masters speak with only advance for for loyalty

Holga Kilgore

Monsters Thieves’ Gallery

Kilgore is a member of the Uthgardt Elk Tribe, and her strength and scowl conceal a generous heart. She’s a woman of few words who lets her actions (and punches) speak for her. A fearsome combatant

when her ire is up, Holga wields anything that comes to hand—from weapons to snacks. Her unwavering loyalty makes her a fierce defender of allies, particularly her best friend, Edgin Darvis;Edgin

Yuan-ti Broodguard

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

damage.Broodguards were once Humanoids, but they have been transformed by yuan-ti into simpleminded, scaly Monstrosities that do their serpentine masters’ bidding. The transformation process warps

tongue, and they smell faintly of rotting meat. Broodguards can speak but rarely do so, preferring to communicate via snakelike hisses and guttural noises. Making a Broodguard Yuan-ti create broodguards

Hutijin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

all their backbiting and betrayal, devils do occasionally display loyalty, offering unwavering service to their masters. One such example is Hutijin, a duke of Cania and loyal servant of Mephistopheles

Tsucora Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

tipped with a vicious stinger. They are cruel and calculating, enjoying the power they wield over others as they concoct elaborate schemes to advance their own positions and discredit their rivals

to manipulate the fears of mortals sees tsucoras often sent to Eberron as Inspired (Tsucora variant);Inspired. Nothing keeps humanoid chattel in line like fear, and the tsucoras are the masters of

Kas the Betrayer

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

against Vecna. He readily lies, breaks promises, betrays allies, and taunts those who fall for his ruses. Kas has little use for those who can’t validate his superiority or help advance his goals

in mist form, Kas can’t take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. Menacing Glare. Kas targets one creature he can see within 60 feet of himself. The target must succeed on a DC 23 Wisdom saving throw or have the frightened condition until the start of Kas’s next turn.

Beledros Witherbloom

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

spellcasting ability: 1/day each: greater restoration, mass cure wounds, plant growth, revivify, speak with deadBeledros can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one

one of these pests drops to 0 hit points, Beledros regains 9 hit points. These pests disappear after 10 minutes, when Beledros dies, or when she uses this action again.The dragon Beledros masters the

Alhoon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, but it isn’t an interdiction they must often enforce. Illithids brook no masters but members of their own kind, so it isn’t in their nature to bow to any god or otherworldly patron

periapt can speak telepathically with the holder. A creature carrying the periapt can’t prevent communication from alhoons but can silence trapped souls.PoisonCold, Lightning, Necrotic

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

is wearing or carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (his choice). In a new form, Rak Tulkhesh retains his alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance

strength as their servants — the fiends known as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

carrying is absorbed or borne by the new form (Sul Khatesh's choice). In a new form, Sul Khatesh retains her alignment, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, and

as the Lords of Dust — scheme to unleash their ancient masters. The overlords gain strength when mortals embrace the dark paths laid down for them. And as they grow stronger, they gain more influence

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

opaque black void. Ominous tales speak of these creatures prowling city streets in the darkest nights and during times of unease and unrest It is said that eyes of fear and flame were created by chaotic

remains unknown. Cruel Puppet Masters. An eye of fear and flame often chooses to appear during times of uncertainty, such as after a group's devastating defeat or when an individual contemplates some

Toraf and Bolder's Master Cut

feats

Prerequisite: You must have beaten a master at Master Toraf and Bolder’s Sword School Having trained with the masters of the mountain sword school, you’ve learned how to pull off

Strike. Before you make a melee attack with a weapon that you are proficient with, you can choose to take a −5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, the target can’t speak until

Orb of Dragonkind Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

speak its command word. You must then make a DC 15 Charisma check. On a successful check, you control the orb for as long as you remain attuned to it. On a failed check, you become charmed by the orb

advance the worship of Tiamat, or something else the GM decides. Random Properties An Orb of Dragonkind has the following random properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 minor detrimental

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

with opportunities for arcane study, although its masters are dispersed across individual wizards’ abodes and lack concentrated communities. You spent years learning the lore of the multiverse

side of an argument before I make my own judgment. 6 I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

;and were imbued with a measure of their masters’ power over winds. Their descendants still command echoes of that power. From below, aarakocra look like large birds and thus are sometimes called

increase. You can follow those suggestions or ignore them, but you can’t raise any of your scores above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you

Vampire Infernalist

monsters

laws of the Nine Hells. The greatest hell-bound vampires are masters of hellfire called infernalists, who prey on mages. Vampire infernalists are usually too arrogant to work together; even a large

wearing transforms with it. While in imp form, the vampire’s game statistics, other than its size and Speed, are unchanged. While in mist form, the vampire can’t take any actions, speak, or

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Emerald Enclave: Maintaining balance in the natural order and combating the forces that threaten that balance is the twofold goal of the Emerald Enclave. Those who serve the faction are masters

, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen. 4 Nothing can shake my optimistic

Merregon

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

from no fight. Merregons can't speak, and their telpathy is one-to-one. Their orderly ranks are easily confused if you slay their shouting masters. Merregon Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil

Obedience. Because of their unshakable loyalty, merregons form the backbone of many devils’ protective retinues. They shrink from no task, no matter how dangerous. Unless ordered to fall back, they retreat

Servitor Thrull

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Servitor Thrull The most wretched of thrulls are the servitors, small and slender, that serve as playthings for their Orzhov masters. They run trivial errands, transport small items, caper and dance

, and keep their masters’ expensive robes from trailing on the dirty street. They are utterly loyal, lacking any concept of thinking for themselves. Servitor Thrull Small construct, unaligned Armor

Philosophy and Religion

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

Philosophy and Religion Their code of honorable behavior and unswerving loyalty serves the dragonborn as a kind of faith, and, according to the traditionalists among them, that outlook is all the

religion they need. Because they were forced to worship their draconic masters in times past, dragonborn are generally skeptical about religion, seeing it as a form of servitude. The skeptics believe

Roleplaying Ramya

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Roleplaying Ramya Ramya is distant and aloof, though she craves connection. Those who speak with her find her measured in conversation, and capable of kindness and humor. However, a vein of paranoia

runs through all her actions, and she reacts to any hint of suspicious words or deeds with creative and potentially lethal tests and punishments. Personality Trait. “There is loyalty, and there is

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the

; 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

Hell Hound

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

hounds enforce the merciless order of those realms and the whims of tyrannical masters. On their home planes of existence, these grim canines ensure that souls don’t escape their bleak afterlives. On

the Material Plane, hell hounds typically serve cruel masters—such as fire giants and cultists—who appreciate their viciousness, obedience, and fiery characteristics. Hell hounds serve other creatures

5. Garden of Welcome

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

natural fence of soaring zurkhwood stalks. Muffled murmuring can be heard from atop the plateau. Circle of Masters The newest circle in the colony, the Circle of Masters is formed exclusively by

mouth. It can use this orifice to actually speak, rather than depending on rapport spores. It no longer attends melds with the other leaders, instead sending its representative. Garden of Horror As

Born to Serve

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

Born to Serve Under the illithids, we and the githyanki fought and died across a thousand worlds for implacable masters. Under Vlaakith, our kin fight and die across a thousand words for an

weakling to die in training than to undertake a mission and imperil a war band. Final Test of Loyalty By the time a group of githyanki come of age, they have heard years of stories of Vlaakith and her

Winged Thrull

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

for their Orzhov masters and tend to mimic the mannerisms and movements of the oligarchs they serve. Winged Thrull Small construct, unaligned Armor Class 12 Hit Points 31 (7d6 + 7) Speed 30

exhaustion, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9 Languages understands Common but can’t speak Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Actions Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft

Warlords of Droaam

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

intelligent creatures — to govern other regions. Within Droaam, any creature that commands the loyalty of a band and has successfully claimed and held territory can call itself a warlord, but only a small

elf werewolf named Zaeurl. The Dark Pack bears a deep hatred for followers of the Silver Flame. Gorodan Ashlord. A fire giant exiled from Xen’drik has earned the loyalty of a powerful force of ogres and

Ralzala the Dao

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Ralzala the Dao A dao named Ralzala defends the demon zapper. Ralzala swore loyalty to Zariel to gain revenge against a rival dao who tried to ruin her. The dao regrets the arrangement and wants to

this oracle herself, but the characters could do so in her stead. She tells them to speak with Red Ruth in the corrupted forest nearby and follow her instructions to break the pact. This leads the players to the Bone Brambles.

What Tarina Knows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

. That’s where the killers are hiding.” If Tarina is killed, the characters can deliver her body to Captain Zodge, who makes arrangements with a priest to cast speak with dead on the corpse. Once the

below it. Make sure the characters advance to 2nd level before continuing the adventure. When the characters arrive at the bathhouse, proceed with the “Dungeon of the Dead Three” section.

Vine Blight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

flowering kudzu. They can cause plants to burst from the ground around themselves and entangle nearby foes. Unlike most other blights, vine blights can speak. They do so rarely, typically only to convey

messages from their masters or to repeat the words of their victims in rasping voices. Vine Blight Medium Plant, Neutral Evil AC 12 Initiative −1 (9) HP 19 (3d8 + 6) Speed 20 ft. Ability

Using an Overarching Story

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Nine Dread Princes reside, with each of these dungeons stocked with enough monsters and hazards to advance the adventurers two or three levels. The adventurers spend their whole careers fighting the

organization, for example. Wherever their allegiance lies, the adventurers are motivated by loyalty and the goal of protecting whatever it is they serve. The characters’ overarching mission might be

Imp

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

Imp Imps are found throughout the Lower Planes, either running errands for their infernal masters, spying on rivals, or misleading and waylaying mortals. An imp will proudly serve an evil master of

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

Levels 17-20: Masters of the World

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Levels 17-20: Masters of the World By 17th level, characters have superheroic capabilities, and their deeds and adventures are the stuff of legend. Ordinary people can hardly dream of such heights of

point, but they can still advance in meaningful ways and continue performing epic deeds that resound throughout the multiverse. Chapter 7 details epic boons you can use as rewards for these characters to maintain a sense of progress.

The Magister's Masquerade

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

either case, the spell ends if the charm is removed from you. Masquerade History The founding masters of Strixhaven University sought ways to mitigate the clashes common among students of different

loyalty. The first event was a grand success, and since then the Magister’s Masquerade has been an annual tradition at Strixhaven. It’s a night of magic and mystery that highlights what students can accomplish together and allows them to see one another in a different light.

Marked for Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

nothing to break their loyalty to the Queen of Air and Darkness. Effective roleplaying, magic, or a successful DC 18 Charisma (Deception or Persuasion) check enables the characters to convince the elves

after her exile, but they do not know that her prison is the book. The characters might also use the speak with dead spell to learn some of the above information from fallen enemies. Treasure Each wizard wears a ring of gleaming black glass (worth 10 gp) on the third finger of their left hand.

Intellect Devourer

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

, taking over a victim’s body on behalf of its mind flayer masters. Illithid Creations. Mind flayers breed intellect devourers to serve as roaming hunters of the Underdark, creating an intellect

devourer by taking the brain of a thrall and subjecting it to a horrible ritual. As it sprouts legs, the brain becomes an intelligent predator as twisted and evil as its masters. Deadly Puppet Masters. An

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