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Player’s Handbook
definition, the life of a Paladin is an adventuring life, for every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world&rsquo
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of
their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and understand the moments of
their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style.
Giff
Legacy
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
of giff society is organized along military lines. From birth until death, every giff has a military rank. It must follow orders from those of superior rank, and it can give orders to those of lower
rank. Promotions don’t depend on age but are granted by a superior as a reward for valor. Giff are devoted to their children, even as most of their education is geared toward fighting and war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
. You’re trained to get straight into the fighting, busting through enemy lines and applying tremendous pressure quickly. Those who ignore you in combat do so at their peril.
Shock Trooper Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting Maneuvers: Menacing Attack, Pushing Attack, Sweeping Attack Feats: Charger, Great Weapon Master, Heavy Armor Master Subtlety is not your style
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Basic Rules (2014)
has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Way of the Long Death Monks of the Way of the Long Death are obsessed with the meaning and mechanics of dying. They capture creatures and prepare elaborate experiments to capture, record, and
understand the moments of their demise. They then use this knowledge to guide their understanding of martial arts, yielding a deadly fighting style. Touch of Death Starting when you choose this tradition at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
scant few scholars, arcanists, and adventurers who know the conflict for what it is refer to it as the Blood War. The fighting takes place across the Lower Planes, on the Material Plane, and anywhere
also make strikes against locations in the Abyss. Although the intensity of the conflict waxes and wanes, and the front lines of the war can shift drastically, a moment never goes by when demons and devils aren’t battling each other somewhere in the multiverse.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
infighting to determine who among them will lead. The spyder-fiend battle lines falter. The characters don’t encounter any more raklupises in Pandesmos—the raklupises are too busy jockeying for power to risk
noticeable to alert Kas first—such as collapsing Hurricane Tower—Kas comes for a fight sooner. In either case, see the “Fighting Kas” section later in the chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
appendix A) immediately devolve into infighting to seize control. The spyder-fiend battle lines break into violent packs. The Vampire Notices. Kas arrives at the tower’s broken base within a few minutes to
find who caused the collapse. If the characters are there, Kas confronts them as described in the “Fighting Kas” section later in this chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
ceiling and onto the statue’s head, then into the basin. The long years have etched thin white lines resembling the tracks of tears across the statue’s face. The goddess Eldath still listens at this
shrine. Characters who pray for her assistance in fighting the dragon can receive a boon at your discretion, including water breathing, bless, or other useful spells.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Hells and the Abyss, though fighting also takes place on the Material Plane, on the planes between those realms on the Great Wheel, and anywhere else demons and devils congregate. Although the intensity
of the conflict waxes and wanes, and the front lines of the war can shift drastically, a moment never goes by when demons and devils aren’t battling each other somewhere in the multiverse. Many demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
ceiling and onto the statue’s head, then into the basin. The long years have etched thin white lines resembling the tracks of tears across the statue’s face. The goddess Eldath still listens at this
shrine. Characters who pray for her assistance in fighting the dragon can receive a boon at your discretion, including water breathing, bless, or other useful spells.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
yearns to reclaim the Eldeen Reaches, Breland keeps a wary eye on the monstrous kingdom of Droaam, and many mistrust the Valenar elves. Within the Five Nations, anger remains over how the final lines
provide shelter for brigands or are haunted by the restless spirits of those who died in anguish. This damage reached far beyond the front lines. Magic-fueled weapons, aerial cavalry, and guerrilla
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
rank-and-file foot soldiers, to the goblins that find themselves driven into the front lines at spear point. A legion is headed by a warlord with several captains serving under its command. A hobgoblin
. Hobgoblin cavalry use trained worgs as steeds, in the same way that goblins ride wolves. Some tribes even keep carnivorous apes as fighting beasts.
Hobgoblin
Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
three areas, with iron bars walling off the north and south. Filthy straw lines the floors of those cells, the hinged doors of which are secured by chains and padlocks. A pair of disheveled human women
they hear fighting in area 5, they take up positions against the wall near the door, then try to surprise intruders. The captives are too intimidated to shout warnings or call for help. The heap of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
flesh out your encounter in these ways, go right ahead and finish your creation. Otherwise, take a look at the following sections for some basic advice on adding flavor elements to the simple mechanics
fighting 5 Rabble; poorly trained and easily rattled 6 Brave; stands its ground 7 Joker; taunts its enemies 8 Bully; refuses to believe it can lose Monster Relationships Do rivalries, hatreds, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
their portalometer, they hear of a site deep in the High Forest not far from the Star Mounds, known as the Moon Glade. The waters of the Moon Glade rest upon an intersection of magical ley lines, tied to
pieces of the tainted bark and moss. When she is reduced to 30 hit points or fewer, enough corrupted bark has been sloughed off that the treant regains her senses and stops fighting. A character can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, escapes using greater invisibility, leaving his forces to die fighting the hezrou. He has expended all his spell slots and must drink a potion (see “Treasure” below) to restore his lost hit points. If he
demon to full health as quickly as possible. House Auvryndar’s surviving fighting force consists of six female drow, which are healed by Shindreer’s mass cure wounds spell. Spirreth Dalambra Spirreth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
. The standard design of an Acquisitions Incorporated-grade airship features an enormous balloon covered in a rope net. Trailing lines connect the balloon to the vessel of metal and wood suspended
fighting and snaring aerial threats. Battle balloons that see a lot of combat are typically well stocked with other ranged weapons and polearms for ship-to-ship and crew-to-crew fighting. Whether
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
an effective fighting force when gathered into a teeming horde that floods the battlefield. Lesser Devils. The next six higher tiers are occupied by the lesser devils: imps (rank 2), spined devils
. Every low-ranking devil spends at least some time on the front lines as part of a legion. Some find combat enticing and volunteer for extra missions. Others are content to do only the minimum needed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan
human priest of Helm). Technically, the religious templars are part of the fighting force, but in practice, they spend most of their time tending the sick and wounded. Finally, the fort is supported by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
a matter of fighting over territory, since both dwarves and giants often prefer to live in mountainous regions. But the myths told by both giants and dwarves on some worlds describe the conflict
between the warring parties are isolated events along the lines of the world-shaking events described in “Campaign Events.” You might begin the campaign with one such battle, have the adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mercenaries are renowned for their martial training and their love of explosives. Military Organization. Every aspect of giff society is organized along military lines. From birth until death, every
valor. Giff are devoted to their children, even as most of their education is geared toward fighting and war. Mercenaries Extraordinaire. Giff are in high demand as warriors for hire, but they insist on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, fighting behind enemy lines or striking into wild, unsettled lands. The force must be fast, self-sufficient, and either diplomatic or decisive to assure their survival. 4 Horde. The horde is almost a
bridge or seaport. 3 Special Forces. You are assigned to a covert operation behind enemy lines. This is similar to the work of a spy or an assassin but with a broader scope. You engage in equipment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
adapt and thrive in almost any environment. Every encampment is divided along lines of worship. Those who revere Gruumsh, Ilneval, Bahgtru, and Luthic are given the best parts of the lair, while the
their elders by guarding the stronghold’s vulnerable spot. Off to one side of the chamber, away from where the warriors are quartered, is the fighting pit, a sunken and fenced-off area where orcs settle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
characters are driven by a higher purpose than selfish gain or ambition. Characters might struggle with moral quandaries, fighting the evil tendencies within themselves as well as the evil that
lines. Information-gathering and diplomatic missions can supplement combat-oriented adventures. War Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes and flavor of a war campaign: Freedom Fighters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
sturdy and lasts until the key is removed from the statue. D2: Rotunda Ruins Broken stone lines this plaza—fragments of elegant statues, once-magnificent pillars, and shining marble walls. At the center, a
swarming around two winged kobolds with blue paint smeared across their long snouts. The kobolds are fighting fiercely, but they seem close to being overwhelmed.
The two winged kobolds are locked in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
wraps around you, drawing you through the portal and into a raging storm. You stand on the deck of a ship that heaves from one side to the other as waves crash over the rails. Crew members pull lines and
the sail can’t be brought down, but its lines are tangled. A successful DC 13 Dexterity (Acrobatics) check is needed to reach the tangled lines, followed by a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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This former general store isn’t a complete ruin yet; portions of its tile roof remain intact. Two giant spiders lurk in the building, hiding behind the walls. Thin, trailing lines from the webs in
mauled by a large animal.
This tower was formerly the home of a human wizard, who was killed fighting the ash zombies that overran Thundertree thirty years ago. A young green dragon named Venomfang
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
in this ruined building, so they are not visible from outside. Trailing lines from the webs in the lane allow the spiders to sense when prey is moving through the webs, at which point they nimbly
Experience Points Divide 400 XP equally among the characters if the party defeats the giant spiders. 7. Dragon’s Tower This tower was formerly the home of a human wizard, who was killed fighting the ash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
bones and scraps of clothing, but see “Treasure” below. Development. Fighting in this room alerts the Redbrands in area R5 that trouble is on the way. Treasure. A jeweled gold bracelet worth 140 gp
straw lines the floors of those cells, the hinged doors of which are secured by chains and padlocks. A pair of human women are held in the cell to the south, while a human boy is confined to the north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
entrance is closed by two massive wooden doors with bars that take eight people to slide aside. Because the area is patrolled and the fort has excellent all-round lines of sight, the gates stand open
, and he loves it. When he grew too old for fighting and patrolling in the jungle, he volunteered to transfer to the kitchen. Now he’s not only the head cook but, more important, is responsible (under the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and loves a good laugh at someone else’s expense. Anyone’s welcome in her taproom. A portal to a massive pit-fighting arena rests at the back of the Bottle and Jug, disguised as the door to an always
apply to all its citizens, not just those at the bottom. The Slags The Slags were just another part of the Hive until a portal to the front lines of the Blood War, the eternal conflict between devils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
be made with advantage or disadvantage.
CHRIS RALLIS
Boros NPCs The Boros Legion attracts those who believe justice is the highest ideal and that it’s worth fighting for on behalf of all
throw.
CHRIS RAHN
Firefist Boros firefists combine potent magic with peerless fighting ability, inspiring all who serve alongside them. They often act as the point of contact between the Boros