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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
":"piercing"} piercing damage.No soul is turned away from the Nine Hells, but the truly worthless—those whose evil acts in life arose from carelessness and inaction more than anything else—are
’ path and distracts them.
Nupperibos unthinkingly obey any command they receive telepathically from another devil. This blind loyalty makes them the easiest of infernal troops to lead into
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
-filled caverns are found near chaotically aligned gate-towns—like Bedlam, Sylvania, or Xaos—but Gzemnid’s Realm is elusive, even by the mutable standards of the Outlands.
Monsters
Thieves’ Gallery
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
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
—mortals communicate with a single god, interpreting their intentions for the wider world. Others aren’t aligned with a god and observe the night sky, reading Nyx like a vast, cryptic scroll
advantage or disadvantage.Oracles posses the ability to interpret the patterns and language of Nyx, divining from it the flow of fates and the will of the gods. Most of these gifted—or cursed
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
robots designed to be in public view—such as units that carry out deliveries, repairs, or transportation—have voices that more closely mimic those of their creators. These robots employ
specialized for its role. Robots are programmed with intelligence, understanding, and usually loyalty to their creators. Despite that, long-operating robots sometimes develop their own personalities and ideas
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
neogi, hatred is as foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the absence of authority is foolishness.
Neogi pirates (and adult neogi in general) mark themselves and those they capture through
’s place in the hierarchy—and they must defer to those of higher station or risk harsh punishment.
Neogi
A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel’s neck and head. It can
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
individuals who believe that good must triumph over evil. Its members are also my friends.”
Flaw. “I am prepared—my friends might say too prepared—to sacrifice myself for the greatest
members than those described here. (The other members, who do not appear in this adventure, are busy elsewhere.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
(Vantress). The knight has advantage on Intelligence checks and Intelligence saving throws.
Loyalty (Ardenvale). The knight has advantage on Charisma checks and Charisma saving throws.
Persistence
species—including griffon;griffons in Ardenvale, giant owl;giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens (use the giant vulture stat block) in Locthwain. Some knights also wield powerful magic drawn
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain.
Alignment. Lawful good.
Personality Trait. “No one dies on my watch—unless they stand
.) Strongheart is always on the lookout for courageous heroes who are willing to devote themselves to a good cause. Only good-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race.
Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk’s most frightening
serve the Forgotten God and its minions—and forbidden to attack them—“for a thousand years and a year.” The sentence has since expired, and yakfolk can no longer summon dao as
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
parents pack children off to communal creches once they are weaned, never to recognize them again. Yakfolk feel no loyalty to their families—only to their god and race.
Skin Crawlers. A yakfolk
: the dao were forced to serve the Forgotten God and its minions—and forbidden to attack them—“for a thousand years and a year.” The sentence has since expired, and yakfolk can
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
foreign a sensation as love, and showing loyalty in the absence of authority is foolishness.
Neogi mark themselves and those they capture through the use of dyes, transformational magic, and other
markings intended to signify rank, achievements, and the identity of the individual’s leader. By these signs, neogi can identify each others’ place in the hierarchy—and they must defer
Species
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
, loxodons are true terrors—bellowing with rage, trumpeting and flapping their ears. Their serene wisdom, fierce loyalty, and unwavering conviction are tremendous assets to their guilds
.
Lumbering Giants
Loxodons tower above most other humanoids, standing over 7 feet tall. They have the heads—trunks, tusks, ears, and faces—of elephants, and hulking bipedal bodies covered by thick
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
the aid of a hat of disguise, his thoughts protected by a ring of mind shielding. He is trying to learn more about the Keepers of the Feather—a society of wereravens that oppose Strahd&mdash
as he can, starting with evil Vistani.
Man with a Plan. Van Richten doesn’t know that his former protégé, a good-aligned Vistana named Ezmerelda d’Avenir, has come to Barovia
Feats
Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Crown, a group that extols the virtues of cooperation, loyalty, and obedience. You excel in group combat and gain these benefits:
Ability
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.Elkhorn has been Strongheart;Strongheart's most stalwart companion over the years—unflinchingly loyal, tirelessly optimistic, and fiercely devoted to the
-aligned characters are allowed to join Valor’s Call.PoisonFeint (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Feint"}. Elkhorn targets one creature that he can see
Paladin
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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
while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did some terrible event—the destruction of your home, perhaps—drive you to
Tiefling
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jolted her.
“What is it they say?” he asked. “One’s a curiosity, two’s a conspiracy—”
“Three’s a curse,” she finished. “You think I
eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.”
— Erin M. Evans, Brimstone Angels
To be greeted with
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
lord of Cania, but he has never wavered in his support for his master—suggesting, perhaps, that Mephistopheles has some hold over him.
Outside the Nine Hells, Hutijin is a relatively obscure
Dwarf
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ye in trouble if I came out an’ looked for ye!”
— R. A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard
Kingdoms rich in ancient grandeur, halls carved into the roots of mountains, the echoing of
picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves.
Short and Stout
Bold
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
up with the family you are part of —there are around seventy-five lineages in Waterdeep, each with its own financial interests, specialties, and schemes. You might be part of the main line of
maintain a less affluent lifestyle and use the difference as income—the benefit is a line of credit, not an actual monetary reward.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the noble
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
to inspire and strengthen the side of good or to rescue heroes from certain death.
Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as to the
made of soft, plant-based material—including manufactured objects like pillows, rope, blankets, and clothing—that can collectively fill no more than a 20-foot cube. The objects materialize
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
jolted her.
“What is it they say?” he asked. “One’s a curiosity, two’s a conspiracy—”
“Three’s a curse,” she finished. “You think I
eyes. “You fight it, don’t you? Like a little wildcat, I wager. Every little jab and comment just sharpens your claws.”
— Erin M. Evans, Brimstone Angels
To be greeted with
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
fervent desire to share the joy you have experienced with Ravnica. Along with the rest of the conclave, you are committed to resisting the ambitions of the other guilds — with military force if
spells.
Suggested Characteristics
Most members of the Selesnya Conclave are true believers — the tight-knit community allows little room for the cynical or disillusioned. They are spiritual
Magic Items
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the staff’s wishes, the staff ceases to function until it finds a worthy inheritor — someone whose loyalty to Waterdeep is beyond reproach.
Spirit Trap. When the Blackstaff dies, the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
other soldiers. You can also pass through the city’s gates without question — although you can’t bring guests into the Upper City as a member of the Watch might. Additionally, you&rsquo
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
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
dance to any tune.
— Volo
To feel the thunder of orcish war drums outside the gate and to hear a chorus of voices growling, “Gruumsh!” is the nightmare of every civilized place in
to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
Compendium
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Dragon Masks Dragon masks allow the wearer to think like a dragon of the appropriate color, influence those dragons, and gain their favor. This ability is crucial to keeping dragons aligned with the
Dragon fang (dagger) Glove and hand tattooing details dragon loyalty Left: 2nd Rank
Right: 4th Rank
Left to Right — Cult Initiate; 1st Rank: Dragonclaw; 2nd Rank: Dragonwing; 3rd Rank
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
tattoos marking your loyalty to Uthgar and your tribal totem, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE: UTHGARDT HERITAGE
You have an excellent knowledge of not
traditions of your people. You will never cut down a still-living tree, and you may not countenance such an act being done in your presence. The Uthgardt ancestral mounds—great hills where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
of the Crown Prerequisite: 4th Level, Squire of Solamnia Feat You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Crown, a group that extols the virtues of cooperation, loyalty, and obedience
rest. Knight of the Rose Prerequisite: 4th Level, Squire of Solamnia Feat You are a Knight of Solamnia aligned with the Order of the Rose, a group known for leadership, justice, and wisdom. Your resolve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
staff of power wielded by his archenemy, a good-aligned wizard named Ringlerun. When Kelek uncovered clues to Zybilna’s true identity, he hatched a foolish plan to blackmail her into bringing him the
staff. Kelek was betrayed at the eleventh hour by his own companion, the warlock Skylla, who secretly swore loyalty to Baba Yaga, Iggwilv’s adoptive mother. When the League of Malevolence arrived at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives an equal share of XP. However, the guide doesn’t gain levels as player characters do.
You can use the optional loyalty rule in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to track the loyalty of a
chapter have goals beyond helping the characters survive. Helping guides fulfill their personal goals increases their loyalty.
A particularly loyal guide (loyalty score of 10 or higher) will follow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
-aligned deities as ill omens that must be wrangled and pitched into the Pit. Regional Effects The region containing Plague-Mort’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of the Abyss, creating one or more of
and maintains the keep and its staff. It’s an open secret that Alorio covets the throne, but he isn’t above groveling to support his illusion of loyalty. Plague-Mort isn’t the first town founded on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creating nonplayer characters in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to detail the majordomo, giving this individual a vibrant personality and backstory. The majordomo’s goals should be aligned
franchise rank works well for most adventures, providing utility without disrupting balance. The loyalty system described in chapter 4 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide can be used to determine whether the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as the advancement of just societies. For instance, in Faerûn, ki-rins rally mostly to Torm, although ki-rins also serve his allies Tyr and
domain of a ki-rin. Curses, diseases, and poisons affecting good-aligned creatures are suppressed when those creatures are within 3 miles of the lair. A ki-rin can cast control weather while it is within