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Returning 35 results for 'most some with only are fiend for leaders'.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
make one Bite or Greatsword attack with advantage against the attacker.When demonic influence corrupts the leadership of a people or an organization, the leaders might embrace abyssal magic to make
of Gruumsh has also mastered a ritual for this purpose, and bestows it on those deemed worthy. Whatever process is used corrupts the subject, transforming them into a vicious Fiend.
Although
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’s rise in status came at the expense of Bel, her pit fiend predecessor. Zariel and Bel hate each other. To keep Bel busy and out of her sight, Zariel tasks him with forging weapons, armor, and
her most loyal cultists. They can gain the Ferocious Surge trait, and her cult’s leaders can also gain the Infernal Tactics trait.
Ferocious Surge (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). When
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
delve too deeply into forbidden secrets — perhaps at the behest of their guilds’ leaders, or sometimes in defiance of them — might unearth lore regarding the “old gods” of Ravnica. These mysterious beings
, called the Nephilim, grant warlocks the mysterious and maddening powers of the Great Old One. Warlock Subclass Guild The Archfey Selesnya The Celestial* Boros The Fiend Rakdos The Great Old One Any *Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Lords of Dust NPCs Most of the Lords of Dust are rakshasas, but any sort of fiend — devil, demon, or otherwise — could be part of this organization. Such fiends are spawned in Khyber and aren’t
actually from the Outer Planes. These fiends generally work through a wide network of duped pawns and indebted servitors. Each overlord has a chief servant, and these leaders meet in the ruins of Ashtakala
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
revolutionaries’ leaders. Personality Trait. “I’ve seen much and have a story for every occasion.” Ideal. “I lost most of my life to others’ corruption. I’ll risk what I have left to bring an end to it
months ago. One night while Paloma and three allies were traveling, trying to determine the source of the outbreak, a strange owl revealed itself to be a terrible fiend. They wounded the fiend, but it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
snaps shut and binds Miska once more. Miska isn’t idle while trying to free himself. He commands the armies of spyder-fiends and other demons through his spyder-fiend battle leaders, the raklupises
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Tanarukk When demonic influence corrupts the leadership of a people or an organization, the leaders might embrace abyssal magic to make tanarukks, using these ferocious warriors to bolster their
this purpose, and bestows it on those deemed worthy. Whatever process is used corrupts the subject, transforming them into a vicious Fiend. Although tanarukks are valued as fearsome fighters, they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
fortification is destroyed, throw down their banners and retreat across Pandesmos. Spyder-Fiends Falter. The spyder-fiends can’t capitalize on this sudden victory, since their raklupis battle-leaders (see
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Information About... 1 Artifacts, their locations, and their owners. 2 Betrayals by infernal allies or other devils. 3 Crimes or deceptions by influential leaders. 4 The identities of incognito
individuals. 5 The movements of extraplanar armies. 6 Prophecies or secrets hidden by gods. Taras Susak
Spined Devil Small Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
AC 13 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 45 (10d6 + 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
activity has a chance of winning the favor of the temple’s leaders. Resources. Performing religious service requires access to, and often attendance at, a temple whose beliefs and ethos align with the
sect in the temple offers you membership. 4 Another temple tries to recruit you as a spy.* 5 The temple elders implore you to take up a holy quest. 6 You accidentally discover that an important person in the temple is a fiend worshiper. *Might involve a rival
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These boons elevate the recipients’ status among their kind, and they become champions or leaders. Sahuagin barons’ blood is infused with profane magic capable of searing their enemies and making these
foes irresistible targets for other Fiends. Sahuagin Baron Large Fiend, Lawful Evil
AC 16 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 76 (9d10 + 27)
Speed 30 ft., Swim 50 ft.
Ability Score Mod Save
Str 19
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
insight to guide the gnolls toward weak prey ripe for slaughter. Unlike other leaders who might skulk behind their minions, a flind leads the charge in battle. Its flail causes wracking pain, paralysis
, and disorientation in those it strikes. Flind
Medium Fiend (Gnoll), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 127 (15d8 + 60)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5)
DEX
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
leaders and other powerful individuals, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature secret, preying on the occasional lone goblin when the
and banishes it to that plane, where it is likely to be slain or enslaved by a yugoloth for its failure. Barghest
Large Fiend, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
of Lolth’s favor toward her house—and a sign of the demon lord’s disregard for the family’s rivals, who were not thus gifted. The creation prompts the leaders of the house to begin crafting new plans
these rebellious draegloths are part of Lolth’s plan for sowing chaos is unclear. Draegloth
Large Fiend (Demon), Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 123 (13d10 + 52
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
organization imprisoned you, perhaps because of a crime you committed against that faith or because the leaders considered you the servant of a rival power. Euryale You or your family are watched by
family of divinely favored folk, and they have big expectations for you. Void Your soul, or a loved one’s, is doomed to be taken by a Fiend, a powerful Undead, or another wicked power.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
family’s rivals, which were not thus gifted. The birth prompts the leaders of the house to begin crafting new plans to strike at its rivals when the draegloth is fully grown. These plans always use
ogre. Life isn’t fair.
— Volo
Draegloth
Large fiend (demon), chaotic evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 123 (13d10 + 52)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
15(+2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
kakkuu spyder-fiends (see appendix A) drill on this beach while awaiting orders from the battle leaders in the citadel. They find marching in formation dull and are eager to rejoin the battle raging on
inscribed on it. Each time a creature other than a Fiend opens the door, the glyph glows for a split second, and the creature must make a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) psychic damage on a failed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. By devouring the souls of goblinoid leaders and other powerful individuals, rather than lowly goblins, a barghest earns elevated status in the afterlife. Barghests typically keep their true nature
humanoid to life.
Banished by Fire. A barghest avoids contact with large, open fires. Any conflagration larger than its body acts as a gateway to Gehenna and banishes the fiend to that plane, where it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Spider Queen at the altar. Of the apparent four driders, three driders are what they appear to be; the fourth is a phisarazu spyder-fiend (see appendix A) named Rachazz, who is masquerading as a drider
using its Change Shape ability. The three driders squad leaders are resting away from Pandemonium’s winds here. Rachazz infiltrated the tower and is collecting information for Miska about Camlash’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
war and offered her rulership of Avernus. She accepted his offer, and he transformed her into an archdevil. Zariel’s rise in status came at the expense of Bel, her pit fiend predecessor. Zariel and
increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel
Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil
Armor Class 21 (natural armor)
Hit Points 420
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
defined by the prominent leaders, innovators, and tyrants of the day. These people change the world and etch their signatures indelibly on the pages of history. When they rise to power, they shape the
Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
mortal leaders and philosophers, using them as mouthpieces to spread poisoned words and tempt souls toward Carceri’s waiting chains. Olivier Bernard Shator Demodand Large Fiend, Typically Neutral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
allow for variations. A pit fiend, for instance, might take the form of an imp in order to personally infiltrate a kingdom on the Material Plane. The hierarchy of the Nine Hells has thirteen tiers or
(rank 8), erinyes (rank 9), ice devils and narzugons (rank 10), and amnizus and pit fiends (rank 11). Lesser devils deal with these leaders on a daily basis. Ice devils are combat commanders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
both leaders to discover which has the worthier claim.
8 A bronze dragon fears that a remote library-fortress is no longer the best place to safeguard an infamous tome called the Antitheorem
.
Adult Bronze Dragon Connections d8 Connected Creatures
1 A rakshasa disguised as a pirate lord seeks revenge on the adult bronze dragon who has killed the Fiend three times so far.
2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
would have been destroyed if not for Tira Miron. This paladin was called by the Silver Flame and battled the mighty fiend. When it became clear that the overlord couldn’t be destroyed, Tira gave her life
Flame, who maintains the font in Flamekeep and communes with Tira Miron. The Last War had a serious impact on the church. Leaders still respected the Keeper’s authority over spiritual matters, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
control of Stygia is a test staged by Asmodeus in hopes of purging the worst impulses from both Geryon and Levistus—or discovering a competent replacement for both. Geryon
Huge Fiend (Devil), Lawful
, these effects fade over the course of 1d10 days. Cultists of Geryon Geryon grants his cultists special abilities. Members of his cult can gain the Crushing Blow trait. Cult leaders can also gain the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command. Graz’zt
Large Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 20 (natural
his cultists special abilities. His cultists can gain the Joy from Pain trait, while his cult leaders can gain the Master of Pleasures trait. Joy from Pain. Whenever this creature suffers a critical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
his teeth. Yeenoghu
Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 20 (natural armor)
Hit Points 333 (23d12 + 184)
Speed 50 ft.
STR
29 (+9)
DEX
16 (+3)
CON
26 (+8
the Gnashing Jaws action and the Rampage bonus action, while cult leaders gain the Aura of Bloodthirst trait. Gnashing Jaws. Melee Weapon Attack: bonus to hit equal to this creature’s proficiency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Wand of Orcus, which is described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Orcus
Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor), 20 with the Wand of Orcus
Hit Points 405 (30d12 + 210
over the course of 1d10 days. Cultists of Orcus Orcus grants his rank-and-file cultists the Undying Soul trait, and his cult leaders can gain the Aura of Death trait. Undying Soul (Recharges after a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
Heartcleaver. He also charges his enemies and gores them with his horns, trampling his foes into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a beast. Baphomet
Huge Fiend (Demon), Chaotic Evil
Unerring Tracker trait, and cult leaders gain the Incite the Hunters trait. Labyrinthine Recall. This creature can perfectly recall any path it has traveled.
Unerring Tracker. As a bonus action
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
secret door lies area D9. D9: Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing Fiend-summoning rituals. Trapped Chest. An unlocked treasure chest stands against the
ceiling with a trapdoor set into it. The trapdoor is bolted shut from this side and can be pushed open to reveal the den (area D3) above. D33: Cult Leaders’ Den A chandelier hangs above a table in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, feeding rumors that the brotherhood’s leaders are more interested in marketing their own brand of exclusivity than finding new talent. Yet wizards seem willing to debase themselves regardless, for
friends close and your enemies closer.” The brotherhood’s leaders seek out wizards who might by their exploits compete with the brotherhood’s acquisition and hoarding of arcane lore and magical secrets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
emulate their deity. Such orcs learn to command their fellows in ways that are unpredictable but help to ensure victory. The wisest among these leaders gain Ilneval’s favor and rise to become known as
than risk raising a natural-born tanarukk, most tribes slay such abominations. Tanarukk
Medium fiend (demon, orc), chaotic evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 95 (10d8 + 50)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
, bat-like wings spread from behind the cultist’s black robes.
This is Peluze, an Incubus loyal to the Order of Falling Ash. A powerful Fiend in his own right, Peluze has accepted the important
: Central Altar This seven-foot-long, oval altar is made of pink stone. A depression atop the altar is stained blackish red.
The cult leaders execute disloyal cultists here. As a Study action, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the dead rise to stand at his side.
This area of the chapel was used for funeral services for esteemed political and military leaders of Elturel. If a creature kneels before the damaged window and
by the passage of Elturel to Avernus, and by the presence of the abyssal portal in area G12. If any holy symbol is touched, or if any creature not a fiend or undead lingers in this area for more than 1