monks sing with only archers from for led

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

problem. 8 If I have something really important to say, I always make sure to sing it. Myth of Xenagos the Satyr God The satyr Xenagos savored his reputation for presiding over the most

raucous revels his people had ever known. However, when fate led him to discover the nature of the gods and how they were beholden to mortals for their very existence, the whole order of the world

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

plants of all kinds, and am loath to harm them. 3 A healer nursed me to recovery from a mortal illness. 4 I’ll sing the invitation of Mat’Selesnya with my dying breath. 5

conclave has a deeper connection to the Worldsoul than I do. 6 I’m trying to atone for the life of crime I led before I joined the Selesnya, but I find it hard to give up my bad habits

A Sordid Past

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

A Sordid Past Neither Skalanthas nor the monks know that until recently, Ronnom led an assassins’ guild that carried out political killings for profit. Rival factions banded together to destroy the

to the island. Six days ago, Skalanthas sank a ship that sailed too close to Najkir for the dragon’s comfort. Three survivors swam ashore and followed a trail to the monastery. The monks fed and

Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Then downplay those NPCs’ secret agendas as needed to increase their party loyalty. Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body. For encounters built around five monks led by an elder monk, use three

monks led by an elder monk instead. You can also limit those attending any audience in the central abbey to just the elder monks. Part 3: The Ooze-Flooded City. Adjust the ooze-folk so that 1d4 of

M4. Dormitories

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

steady series of new residents over long years. Creatures. A group of five monks led by an elder monk can be found here at any time, sleeping, eating, and taking part in decidedly non-monastic

M4. Dormitories When not on duty, the monks reside in this series of ill-kept rooms. Each of these dormitory cells contains only a bed, a trunk for personal effects, and a table. All are crafted of

M7. Leather Works

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Five monks led by an elder are all sharpening tools and preparing to flay the flesh from the face of a new recruit to the monastery. They attack at the first sign of intruders, with the magically

of monks that appear to be preparing for some horrid ceremony. Hanging on the walls around the table are a number of grotesque leather masks. The leather masks that hang around the room are the

M5. Engine Room

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

after that point, the monastery plunges into the valley to be destroyed, along with any creatures still inside it. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder oversee a group of twenty prisoners toiling to

frantically shovel ore into these hatches, which pulse with a deep-red glow. As you watch, a prisoner collapses from exhaustion. Under orders from the overseeing monks, other workers toss his body

M6. Prison Cells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

(see the sidebar) and teleported into one of these locked cells. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder monk guard the prisoners here. The elder monk carries keys to all the cells. The ten prisoners are

” and incarcerated here, where the monks attempt to break their wills and return them to servitude. Cells. The cells are all repurposed metal containers from the planar craft, and are all locked. A

C3. Ferry Service

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

the Grand Master’s orders that any powerful visitors are to be brought to the devil’s attention. Alternatively, the Grand Master might send over a squad of five monks (cultists) led by an elder monk

(Perception) check to glimpse beneath its hood sees a skeletal face. (The character can later note the resemblance between this visage and the monastery’s flayed monks.)

Cavern Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

prisoners (commoners) escaping from the monastery look to the characters for aid. They are pursued by monks (five cultists led by a cult fanatic). If the prisoners are aided, they can supply some

between passageways. Negotiating with it successfully allows access to a secret tunnel that cuts days off the characters’ journey. 5 Roving outlaws (five to ten thugs led by a bandit captain) heading to

Heroes of Destiny

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

toward warriors—particularly fighters, barbarians, and monks—but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to shape your character’s story, you can either

inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the

The Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

polearm on another target. In addition, each group of five monks is led by an elder monk. These are cult fanatics that have outfitted their polearms with laser weapons secured from the monastery’s stores of

. Though the vast majority of those recruits have perished or been imprisoned at the hands of the Grand Master, twenty-five monks — all a motley assemblage of evil humanoids — currently occupy various areas

M2. Monastery Grounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

metallic crystals, with scraggly gardens set between them and paths winding throughout. Five monks led by an elder can be found here, silently going about the business of gardening, observing prayers

Upper Level Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

boulders (see area M33 for details). M3: Dock Stone posts support this wooden dock from below (see area M32). Tied to the dock is a Rowboat, which the monks primarily use for fishing. The boat’s oars are

door reveals a tiny peephole situated above the knocker (for tall monks) and another one situated below the knocker (for short monks). The door is barred from the inside. The size and weight of the

Halfway Isle (Area L3)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

their guards as they were being led from the jail (area L5) during the evacuation of Little Lockford. The two prisoners—a goblin boss named Slonk and a bugbear named Yuzzik—have manacles on their

unscrupulous and will do almost anything to survive, short of betraying each other. Other rooms in the abbey include sleeping quarters for svirfneblin monks, a private chamber for the abbot, and a privy. A

Haunted Keeps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way

functions as the guarded entrance to the Temple of the Black Earth beneath it. All of the monks are earth cultists who are well aware of the true nature of the monastery. Scarlet Moon Hall Deep in the wild

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are

fashioned in the shape of a scowling gargoyle, but the hand that opened the panel seems human enough. From beneath the mask comes a female voice: “Yes? What do you want?” The monks listen to their

Attack on the Great Library

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

fist of one victim. The scrap of fabric is emblazoned with a white lotus inside a black circle. The Avowed recognize this as the symbol of the Order of the Immortal Lotus, a league of monks led by a

state, a magic item of such power will never be created. The Avowed acolyte accompanies the characters to the Great Library to view where the attack and subsequent theft took place: You are led to a

Anatomy of a War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

gnolls themselves. A war band that has been through hard times might contain a number of gnoll witherlings, while one that enjoys Yeenoghu’s favor might be led by a flind — the scarcest and strongest of

Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural

Areas of the Cellar Complex

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

designed to allow archers to fire at intruders who come through the door at area B4. The arrow slits provide three-quarters cover. B6. Storage Room An unlocked wooden door closes off this empty room. B7

once two separate chambers. Stone stairs climb to a bricked-up doorway. (The door once led to an alley behind an old tavern.) Secret Door. The secret door to area B3 is easily spotted from this side

Yeenoghu's Hunt

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

claws, but to no avail. Yeenoghu evades or shrugs off its attacks, even as gnoll archers pepper it with arrows. Then the gnolls swarm the goristro as it begins to falter, bringing it crashing to the

and eager for new prey. Yeenoghu gathers up most of the gnolls and hyenas and leads them down a tunnel on the right side of the cavern. Eight gnolls led by a gnoll pack lord remain in the cavern

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

chambers that protect the entrance to their realm. The place is still well fortified, even to this day. This former dwarven strongpoint is now occupied by a band of orc raiders, led by a fierce ogre who

heard by the orc in area 4 and then attempt to flee to area 3. See the “Mountain Door Defenses” sidebar. If the archers are alerted to the party’s presence, they open fire on intruders on the ledge and in

Citadel Adbar

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

of the realm. Much was required to break the North out of the great siege the Many-Arrows orcs held it under. There are also whispers that King Harnoth led his Knights of the Mithral Shield out into

, if you’re looking to get a laugh. THE DIRGE OF DELZOUN The tale of the great Northkingdom of the shield dwarves, the Dirge of Delzoun takes more than a day to sing in its entirety. The song recounts

Hall of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

his coloration. (The change lasts only as long as he can hear her sing.) This surprised them both, and when the pair met, they fell in love. Recently, Candlefoot was about to propose to Palasha when

. Also note if Rubin was led away by Sowpig, as the characters might encounter him again in chapter 3 (see area L13). If the characters reunite the halfling couple, Ween accepts Rubin’s proposal, and

Points of Interest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

was long ago abandoned by the order of monks that built it. Since then, various outlaw gangs and monsters have claimed it as a lair. Burle Burle is a fortified outpost that is always on guard for

knight), who has led many successful raids into the Dreadwood. Kiara is a grim figure, always cognizant of the threat posed by the forest’s denizens. She sees trouble behind every piece of news, and she

Attack on Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Zalto have been using rods of the Vonindod (see appendix B) to locate fragments of the construct. One such rod has led a mated pair of fire giants named Okssort and Ildmane to Triboar. Their entourage

initial volley of boulders. Their job is to distract the town’s defenders and engage enemy archers in melee combat. The axe beaks act on the orcs’ initiative count. Rules for mounted combat can be found

Human Ethnicities in Faerûn

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

Dambrath as well as Halruaa and the Shar. Many Arkaiuns lived under the yoke of drow slavery centuries ago after a failed military campaign against the dark elves, which led to the eventual

, Sulyma Shaaran Dark-haired and tan-skinned nomads from southern Faerûn, the Shaarans are skilled hunters, archers, and riders who revere various nature deities. They are organized into clans under the

Knights' Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.” Thurl allows

. He suspects the reclusive monks could be harboring evil and wants them investigated. If the characters have been rude or proven themselves to be enemies of all the elemental cults, the knights try to

Satyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

his people had ever known. However, when fate led him to discover the nature of the gods and how they were beholden to mortals for their very existence, the whole order of the world felt like a joke—one

sure to sing it. Satyr Names A satyr’s name is as playful and mischievous as they are, and each one is given when a satyr’s personality shines through. Most satyrs also give each other nicknames

A Long History (in Brief)

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

Splendors, and sing its praises. I have seen it thus, and I endeavor to make it true.” — Ahghairon, the first Open Lord of Waterdeep, circa 1032 DR People have inhabited the plateau upon which

— the most recent (and hopefully final). On all these occasions, the actions of gods at war with one another led to the loss or the twisting of magic in the world. During the Time of Troubles

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

both hunting and combat. Often a band is led by the strongest and most dominant warrior, called the charger. However, some bands elevate a tactician or strategist to this venerated position. The

Pheres can be brutal and greedy, but they are clever as well, and understand the value of strategic leadership. Other centaurs in Pheres herds work as scouts, archers, warriors, and foragers. In addition

Darkhold

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

organization into something stronger than before. The man to whom this new Zhentarim owed fealty was a dark knight known only as the Pereghost. The Pereghost had long led the armed forces of the Zhentarim at

me they might have greater numbers now than before their organization’s fall. New leadership for this larger group has led to a shift in focus. While still a source of capable mercenaries, the

Alignment

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

expect. Copper dragons and unicorns are typically chaotic good. Lawful Neutral. (LN) individuals act in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes. Modrons and many wizards and monks are lawful

battle with Drizzt, Artemis recognized something of himself in his opponent, some indication that if his life had gone differently, he might have led a life more like the heroic drow’s. From that moment

Gnome Gods

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

peeing on Rillifane Rallathil’s shoes. Baervan can sing every bird’s song, knows every type of plant that has ever grown, never gets lost, and can befriend anyone under the sun (as long as Chiktikka

led them into the Underdark and taught them how to survive, but all gnomes see him as the embodiment of the drive to know more, to examine everything more minutely — and thereby make great

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. Still others simply enjoy teaching or believe the world is improved by having an educated populace. Monks who follow the Way of the Ascendant Dragon (see chapter 1) might follow a dragon teacher or could

gangs, not knowing one of the gangs is led by a dragon. (Crime boss) 6 While the characters fight a crime family in a major city, they discover their patron is a dragon hoping to take over the

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