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Drow House Captain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effective leaders in battle. Among Lolth’s devotees in the city of Menzoberranzan in the Forgotten Realms, each noble house entrusts the leadership of its military forces to a house captain, who

subterranean world of that god’s malevolence.Battle Command. Choose one creature within 30 feet of the drow that the drow can see. If the chosen creature can see or hear the drow, that creature can use its reaction to make one melee attack or to take the Dodge or Hide action.

Strongheart

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, Strongheart can use his reaction to impose disadvantage on the attack roll, provided he is carrying a shield.Strongheart is a fearless seeker of justice, risking his life to ensure that good triumphs over

commanding it to halt). He tries to capture and imprison evildoers, slaying them only if they cannot be apprehended. Valor's Call The noble adventuring party known as Valor’s Call was founded

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s choice that she can see. Demon Staff. The drow makes one Demon Staff attack. Cast a

Spell (Costs 2 Actions). The drow uses Spellcasting.Among drow followers of Lolth, each noble house is led by a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god

Eric

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

Eric Downloadable PDF Equipment Shield of the Cavalier Chain Mail Flail 8 Javelins Dungeoneer’s Pack Dice Set Fine Clothes Perfume Shield of the Cavalier Armor (Shield), Very Rare

to 10 feet directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition. Protective Field. As a Reaction, when you or an ally you can

Eric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Eric Downloadable PDF Equipment Shield of the Cavalier Chain Mail Flail 8 Javelins Dungeoneer’s Pack Dice Set Fine Clothes Perfume Shield of the Cavalier Armor (Shield), Very Rare

to 10 feet directly away from yourself. If the creature is your size or smaller, you can also knock it down, giving it the Prone condition. Protective Field. As a Reaction, when you or an ally you can

Melee Attacks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

make the opportunity attack, you use your reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach. You can avoid provoking an

opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don’t provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction

Nobility

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

city’s own. Seventy-eight noble family lines are found here, many of which can trace their lineage back to the city’s founding. Books have been written about individual families — histories of their

, however, endeavor to equip you with the tools to recognize nobility and to interact with the higher class. Spotting a Noble Nobility in Waterdeep are granted the right to bear arms. In the legal code

Diana

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

Diana Downloadable PDF Equipment Quarterstaff of the Acrobat 5 Daggers Calligrapher’s Supplies Cartographer’s Tools Explorer’s Pack Fine Clothes Lamp Oil (3 flasks) Parchment (12

(Acrobatics) checks. Attack Deflection (Quarterstaff Form Only). When you are hit by an attack while holding the weapon, you can take a Reaction to twirl the weapon around you, gaining a +5 bonus to your

Diana

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

Diana Downloadable PDF Equipment Quarterstaff of the Acrobat 5 Daggers Calligrapher’s Supplies Cartographer’s Tools Explorer’s Pack Fine Clothes Lamp Oil (3 flasks) Parchment (12

(Acrobatics) checks. Attack Deflection (Quarterstaff Form Only). When you are hit by an attack while holding the weapon, you can take a Reaction to twirl the weapon around you, gaining a +5 bonus to your

Melee Attacks

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

make the opportunity attack, you use your reaction to make one melee attack against the provoking creature. The attack occurs right before the creature leaves your reach. You can avoid provoking an

opportunity attack by taking the Disengage action. You also don't provoke an opportunity attack when you teleport or when someone or something moves you without using your movement, action, or reaction

Cult of Dispater

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

, bandit, bandit captain, cult fanatic, cultist, mage, noble, spy Signature Spells: Guidance (cantrip), identify (1st level), see invisibility (2nd level), clairvoyance (3rd level) Dispater trades in

attack rolls it makes until the end of the current turn. Vexing Escape (1/Day). As a reaction when this creature takes damage, it reduces that damage to 0 and teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Cult of Fierna

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

Cult of Fierna Goals: Control over the emotions of others, turning them into puppets and playthings Typical Cultist: Acolyte, archmage, bandit captain, cult fanatic, cultist, knight, noble, priest

Short or Long Rest). As a reaction when an ally this creature can see is reduced to 0 hit points, that ally is instead reduced to 1 hit point and gains temporary hit points equal to this creature’s Charisma score + half its number of Hit Dice.

Cult of Glasya

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

, cult fanatic, cultist, knight, noble, spy, thug Signature Spells: Friends (cantrip), charm person (1st level), invisibility (2nd level), haste (3rd level) As an expert in finding loopholes and

anything it is wearing and carrying, magically becomes invisible until the end of its next turn. Infernal Ring Leader. As a reaction when this creature is hit by an attack, it can choose one ally it can see within 5 feet of it and cause that ally to be hit by that attack instead.

Random Encounters

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

seeking to convert a group of 2d6 commoners to the Dragon Queen’s worship 66–71 1d4 flying sivak draconians* 72–76 1d4 sivak draconians* using their Shape Theft reaction to take the form of kender

1d6 sivak draconians* transporting a captive, a priest of a non-evil god 94–99 1d6 skeletal knights* led by Caradoc,* who’s using his Possession action to control a noble 00 1 Dragon Army officer* and 1 young red dragon

Nylea's Influence

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

weather, both natural and supernatural in origin. Nylea is the best archer in the world, and contests of archery are often held in her name. Those who hunt their own food pray to Nylea for success, and

the natural world. Nylea is virtually incapable of distinguishing between the “noble” and “brutal” aspects of their shared bailiwick, considering all forms of war a senseless waste of life and energy

Guard Reactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

through without a second look. Flaming Fist Reactions d8 Reaction 1 The guards demand that everyone drop to the ground, bludgeoning those who don’t comply immediately. After searching everyone

, as they’re already escorting a patriar (noble). 6 The guards start a bribe bidding war to decide who gets arrested and who goes free. 7 An officer arrives with the group, insuring that any arrests are

Resolving Interactions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

condescending noble might wish to see a group of upstart adventurers fail so as to keep them from becoming rivals for the king’s attention, thwarting them with slander and scheming rather than direct threats

, or Intimidation skill might apply to the check. The creature’s current attitude determines the DC required to achieve a specific reaction, as shown in the Conversation Reaction table. Conversation

Guard Reactions

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

gate” service. 8 The guards wave travelers through without a second look. Flaming Fist Reactions d8 Reaction 1 The guards demand that everyone drop to the ground, bludgeoning

are called away mid process and let everyone go. 5 The guards merely walk by, as they’re already escorting a patriar (noble). 6 The guards start a bribe bidding war to decide who gets

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and

roll, an ability check, or a damage roll, you can use your reaction to expend one of your uses of Bardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die and subtracting the number rolled from the

College of Lore

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

monarch or following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and

roll, an ability check, or a damage roll, you can use your reaction to expend one of your uses of Bardic Inspiration, rolling a Bardic Inspiration die and subtracting the number rolled from the

Drow House Captain

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

Drow House Captain Each drow noble house entrusts the leadership of its military forces to a house captain, a position normally held by the matriarch’s first or second son. The house captain commands

action, the drow targets one ally he can see within 30 feet of him. If the target can see or hear the drow, the target can use its reaction to make one melee attack or to take the Dodge or Hide action

Diana

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

Diana 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

, Piercing, or Slashing damage, you can take a Reaction to reduce the attack’s total damage against you. This reduction equals 1d10 plus your Dexterity modifier and Monk level. If you reduce the damage to 0

Eric

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

Eric 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 of

. Interpose Shield. If you’re subjected to an effect that allows you to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, you can take a Reaction to take no damage if you succeed on the saving

Drow House Captain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

tactics to become effective leaders in battle. Among Lolth’s devotees in the city of Menzoberranzan in the Forgotten Realms, each noble house entrusts the leadership of its military forces to a house

Battle Command. Choose one creature within 30 feet of the drow that the drow can see. If the chosen creature can see or hear the drow, that creature can use its reaction to make one melee attack or

Island Theme

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

hunters (see appendix C) and 3d10 locathah (see appendix C) Alien Inhabitant Reactions d6 Reaction 1 The inhabitants try to force the characters to serve their leader. 2 The inhabitants demand the

, libraries, or towers. Sanctum Island Leader d6 Leader 1 Archmage 2 Lich 3 Night hag 4 Noble 5 Rakshasa 6 Werebear Sanctum Island Inhabitants d6 Inhabitants 1 5d10 guards and 10d10 commoners 2 1

Merchant Princes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. Ekene-Afa Deals in weapons, shields, traveling gear, rain catchers, saddles, wagons, and canoes Ekene-Afa (LG female Chultan human gladiator) won numerous gladiatorial contests in Port Nyanzaru’s arena

(NE male Chultan human noble) is a greedy, conniving man supported by influential and dangerous friends among the Zhentarim. He is jealous of Wakanga O’tamu’s magical power and Ekene-Afa’s reputation

Military Force

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Military Force The whole machine of war is barbaric. In a sane world, conflicts would be resolved by contests of apocalyptic magics or by continent-reshaping brawls between titanic, soul-fueled

. Military Force Envoy Roles Role Backgrounds Combatant Criminal, Folk Hero, Outlander, Sailor, Soldier Tactician Acolyte, Folk Hero, Noble, Outlander, Sage, Soldier Medic Acolyte, Folk Hero, Hermit

Erebos's Champions

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

, criminal, noble, urchin Most worshipers of Erebos seek to enforce the boundary between life and death, whether absolutely or selectively. They often find grim satisfaction in serving the covetous but

can use your reaction to gain a number of temporary hit points equal to your level. Champion of the Dead Piety 50+ Erebos trait You can increase your Constitution or Wisdom score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.

Drow Matron Mother

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

Drow Matron Mother At the head of each drow noble house sits a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god’s will while also advancing the interests of the

. The drow makes one attack with her demon staff. Compel Demon (Costs 2 Actions). An allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s choice

Fighter Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

its Reaction to make one attack with a weapon or an Unarmed Strike, adding the Superiority Die to the attack’s damage roll on a hit. Commanding Presence When you make a Charisma (Intimidation

comrades into another position. Add the Superiority Die roll to the attack’s damage roll, and choose a willing creature who can see or hear you. That creature can use its Reaction to move up to half

Fomorians

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

Fomorian Noble Before their banishment to the Underdark, fomorians ordered themselves based on achievements of knowledge and magical power. Before Karontor urged his descendants into an ill-fated assault

I have met are so utterly unrepentant and so unmoved by the plight of their cursed kindred that I struggle to embrace them as my cousins. —Diancastra Fomorian Noble Huge Giant (Wizard), Typically

Drow Matron Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Drow Matron Mother Among drow followers of Lolth, each noble house is led by a matron mother, an influential priestess of Lolth charged with carrying out the god’s will while also advancing the

. The drow regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn. Compel Demon. An allied demon within 30 feet of the drow uses its reaction to make one attack against a target of the drow’s

The Walking Statues

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

city during the Spellplague. When the walking statues stopped, this one toppled onto its side, taking on the appearance of a titanic sculpture of a noble lady asleep in her garden. The Honorable

and dismayed reaction to its rampage into dismantling the statue, parts of which can now be found all over the North Ward, either incorporated into buildings or as bits of freestanding sculpture. The

Fortune-Telling

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

champion jumping into combat when it looks like the characters might fail, a noble helping the party avoid a sticky situation with the law, or someone offering the characters a place to stay. This NPC

. The creature must use its action praising Oddlewin. Oddlewin can’t regain hit points, including through magical healing, except through his Reversal of Fortune reaction. Actions Fool’s Scepter

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

a tout. 2 A stiff-necked Fated tax collector (noble), flanked by two guards, smugly informs the characters they must each pay a “promenade toll” of 1 sp to proceed in their current direction. 3 Out of

describe fill the festhall and its satellite buildings. Contests and duels are held at the Northumber, an outdoor amphitheater, while magical light checkers the stages of its two indoor theaters: the

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