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Returning 21 results for 'loyalty study'.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
to inspire and strengthen the side of good or to rescue heroes from certain death.
Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as to the
pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and
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who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
; their loyalty by turning them into slaves.
If a tribe is defeated and driven from its lair, the survivors might come under the sway of a strong but dimwitted creature, such as a hill giant or an ogre
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
begins to stink of sulfur.
A character who considers these environmental details as a Study action can make a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check. On a success, the character recognizes these as
signs that a black dragon’s lair is nearby.
Cobblehook Corsairs Other than Pierre, the only Corsairs who remain in the cove have sworn undying loyalty to Sablewing. Unless otherwise stated, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
something to annoy him. Mephistopheles is able to devote almost all his time to his research thanks to the loyalty of Hutijin, his top lieutenant. Even though Hutijin commands enough power to
a soul arrives in the Nine Hells to serve him, it invariably faces decades of routine work or tedious study. Thus, few who join his stable of arcanists remain happy with their decision, but they would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Order of the Yellow Rose is a solitary monastery of Ilmater worshipers in the Earthspur Mountains of Damara. It is known for loyalty to its allies and destruction to its enemies. Greatly respected on
monasteries are full of decaying, dying, and dead animal and plant specimens, which they study with detached interest. They frequently purchase rare specimens from adventurers and merchants that they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Study action to examine the rug and succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check realizes that if cleaned, the rug would be worth 500 GP. B3c: Eastern Quarters. A human skull is mounted on
to Sablewing by name. When the black dragon seized control of the crew, Pierre and a few others refused to swear loyalty to him. Sablewing killed the other Corsairs who resisted but spared Pierre and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
her wings. They have sworn loyalty to Sparkrender, and they share the dragon’s cruel, haughty demeanor. If the characters actively helped the kobolds or mention that Myla is alive, the kobolds’ attitude
intruders. They are susceptible to intimidation, though; as an action, a character can make a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation) check, convincing them to back down on a success. D4: Isolated Study No
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as the advancement of just societies. For instance, in Faerûn, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although ki-rins also serve his allies Tyr and
themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many who seek a ki-rin’s guidance end up pledging service to the creature. They study as monks under its tutelage and serve as its agents in the world. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
been known to appear at the sites of great battles to inspire and strengthen the side of good or to rescue heroes from certain death. Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities of courage, loyalty
speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
characters pass if a character expresses loyalty to Elemental Evil, the intent to join the cults, or any similar sentiment. The guardian does nothing if the characters don’t answer, but if a character
their loyalty and succeed on a DC 10 Charisma (Deception) check to convince him. Peluze attacks the characters if they fail to convince him. When a character claims loyalty to an element, Peluze offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
N4. Wachterhaus This house seems disgusted with itself. A slouching roof hangs heavy over furrowed gables, and moss-covered walls sag and bulge under the weight of the vegetation. As you study the
priest with AC 10 and no armor) makes no secret of her family’s long-standing loyalty to the von Zarovich line. She believes that Strahd von Zarovich is no tyrant but, at worst, a negligent landlord. She
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
that he can sway the mighty to pledge their loyalty to him in return for power over others. He finds the hunger for power that exists in every mortal heart and awakens it with carefully crafted
intimidation, cruel tyrants who use threats and gifts as needed to ensure loyalty. They enslave those too weak to resist them and shower the strong with gifts and promises of power to turn them into loyal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
twelfth chests that the characters examine are locked; they contain bottles of wine and spirits. 12A. Obmi’s Study The door to this study appears to be locked from the outside, suggesting that the place
a victim and a prisoner of the giants. In fact, at first sight, this chamber appears to be a cell rather than a truly comfortable study. Obmi is at work in the room, poring over several scrolls atop
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
kitchen, killing rats and eating whatever Gabourey drops on the floor. Slobberchops has no loyalty to the Vanthampur family, and detests Thurstwell and his imp spies. The tressym befriends any character who
) poison damage. V18. Duke’s Study An oak writing desk angled to face the middle of the room has a matching chair behind it and two black candlesticks atop it. Other furnishings include three bookcases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
was a Red Wizard of Thay until she saw an opportunity to study magic under Manshoon. Before he accepted her, Manshoon forced her to remove her distinctive Thayan head tattoos and to trade in her Red
. Given the chance, Urstul leads the characters to Manshoon, then attacks them to prove his unwavering loyalty in front of his master. If the characters fall for Urstul’s ruse but nevertheless demand that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
character who examines the carving and takes a Study action can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, the character recognizes its meaning. M16: Hierarch’s Quarters The hierarch’s
by preventing anyone from leaving the island. Anish thinks Skalanthas knows nothing about the man’s crimes and serves him out of loyalty to House Daamos. Accommodation. Regardless of whether the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Figurine 4 is sorrowful and filled with regret from a life that ended too soon. Figurine 5 is full of undying loyalty to the king. Figurine 6 exudes denial and refuses to accept what is happening
location is open to the sky. This room used to have a study below it, with a staircase connecting them. The study is gone, but the upper half of the staircase remains. The following description assumes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
if the crew of the Tortured Tortle pledges loyalty to the characters and swears off (most) of their illegal activities, much could go wrong.
Perhaps the ship is in sad shape after years of neglect
a few minutes of study by a character with proficiency in Arcana or who uses detect magic, reveals not only evocation magic within the lens (used to produce the magical light), but conjuration magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
shrine a popular place for weddings, dedication ceremonies, and other oaths. Legend holds that bards and artists who study their own reflections in the basin for half a day, opening their minds to Oghma’s
awaiting transport to trials in the High Hall or prison in the Seatower of Balduran. High Constable and Master of Walls Osmurl Havanack, a lawful neutral male shield dwarf veteran with a deep loyalty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
popular place for weddings, dedication ceremonies, and other oaths. Legend holds that bards and artists who study their own reflections in the basin for half a day, opening their minds to Oghma’s will
awaiting transport to trials in the High Hall or prison in the Seatower of Balduran. High Constable and Master of Walls Osmurl Havanack, a lawful neutral male shield dwarf veteran with a deep loyalty to his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
throw, ending the frightened condition on a itself on a success. Piercing the Illusion. Creatures with truesight see the room for what it is: an abandoned study. A dusty desk and empty bookcase line the
creations (found in the notes in area T23), this check is made with advantage. On a successful check, Rerak’s loyalty to Acererak is shaken. After three successful checks, Rerak halts the battle and