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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
"} slashing damage.Murderous gangs of harpies collect in grim places across Theros, preying on any who pass by. Many merchants face regular losses at the harpies' claws, common casualties often referred
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
travelers prize accurate charts illustrating the movements of these flocks, since trailing a day behind them all but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats
old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory course. Depending on their new route, a mob of these creatures
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again
are cunning and ruthless tacticians who readily sacrifice lesser yuan-ti if potential victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
have the power to make folk forget their pain or become inured to a loss, and many people in distress pray to Shar for such a blessing. Shar is revered by those who must venture into dark places and so
drawn to serve Shar often nurture their own deep wounds or dark secrets, which in their minds makes them best suited to console those who suffer from a similar ill. Throughout the world’s history, many
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sharn has been waging a slowly escalating war against the holdings of the Boromar Clan. The Boromars were surprised by the violence of these attacks and have suffered significant losses. Daask prefers
guerrilla tactics, using only as many combatants as necessary to get a job done, never staying in one place too long, and quickly retreating back to their turf. Though the Boromars still control much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Final Confrontations The characters have many choices. They can do nothing, which allows the barbarians to loot and destroy the ranch and kill every Nettlebee. (The Uthgardt show no mercy.) If the
characters a better chance against the raiders. For their part, the Uthgardt, despite portentous visions, are unwilling to perish to serve Javor. If they suffer significant losses, including either
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. The kenku lack the talent to improvise or alter a plan, but a wise Master sets multiple plans in motion at once, confident that underlings can follow orders to the letter.
For this reason, many
adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
unknowable fate. Terror gripped the hearts of all.
“The city’s cavalry rode across the land, striking down fiends wherever they found them and suffering fearful losses. But it was never enough. For
striking a great blow against the forces of darkness.
“The High Rider sent out the riders of Elturel, now numbering many thousands, with Zariel at their head, riding a golden mastodon. With a great cry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
sympathy for the characters, claiming she’s lost many loved ones in her long life. A character can convince Leedara to perform by succeeding on a DC 16 Charisma (Persuasion) check, in which case she
ensuring Soth never finds peace. Leedara has spent centuries tormenting Lord Soth in his accursed castle, Dargaard Keep, endlessly reminding him of his failures and losses. Now that the Dragon Queen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Enemies. As veterans of the Last War, many Redcloaks carry strong grudges against other nations. They tend to believe that the Treaty of Thronehold is merely an intermission in the ongoing conflict
, and soon enough King Boranel will take his proper place on the throne of a reunited Galifar. Many of these grudges are personal based on an individual soldier’s experience in the war, but some of them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
fight alongside them in this last battle. Most of the heroes’ allies are of limited use against the demon lords — creatures immune to many forms of attack, including nonmagical weapons. Rather than
2d6 hit points at the end of each of his or her turns, provided the character has at least 1 hit point remaining. Tactical Losses. Once each round, when a player character would be hit by an attack, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ago that are distant or even ancient history to humans might have been experienced firsthand by many elves who are still alive. And an elf’s memory of such events is likely more accurate than a well
can appear cold and emotionless in the face of tragedy. They do feel the same pain that others feel, and they do mourn their losses. But they also understand, in a way that other creatures can’t, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Patriars Patriars are the elite upper class of the city, a rank defined largely by money and lines of vague, increasingly inconsequential heritage. Many nobles claim generations of lineage, dating to
constant presence of the Watch — which exclusively patrols that district — goes far toward assuring their security. As a side effect, it also means many patriars go months without engaging with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
but guarantees that the dire corbies will have cleared out many monsters and other threats. Horrid Songs. The denizens of the Underdark hear an approaching flock of dire corbies long before it comes
of the depths take pains to avoid. Unwitting Explorers. As old pathways become impassable or a flock sustains heavy losses in a particular area, dire corbies will sometimes chart a new migratory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Patriars Patriars are the elite upper class of the city, a rank defined largely by money and lines of vague, increasingly inconsequential heritage. Many nobles claim generations of lineage, dating to
constant presence of the Watch — which exclusively patrols that district — goes far toward assuring their security. As a side effect, it also means many patriars go months without engaging with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
significant such zones in Karrnath exist in the cities of Atur and Odakyr (now called Fort Bones). The number of Karrnathi undead soldiers steadily increased over the course of the war, with the losses
. However, many Karrns fear that the undead are vessels for a darker power—and that Lady Illmarrow or someone else will turn the undead against the living. Intelligent and Inhuman. Karrnathi undead bear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
surface. A dragon dropped great stones on many of the buildings above, and a good portion of the city’s outer wall was destroyed. Most of Sundabar’s military leadership was wiped out when the building they
into the city, slaughtering the human population on the surface and driving what few defenders remained into the caverns below, and from them many fled through the Underdark. The dwarves of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
losses of the war, or the lack of leadership shown by our new king, or mere war-weariness, but for whatever reason Adbar’s gates are even harder to move with soft words than they have been in the past
of the realm. Much was required to break the North out of the great siege the Many-Arrows orcs held it under. There are also whispers that King Harnoth led his Knights of the Mithral Shield out into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
they have been known to accept decades of losses as a reasonable cost for a more significant victory many years later. These warleaders have the statistics of planetars or solars (as presented in the
who specialize in single combat. They are powerful warriors who seek out the mightiest foes in any conflict, trusting lesser soldiers to handle lesser opponents. Like many other Boros angels, firemanes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
city-states of the coast and the rivalries of the Northlander isles. Any ship — be it pirate, privateer, or merchant vessel — could dock at Mintarn and find a warm welcome. Many treaties were struck
forces. Now in Neverwinter, Lord Neverember has decided to do away with a mercenary force as well. He says he wants to instill a sense of civic pride among the folk of Neverwitner, but many in Mintarn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
it seeks to control other creatures through terror, pleasure, and awe. Yuan-ti know that the world they hope to rule can’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve
victory justifies such losses. They have no sense of honorable combat and strike first in decisive ambush if they can. False Worship. Yuan-ti life revolves around their temples, yet yuan-ti don’t love
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
berserkers of the North Kingdoms North Kingdom of the Fruzti, the King Hundgred of the Fruzti (human) Weakest of the three North Kingdoms, having suffered great losses battling in the Bone March North
trying to ally with the North Kingdoms Stonefist, The Hold of King Sevvord Redbeard of the Hold (human) Monarchy founded by a bandit leader who attracted malcontents from many nations Wegwiur Wolf-Mother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
should have the opportunity to avoid or mitigate losses in heroic ways, with tragedy being a consequence of the characters’ actions and decisions, not a foregone conclusion. Moments of helplessness
behavior is a learned response to too many unpleasant surprises in past adventures, and sometimes it’s just a manifestation of players’ personalities. Here are some in-game techniques you can use to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Many merchants face regular losses at the harpies’ claws, common casualties often referred to as a “blood toll.” Blood-Toll Harpy
Medium monstrosity, chaotic evil
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
should have the opportunity to avoid or mitigate losses in heroic ways, with tragedy being a consequence of the characters’ actions and decisions, not a foregone conclusion. Moments of helplessness
behavior is a learned response to too many unpleasant surprises in past adventures, and sometimes it’s just a manifestation of players’ personalities. Here are some in-game techniques you can use to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
creatures, and fickle in their faith and attentions. Elturgard is the product of just a generation or two of humans, and it seems implausible that it will last many more. Sadly, I think I shall witness
Hellriders made some gains by day, in darkness the vampire and its minions inflicted cruel losses. Each night the good people of Elturel prayed to the gods that dawn might come more swiftly. Then, on a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
intentions, Jarlaxle cuts his losses and withdraws peacefully. If she is able to speak with Aurinax, Laeral convinces the dragon to relinquish the gold into her custody. Order of the Gauntlet. Hlam (see
appendix B) arrives and aids the characters as best he can. He and Aurinax met each other many years ago, and they are on fair speaking terms. Aurinax is fond of the monk, and characters who negotiate with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
). Questioning Witch and Light If the characters have come to the carnival seeking lost things, Witch and Light express their regret but make it clear that they’re not responsible for those losses, claiming
is good, Mister Light offers each character a gift as they exit: a balloon animal of their choosing, crafted by Thaco, “a clown of few words but many talents.” Thaco fashions each balloon into whatever creature is asked for. Each balloon animal is tied with a ribbon and floats magically in the air.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
breaks off its attack on the characters’ ship but won’t aid the characters in any other way.
Battle Losses Each round on initiative count 0, the Doomspace coalition and the Xaryxian armada each lose
one ship and its crew, in addition to any ships and crews defeated by the characters. Keep track of how many ships are left in the battle at the start of each round. Here There Be Dragons Seven young
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
encroaching on dwarven territory, send reliable spies to human settlements in the region, while pulling back as many of our folk as you can manage. Instruct the spies to pass along updates each day
that doesn’t rely on the loss of human life to see it succeed. I would gladly suggest one if such existed. Your best strategy is to defend our halls and let the humans serve as bait. Moradin knows they multiply quickly enough that their losses will soon be recouped.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The Ordning As described in the Monster Manual, the giants of many worlds organize themselves in a complex social ranking called the ordning. At the largest scale, the ordning establishes the
recoup those losses by plundering a royal treasury or the adventurers’ stronghold. 6 A cloud giant offers to buy the adventurers’ services as an extravagant (and useful) gift for another giant. Fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
knight), who has led many successful raids into the Dreadwood. Kiara is a grim figure, always cognizant of the threat posed by the forest’s denizens. She sees trouble behind every piece of news, and she
losses. He further believes that his brother, who had a genuine fondness for the local fishers and traders, was laid low by traitors in service to the Sea Princes. Duke Feldren intends to raise taxes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
visit, though the Bormuls attributed this to a bout of shellfish poisoning that afflicted many households that spring. Days later, the uncle departed, leaving some of his curios behind. The Bormuls
City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
visit, though the Bormuls attributed this to a bout of shellfish poisoning that afflicted many households that spring. Days later, the uncle departed, leaving some of his curios behind. The Bormuls
City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
— teaching many of them to read in the process — and then selling the notes directly. Today, Needle prints his broadsheets by the cartload, aided by mechanical scribes purchased from the Hall of Wonders and
losses, including those of life and limb. Instead, its plethora of back rooms and antechambers act as de facto offices for the menagerie of shady characters who spend their days drinking here. Ostensibly