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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
indicate the only elements of the wearer’s identity that matter: the commander it serves and the layer of the Nine Hells it protects.
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 never retreat from a fight.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of
matter of seconds.
Baba Lysaga’s Traits
Ideal. “No love is greater than a mother’s love for her son.”
Bond. “I am the mother of Strahd. Anyone who disputes this fact
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a
regard you with suspicion, and you generally get a chilly reception while in uniform.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: LOYALTY TEST
You’ve had enough dealings with crooked soldiers that you can spot
Nilbog
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Monsters
Volo's Guide to Monsters
damage to 0 and regains 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Reversal of Fortune"} hit points.When Maglubiyet conquered the goblin gods, he intended to leave only Khurgorbaeyag alive
prompts the spirit to possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise.
No Joking Matter. The possible presence of a nilbog in a
Soldier
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the
Let Live. Ideals aren’t worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral)
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Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
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Bond
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I would still
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the world. For no matter how thick its walls, skilled its archers, or brave its knights, few settlements have ever withstood a full-scale onslaught of orcs.
Every soldier who lives through a fight
, and no orc will leave an elf alive. Orcs become so frenzied in combat against elves that they forget all about taking loot and valuables back to the tribe — the only trophies of any worth are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
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 never retreat from a fight
metal mask bolted to its head. Markings on the mask indicate the only elements of the wearer’s identity that matter: the commander it serves and the layer of the Nine Hells it protects. Because of
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
that no matter how their original god, Io, brought them into being, that ancient deity is either long dead or uncaring about their fate, and the dragon gods that supplanted Io seem primarily interested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn
. Venger planted the tome to tempt Kelek and test the spellcaster’s loyalty. The demiplane is inside Venger’s Crystal Ball. No wish awaits Kelek at the end of his ritual, only his master’s scorn. No
matter what happens to Kelek, Venger is certain to destroy Uni’s horn and use it for his own nefarious ends. The characters must free Uni from Kelek’s minions and stop Kelek and Venger from misusing Uni’s magic and destroying her horn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
scientist who, hoping to keep their spouse alive, grafted the spouse onto their body
3 A seething mass of fungi that grows more intelligent with every sapient life it engulfs
4 A guardian
dead necromancer that seeks to regrow his body
7 A monarch who feeds their cannibal children, no matter the cost
8 The priests of a forgotten god who attempt to raise their deity from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
sanctum, Shalfey remains the true head of the tower. His only surviving confidant is Hadley, who runs the tower’s ferry. Hadley knows Shalfey still lives; he feigns loyalty to Piyarz while subtly
searching for allies among the ferry’s passengers. Hadley is unsure if he can trust the Griswills and hasn’t told them Shalfey is alive.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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
legionnaire has a metal mask bolted to its head. Markings on the mask indicate the only elements of the wearer’s identity that matter: its commander and the layer of the Nine Hells it serves. Fearless
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Docks The docks of Saltmarsh are the beating heart of the town. The fishing trade and related commerce that keep the town alive are based here. The docks have recently undergone a series of
fishing boats. It’s those dwarves — they want to take over! 4 The king’s agents have infiltrated town. It’s only a matter of time before they remove the council and replace them with foppish nobles. 5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Quill’s Party No matter how much time seems to have passed inside the painting, when Quill and the characters leave the extradimensional space, they land near the north wall of the ballroom during
weapons and using its lair actions when appropriate. The two suits of animated armor standing guard outside the ballroom also attack at the command of the beholder. Renekor wants to keep Quill alive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
valuables. Looting won’t be possible, however, as long as any cultists are alive. During the day, there will always be twelve cultists (of initiate rank) working in the Great Hall and four dragonclaws (see
appendix D for statistics) keeping an eye on them. Most of the cultists are human, but all the character races are represented. The precise mix doesn’t matter. If there is any disturbance in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
valuables. Looting won’t be possible, however, as long as any cultists are alive. During the day, there will always be twelve cultists (of initiate rank) working in the Great Hall and four dragonclaws (see
appendix D for statistics) keeping an eye on them. Most of the cultists are human, but all the character races are represented. The precise mix doesn’t matter. If there is any disturbance in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
liege. He had misjudged the peoples’ loyalty, though, and they rose up and executed the traitorous priests. Pharaoh Ankhtepot
envisions his missing ka Moreover, Ankhtepot had misjudged the will of his
felt the pain of every cut and every organ removed as if he were alive. Then, within an unmarked crypt, he suffered and starved for what felt like an eternity. Untold years passed, but on the day the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
When someone loves me, I will do anything for them, no matter whom they hurt.
5 I’ve given up resisting my habits and indulge myself whenever possible.
6 I would rather be righteously angry
at problems than solve them.
7 I assume everyone is lying to me, even my most trusted allies, and constantly test their loyalty.
8 I don’t know love, only domineering obsession, and I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
damselfly ship then departs. Creatures The two giff shipmates have orders to secure the Flighty Foundling while an extraction team retrieves Miken, dead or alive. The giff give the characters a chance to
Mustaf Shultz, the giff captain of the damselfly ship, who takes his orders from Vocath the mercane. Shultz and his fellow giff are mercenaries, and Vocath pays them well for their loyalty. Hammerhead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
absolute evil, demons have no concept of empathy. Each demon believes that only its needs and desires matter. This self-centeredness applies even with regard to other demons. These fiends have no
demon sees itself as the rightful inheritor of the cosmos. It is driven to destroy all other living creatures, or at least command their absolute loyalty. In due time, the laws of the universe will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
nupperibos. These pitiful creatures shuffle mindlessly across the landscape: blind, bloated from unquenchable hunger, and groping for whatever scraps of fetid matter or swarming vermin they can scoop
receives telepathically from another devil. This blind loyalty makes them the easiest of infernal troops to lead into battle, but their presence in a legion does nothing to elevate its general’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Entering while still alive, and in such a way as to be able to walk out again, is another matter entirely. Legends tell of places where the boundary between the mortal world and the Underworld is weak
. Within the Underworld, characters who entered bodily are still fully alive. They age, suffer damage, heal naturally, and require air, food, drink, and sleep as normal. The Underworld isn’t conducive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Gruul Clans KEV WALKER Jace had never seen, or for that matter smelled, a Gruul war party at all. Their armor was made from animal hides and bones, and their weaponry was heavy pieces of scavenged
city rubbish. Their skin was alive with tattoos, etched with a combination of magic, ink, and, Jace supposed, a considerable amount of pain. Each of them was a hulk of muscle, and Ruric Thar was the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
addicted to the thrill of winning or losing everything on a turn of fortune. For some, gambling is less a matter of chance and more a matter of seeking every advantage to ensure the outcome. The best
measure of a person. In the end, the only thing that matters is the scoreboard. (Evil)
d6 Bond
1 One person in particular owes me a lot of money, and I need to keep them alive if I want to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
prince in suspended animation inside it for millennia. If the sarcophagus is opened, the spell keeping the prince alive fails. Within a matter of seconds, his body turns to dust. The portal is a one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
no targets to attack in melee within the storm. Aftermath. If the characters defeat the myrmidons and Emmalou is still alive, the salty and experienced survivor of many battles can relay the following
powerful forces of magic are nothing she wants to be involved with if she has a choice in the matter. When she was in the stormy area, the lightning was everywhere, but it never struck the suits of armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Life Events No matter how long you’ve been alive, you have experienced at least one signature event that has markedly influenced your character. Life events include wondrous happenings and tragedies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
temples while its elemental prophet is still alive, the prophet gathers reinforcements and sends them to attack the intruding party. The prophets can organize this strike even if they have retreated
simple matter to order one such group to attack the characters at one of the Haunted Keeps. (See the “Random Encounters” section in chapter 2.) To rest in safety, the characters must either hide their camp or return to a nearby settlement.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
if it helps her stay alive. After all, a hag that’s not dead has a virtually limitless lifetime to replace what was spent. No matter how hard it was to acquire that jar of death slugs, or that book on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
explain why the conflict erupted in the first place. The devils fight as a matter of pride mixed with burning resentment for a cosmic order that refuses to acknowledge their role as overseers of the
earned during its time in Avernus and tell tales of the great battles it has seen. Talk to one for a little longer, and it will inform you that you are alive only because of the devils’ heroic efforts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
to escape, Iarno flees to area 1 (through areas 7 and area 8) and grabs the satchel hidden in the cistern there. If the nothic is still alive in area 8, Iarno instructs it to waylay any pursuers. If
Forge of Spells with the wizard in exchange for his help and loyalty. Iarno puts on airs of gentility and courteous manners, addressing his ruffians as “my good gentlemen,” and referring to sordid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Outer Planes If the Inner Planes are the raw matter and energy that make up the multiverse, the Outer Planes provide the direction, thought, and purpose for its construction. These are realms of
other lawful planes might feel their ties of loyalty to each other growing stronger, while those who visit Limbo and other chaotic planes might become temporarily more independent or self-absorbed. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Auvryndar stands at the far end of the table, gripping a pair of ropes that cause the barrel to tilt and disgorge water when they are pulled.
Sylkress is convinced that Narizmar has pledged his loyalty to
tries to arm herself. As a daughter of House Auvryndar, she uses her status in the house as a shield, claiming that she’s worth more alive than dead. If captured or cornered, she is willing to divulge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
dagger belongs to the company, but I’m sure they won’t miss it. Or this flask. Or this armor.
8 It’s only a matter of time before I’ll be upper management. I just have to kiss up to my superiors and
current path. If I succeed, I want to repay that mentor in some way.
5 I value an oath of loyalty I took to a group of friends over everything else in my life.
6 Although I don’t get along well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
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