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Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
halved.Early in life, aurumvoraxes cooperate with siblings and their den leader parents, digging tunnels in search of metal and other burrowing prey. As they grow to adulthood, aurumvoraxes hunt on their
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Alone or in small groups, aurumvoraxes dig deep in search of precious metals. Such exploration often leads them into conflict with subterranean settlements. As defenders of such communities often
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants led trolls in a campaign to win Annamâs favor by conquering the outer plane of Ysgard. The campaignâs aspirations of conquest quickly failed, but the raiders discovered a key feature of
Ysgard: creatures slain on that plane return to life the next dawn. Thus, the giantsâ incursion became a part of the eternal battle that rages across the plane. The trolls, whose fundamental
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
led trolls in a campaign to win Annamâs favor by conquering the outer plane of Ysgard. The campaignâs aspirations of conquest quickly failed, but the raiders discovered a key feature of
Ysgard: creatures slain on that plane return to life the next dawn. Thus, the giantsâ incursion became a part of the eternal battle that rages across the plane. The trolls, whose fundamental
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her.
Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry
administers healing. She uses Radiant Fire against groups of foes when thereâs no chance of harming allies or innocent lives, otherwise resorting to hold person spells and Divine Radiance attacks
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
the first Deck of Many Things. She doesnât know why this is but surmises her life is tied to that deck; so long as it continues to exist, so will she. She has no way to prove this hypothesis
, but she nevertheless opposes groups like the Grim Harrow (see chapter 19) that seek to destroy the Deck of Many Things.PoisonEmpowering Aegis (Recharge 4â6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
âs form is shrouded in a continual cloud of billowing ash and smoke. The awakened scion forms a blade of lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest
plant life.
Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
If the scion dies, existing ore remains, but new veins of ore stop forming. The
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest, preferably at the head of a fire giant army.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by
almost nonexistent within 6 miles of the scion, parching the land and withering most plant life.
Empowered Fire Giants. Fire giants within 1,000 feet of the scion gain a +8 bonus to attack and damage
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest
goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand
Human
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds.
A Broad Spectrum
With their penchant for migration
and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as
defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a
Hobgoblin
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyetâs conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to
will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion.
Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyetâs conquest. Idols
Species
One Grung Above
, and blue grungs work as artisans and in other domestic roles. Supervising and guiding both groups are the purple grungs, which serve as administrators and commanders.
Red grungs are the tribe&rsquo
caste for life. On rare occasions, an individual that distinguishes itself with great deeds can earn an invitation to join a higher caste. Through a combination of herbal tonics and ritual magic, an
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for
innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpersâ ideals.
The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an
Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light manifests
noteworthy exception because of its Healing Machine trait.)
Life Span
The typical life span of a player character in the D&D multiverse is about a century, assuming the character doesnât meet
Backgrounds
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and perspective on life.
Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation
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Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals.
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PERSONALITY TRAIT
1
I speak rarely but mean every word I say
solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful)
3
Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic)
4
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
As a sell-sword who fought battles for coin, youâre well acquainted with risking life and limb for a chance at a share of treasure. Now, you look forward to fighting foes and reaping even
greater rewards as an adventurer. Your experience makes you familiar with the ins and outs of mercenary life, and you likely have harrowing stories of events on the battlefield. You might have served with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isnât enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
most fiercely resisted by other paladins of this oath, who believe that the hell knights have wandered too far into darkness. Tenets of Conquest A paladin who takes this oath has the tenets of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
territories and plunder the wilds. In groups, they form hierarchical, martial societies bent on conquering lands and stripping them of resources to serve their expansionist zeal. Hobgoblins often
existence beyond. Many hobgoblins serve the violent god Maglubiyet, whose hunger for conquest matches their own. Hobgoblin followers of Maglubiyet flourish in the Infinite Battlefield of Acheron, where they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
leaders might be goblin raid masterminds, bombastic magic-users, or those capable of making the loudest noises. Hobgoblins and forceful humanoids might also command ornery groups of goblins, directing
. Since then, hordes of these more martial-minded goblins have flourished, with some finding their ways to Material Plane worlds. These vicious invaders seek to sow ruin in preparation for their godâs conquest. Bree-yark!
âApproximate translation from Goblin to Common: âHey, rube!â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ancient Blue Dragon Ancient blue dragons think beyond dominating groups of short-lived servants. Instead, they seek to claim their places above other dragons and their worldâs most powerful
inhabitants. If world domination seems too tedious or clichĂ©, these dragons might seek to seize control of extraplanar realms, multiworld empires, or forces of realityâlike life, storms, or time itself
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Lifestyle Expenses Between adventures, you choose a particular quality of life and pay the cost of maintaining that lifestyle. Living a particular lifestyle doesn't have a huge effect on your
character, but your lifestyle can affect the way other individuals and groups react to you. For example, when you lead an aristocratic lifestyle, it might be easier for you to influence the nobles of the city than if you live in poverty.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Lifestyle Expenses Between adventures, you choose a particular quality of life and pay the cost of maintaining that lifestyle, as described in chapter 5. Living a particular lifestyle doesn't have a
huge effect on your character, but your lifestyle can affect the way other individuals and groups react to you. For example, when you lead an aristocratic lifestyle, it might be easier for you to influence the nobles of the city than if you live in poverty.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Beyond the Mundane Life Almost by definition, the life of a paladin is an adventuring life. Unless a lasting injury has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the
they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Beyond the Mundane Life Almost by definition, the life of a paladin is an adventuring life. Unless a lasting injury has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the
they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background Life in Godsbreath revolves around community and agriculture, with locals working hard to feed themselves and keep their land strong. But as the crimson-tinged farmland known as the Ribbon
becomes less fertile each year, groups of young farmers and adventurers have begun to plant crops along the dangerous borderlands called the Rattle. Despite the constant threat of monstrous predators
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurerâs Guide
Astral Elf Long ago, groups of elves ventured from the Feywild to the Astral Plane to be closer to their gods. Life in the Silver Void has imbued their souls with a spark of divine light. That light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
. Sharindlar, Lady of Life and Mercy, is the goddess of healing, romantic love, and fertility, often associated with the moon. Gods of Far Places The god of invention and discovery is Dugmaren
portrayed as a dragon filled with envy of the wealth of others, who jealously tends his own hoard. Gods of Evil Laduguer is the patron of the duergar, god of magic and those crafts not governed by Moradin. Also worshiped among the duergar is Deep Duerra, a goddess of conquest and of the powers of the mind.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
Heralds of Dust The Heralds of Dust believe life is a false existenceâeverything and everyone is already dead. They act as Sigilâs undertakers, meticulously caring for the cityâs dead in hopes of
toward True Death. Factol Skall is further detailed in this supplementâs appendix. Outsidersâand other groups in Sigil diametrically opposed to its morbid tenetsâfind the Dustersâ fatalistic outlook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
Against the Giants Giants have been raiding settled lands in bands, with giants of different sorts in these marauding groups. Death and destruction have been laid heavily upon every place these
monsters have visited. This has caused great anger in high places, for life and property loss means failure of the vows of noble rulers to protect the life and goods of each and every subjectâand possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
enclave of Hylo and the goblins of the arid southern lands, with whom they share their island. Fewer humans make their home on Southern Ergoth, living primarily along the coast and avoiding dangerous groups
seaport without a sea. In the dry harbor, decrepit remnants of the cityâs famed ships list on waves of sand. The rest of the city clings to life as a trade hub for small communities and itinerant bands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
crusaders or heroes for hire. This aspect of elven life isnât as well known among other races as it might be, because elves spend much of their âadventuringâ years in places far away from other
elves are born with or develop the qualities that mark them as potential adventurers, as other races define the term. Many traditional adventuring groups are happy to count an elf among their members, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
grow. From this Gulthias tree came the seeds from which the first blights were sown. Dark Conquest. Wherever a tree or plant is contaminated by a fragment of an evil mind or power, a Gulthias tree
life force or spirit that spawned them. By attacking their progenitorâs old foes or seeking out treasures valuable to it, they carry on the legacy of long-lost evil. Behold the legacy of Gulthias the vampire: plants with a taste for blood.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
resurrected the priests once buried alongside him as powerful mummies, replacing their heads with those of beasts holy to his new faith. These Children of Ankhtepot served him as they did in life, and
together the dead conquered the souls of HarâAkir. The ages have marched ever on. Ankhtepot has known treachery and conquest. He has known divinity and rule. But now he knows only boredom and despair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to
become lost in the mist. Strahd allows the Vistani to come and go as they please because he admires their lust for life and their willingness to serve him when he needs them. He also owes an ancient debt