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wielding a melee weapon.Warriors are the foot soldiers of the faction. They thank Madarua for each battle they see and train daily with spears to follow her to victory.
Warriors of Madarua
Members
of the Warriors of Madarua wear bronze masks that depict the determined the face of Madarua, an ancient Cynidicean god of birth, death, and the seasons. Each member bears a small tattoo of a sickle on
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
proven false. In some lands, the silhouette of a catoblepas, with its tail extended over its body and its head held low, is a baleful heraldic figure signifying death or doom.
Sages say that gods of
succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the start of the catoblepas’s next turn.
Death Ray (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the confines of an ice prison from which he cannot escape.
Most of the cultists are Icewind Dale natives who would
have perished in the wilderness had Levistus not intervened on their behalf. The cultists’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death
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Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.The Knights of the Black Sword are a secret society of cultists devoted to Levistus, the archdevil who rules Stygia, the sixth layer of the Nine Hells, from the
’ stories are all the same: the archdevil reached out to them in their minds as they were freezing to death, offering a second chance at life in exchange for their absolute devotion. After they
Gith
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
distanced themselves from one another to pursue their separate agendas. They remain bitter enemies today, each side willing to fight to the death whenever they cross paths.
The githyanki were motivated
against the illithids, a combined force of gith could conceivably tip the balance in their favor. But as long as the githyanki and githzerai stay at each other’s throats, their goal of ultimate victory over their original common enemy will likely remain unachieved.
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
denizens of the Feywild. Sages believe that their appearance derives from the primal fear inspired by fiendish creatures, while bards assert that panic, being such a repulsive emotion, is embodied by an
injured and shorn of all hope. The devilkin steal treasures, weapons, and supplies, dooming an expedition to a slow death. The devilkin fly near their victims, taunting them with the items they stole
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Acquisitions Incorporated
, echoing from the darkness like a death knell. For by the time those glowing red eyes fix on you, it's far too late to run …
Some adventurers and sages whisper that deep crows were first spawned as
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", "rollDamageType":"Necrotic"} Necrotic damage. Success: Half damage.
Face of Death (1/Day). Charisma Saving Throw: DC 19, each creature in a 60-foot Emanation originating from Lord Soth. Failure: 22 (4d10
);{"diceNotation":"4d10", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Face of Death", "rollDamageType":"Psychic"} Psychic damage, and the creature has the Frightened condition. Success: Half damage only
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":"Piercing"} Piercing damage, and the target’s Speed is halved until the end of its next turn.General of a demoralized occupying army, Vladeska Drakov rules what little of Falkovnia hasn’t been
overrun by the dead. A cunning authoritarian, she believes any tactics—no matter how immoral—are permissible in the pursuit of victory. The Mists torment her by keeping her ever on the edge
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
will: animate dead (as an action), blight, speak with dead
1 charge each: circle of death, finger of death
2 charges: power word killOrcus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options
Tail or Necrotic Bolt attack.
Creeping Death (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus chooses a point on the ground that he can see within 100 feet of him. A cylinder of swirling necrotic energy 60 feet tall and
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Minotaurs are barrel-chested humanoids with heads resembling those of bulls. Blessed with a supernaturally strong sense of direction, minotaurs make great navigators. Some sages believe minotaurs
choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
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Out of the Abyss
with dead. Alternatively, he can expend 1 or more of the wand’s charges to cast one of the following spells from it: circle of death (1 charge), finger of death (1 charge), or power word kill (2
.
A Taste of Undeath. Orcus casts chill touch (17th level).
Creeping Death (Costs 2 Actions). Orcus chooses a point on the ground that he can see within 100 feet of him. A cylinder of swirling
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Material Plane to forge their own destinies.
Once shadar-kai were Fey like the rest of their elven kin; now they exist in a state between life and death, thanks to being transformed by the Shadowfell
race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores, increase one score by 2 and increase a different score
Reborn
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Death isn’t always the end. The reborn exemplify this, being individuals who have died yet, somehow, still live. Some reborn exhibit the scars of fatal ends, their ashen flesh or bloodless
veins making it clear that they’ve been touched by death. Other reborn are marvels of magic or science, being stitched together from disparate beings or bearing mysterious minds in manufactured
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
The saurian lizardfolk are thought by some sages to be distant cousins of dragonborn and kobolds. Despite their resemblance to those other scaled folk, however, lizardfolk are their own people and
level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation.
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Backgrounds
Ghosts of Saltmarsh
how you survived a particular battle. Every arrow and bolt missed you. You slew scores of enemies single-handedly and led your comrades to victory.
5
Stowaway. For days, you hid in the bilge
injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death.
Suggested Characteristics
Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Gray Wastes of Hades. Their gray, desiccated skin stretches over their bones, and their heads resemble horned equine skulls with ember-like eyes. Sages endlessly debate the nature of baernaloths, and
hovering at death’s door.
The challenge rating of a baernaloth is 18 (20,000 XP) when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), a
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.
Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth
Tool Proficiencies: One
realizing the connection. You got the Guild to back off demands for your death by offering to make amends by working for the criminals, but even so the kingpin still plots a personal revenge.
2
The
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
away in the night to seek the cold will of fate.
In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. (Any)
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Order. An organized hoard makes me happy—and you don’t want to see me unhappy. (Lawful)
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Preparation. Justice and righteousness do not guarantee victory. Planning and
discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon.
2
A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goal—destroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Horror in the Shadowlands Adventures in the Shadowlands often include the following elements. Faith-hold’s Crusades Elena Faith-hold rules Nidala, crushing its people under the weight of her
foes in mysterious lands. An invitation to join one of Elena’s crusades is a great honor and a death sentence. Whenever Elena returns from the Mists, she always does so alone, claiming to be the sole
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Physical Excellence in Combat A Champion focuses on the development of martial prowess in a relentless pursuit of victory. Champions combine rigorous training with physical excellence to deal
Style feat of your choice. Level 10: Heroic Warrior The thrill of battle drives you toward victory. During combat, you can give yourself Heroic Inspiration whenever you start your turn without it. Level
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. The university is an excellent source of sages who hire their services out on a short- or long-term basis. Even those who profess to be sages but have no connection to the university tend to cluster
City Archive, in the Highest Towers district of Upper Central. The archive contains exhaustive historical documents of Sharn; birth, death, and marriage records; and copies of legal documents such as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Observatories Observatories are structures that help astronomers and stargazers observe the cosmos. This section includes rules and adventure ideas the DM can use for an observatory in any campaign
explore, and the kinds of people and monsters attracted to an observatory—sages, eccentrics, and space travelers—make it a great location for roleplaying and combat encounters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
someone clubbed to death in their sleep, hire bugbears. If you want mean little fools, hire goblins.”
— Stalman Klim, Slave Lord
Malicious Glee. Motivated by greed and malice, goblins can’t help but
celebrate the few times they have the upper hand. They dance, caper with sheer joy when victory is theirs. Once their revels have ended, goblins delight in the torment of other creatures and embrace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Undying Court Our greatest champions and sages will never be lost to us. Their wisdom guides us, and their power protects us all. Honor our past. Respect our traditions. Perfect your skills and you
be lost to the oblivion that is Dolurrh. The wisest and most accomplished elves are preserved after death, becoming members of the Undying Court. The devotion of the living elves sustains the Undying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
what events might have been manipulated by one of these fiends, because their schemes take so long to play out. Far in the future, it might become apparent that a seeming victory for the forces of
good, or a battle averted that spared hundreds from death was ultimately the first step in an overlord’s release. (For instance, a soldier who was otherwise fated to die in the battle that was avoided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
wind that followed. Basidia and the myconids offer to meld with Araumycos to try to heal it and guide it back to wholeness. Though not as serious as death, the trauma still causes a significant amount
of fungal die-off in areas of the creature’s domain, potentially uncovering lost ruins or other hidden sites. In addition to possible victory over one or two demon lords, the adventurers receive one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Damage and Healing Injury and death are frequent threats in D&D, as detailed in the following rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
heart of creation.
Breathe, dragons; sing now of Tiamat,
raging in battle with no hope of victory.
She would not flee or surrender,
fighting as death reached its cold claws toward her.
War
came to the First World,
seeking a home for their legions of followers.
Mighty in magic and numbers,
conquering deities seized their victory.
Fallen was noble Bahamut,
Sardior hid in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Athreos, god of passage LE Death, Grave* Crescent moon
Ephara, god of the polis LN Knowledge, Light Urn pouring water
Erebos, god of the dead NE Death, Trickery Serene face
Heliod, god of the sun LG Light Laurel crown
Iroas, god of victory CG War Four-winged helmet
Karametra, god of harvests NG Life, Nature Cornucopia
Keranos, god of storms CN
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Damage and Healing Injury and death are frequent threats in D&D, as detailed in the following rules.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
Dying Retainers When a retainer is reduced to 0 hit points, they follow the same rules as player characters. If not killed instantly by massive damage, they fall unconscious, make death saving throws, and can be stabilized or healed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
School of Magic Each spell belongs to a school of magic. The schools are listed in the Schools of Magic table. These categories help describe spells but have no rules of their own, although some
other rules refer to them. Schools of Magic School Typical Effects Abjuration Prevents or reverses harmful effects Conjuration Transports creatures or objects Divination Reveals information
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
School of Magic Each spell belongs to a school of magic. The schools are listed in the Schools of Magic table. These categories help describe spells but have no rules of their own, although some
other rules refer to them. Schools of Magic School Typical Effects Abjuration Prevents or reverses harmful effects Conjuration Transports creatures or objects Divination Reveals information