master some with only aside for for leaders

Davil Starsong

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Within the Waterdeep division of the Black Network, Davil is accorded the title of Master of Opportunities and Negotiations because he's

, even while drunk, and uses an elven lute as a spellcasting focus. Davil can put the characters in contact with other leaders of the Black Network's Waterdeep division, namely Istrid Horn (if they need

Skull Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

throw and only half damage if it fails, provided it isn’t incapacitated. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the skull lord fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Master of the

":"Master of the Grave"} hit points whenever it starts its turn there. Unusual Nature. The skull lord doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. The skull lord makes three Bone Staff or

Bone Knight

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

must obey the knight's commands until the knight dies or until the knight releases it as a bonus action. The knight can command up to twelve undead at a time this way. Master of the Pallid Banner. While

, Kaius sealed most of Karrnath's undead in deep vaults, and the Order of the Emerald Claw was disbanded. A few bone knights remained in service to the crown, but most were cast aside — still bound to

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll"} days. Cultists of Graz’zt Graz’zt grants his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders

can gain the Master of Pleasures trait. Joy from Pain. Whenever this creature suffers a critical hit, it can make one melee weapon attack as a reaction. Master of Pleasures. As a reaction when this

Zodar

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

bipedal entity whose body is encased in an obsidian exoskeleton. It has no facial features aside from two narrow, vertical slits that resemble eyes, and its countenance betrays no hint of pain or emotion

. Another theory is that all zodars are working in concert to achieve some master objective. A third, less ominous idea is that zodars lost their sense of purpose when their creator vanished, and they are

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

were minions of Grazz’t, while others say that they were scouts and explorers for the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. Whatever the truth, according to legend, the kenku betrayed their master. Unable to

resist the lure of a beautiful sparkling treasure, the kenku plotted to steal the item and escape to the Material Plane. Unfortunately for the kenku, their master discovered their plan before they could

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, ambition, and self-discipline to go far indeed, as Mhurren had. He was master of a tribe that could muster two thousand spears, and the strongest chief in Thar. — Richard Baker, Swordmage Whether

marriages, half-orcs are born. Some half-orcs rise to become proud leaders of orc communities. Some venture into the world to prove their worth. Many of these become adventurers, achieving greatness for

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Master of Undeath. Orcus can cast animate dead (at will) and create undead (3/day). He chooses the level at which the spells are cast, and the creatures created by them remain under his control

the dead, emulating their dread master. Orcus is a bestial creature of corruption with a diseased, decaying look. He has the lower body of a goat and a humanlike upper body with a belly swollen with

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron and brass decorate their profane altars. Over time, Baphomet’s

casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.Baphomet’s Lair Baphomet

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic. Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only

Separated from the tribe and lost 6 Homeland destroyed by natural disaster 7 Personal quest ordained by omens 8 Dispatched on a quest by tribe leaders Firbolg Names Firbolg

Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

extreme heat, it loses 5 (1d10);{"diceNotation":"1d10","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"extreme heat"} hit points per minute as it melts. Use the guidelines in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s

idea where the city is. However, he has a powerful artifact in his possession and a good heart. If the characters explain why they’ve come to Chult, Artus puts aside his personal quest and

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

giants and white dragons to put aside their mutual enmity to hunt them. Glittering Hoards For their treasure hoards, crystal dragons prize diamonds and baubles that refract light, collections of prophecy

quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2 Prismatic shards

Graz'zt Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

Shapechanger. Graz’zt can use his action to polymorph into a form that resembles a Medium humanoid, or back into his true form. Aside from his size, his statistics are the same in each form

Master’s Guide for more on madness. Madness of Graz’zt d100 Flaw (lasts until cured) 01–20 “There is nothing in the world more important than me and my

Luba's Tarokka of Souls

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

determine by rolling on the tables in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: 2 minor detrimental properties 2 minor beneficial properties Spells. While holding the

, Mother Luba was one of the most influential leaders of the Vistani. For untold generations, the Vistani have wandered the Shadowfell, which includes terrifying demiplanes like the vampire-haunted

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems. They create secret places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron and

below. He grants his rank-and-file followers the Unerring Tracker trait, and cult leaders gain the Incite the Hunters trait. Labyrinthine Recall. This creature can perfectly recall any path it has

Fighter Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight—and his own tactical advantage. His

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

giant;frost giants and white dragons to put aside their mutual enmity to hunt them. Glittering Hoards For their treasure hoards, crystal dragons prize diamonds and baubles that refract light

palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has claimed it. 2

The Zhentarim

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

another. A winged snake is trained to serve a particular master. If its master dies, the snake has been known to remain nearby and starve to death. Zhentarim agent and winged snake Dread Warriors

possessed in life. No race is immune from being transformed into a dread warrior. Once set upon a task, these undead will do nothing—will not pause or turn aside—until they’ve fulfilled their orders. Dread warriors make up the terrifying undead army of the Red Wizards. Dread Warrior

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring

, an impenitent paladin might be forced to abandon this class and adopt another, or perhaps to take the Oathbreaker paladin option that appears in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Class Features As a paladin, you gain the following class features.

Zhentarim

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

of Waterdeep. The group’s leaders are Davil Starsong (Master of Opportunities and Negotiations), Istrid Horn (Master of Trade and Coin), Skeemo Weirdbottle (Master of Magic), Tashlyn Yafeera (Master of

receive aid from the Zhents who are opposed to him. The leaders of this branch of the Black Network are retired adventurers who have become business entrepreneurs. Their adventuring party was called

Graz'zt

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

Pleasures grants his cultists the ability to transform even the most hideous pain into pleasure. His cultists gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders gain the Master of Pleasures trait. Joy from

Pain. Whenever this creature suffers a critical hit, it can make one melee weapon attack as a reaction. Master of Pleasures. As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it can magically grant 5 temporary hit points to itself and up to three allies within 30 feet of it.

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

leads nearby frost giant;frost giants and white dragons to put aside their mutual enmity to hunt them. Glittering Hoards For their treasure hoards, crystal dragons prize diamonds and baubles that

1 A towering palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other creature has

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, which sometimes leads nearby frost giant;frost giants and white dragons to put aside their mutual enmity to hunt them. Glittering Hoards For their treasure hoards, crystal dragons prize diamonds and

"} Adventure Hook 1 A towering palace of ice and quartz that was once the abode of an ancient crystal dragon is found deserted, with no clue as to whether its master will return or whether some other

Cult of Fierna

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

, spy Signature Spells: Friends (cantrip), charm person (1st level), suggestion (2nd level), hypnotic pattern (3rd level) Fierna is a master manipulator. Mortals who desire success in love or who seek to

become beloved leaders at the head of a band of fanatics are drawn to striking bargains with her. Her cultists can gain the Infernal Loyalty trait. Cult leaders can also gain the Loyalty beyond Death

Gwaeron Windstrom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Gwaeron Windstrom The Mouth of Mielikki, the Master Tracker, the Tracker Never Led Astray Few aside from rangers of the North pray to Gwaeron Windstrom. Said to have been a mortal man elevated to

godhood by Mielikki, Gwaeron serves rangers as their intercessor with Mielikki. He is seen as a master ranger, the perfect tracker, a peerless animal handler, and a dedicated foe of rapacious creatures

Chapter 12: Comet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

describes key leaders, members, and roles in the group and presents a map of the group’s headquarters. A section at the end of the chapter describes celestial signs, omens, and prophecies related to the

end of the world and explores how these can enliven your campaign. This chapter is intended for the Dungeon Master, though characters might have a connection to the cult as ex-members, or as friends

Miska

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

enough for Miska to exit, so Miska is widening it. If he can break free, he can join the battle his forces are engaged in and revel in chaos once again. If the rod is removed or knocked aside, the seal

snaps shut and binds Miska once more. Miska isn’t idle while trying to free himself. He commands the armies of spyder-fiends and other demons through his spyder-fiend battle leaders, the raklupises

Encounter with Bakaris

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Younger halts the group. He insists the characters shouldn’t be allowed to disturb his father’s audience with Kalaman’s leaders. Establish Bakaris the Younger not just as a bully, but as a threat to

step aside through roleplaying or by succeeding on a DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check. Alternatively, a character convinces the guard they’re with to ignore Bakaris by succeeding on a DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check. Afterward, Bakaris hurls weak insults and slinks off.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

. — Elminster Booyahg Caster. This goblin served under a hobgoblin wizard, stole a look at its master’s spellbook, and learned a little wizardry by aping the gestures and words it remembered

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

different dragonmarked houses set aside their differences to investigate a murder in Sharn, the City of Towers. The prosperity of Khorvaire is built on magic, with the dragonmarked houses as the

the squabbling leaders of Khorvaire’s many nations can hardly check these houses’ grasping reach. Many whisper that if the nations of Khorvaire ever united again, they would be ruled not by a king

Nagas

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

naga believes itself the master of all other creatures that inhabit its domain. Rivalry. Nagas have a long-standing enmity with the yuan-ti, with each race seeing itself as the epitome of serpentine

evolution. Though cooperation between them is rare, nagas and yuan-ti sometimes set aside their differences to work toward common objectives. However, yuan-ti always chafe under a naga’s authority. Immortal Nature. A naga doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight — and his own tactical advantage. His opponent’s

Fighter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

and his companion, knocking the deadly blow aside. His companion, a half-elf in scale armor, swings two scimitars in a blinding whirl as she circles the ogre, looking for a blind spot in its defenses

. A gladiator fights for sport in an arena, a master with his trident and net, skilled at toppling foes and moving them around for the crowd’s delight — and his own tactical advantage. His opponent’s

Baphomet

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

devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron

. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.

Baphomet

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

devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret places to indulge themselves, including labyrinths of the sort their master favors. Bloodstained crowns and weapons of iron

. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes casts this deadly weapon aside so that he can charge his enemies and gore them with his horns, trampling them into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast.

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