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Player’s Handbook
;luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
opportunity attacks.White abishais fight with a reckless fury, making them ideally suited for bolstering the ranks of Tiamat’s armies. White abishais fight without fear, becoming whirlwinds of
destruction on the battlefield.
Abishais
Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, norkers are tough humanoids whose long, sharp fangs and thick, bony exoskeletons make them well-suited to the ranks of hobgoblin armies. Unfortunately for their would-be masters, norkers are rebellious
goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
ensure they can manipulate even the shrewdest opponents.
Abishais
Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a
responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of
armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat, ready to lay down their lives if needed.
Abishais stand outside the normal hierarchy of the Nine Hells, having their own chain of command
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
multiverse enables them to become accomplished spellcasters. They use their magic to devastate Tiamat’s enemies.
Abishais
Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor
delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal to Tiamat
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, and lazy even by the standards of goblinoids, norkers are tough humanoids whose long, sharp fangs and thick, bony exoskeletons make them well-suited to the ranks of hobgoblin armies. Unfortunately
defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
DC 12):
At will: minor illusion, prestidigitation
1/day each: charm person, disguise self, silent imageIron shadows are hobgoblin martial artists who serve fey and mortal courts as secret police
monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes.
An iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
. A red abishai cuts a fearsome figure, and that sight can be inspiring to the abishai’s allies, filling them with a fanatical willingness to fight.
Abishais
Each abishai was once a mortal who
. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death. As a reward, the dragon god transformed the mortal into a draconic devil to serve at Tiamat’s pleasure in the Nine
as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais are fanatically loyal and ready to lay down their lives for Tiamat.
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the plane of Acheron. It is there in the afterlife where the chosen ones will join Gruumsh and his armies in their endless extraplanar battle for supremacy.
Gods of the Orcs
Orcs believe their gods
corpse’s ears for three days to ward off any retribution, and then bury or burn them.
Three ravens is always a good sign.
It is good luck to spit where you are about to sleep.
Gnome bones can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Fire and Darkness An Adventure for 11th-Level Characters For centuries, a powerful efreeti named Vrakir sent his armies against numerous foes and burned countless cities to ash. Now, the tyrant has
as the group recovers it. An efreeti’s fortress holds the Book of Vile
Darkness. Good luck storming this castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
new ruler immediately faces enemies on all sides. The invading armies of Baphomet and Yeenoghu are wreaking havoc and threatening to tear Avernus apart. Moreover, dozens of ambitious greater devils
will gleefully try to supplant their new and untested ruler. Ruling a layer of the Nine Hells as a mortal is effectively impossible. None of the devils of Avernus will knowingly serve anyone but a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they attribute their unusual
child—helps them pass through crowds unnoticed and slip through tight spaces. Anyone who has spent time around halflings, particularly halfling adventurers, has likely witnessed the storied “luck of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Kas the Betrayer Kas (KOSS) is a vampire, legendary swordfighter, and ruthless warlord. He once served as the leader of Vecna’s armies and the lich’s most trusted lieutenant, and he wielded a sword
as the grim climax of his magical research.
Kyuss Variously identified as an Elder Evil, as a demigod, or as a mortal priest of the demon lord Orcus (see chapter 6), Kyuss (KYE-uss) is a mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
storied “luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, an unseen force seems to intervene on the halfling’s behalf. Many halflings believe in the power of luck, and they attribute
larger than you, but you can’t stop in the same space. Luck. When you roll a 1 on the d20 of a D20 Test, you can reroll the die, and you must use the new roll. Naturally Stealthy. You can take the Hide action even when you are obscured only by a creature that is at least one size larger than you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
who unleashes otherworldly armies or war machines that they can’t control
5 A massive treant who has allied with exploitative raiders and seeks to fell every forest
6 A sage who, heedless
blood of angels
8 The commander of a legion of soul-addicted templars who punish crimes by burning criminals into psychoactive spirit dust
9 An ancient dragon whose godlike magic drains the domain of life
10 A god who killed all their peers and now rules the mortal realm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
taxes Zariel’s armies, so she must ensure a fresh supply of souls as replacements. To this end, Zariel looks for evildoers in the mortal realms who can deliver more souls to her. Because devils can’t
select group of devils and mortal followers who seek to cause strife and destabilize harmonious communities serve as Zariel’s chief corruptors. By funding evil groups, making and distributing weapons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dark Forces Dragons and demons are just a few of the dangerous forces at work in the world. The daelkyr came to Eberron from the Plane of Madness. They came with armies of aberrations — forces
anywhere, as a seed of madness takes root in a community or court … and spreads. As if dragons and demons aren’t trouble enough, stories say there are fiends lurking in mortal dreams. According to these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Athreos becomes annoyed with the dead returning and sends armies of clergy to secure the mortal side of the crossing.
6 A satyr reveler (see chapter 6) seeks to throw an eternal revel! By stealing coins from the dead, the satyr traps souls at his morbid, Tartyx-side bacchanal.
Underworld Crossing The Tartyx River is dotted with ruined temples of Athreos on either side of its banks that serve as crossing points between the mortal world and the Underworld. Souls of the dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
nearby plants blackened and withered. Animals flee from its presence. Even small fires can be extinguished by the sucking oblivion of the wraith’s horrifying existence. Vile Oblivion. When a mortal
and objects as easily as a mortal creature moves through fog.
A wraith might retain a few memories of its mortal life as shadowy echoes. However, even the strongest events and emotions become little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
truth, justice, law, and order that puts gods, mortal pharaohs, and ordinary men and women in their logical and rightful place in the universe. The Egyptian pantheon is unusual in having three gods with
, god of judgment and death LN Death Black jackal Apep, god of evil, fire, and serpents NE Trickery Flaming snake Bast, goddess of cats and vengeance CG War Cat Bes, god of luck and music CN Trickery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
knowledge by force and cunning. A mighty wizard with magic worthy of epic tales, she is a monster whose adamantine claws can flense whole armies before any soldier can land a blow on her plated hide
against the costs—to themselves and the world. Enemies. Like most immortal beings, Sora Kell has many enemies, though the mortal ones barely merit her attention. For the most part, only beings like those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
halflings, and particularly halfling adventurers, has likely witnessed the storied “luck of the halflings” in action. When a halfling is in mortal danger, it seems as though an unseen force intervenes
afloat until he is rescued. Halflings believe in the power of luck, and they abide by a great number of superstitions that they believe bring good or ill fortune. They attribute their unusual gift to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
dark lord of Nessus, strives to subjugate the cosmos to satisfy his thirst for power. To do so, he must continually expand his infernal armies, sending his servants to the mortal realm to corrupt the
Devils Devils personify tyranny, with a totalitarian society dedicated to the domination of mortal life. The shadow of the Nine Hells of Baator extends far across the multiverse, and Asmodeus, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, entertainer, sailor (pirate), urchin Most champions of Phenax are exemplars of deceit, motivated by greed, revenge, or a good swindle. They have chosen to serve a mortal who ascended to godhood, possibly
deceive. (Any)
5 Luck. Want more luck? Take more chances! (Chaotic)
6 Adaptability. Plans change, circumstances go awry. I must bend in response to changes, not break. (Any)
Earning and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Hobgoblin Iron Shadow Iron shadows are hobgoblin martial artists who serve fey and mortal courts as secret police, scouts, and assassins. They spy to ferret out treachery, rebellion, and betrayal and
iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who have resided in the Material Plane for centuries. A candidate for admission undergoes a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s power struggles with other deities often have a ripple effect that touches the mortal followers of all gods involved. The Ephara’s Divine Schemes table presents just a few conflicts the god might
fertile ground.
4 Ephara sends champions to free a city from the control of tyrants who worship Mogis, god of wrath. Mogis retaliates by sending his armies to attack a city under Ephara’s protection.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
skilled in the art of war. Many of his ordained don’t serve in temples, but as battlefield chaplains with armies and mercenary companies, encouraging their fellow soldiers with both word and blade
. Priests of Tempus teach that war conducted properly is fair in that it oppresses all sides equally, and that in any given battle, a mortal might be slain or might become a great leader among his or her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
my strength when I rest on it. (Durable)
The stars of Nyx are never hidden from my sight, revealing their secrets to my eyes. (Keen Mind)
I hear the echoes of the gods’ speech in every mortal
language and trace the patterns of Nyx in the written word. (Linguist)
The gods smile on me, but I dread the day when they withdraw their favor and my luck runs out. (Lucky)
As a child, I used to run
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of Dreams. With a few exceptions (such as elves, kalashtar, and warforged), mortal creatures touch Dal Quor when they dream. The outer fringes of the plane are morphic and shaped by the memories and
and only touched in dreams. Dolurrh: The Realm of the Dead. When a mortal soul dies, it is drawn to Dolurrh. It is a place defined by despair and apathy; over time, memories are leached out of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the Nine and elected to swell the ranks of her armies through the aggressive recruitment of mortal souls. Her agents offer gifts of martial skill and courage to any who are willing to bargain. Zariel
to join the fray were denied, her frustration overtook her, and she launched herself into the Blood War. Accompanied by a mob of mortal followers, she cut a swath through a legion of devils before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
sought out the Castle of Bone. Through armies of skeletons, legions of zombies, hordes of wraiths, and a gauntlet of liches they battled. Eventually they reached the object of their lifelong quest
skull bowling. Each mortal rolled a skull across the Gray Waste, having agreed that the winner would be he who bowled the farthest.
Malar the Beastlord arrived to visit Jergal at this moment. After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
devil, gender is insignificant. Devils can’t create new life through physical means; a new devil comes into being only when a soul is corrupted or claimed in a bargain, and the gender of the mortal
encompass the complexities of the strange relationships formed by beings of immortal evil.
Coin Legions Taking a cue from the sword, shield, and dreg legions into which the devils’ armies are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
secrets Grave,* Knowledge Gemstone in a mountain
Gorm Gulthyn LG Vigilance War Bronze half-mask
Haela Brightaxe CG Combat prowess, luck in battle War Upright sword with blade sheathed
, quarrying Forge* A miner’s pick
Valkauna LN Oaths, birth, aging, death Grave,* Life A silver ewer
Vergadain N Luck, wealth Trickery Gold coin bearing a dwarf’s face
*Appears