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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their draconic heritage—chromatic, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote
themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal
created expressly to be familiars. Such creatures have the following trait.
Familiar. The anvilwrought can serve another creature as a familiar, forming a magical, telepathic bond with its willing master
Magic Items
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
This ivory longbow is inscribed with a prayer to the god Hiatea, the runes of which are entwined with gilded engravings of wheat stalks and deer antlers.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage
cast one of the following spells from it (save DC 18): create food and water (1 charge), warding bond (2 charges), guardian of faith (3 charges).
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
consider their draconic heritage—chromatic, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote
themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.
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worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would die to recover an ancient relic of my faith that was lost
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as much as biological, and they devote themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.Psychic
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
evil. He is thoughtful, kind, and seldom rash, yet never hesitant to punish those who spit in the face of law and order.
Strongheart doesn’t worship a god but devotes himself to an ideal: that
comfort to those who have no goodness in them.”
Ideal. “Justice needs champions. I count myself as one.”
Bond. “Valor’s Call is not just an assembly of like-minded
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
background might aspire to greater things, not for themselves, but for their faith.
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary
;performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power.
Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Strahd, whom the druids consider a god. With the druids on her side, she expects to rid Barovia of its wereraven menace.
Gifts of Mother Night. The goddess Mother Night has bestowed magical gifts on Baba
matter of seconds.
Baba Lysaga’s Traits
Ideal. “No love is greater than a mother’s love for her son.”
Bond. “I am the mother of Strahd. Anyone who disputes this fact
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Hobgoblins trace their origins to the ancient courts of the Feywild, where they first appeared with their goblin and bugbear kin. Many of them were driven from the Feywild by the conquering god
creates a mystical bond between the giver and the receiver of a gift.
On some worlds, such bonds lead hobgoblins to form communities with deep ties to one another. In Eberron and the Forgotten Realms, vast
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
)
6
Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I would die to recover an ancient
agent. (For instance, consider the words “faith” and “faction” to be interchangeable.)
Your bond might be associated with other members of your faction, or a location or an
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
tables to customize your character in addition to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background.
The Tabaxi Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new
result every few days that pass in the campaign to reflect your ever-changing curiosity.
Tabaxi Obsessions
d8
My curiosity is currently fixed on …
1
A god or planar entity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
character’s ideal, think on a legendary scale as you define your character’s bonds. What if a person mentioned in your bond is actually a god? Consider this twist on a bond from the urchin background in
the Player’s Handbook: “I owe my survival to Phenax, god of thieves, who taught me to live on the streets while disguised as another mortal urchin.” In this case, the secret divine identity of the person in the bond makes the bond more significant.
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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. (Evil)
Yuan-ti Bonds
d6
Bond
1
I will see our empire rise again and, in so doing, win the favor of the serpent gods.
2
I am enamored with the culture and trappings of
d6
Flaw
1
I feel twinges of emotion, and it shames me that I am imperfect in this way.
2
I put too much credence in the dictates of a particular god.
3
I frequently
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forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a
Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
such dragons’ attitudes and behavior. Others consider their draconic heritage—chromatic, metallic, or gem—something like a large extended family. But for dragonborn champions, this bond is spiritual as
much as biological, and they devote themselves to their divine ancestor. Dragonborn champions advance the cause of their dragon god among draconic creatures and other folk alike.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent him.
Personality. “I’ve cheated death once. I can do it again.”
Ideal. “Great beauty can hide great ugliness. The reverse is also true.”
Bond. “I’ve been
searching my whole life for the answer to a simple question: Am I a god?”
Flaw. “I don’t like mysteries. Unraveling them keeps me up at night.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent him.
Personality. “I’ve cheated death once. I can do it again.”
Ideal. “Great beauty can hide great ugliness. The reverse is also true.”
Bond. “I’ve been
searching my whole life for the answer to a simple question: Am I a god?”
Flaw. “I don’t like mysteries. Unraveling them keeps me up at night.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent him.
Personality. “I’ve cheated death once. I can do it again.”
Ideal. “Great beauty can hide great ugliness. The reverse is also true.”
Bond. “I’ve been
searching my whole life for the answer to a simple question: Am I a god?”
Flaw. “I don’t like mysteries. Unraveling them keeps me up at night.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Spellcaster sidekick stat block to represent him.
Personality. “I’ve cheated death once. I can do it again.”
Ideal. “Great beauty can hide great ugliness. The reverse is also true.”
Bond. “I’ve been
searching my whole life for the answer to a simple question: Am I a god?”
Flaw. “I don’t like mysteries. Unraveling them keeps me up at night.”
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
. These tenets vary from tribe to tribe, and are often based in events that the tribe has experienced. Here are a few examples:
If a dwarf or a human invokes its god upon dying, you must carry the
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Posing as an avatar of an evil earth elemental-god, a sapphire dragon serves as general to a fanatical cult—and claims the spoils of the cult’s
Rary's telepathic bond spell.
Thriving Wildlife. giant spider;Giant spiders (a sapphire dragon’s favorite prey) are attracted to the area within 6 miles of the lair and settle there in large
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darkness.
Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a
sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
god Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which
creates a mystical bond between the giver and the receiver of a gift. On some worlds, such bonds lead hobgoblins to form communities with deep ties to one another. In Eberron and the Forgotten Realms
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
an avatar of an evil earth elemental-god, a sapphire dragon serves as general to a fanatical cult—and claims the spoils of the cult’s victories.
2
A sapphire dragon is bound by an
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A group of stone giant;stone giants believes a young sapphire dragon to be an emissary of their god, Skoraeus Stonebones. The dragon considers the notion ridiculous but loves having an audience
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
healed unless Corellon has a change of heart. And as changeable as Corellon is, the god has been adamant on one point: as long as Lolth remains in existence, the responsibility for her betrayal falls
their ancestors’ poor judgment. In this one regard, Corellon is as inflexible and unchanging as the foundation of the world. And all elves grieve over the memories of the irreparably broken bond between themselves and their creator.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Bookshelves are crowded with sheaves of parchment and strange-looking tomes.
Iarno has left his rat familiar here to watch for intruders. The rat shares a telepathic bond with its master, and it sends a
done so.) In addition, Urmon records that a magic mace named Lightbringer was commissioned by priests of Lathander, the god of dawn, from the mages working with the gnomes and dwarves of the
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
here as part of some such delegation, then decided to stay when the mission was over.
Mulhorand. From the terrain to the architecture to the god-kings who rule over these lands, nearly everything
to learn. (Neutral)
6
Suspicious. I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
So long as I have this token from my homeland, I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Acolyte You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
emulate. (Any) 6 Power. Everything I choose to do is determined by whether it will make me smarter and stronger. (Evil) Yuan-ti Bonds d6 Bond 1 I will see our empire rise again and, in so doing, win
lives and kill the offender. Yuan-ti Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I feel twinges of emotion, and it shames me that I am imperfect in this way. 2 I put too much credence in the dictates of a particular god. 3
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
matter how much bugbears might drain a tribe of resources, these creatures are a potent force. Followers of Hruggek. Bugbears worship Hruggek, a lesser god who dwells on the plane of Acheron. In the
when outmatched. They are dependable mercenaries as long as they are supplied food, drink, and treasure, but a bugbear forgets any bond when its life is on the line. A wounded member of a bugbear band
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to the trait, ideal, bond, and flaw from your background. The Tabaxi Obsession table can help hone your character’s goals. For extra fun, roll a new result every few days that pass in the campaign to
distant land.
Tabaxi Obsessions d8 My curiosity is currently fixed on … 1 A god or planar entity 2 A monster 3 A lost civilization 4 A wizard’s secrets 5 A mundane item 6 A magic item 7 A location 8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Acolyte You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Then follow the Path of the...
Berserker to unleash raw violence.
Wild Heart to manifest kinship with animals.
World Tree to tap into cosmic vitality.
Zealot to rage in union with a god.
Bard
. Weave together martial prowess, nature magic, and survival skills. Then embody the...
Beast Master to bond with a primal beast.
Fey Wanderer to manifest fey mirth and fury.
Gloom Stalker to hunt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Iroas carries a battle-worn bronze shield called the Bulwark of Brotherhood. It symbolizes the protective bond shared by all soldiers at war and his determination, ironically, to defeat his own brother
the temptations of Mogis.
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas. One of the greatest of Iroas’s champions, Kalemne is a stone giant sworn to the service of the god of war. A warrior of tremendous strength and