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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
, provided it can see the attacker. After the attack hits or misses, the high fae then makes one Fae Claymore attack against the attacker.High fae kindguards have spent centuries perfecting their martial
amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae frequently engage in deceptions and other complex games of wits against one another.
Most high fae remain secluded deep within the wilds
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
surrounding their lairs.
Martial Hoards
Sapphire dragons’ favorite prizes are weapons and armor, records of military history and tactics, and magic items that protect against psychic damage or mental
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An adult sapphire dragon lives adjacent to active purple worm tunnels, hoping the threat of the worm will deter treasure hunters
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their duties vigilantly or distractedly. Some raise alarms at the first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the
danger they face. Guards are perceptive, but most have little martial training. They might be bouncers, lookouts, members of a city watch, or other keen-eyed warriors.
Elf
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have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating
they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or gaining greater magical power, and adventuring allows them to do so. Some
Hobgoblin
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to keep the knowledge fresh for new generations. When hobgoblins aren’t waging war, they farm, they build, and they practice both martial and arcane arts.
These trappings of civil society do
appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits.
Implacable Gods
Hobgoblins revere two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (Any Simple or Martial), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Life Stealing. The weapon has 1d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Nine Lives Stealer Weapon (Any Simple or Martial), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) You gain a +2 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this magic weapon. Life Stealing. The weapon has 1d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Flame but beware the deceiving whispers of the Shadow in the Flame. The Church of the Silver Flame has a disciplined hierarchy with a martial aspect. Friars and ministers seek to guide people to the
principles. They seek to lead virtuous lives, to protect the weak, and to guide the wicked to the light. The Church is based in Thrane but its followers are spread across Eberron. It’s up to you whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and
so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side. Almost by definition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple and Martial weapons Armor Training Light, Medium, and Heavy armor and Shields Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Chain
that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, which is regimented from day to day but constantly changing over decades, so they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or
seem when the need arises.”
Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
they impact Djaynai. Travelers occasionally come to Djaynai to learn the Lightsea Lancers’ ways, as their heroics, dance-like martial arts, and knowledge of transmutation magic are renowned throughout
Djaynai and beyond. Beneath the Nightsea, the realm of Janya has its own tales. Many tell of how early Janyans were focused not only on rebuilding their lives but on preserving what they treasured from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, which is regimented from day to day but constantly changing over decades, so they find careers that let them travel freely and set their own pace. Elves also enjoy exercising their martial prowess or
seem when the need arises.”
Humans. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Akros’s inhabitants, though, aren’t members of its martial elite. The famed warriors of Akros have the means to devote their lives to studying and training in the ways of war because they rest atop a
People of Akros For most of Akros’s neighbors, the term “Akroan” evokes legendary warriors, trained from birth in every martial discipline known to humankind. It brings to mind songs of tight-knit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat
save lives. But thus far, he has not defied the council. In secret, Arayat drinks heavily. It is the only way he can sleep at night. Personality Trait. “I will do anything and everything to protect the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
lives. One blade might use a circus troupe as cover for nefarious deeds such as assassination, robbery, and blackmail. Other blades strike at the wicked, bringing justice to bear against the cruel and
powerful. Most troupes are happy to accept a blade’s talent for the excitement it adds to a performance, but few entertainers fully trust a blade in their ranks. Blades who abandon their lives as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
hundreds of deployments to the most dangerous situations across the founding civilizations and beyond. He is a master of the Dayawlongon martial art of eskrima and favors a pair of shortswords in combat
save lives. But thus far, he has not defied the council. In secret, Arayat drinks heavily. It is the only way he can sleep at night. Personality Trait. “I will do anything and everything to protect the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and
lives. Such undead are often found as champions of the Blood of Vol or agents of the Order of the Emerald Claw. Undead Nature. A Karrnathi undead soldier doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
for pay or from a sense of duty. They might perform their duties vigilantly or distractedly. Some raise alarms at the first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee
Watch watches all.
—Volothamp Geddarm, legendary explorer
Guard Guards are perceptive, but most have little martial training. They might be bouncers, lookouts, members of a city watch, or other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
energy that fills the space between all things in the multiverse. Monks tap into that energy through spiritual and martial training, meditation, and contemplation. And punching and kicking. And more
concussions are fairly distributed.
— Rosie Beestinger
Stances for Success Part of your martial training as a monk sees you adopting a variety of stances during combat. These stances help focus your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Hrigg Roundrook Hrigg is a gregarious dwarf who laughs heartily and lives to feast on the finest food and fight the vilest evil. He is one of five siblings, each of whom were chosen by Kiri-Jolith
Bonus Proficiencies. Hrigg is proficient with simple and martial weapons and light and medium armor.
Dwarven Resilience. Hrigg has advantage on saving throws made to avoid or end the poisoned condition
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the area around the dragon’s lair.
Young Sapphire Dragon Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A young sapphire dragon practices martial skills by regularly using a horn of Valhalla to
kuo-toa to worship the dragon.
Adult Sapphire Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures
1 An adult sapphire dragon lives adjacent to active purple worm tunnels, hoping the threat of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Githzerai Focused philosophers and austere ascetics, the githzerai pursue lives of rigid order. Lean and muscular, they wear unadorned clothing free of ornamentation, keeping their own counsel and
surroundings, because the githzerai will it. Each monastery is overseen by monks that impose a strict schedule of chants, meals, martial arts training, and devotions according to their own philosophy. Behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
things calm down in Three Sun Square, the Brightguard places any remaining Ashen Heirs under arrest. The Ashen Heirs are belligerent as they’re arrested, proclaiming, “A few lost lives are nothing if it
unchecked, I fear Atash will cancel the celebrations and impose martial law until the rebels’ threat is ended. Will you help me prevent this?”
If the characters agree to Artavazda’s mission, the angel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Zariel is no politician. She lives to fight, and she bases her assessment of those she meets on a combination of their combat skills and their willingness to use those skills. In Zariel’s eyes, zeal
the Nine and elected to swell the ranks of her armies through the aggressive recruitment of mortal souls. Her agents offer gifts of martial skill and courage to any who are willing to bargain. Zariel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
,” “bullyblades,” and “alleyblades” Those who boast of martial skill but who shrink from violence or lack real ability are “sharpjaws.” In sharp contrast are Waterdeep’s “fastfists” (any lout easily provoked to
, I am nothing. If I take lives but count not the cost, I am nothing. If I steal in the night and see not the faces of the devastated come the next morning, I am nothing. If I make decrees like a ruler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Starting at 14th level, you add your Intelligence modifier (minimum of +1) to the damage of your melee weapon attacks while your Bladesong is active. BLADESINGER STYLES
From its inception as a martial
still taught by their original creators due to the long lives of elves. Most schools of Bladesinging are in Evermeet or Evereska. One was started in Myth Drannor, but the city’s destruction has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
history of shared traditions, recorded and retold to keep the knowledge fresh for new generations. When hobgoblins aren’t waging war, they farm, they build, and they practice both martial and arcane arts
other peoples. Hobgoblins have little appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
their gods’ traditions and teachings. Mountain dwarves maintain a strong martial tradition. They know that the great wealth they accumulate in their vaults makes them prime targets for raiders. As a
prefer to dwell underground. Many gold dwarves live their lives without seeing the sun. Surrounded by the artistry and wealth that earlier generations have drawn from the earth, they are accustomed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
votes in the fourth council. Marshall Ulder Ravengard Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Responsibility, glory (“I am trusted with protecting thousands of lives, and I will not betray that
Fist—the military might of Baldur’s Gate. He has the greatest martial acumen of anyone at the council (and probably in the whole Lords’ Alliance). He can also muster more soldiers than any other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
votes in the fourth council. Marshall Ulder Ravengard Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Responsibility, glory (“I am trusted with protecting thousands of lives, and I will not betray that
Fist—the military might of Baldur’s Gate. He has the greatest martial acumen of anyone at the council (and probably in the whole Lords’ Alliance). He can also muster more soldiers than any other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
This day commemorates the birth of the city. The Field of Triumph is the site of illusory displays that chronicle the history of Waterdeep, as well as martial exhibitions by the Guard and other worthies
martial skill, and stage mock battles. Those desiring to join their ranks are given a chance to demonstrate their prowess, usually with wooden practice weapons in contests against veteran soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
be repaid, promises must be honored, and outright lies must never be spoken (though misdirection and riddles are always welcome). To amuse themselves over the long centuries of their lives, high fae
Nael “The Kindly Lord does not issue invitations to their court lightly. I suggest you accept.”
—Gwyddion, messenger of Talion
High fae kindguards have spent centuries perfecting their martial
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
votes in the fourth council. Marshal Ulder Ravengard Lawful neutral male human fighter Ideals: Responsibility, glory (“I am trusted with protecting thousands of lives, and I will not betray that trust
Fist—the military might of Baldur’s Gate. He has the greatest martial acumen of anyone at the council (and probably in the whole Lords’ Alliance). He can also muster more soldiers than any other






