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Meletian Hoplite

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

use a combination of cunning, faith, and magic to defend their coastal home. Most of these skilled soldiers serve in the Reverent Army, the defenders of Meletis, which uses an array of proven strategies

typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite contingents hailing from Theros's great poleis. Consider

Malaxxix

Monsters The Book of Many Things

’ll be found by mortals who are desperate for power and ripe for corruption. Malaxxix seeks the Books of Keeping: ancient tomes that contain the true names of all yugoloths. To this end, it

Planes as a tyrannical marauder. Roleplaying Malaxxix Malaxxix is a being of great cunning, terrible rage, and insatiable bloodlust who regards any opportunity to inflict misery on others as

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

of great kindness and compassion. Half-Orc Names Half-orcs usually have names appropriate to the culture in which they were raised. A half-orc who wants to fit in among humans might trade an orc

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

also be a cunning rat who darts through the shadows. Wildhunt shifters are born from any creature that tracks its prey. While the beast within certainly has a physical impact on a shifter, it has a

their urge to wander and hunt. A shifter rogue harnesses their own predatory instincts. But shifters can pursue any path or faith. Shifter Names Shifters have no language of their own and often live

Lone Faithful

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

, Mask, Selûne, Shar, and Tymora. Gods of knowledge, survival, cunning, and warfare are also common attractions for tieflings who value those qualities. Beshaba has tiefling worshipers who consider the

scaly skin; red or dark blue skin; cast no shadow or reflection; exude a smell of brimstone. Feral. Your Intelligence score increases by 1, and your Dexterity score increases by 2. This trait replaces

Detailed NPCs

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

you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie

or book. 1: Common Names 1d12 Common Given Name Common Surname 1 Adrik Brightsun 2 Alvyn Dundragon 3 Aurora Frostbeard 4 Eldeth Garrick 5 Eldon Goodbarrel 6 Farris Greycastle 7 Kathra Ironfist 8

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Tell the players to read over the character sheets; give their characters names; and invent the details of their

a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived

Zodiac Associations

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

Zodiac Associations Wade Acuff The Sky of Many Things The Common Zodiac Associations table summarizes astrological beliefs about the Sky of Many Things. The first three columns list the names of the

, might be referred to as shrewd or cunning, a sign of their high Intelligence score. Common Zodiac Associations Sign Nickname Prominence Birthstone Creature Color Ability Score Skull The

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or creature in the jungles of Valachan might turn hostile toward explorers. Packs of displacer beasts roam the jungle, led by Yana, a preternaturally cunning displacer beast that serves Chakuna

names take inspiration from Mesoamerican languages. When players create characters from Valachan, consider asking them the following questions: How did you avoid or survive participating in the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

created the orcs and continues to direct their destiny. He is aided and abetted by the other warrior deities, Bahgtru and Ilneval, who bring strength and cunning to the battlefield. The followers of all

fight another day. Orc Names Orc names don’t always have meaning in the Orc language, and most noteworthy orcs are given epithets by their tribe mates. Orc Names d12 Male Name

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

goals — of which there are many — often still prefers to use trickery and cunning rather than the unreliable tools of honesty or brute force. Most Zil gnomes belong to the forest gnome subrace. Their

sleeper agent — gathering information and allies until you’re activated and you are put to your intended use. Zil Names. Zil society is divided into major houses, each of which is composed of multiple

Hoplites

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

members of a military unit. In combat, hoplites typically work in groups and use coordinated tactics to win victories. The three Hoplite Unit Names tables present the sorts of titles used by hoplite

contingents hailing from Theros’s great poleis. Consider using these names for military forces characters encounter during their adventures or that they were once a part of. Akroan Hoplite Unit Names

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The

1d20 Type 1 Pawnshop 2 Apothecary 3 Grocer 4 Delicatessen 5 Potter 6 Undertaker 7 Bookstore 8 Moneylender 9 Armorer 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe Olga Drebas Joy Ang Downloadable PDF

Inquiries in Candlekeep

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

spells reveal nothing about the Princess of the Shadow Glass, who has magically hidden her history under other names. If the characters learn the names “Nintra Siotta” or “Lady of Dread Omens” later in

the adventure and use those names in their inquiries, such magic returns the hoped-for results. The legend lore spell returns an especially cryptic result for the princess: “Glass omens, dread

Interloper Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Elemental Eye directly rather than serving one of the subordinate cults. As described earlier in this chapter (see “Rejecting the Ordning”), membership in the cults of Elemental Evil replaces the ordning with

, making them an even more significant force in the world. Intelligent and charismatic giants might enter positions of leadership in an elemental cult, while less cunning giants might become lieutenants

Sheila

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Sheila Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill

2: Cunning Action Your quick thinking and agility allow you to move and act quickly. On your turn, you can take one of the following actions as a Bonus Action: Dash, Disengage, or Hide. Level 3: Fast

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

AC calculation. I find it confusing that the Mage Armor spell is named that when it doesn’t count as armor. Some spells and class features have figurative, not literal, names. The text of the spell

the those of the beast form? Polymorph replaces only the target’s character sheet or stat block with the stat block of the chosen form. Other effects, such as other spells, still exist. What kinds of

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

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

that stretch from her collarbone to her ankles. She surveys you with unimpressed eyes. Prisoner 13 is a cunning schemer, ruthless and patient. She listens and watches, absorbing every detail she

office. It contains all the names, crimes, and prisoner numbers of everyone ever incarcerated at Revel’s End. Bring me that list, and I’ll see to it that you get your key.” In response to a verbal threat

Roleplaying Prisoner 13

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13

that stretch from her collarbone to her ankles. She surveys you with unimpressed eyes. Prisoner 13 is a cunning schemer, ruthless and patient. She listens and watches, absorbing every detail she

office. It contains all the names, crimes, and prisoner numbers of everyone ever incarcerated at Revel’s End. Bring me that list, and I’ll see to it that you get your key.” In response to a verbal threat

NPCs

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

. Goldenfields is his home, its people his friends. Children like to carve their names and initials into his body and hang from his boughs, and he’s happy with that. Ideal: “I exist to protect the people and

plants of Goldenfields.” Bond: “Children are wonderful. I would do anything to make them feel happy and safe.” Flaw: “I can’t remember people’s names and often get them mixed up.” Zi Liang Medium

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

armor. Some spells and class features have figurative, not literal, names. The text of the spell or class feature explains what it does. In this case, mage armor surrounds the target with “protective

effects of polymorph have other spell effects on them, or are those game statistics also replaced by the those of the beast form? Polymorph replaces only the target’s character sheet or stat block with the

Tool Descriptions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

indicated skill with advantage. Paragraphs that begin with skill names discuss these possibilities. In each of these paragraphs, the benefits apply only to someone who has proficiency with the tool, not

make you look more fearsome, whether you want to scare someone away by posing as a plague victim or intimidate a gang of thugs by taking the appearance of a bully. Performance. A cunning disguise can

Maelstrom Level 2

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

helms. Their names are Tug and Cog, and they are exceedingly stupid. If the characters approach from the north without a storm giant escort, Tug and Cog raise their greatclubs threateningly. Tug says

Neri is returned to life, she replaces Iymrith as Serissa’s advisor, and Serissa rewards the characters by giving them the magic items in the sea chest in the royal treasury (area 16). Queen Neri, like

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