more such with only army for for long

Cadaver Collector

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might

time.Necrotic, Poison, Psychic; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't AdamantineSummon Specters (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The collector calls up the

Satyr Thornbearer

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Short or Long Rest). The satyr fires an arrow that magically transforms into a flurry of missiles in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw, taking 17 (5d6

from a thornbearer's bow might rain down like a volley from a whole army. While most satyrs are known for their high spirits, love of revels, and gregarious personalities, these outgoing people are

Moloch

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whip attack. Teleport. Moloch uses Teleport. Cast a Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Moloch uses Spellcasting.Exiled from the Nine Hells, Moloch would do anything to reclaim his position. Long ago, Moloch

time in preparing for his return. He amassed an army of devils and monsters and left them to make final preparations for invading the Nine Hells, while he ventured to the Material Plane in search of an

Oinoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Oinoloths solve thorny problems by killing everyone involved. They are typically hired as a last resort when a siege has gone on too long or an army has proven too strong to overcome. Once summoned, oinoloths

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

their army in battle centuries ago. 3 An ancient sapphire dragon guards the phylactery of a lich who helped the dragon establish a lair centuries before becoming Undead. 4 Lolth the Spider

dragon can shape the stone to open or close a passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary sapphire dragon’s lair

Needle Lord

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

dormant until a humanoid dies near it or a humanoid corpse is dragged close by, whereupon the pod burrows into the corpse's decaying flesh and sprouts ropey vines covered in long, sharp needles. The vines

thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lords—ogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle lord

Soldier Legacy

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

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

Cadaver Collector Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Magic Resistance. The cadaver collector has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects. Summon Specters (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a bonus action, the cadaver

until they are called upon by a necromancer, hobgoblin general, or other evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

disaster. 3 I stood alone against a terrible monster. 4 I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor. 5 I led a militia to fight off an invading army. 6 I broke into a tyrant

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Mercenaries, private guards, Watch soldiers, and members of the Flaming Fist number among just a few of the many soldiers on the streets of Baldur’s Gate. War has been your life for as long as

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Crab Folk

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

. Long ago, a green hag gathered a small army of ogres to serve as her enforcers along the desolate coast she had claimed. The hag found the ogres' simple minds and brutal strength useful, but too often

can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

arches, swooping from spire to spire, soared through the air. Crafted by ancient dwarven metalsmiths, they were strong enough to hold the weight of an army, yet they appeared so delicate that a bird

. Since they are so long-lived, they can enjoy centuries of exploration and discovery. They dislike the pace of human society, which is regimented from day to day but constantly changing over decades, so

Mercenary Veteran

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

-states in the North are willing to field an army alongside the Chill, but several are happy to quietly pay the Chill to battle the Uthgardt, orcs, trolls of the Evermoors, and other threats to

company, including the names and reputations of its commanders and leaders, and who has hired them recently. You can find the taverns and festhalls where mercenaries abide in any area, as long as you speak

A Hasty Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

citadel and the Dragon Army aren’t immediate threats so long as the characters and Kalaman’s forces keep their distance. If the characters draw near, they attract the attention of one or more lesser death dragons (see appendix B) that attack until the characters retreat.

A Hasty Retreat While the Red Dragon Army recovers from the destruction of the City of Lost Names, Darrett Highwater and the troops from Kalaman retreat and make camp a safe distance away. Begin this

Wastes Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Northern Wastes Encounters d20 Encounter 1–10 No encounter 11–14 Dragon Army Patrols (see below) 15 Malfunctioning Gate (see below) 16–20 Wastes Predators (see below) Dragon Army Patrols Hostile

Dragon Army patrols scour the Northern Wastes for pre-Cataclysm ruins to exploit. Roll on the Dragon Army Patrol table to determine which patrol the characters encounter (see appendix B for the patrol

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, where they join Gruumsh’s army and fight on his behalf in the endless war against the goblinoid followers of Maglubiyet. Gruumsh sees this conflict as a chance to pit his people against an eager

strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories. A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and

Retreat from Steel Springs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

line beyond it. Wounded Kalaman soldiers stagger from the trees, heading toward a narrow crossing that lies in your direction. Dragon Army soldiers give chase on horseback. This battlefield is

the map. Four Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) on warhorses gallop in pursuit along the road at the north of the map. The Dragon Army soldiers ride to the edge of the northern stream, throwing

Great Modron March, The

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

Great Modron March, The When the gears of the plane of Mechanus (see chapter 6) complete seventeen cycles—once every 289 years—the modron (MOE-dron) leader, Primus, sends a vast army of modrons

some future act of conquest. The march is long and dangerous, and only a small number of modrons returns to Mechanus. ZUZANNA WUZYK The Great Modron March

Occupied Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

house and in the area connected to the door they guard (area O3 or area O4, whichever’s closest). Patrol. Roughly once per hour, a group of eight Dragon Army soldiers (see appendix B) arrives outside

, the cloaks here grant advantage on Charisma (Deception) checks made to pass as a Dragon Army soldier while in the mansion. There are also six spears here. O3: Carriage House Two sets of metal sliding

Meeting Rookledust

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Army, but she got distracted and instead created this long-distance communication device. She currently has one paired set of fargabs, which she gives to the characters—and, by extension, Kalaman’s defenders.

, and if they’re with the Dragon Army. Once she’s convinced the characters pose no threat, she comes outside and speaks with them while she cleans up the devices in her yard. Tatina Rookledust Tatina

Khur Joins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Khur Joins Early 349 AC The Green Dragon Army was dispatched to the steppes of Khur to subdue the tribes there. Rather than fight a protracted campaign, Ariakas allowed the cunning Khur leader Salah

accepted and pledged his people to Takhisis, adding to the Dragon Armies’ ranks. Few can say whether he did so to further his own ambitions or to spare Khur a long, bloody conflict, but many Khur view Salah-Khan as a traitor to his people and fiercely resist the Green Dragon Army’s occupation.

Stowing Away

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

hundreds of devils — too many for characters to defeat without an army behind them. Deck patrols are bolstered by erinyes using truesight to search for ethereal and invisible enemies, making it unlikely

that stowaways will stay hidden for long. If the characters allow themselves to get caught, they are hauled before Zariel on the command deck, where she is joined by a pit fiend general and six erinyes

Dragon Armies Regroup

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Dragon Armies have returned to the Taman Busuk region, tasked with preparing to invade Solamnia. The White Dragon Army has ventured south to conquer Icereach, where its white dragons can fight

effectively in its frozen lands. The Green and Black Dragon Armies focus on their occupied lands abroad. In Neraka, zealots and black-robed mages devise magical plans to empower Dragon Army forces. One such

Soldier

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

your service. Did you fight for Breland, or did you serve in a foreign army? 1d4 Soldier 1 The war is never over. You know your enemies are still plotting, and you’re going to do whatever it

retired with honor decades ago. You’ve got an endless supply of stories of your heroic deeds. It’s been a long time since you’ve been in combat and your skills are a little rusty. But you’re sure that

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

Background Long ago, elemental cultists used a chamber hidden within the Temple of Elemental Evil to summon extraplanar allies and threaten the region of Flanaess. Called the Primordial Nexus, the

cults united to help Vox. Together, the cultists are the Primordial Alliance, and Vox leads them as a self-styled queen. Unless the characters stop Vox and the cultists, Vox will summon an army of

Aftermath of the Last War

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

Aftermath of the Last War There’s a popular saying in Taer Valaestas: “The shadow of war hangs long over Valenar.” War defines Valenar culture. The Treaty of Thronehold recognized Valenar as a

might want Darguun or Karrnath to declare war. Because of this, the nation remains on a war footing. Villages find it challenging to produce the supplies required to maintain the elf army. Still, the

Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Cities

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

nobles, traders, pirates, and assassins. An army of mercenary soldiers called the Flaming Fist keeps order in the city, and these soldiers answer to Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard. The members of the

of faith, order, and high culture. The two cities have endured a long, bitter rivalry that originated when Baldur’s Gate began stealing cargo and coin from ships heading to and from Elturel, stifling

No Sleep in Kalaman

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

No Sleep in Kalaman The people of Kalaman face a long, anxious night waiting for the Dragon Army’s attack. Use encounters from the Night Encounters table to reinforce the Dragon Army’s menace

ballistae nearby. In the distance, a flight of Dragon Army dragonnels sweeps toward the city walls. Four Dragon Army dragonnels carry a total of eight bozak draconians (see appendix B for both stat

Selesnya Conclave

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

between their legs. Below her, Captain Calomir led the Selesnya army. He rode his white war rhino, driving the Selesnya ranks forward, guiding them through the streets toward the Rakdos horde. — Doug

members of the conclave dream of embracing all of Ravnica in their peaceful union. In the meantime, they are growing an army, preparing to resist the ambition and destructive impulses of the other

The Citadel's Destruction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the Red Dragon Army, reducing them to inanimate bones. Any other threats the characters are contending with remain, but the characters have succeeded in their primary mission. Now they must escape the

shattering citadel. There’s no set time limit for how long the characters have until the flying citadel crashes, but don’t let the players know this. Use the following scenes to encourage characters

Group Debriefing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

marred by Lord Soth’s attack. The room holds little more than a long table covered in reports, though tall windows offer a stunning view of the city and harbor beyond. The marshal stands by a window

understand Lord Soth’s cryptic goals, he believes the characters’ discoveries are important. The marshal feels otherwise, believing Kalaman’s military should focus on fighting nearby Dragon Army forces

Q11. Wine Storage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

called the Order of the Silver Dragon. They gave shelter to refugees who had come to the valley to escape Strahd’s army. Strahd’s soldiers slew the dragon, destroyed the order, and sacked the mansion

. Vistani and dusk elves avoid the mansion, believing that the dragon’s ghost haunts it. The wine in the barrels turned to vinegar and evaporated long ago. Emblazoned on the barrels’ sides are the name of

Red Wizards of Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Red Wizards of Thay The Red Wizards hail from Thay, over two thousand miles east of the Sword Coast. A grim, dismal region spread across a towering plateau, Thay is defended by an army of undead

too much attrition will make Thay a target for its long list of enemies. Szass Tam questions the allegiance of all living Red Wizards outside Thay, and has made it clear that death and worse await any

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