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Tsucora Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

tipped with a vicious stinger. They are cruel and calculating, enjoying the power they wield over others as they concoct elaborate schemes to advance their own positions and discredit their rivals

competitors as they are on the furthering of il-Lashtavar's plans. When they aren't serving in the cities of their nightmare realm, they hunt the dreaming spirits of mortals. Fearmongers. Their ability

Heralds of Dust Roles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

departed and chronicle the dead’s deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creature’s beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters

Dealing with Tarina

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

not her real name). After serving Captain Murosko Sessprin of the Uncivil Serpent faithfully for months, she stole loot from her fellow pirates and fled before they could stop her. Most of that loot has

should be in charge with Ulder Ravengard gone.” “With Ravengard out of the way, who’ll be the next grand duke, I wonder? My money’s on Thalamra Vanthampur. Practically born in the sewers, she was, and more vicious than a swarm of rats.”

Getting Started

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Bugbear raiders plan an assault. 2+ I: Minotaur Lair A malevolent minotaur prowls this ruined cave. 2+ J: Gnoll Lair Vicious hunters scour this forsaken shrine. 2+ K: Shrine of Evil Chaos A dastardly cult performs unholy rites in this temple. 3

Saidra d'Honaire

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

his rightful home by a vicious younger brother. The young girl took pleasure in lording that fact over other peasant children, proclaiming herself superior by birth despite her present circumstances

this bitter truth. Fleeing the house, she went to her mother’s grave and begged the departed spirit to aid her. A kind, grandmotherly figure appeared and granted Saidra’s wish, bestowing on her a

Bulezau

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

demon lords’ armies, serving as foot soldiers in the Abyss’s endless warring. Bulezaus crave violence. Their eagerness to kill and willingness to die make them common members of many demon lords

bulezau, for all its rage and violence, has the head of a goat. I always respond, have you met a goat? They’re stubborn, they’re vicious, and they rarely go down without bashing you several times in the

Athreos's Champions

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

Underworld, restoring a measure of order to the cosmos. 5 Serving Athreos is your family tradition, a responsibility honored for countless generations. 6 You have died before, and in that

stands for. (Any) 2 Tradition. Honor the dead through rites of respect and by continuing their ways. (Lawful) 3 Dread. Mortals put their fear out of mind, but through me, they will remember the

Interloper Gods

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

interloper gods are cast out of society if they are discovered, but they believe the benefits of serving those powers outweigh the risk of exile. Vaprak Some myths suggest Vaprak is a child of Annam and

Snurre’s hall houses a temple where drow priests lead rites to the Elder Elemental Eye Another popular avenue for giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning derives from giants’ close ties to the

Hobgoblin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

rank-and-file foot soldiers, to the goblins that find themselves driven into the front lines at spear point. A legion is headed by a warlord with several captains serving under its command. A hobgoblin

use oxen and horses to transport goods and weaponry over long distances. They communicate with each other using trained ravens, and keep vicious wolves to guard prisoners and protect hobgoblin camps

Bone Devil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

serving their diabolical masters, bone devils tempt self-obsessed mortals with promises of other creatures’ adulation and obedience. These devils prop up petty tyrants, helping them grow increasingly

calloused and amoral. Nils Hamm Bone devils travel across the multiverse to fulfill diabolical orders. If left with no other choices, they might conscript mortals to aid them in their vicious

Acquisition as a Holy Chore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

works alongside Kelemvor, the god of the dead. But whereas Kelemvor sees to the more metaphysical side of death, Jergal sees to the details. Where did sweet Nana want to be buried? What rites did your

dearly departed love want performed? And how much of a donation to the church will you be making to see those things done? As an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric devoted to Jergal, you understand that

Religious Institutions

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

traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as

in Faerûn run the gamut, representing all the outlooks that their mortal followers demonstrate, from the principled agents of good to the vicious proponents of evil. Most cultures and societies aren’t

Membership

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

participate in the rites together speak of themselves as a single “brood” and remain especially close-knit. This brood is the only family that remains to initiates. Broods are numbered in the group’s annals

Basil, the Sage of Sages, founder of the group and the architect of its belief system. While serving a forgotten king in an insignificant realm, Basil became fascinated with the original Deck of Many

Citadel Adbar

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

uppermost are ringed with vicious dragonspikes to keep large creatures from landing to attack the structures directly. The great chimney of the city’s central foundry stands between them, belching smoke

, but given the extent of the losses against the orcs, it would be little surprise if their newer recruits were more smiths than warriors, serving their realm out of a sense of duty rather than a desire

Returned

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

the opportunity arises. While palamnites might wander the world as dangerous, lone murderers, many gravitate to Odunos, where they serve the vicious will of Tymaret the Murder King (see chapter 3

, it instead takes 17 (2d12 + 2) necrotic damage. Returned Sentry Most new or purposeless Returned are easily manipulated into serving their more forceful brethren. Having purpose forced upon them

Shadows Over the Free City

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City

approaching, her attention turns to those accompanying him. She does not speak: her hands flutter before her, serving as her voice. “Welcome. You came highly recommended.” Cleric Lena (Lady Jolene

reported to Spymaster Artunok, one of her connections in Hommlet, that a package had departed from Nulb. Rumors claim it came from within the ruins of the Temple of Elemental Evil. There is great

Factions of Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

. Darkhafts. Members of the Deepking’s secret corps of psionic agents, the darkhafts often travel with duergar merchants as overseers and spies. Kavalrachni. The vicious kavalrachni ride giant tarantulas

serving his line for as long as any can remember. This oath, however, was given only to the Steelshadow clan. If the throne passes to another dynasty, the stone giants will cease to be the city’s allies

The Doom Raiders

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

save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): mage hand, mending, minor illusion, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds

Zhentarim. In this role, she provides armor, weapons, and training to sellswords on the Black Network’s payroll. Tashlyn has established a useful cover by serving as a bodyguard to Vorondar Levelstone

Abishais

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Hells and across the multiverse. Some have simple tasks, such as delivering a message to cultists. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving

damage. Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) force damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) force damage if used with two hands. Reactions Vicious Reprisal. In

Lower Ward

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

into a library of sorts. Ossuaries riddle the walls of his bizarre exhibit, their ledges richly decorated with grave goods paid to the departed. The Master of Bones uses necromancy to commune with

staunch souls are nowhere to be seen for fear of the Ditch Beast, a vicious monster that supposedly stalks the area. Seat of the Rat King. Wererats frequent the Ditch, where they receive the orders from

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

. Every halfling village tells its version of the legendary tale of Cyrrollalee and the troll pies. Long ago, a large human town near Cyrrollalee’s village was regularly attacked by a vicious troll

this assertion, halflings look for signs from their departed loved ones. One might be thinking about catching butterflies with his grandmother long ago, when suddenly a butterfly lands on his hand

Other Religious Systems

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

think of a tight pantheon as similar to a family. One or two deities who lead the pantheon serve as parent figures, with the rest serving as patrons of important aspects of the culture that worships

. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of

Hive Ward

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

ward, moving constantly to evade Sigil’s enforcers. Heralds of Dust. The Heralds of Dust are Sigil’s undertakers. They conduct funerary rites for creatures from all places, ensuring their souls pass to

the Mortuary’s research area known as the Hall of Vigils, Dusters study deceased wayfarers from across the planes, preparing the corpses in accordance with an ever-widening archive of funeral rites

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

weakness, malformation, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death. Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic

with distaste and unease. They interact with the tribe mostly on occasions of death, claiming the bones of fallen warriors to add to the ossuary shrines of Yurtrus, and sometimes during shamanic rites

Quori

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

tail tipped with a vicious stinger. They are cruel and calculating, enjoying the power they wield over others as they concoct elaborate schemes to advance their own positions and discredit their

ruination of competitors as they are on the furthering of il-Lashtavar’s plans. When they aren’t serving in the cities of their nightmare realm, they hunt the dreaming spirits of mortals. Fearmongers

Encounters (F-H)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

render assistance with no strings attached, serving as a wilderness guide until it feels like the characters can get by on their own. If the characters insist on repaying its kindness, the werebear

dim light in a 10-foot radius. Humans To withstand the extremely cold temperatures and vicious winds, humans of the Far North must wrap themselves in cold weather clothing, exposing as little of

Abishai

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

taking charge of worshipers to carry out a sensitive mission. Others have greater responsibilities, such as leading large groups, assassinating targets, and serving in armies. In all cases, abishais

(1d6) cold damage. Reactions Vicious Reprisal. In response to taking damage, the abishai makes a bite attack against a random creature within 5 feet of it. If no creature is within reach, the abishai moves up to half its speed toward an enemy it can see, without provoking opportunity attacks.

Najara

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

in the Forest of Wyrms serving as a gathering place for those who would stoop so low as to sell slaves to the yuan-ti. Different factions among the Najarans have agents waiting near Thlohtzin, each

courtiers believe that she is frequently kept to hand as a foil to Dhosun, as her slickly vicious nature offsets the Dhosun’s more honorable tendencies. For my part, I believe she’s biding her time. A great

Gate of Illumination Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

flames. The salamanders serving Izel have brought the stolen offerings here. One salamander is currently organizing the offerings. It attacks any strangers who enter the chamber. Altar. The stone

mortality. The magma vents beneath the volcano connect to the Elemental Plane of Fire. Izel convinced the awed salamanders on the other side to assist him. He knows nothing of the vicious attacks

Upper City Gazetteer

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

visit, though the Bormuls attributed this to a bout of shellfish poisoning that afflicted many households that spring. Days later, the uncle departed, leaving some of his curios behind. The Bormuls

friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a

Upper City Gazetteer

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

visit, though the Bormuls attributed this to a bout of shellfish poisoning that afflicted many households that spring. Days later, the uncle departed, leaving some of his curios behind. The Bormuls

friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

techniques—from alchemical brews to elaborate rites—to help spark the first flickering awareness of a dragon’s echoes on other worlds. They freely perform these techniques on any dragons who yearn for

group revere the long-dead Ruby Dragon. Sardior is their once and future sovereign—a leader who has departed for a time, but who will return to bring enlightenment, comfort, and salvation to dragonkind

Howling Hatred Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

their worldly goods to the cult’s coffers and the hardiness of their bodies to the cult’s emaciating rites. Cultists that survive their initiation usually gain all the things the cult promised — at the

(at will): friends, prestidigitation, vicious mockery 1st level (4 slots): disguise self, dissonant whispers, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, shatter, silence 3rd level (3 slots

Crushing Wave Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

cult are vicious sea reavers. Many of them were pirates before they fell in with the cult, and they remain eager for blood and plunder. Crushing Wave reavers appreciate the value of stealth and

Random Encounters in Yon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

protruded from a mountainside. There, in a small garden, the cyclops has cultivated three fat, 6-foot-tall mushrooms. These fungi have been hollowed out and turned into casks, their caps serving as lids

korred (see appendix C) or some other departed Fey creature rises from the ground between the goblins. The spirit answers three questions put to it, as though it was targeted by a speak with dead spell

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