants, Karg and Maul, pass the time playing a game akin to Tic-Tac-Toe, using rocks of different colors. Maul is frustrated because he has been
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
studded leather armor are the leaders of the Vistani campâthe brothers Luvash (CE male human bandit captain) and Arrigal (NE male human assassin). If you used the âPlea for Helpâ adventure hook, the
. Each of these wagons contains three Vistani (CN male and female human bandits). The Vistani are playing a dice game for favors, since they have no money. They respond to sounds of alarm by drawing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
eye toward how the giving can elevate its status. Memnor and his trickery play a role in this âgame.â The very best gift (from the giverâs perspective) is one that everyone believes to be far more
siblings of their teachers, but thatâs not always so. Leaders are chosen by general recognition from among the best crafters in the clan. One group of fire giants, known as the dreadnoughts, owe their
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the franchise when the time was right. She knows just enough about the teachings of Waukeen to talk a good game. The gnome does nothing to tip her hand, acting friendly toward the characters for as long
. Development. Sildar is a member of the Lordsâ Alliance, a group of allied leaders concerned with the security and prosperity of the North. As such, his goals are to bring stability and wealth to the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
fiendish face grins devilishly in the opening leading to the nave.
The statue guards the templeâs nave (area T3) and uses the game statistics of a Stone Golem, except it speaks and understands Common
: Central Altar This seven-foot-long, oval altar is made of pink stone. A depression atop the altar is stained blackish red.
The cult leaders execute disloyal cultists here. As a Study action, a