guardian conflict lords

Hybrid Spy

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d6+3","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Shortsword","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Guardian Project is a consequence of increasing

tension within the Simic Combine as the threat of interguild conflict looms. Believing that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created

Hybrid Brute

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Claw","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The Guardian Project is a consequence of

increasing tension within the Simic Combine as the threat of interguild conflict looms. Believing that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have

Hybrid Flier

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

","rollAction":"Spit Acid","rollDamageType":"acid"} acid damage.The Guardian Project is a consequence of increasing tension within the Simic Combine as the threat of interguild conflict looms. Believing

that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created soldiers to help defend the guild. These hybrids (also called guardians, after the

Hybrid Shocker

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

hybrid shocker can't use its tentacles on another creature.The Guardian Project is a consequence of increasing tension within the Simic Combine as the threat of interguild conflict looms. Believing that

the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created soldiers to help defend the guild. These hybrids (also called guardians, after the name

Hybrid Poisoner

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or ending the effect on itself on a successful one.The Guardian Project is a consequence of increasing tension within the Simic Combine as the threat of

interguild conflict looms. Believing that the Simic must be prepared to fight for their lives when that conflict comes to a head, biomancers have created soldiers to help defend the guild. These hybrids (also

Princess Serissa

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

thrust into power. Unable to find her father and fearing that he might be dead, Serissa can imagine her political influence evaporating quickly. Several giant lords previously under her father’s

outdo one another, perhaps in the process reigniting the ancient conflict between giants and dragons. The princess-regent knows that her older sisters envy and despise her, but it has never occurred to

Mordakhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

fiends and dragons waged war across Eberron, rakshasas served the fiendish lords as strategists and generals. A rakshasa named Mordakhesh rose up through the ranks to become one of the greatest

horrors of the Last War were instigated — or at least encouraged — by Mordakhesh's operatives, and his claws are known to have perpetrated some of the most brutal massacres of that conflict. No one knows

Gorka Tharn

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, dispel magic 4th level (3 slots): stone shape, guardian of faith 5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): harmMultiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one

saving throw by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the Dreadful Glare of all mummies and mummy lords for the next 24 hours

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Thuranni, Regalport (Lhazaar Principalities) Elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The mark’s bearers left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death

assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the

Mummy Lord Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, dispel magic 4th level (3 slots): divination, guardian of faith 5th level (2 slots): contagion, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): harmMultiattack. The mummy can use its Dreadful Glare and makes one

saving throw by 5 or more, it is also paralyzed for the same duration. A target that succeeds on the saving throw is immune to the Dreadful Glare of all mummies and mummy lords for the next 24 hours.The

The Harpers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

passages leading to the surface world have recently brought back the terrifying news of the demon lords’ incursion into the Underdark. Word has spread quickly through their network, and the finest mages in

their ranks are researching how to defeat the demon lords and their kind. For long years, the Harpers have sworn to put an end to unbridled evil in all its forms — especially evil that wields dark

Lords of Dust Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Lords of Dust Campaign Themes The Lords of Dust have two basic goals. The first is to encourage activities that strengthen the influence of their overlords. Rak Tulkhesh embodies war and conflict

release an overlord, but they help to sustain it. To release an overlord, the Lords of Dust must ensure that the Prophecy unfolds along a specific path. Often, following this path requires specific

Shield Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

collect exorbitant sums from princes, nobles, and crime lords to create shield guardians for them. At the same time, a shield guardian makes a mighty prize for anyone who slays its master and claims its

Shield Guardian Wizards and other spellcasters create shield guardians for protection. A shield guardian treads beside its master, absorbing damage to keep its master alive as long as possible

Vorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

deactivated shield guardian that once served as a wizard’s bodyguard. The wizard died from extreme bad luck decades ago — he fell out of a tree during a particularly bad bout of blue mist fever, hit his

head on a rock that knocked him unconscious, and rolled into a puddle, where he drowned. The shield guardian has stood impassive and unmoving, awaiting orders, ever since. A character with proficiency

2. Riddling Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

2. Riddling Guardian A rather mangy, bedraggled gynosphinx squats in the space where the three corridors converge. A wall of force along the south side separates the gynosphinx from those who

force) if they can answer the following riddle: Round she is, yet flat as a board Altar of the Lupine Lords Jewel on black velvet, pearl in the sea Unchanged but e’erchanging, eternally The answer is “the Moon.” If the wall of force is destroyed or circumvented, the sphinx will attack.

38. “I Just Met a Girl Named Skrianna”

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

her quarters (area 11b), or vice versa. A light cantrip cast on the top of her staff lights her path. Skrianna’s shield guardian marches a few steps behind her. Floating nearby is a grell valet that

, not she, must stand aside. If this leads to violence, the headmaster quells the conflict as quickly as possible and tells Skrianna that she is confined to her quarters. Once she is out of sight of the

Demon Showdown

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

demon lords from appendix D, then play out the conflict between them. Assign each player an available demon lord, or allow players to choose one demon lord to control during the battle. You manage any

as they wait. Feel free to include as many of the following as you wish while narrating the struggle between the demon lords and their minions, keeping in mind that the characters will have no time

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Houses of Shadow The elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The families that carry the mark left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and

an elite force of spies and assassins within the house. Common folk know nothing of this. Only special clients — powerful nobles, merchant lords, and the like — have access to these shadow-marked

Menzoberranzan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Menzoberranzan If the City of Spiders is the site of the demon lords’ battle, it is damaged even more than it was by Demogorgon’s arrival. Word of the city’s misfortune spreads throughout the

for resources and advantages. The adventurers could get involved on either side of the conflict, or might aid surface-world factions intent on containing the war in the Underdark until it eventually winds down.

Enacting the Plan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

end of nine hours, portals of faerzress form. All the demons and demon lords in the Underdark are drawn through those portals, appearing together in the area around the dark heart talisman. Enraged by

banished back into the Abyss. The task of the adventurers is to be close at hand but not get caught up in the battle until one demon lord is left standing, weakened and spent from the conflict. That

Cache of Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

off rebuilding the city of Neverwinter when the other Lords of Waterdeep voted him out of office. He immediately made plans to retrieve the Stone of Golorr and smuggle his cache of dragons out of

against all forms of magical detection and intrusion. Its current protector is an adult gold dragon named Aurinax, who is also the current wielder and guardian of the dragonstaff of Ahghairon, which has the

Bone Naga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Bone Naga In response to the long history of conflict between the yuan-ti and the nagas, yuan-ti created a necromantic ritual that could halt a naga’s resurrection by transforming the living naga

save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks) that needs only verbal components to cast its spells. If the naga was a guardian naga in life, its spellcasting ability is Wisdom, and it has the following

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

demon lords rule through cunning or brute force, hoping to one day claim the prize of absolute control over all the Abyss. Reward for Outsiders. Although most demon lords rise up from the vast and

Giants and Other Ancients

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

dwarves to be highly effective against giants (and other creatures of the Giant type): the dwarven thrower, Whelm, and the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords. Often this history of conflict is assumed to be simply

been conflict between giants and dragons, or they might have long ago set aside any lingering resentment. Perhaps giants and dragons banded together in ages past in a desperate effort to survive the

Troglodyte Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

conflict and haven’t noticed you yet. The reptilian humanoids are troglodytes that worship a lesser god called Laogzed — a reptilian horror that dwells in the Abyss. Although Laogzed isn’t a demon lord

(and so has not been summoned to the Underdark), troglodytes are being drawn across the Underdark to sites where the demon lords have manifested. Any character who understands the troglodytes quickly

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Principalities) Elves have carried the Mark of Shadow for thousands of years. The mark’s bearers left Aerenal after the conflict that wiped out the Mark of Death and established House Phiarlan in

special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow

Factions in the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

situation to change. Harpers are eager to recruit adventurers to help them combat the giant threat. The Lords’ Alliance Various settlements of the North have banded together to form the Lords

their respective lords. Key representatives of the Lords’ Alliance include the canny Lord Dagult Neverember of Neverwinter, the resplendent Lady Laeral Silverhand of Waterdeep, the grave Lord Taern

Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

adventurers’ intentions. Chaos in the City The influence of the demon lords grows ever stronger in Gracklstugh. Paranoia and fear are rampant, with duergar barricading themselves in their homes and

number of foreigners have disappeared, and incoming trade to the city has slowed as outsiders depart or stay away. Conflict between the Keepers of the Flame and the Gray Ghosts thieves’ guild comes to a

Greyhawk Conflicts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

use these conflicts, look for opportunities in your adventures to introduce creatures in service to the three villainous groups. Give goals to these villains that bring their operatives into conflict

, raiding poorly defended settlements and stealing cattle; demand tribute in the form of food or treasure; and destroy territorial rivals (draconic or otherwise). A Chromatic Dragon Arc. The conflict

Chapter 6: Bestiary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

well as the greatest of the demon lords and the archdevils — can add even more chaos and savagery to a campaign based on the Blood War. Similarly, you’ll find a selection of specialized duergar to

danger — to adventures that take heroes into the Underdark or the Shadowfell. Or, if you’re interested in exploring either side of the conflict between the gith that’s portrayed in chapter 4, the

Important Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

on the side he is gathering support among giants, urging them to assume their rightful place as lords of the world. He believes that the rise of Tiamat and the threat of a dragon empire will spur the

giants to unite. Blagothkus has no conflict with “small folk.” He’ll happily let the party know that yes, his castle is transporting a vast amount of treasure to the Well of Dragons, where the cult

Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, his rightful heir. She has taken her place on the Wyrmskull Throne, but with the ordning shattered, she doesn’t have the power to keep the evil giant lords in line. She relies on two storm giants for

conflict with the Kraken Society (as discussed in chapter 11, “Caught in the Tentacles”). Standing in the characters’ way are Serissa’s siblings, Mirran and Nym, who do everything in their power to turn

Important Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

on the side he is gathering support among giants, urging them to assume their rightful place as lords of the world. He believes that the rise of Tiamat and the threat of a dragon empire will spur the

giants to unite. Blagothkus has no conflict with “small folk.” He’ll happily let the party know that yes, his castle is transporting a vast amount of treasure to the Well of Dragons, where the cult

Beastlands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

as centaurs). Among the greatest inhabitants of this plane are the primal spirits called animal lords. Whenever a visitor slays a Beast native to the plane, the slayer must succeed on a DC 10

favor of abstract concepts of law and ethics. Characters might end up in conflict with those who dismiss animals as inferior and irrelevant forms of life.

Quest for the Giant Relics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Quest for the Giant Relics The first time Harshnag or a party member asks the oracle to divulge the location of Hekaton’s conch or of any of the evil giant lords, the oracle replies as follows

are many paths you can take. The more relics you deliver, the more paths you will have to choose from. Several evil giant lords stand ready to oppose you. You can ruin all of their plans by defeating

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