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Curse of Strahd
, found Tatyana.
Tatyana was Strahd's type—a woman of exquisite beauty and gentle manner. When Strahd returned to Ravenloft, the young woman instantly caught his eye, and Rahadin had the pleasure of
informing Patrina that her presence at the castle was no longer desired.
Rahadin's loyalty didn't waver after Tatyana died and Strahd became a vampire. Rahadin continued to do his master's bidding. Eager
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
(spell save DC 13):
At will: light, spare the dying
2/day each: command, create food and water, cure wounds, faerie fire, hold person, revivify
1/day: death wardMercion strikes the balance of a
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
often unaware of being hunted until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it.
Orthons
value the challenge of the chase and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthon’s first loyalty is to its archduke, but one with no immediate assignment might work for anyone who
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant
.
Fleeting Fancies
Wandering tabaxi are mercurial creatures, trading one obsession or passion for the next as the whim strikes. A tabaxi’s desire burns bright, but once met it disappears to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
party members act in a manner that runs counter to the NPC’s alignment or bond, reduce the NPC’s loyalty score by 1d4. Reduce the NPC’s loyalty score by 2d4 if the character is abused, misled, or
Optional Rule: Loyalty Loyalty is an optional rule you can use to determine how far an NPC party member will go to protect or assist the other members of the party (even those he or she doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Score can never be raised above its maximum. When other party members act in a manner that runs counter to the NPC’s alignment or personality, reduce the NPC’s Loyalty Score by 1d4. Reduce the NPC’s
a bond of loyalty, gratitude, or love. You can delegate decisions about an NPC’s actions to one of the players, especially in combat, but you can override the player’s decisions to reflect the NPC’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
22. Alchemical Lab This laboratory space is filled with worktables holding tubing, glassware, and all manner of alchemical experiments. All the various experiments are connected by silver wires to a
mummy rot antidote, and one vial of thessaltoxin antidote. See appendix C for all these items. Manipulating Time Having a mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area advances the experiments underway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
close ties to the Mror Holds and their loyalty to the house over any particular nation. In addition to providing all manner of security, House Kundarak dominates Khorvaire’s banking industry. As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
passed down to (or distributed among) one’s children. While a character holds a title, he or she is expected to act in a manner befitting that title. By decree, titles can be stripped away if the local ruler or ruling body has reason to question the character’s loyalty or competence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
of combat to master. A few become bodyguards, trading their combat prowess and loyalty for food and lodging. Martial Arts Adept
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16
Hit
modifier.
Actions
Multiattack. The adept makes three unarmed strikes or three dart attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
appearance of loyalty toward rival terrors. Every part of Kalakeri holds secrets and dangers, and nowhere is untouched by its rulers’ war for dominance. When planning adventures in Kalakeri, consider
the “Treachery in Kalakeri” section later in this domain description. The wilds of Kalakeri might also fuel terrifying adventures. The land holds all manner of perilous ruins and mysteries, from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
prepared the perfect situation, stand-in, or poison accordingly. However, Ivana has a facile understanding of true love and companionship, so those who behave in an unexpectedly selfless manner might
created innumerable unique plants, as well as plant creatures with strange abilities and unflagging loyalty to her. Tyrant Maker. Ivana’s ambition drives her to take on any challenge. She reflexively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Mercion Mercion strikes the balance of a 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
knowing a fiend’s true name grants power over it, the hags used the books to ensure the yugoloths’ loyalty. They also used the books to capture the true names of other fiends that crossed them. It is
yugoloths demand much for their time and loyalty. Whatever promises a yugoloth makes are quickly broken when a better opportunity presents itself. Unlike demons, yugoloths can be reasoned with, but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
a barbed tail, small horns, and leathery wings. It strikes while invisible, attacking with its poison stinger. Imp
Tiny fiend (devil, shapechanger), lawful evil
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 10 (3d4
spellcasters, acting as advisors, spies, and familiars. An imp urges its master to acts of evil, knowing the mortal’s soul is a prize the imp might ultimately claim. Imps display an unusual loyalty to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
was fulfilled, however, when Sergei, Strahd’s brother, found Tatyana. Tatyana was Strahd’s type—a woman of exquisite beauty and gentle manner. When Strahd returned to Ravenloft, the young woman
instantly caught his eye, and Rahadin had the pleasure of informing Patrina that her presence at the castle was no longer desired. Rahadin’s loyalty didn’t waver after Tatyana died and Strahd became a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
manner, law weaves a web of obligations that create order and security in a chaotic multiverse. A cleric harnesses divine power Order Deities Example Deity Pantheon Aureon Eberron Bane Forgotten
You gain the ability to infuse your weapon strikes with divine energy. Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can cause the attack to deal an extra 1d8 psychic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. The defensive team can try to catch the ball (see the “Catching” section). Each batter can attempt this check up to three times; after three failed checks, the batter strikes out and must stand down
. On a successful check, the batter is out and must stand down. On a failed check, the batter advances to first base, moving any other batters ahead of them forward by one base. Scoring Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
representative of the bureaucracy of the Hells in the worlds of mortals. So, to ensure his loyalty while taking advantage of his talents, Asmodeus enacted two laws concerning him. First, whenever
motivated by his desire to keep his current appearance. Second, Asmodeus decreed that any deal Baalzebul strikes shall end in disaster for the other party. For this reason, other devils avoid forming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
until the orthon strikes. This invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it. Orthons value the challenge of the chase
and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthon’s first loyalty is to its archduke, but one with no immediate assignment might work for anyone who promises it a worthy struggle against a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
being hunted until the orthon strikes. The orthon’s invisibility can be disrupted when the devil is attacked, however, so a strong counterattack is often the best defense against it. A Sporting
Chance. Orthons value the challenge of the chase and the thrill of one-on-one combat above all else. An orthon’s first loyalty is to its archduke, but if it has no immediate assignment, an orthon might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
in Waterdeep whose lives are more magical than the marvels possible with spells.
Nobles and Patronage Nobles in Waterdeep are patrons of and investors in all manner of businesses in the city and
charitable actions such as burial of the unknown dead. Their motives are manifold, but their actions — no matter the reason — earn them loyalty and high regard from those who benefit from their largesse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
must be obeyed. Those who obey must do so to the best of their ability. In this manner, law creates an intricate web of obligations that allows society to forge order and security in a chaotic
Strike At 8th level, you gain the ability to infuse your weapon strikes with divine energy. Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you can cause the attack to deal an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
head upstairs (see “Upstairs Bedrooms” below). Entering area 4 reveals a most macabre version of the inn’s kitchen. The transformed kitchen’s shelves contain all manner of ingredients suitable for a
returned to the default inn of stage 1. As before, opening another door in the default version of the inn advances the characters to stage 3.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the characters’ weapons in silver. The party can have up to six weapons silvered in this manner. Twenty pieces of ammunition count as one weapon for this purpose. About the Harpers. The Harpers is a
before. The order strikes hard and fast, without waiting for the blessings of temples or the permission of rulers. The order believes that evil must be smashed, or it will swiftly overcome all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
windows. Did these things actually happen, or are characters’ senses turning against them? The answers often don’t matter, particularly when the Mists provide explanations for all manner of casually
just be their nervousness getting to them. But sometimes it’s the calm before a threat strikes. Out of Time When the time for action comes, make your narration feel urgent. Speak quickly and in short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Wild animals act domesticated.
6 40 Food multiplies or heals when bitten.
Omens of Keranos d6 d100 Omen of Keranos
1 41 Lightning strikes, thunder rumbles, or rain falls in a
.
3 67 The weather suddenly changes radically.
4 68 A colored arrow strikes nearby, arching from an impossible direction.
5 69 Plants sprout and grow to maturity instantly.
6 70
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
presence, immediately throwing himself down before the Faceless Lord and pledging his eternal loyalty. His previous name and existence ended in that moment, and now there is only the Pudding King. Juiblex
the closed-off areas of Blingdenstone and set up court, summoning all manner of oozes along the way and rendering portions of the ruined city uninhabitable and dangerous to outsiders. Utterly insane and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
-Kaya. The yakfolk chief has a large bronze gong in his hut (area 8). If he or his wives become aware of invaders, one of them strikes the gong. It is loud enough to be heard throughout the village
them. To conquer the village, the adventurers must defeat all adult yakfolk that live here. If the adventurers approach the village in a nonthreatening manner, Chief Kartha-Kaya welcomes them with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, the Nelanther. Here, all manner of seafaring or sea-dwelling creatures live, from lizardfolk and minotaurs to orcs and ogres, with a smattering of humans and others thrown in for variety. Where some
might anger the one you’re talking to. Still, if you’re looking for cheap, strong hands, Nelanther may be the place for you, but don’t expect much in the way of loyalty or cleverness out of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
belongings are left behind, and all remaining devils in the room disappear in clouds of smoke. Ch’gakare When the last devil is defeated or when the party strikes a deal with the erinyes, the mastodon
, and reforms in his tomb somewhere in the distant jungle. Ch’gakare does not speak but holds up the chalice in a manner that suggests he’s offering it as a gift. If the chalice is taken from his hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
force. 2 Mercenary Company. Hard-bitten veterans of numerous conflicts, mercenaries serve an employer for coin rather than out of loyalty. 3 Expeditionary Force. This military force is far from home
sabotage or execute targeted strikes against high-value targets. 4 Reconnaissance. You gather information on enemy troop numbers, placements, movement, or supply caches and routes. 5 Seek and Destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants often needs Humanoid agents to act as emissaries to smaller peoples—and perhaps to enter locations where giants can’t. Adventurers who fill such a role might do so out of loyalty to the giant
horde of fierce soldiers. Adventurers in the warleader’s service might participate in mass battles or more surgical strikes. The Warleader Assignments table provides suggested missions the giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
trolls tear from their victims and graft onto themselves in this manner. Dire Troll
Huge Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 172 (15d12 + 75)
Speed 40 ft
as insubstantial as shadow. The troll might be unaware of the transition—the creature still moves and attacks with teeth and claws as ever—but now the troll strikes at victims’ minds. Spirit Troll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
and often. It will save another’s life in the near future, earning you their loyalty.” Throne “Great responsibility shall be thrust upon you. Only you will know if you are ready.” Fortune Fulfillment
can assist the party, or a wise figure who receives and answers questions in a manner similar to the Divination spell.
Knight. An NPC offers the party assistance at a crucial moment. This could be a