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King Grol
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Lost Mine of Phandelver
","rollAction":"Javelin","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage at range.Bugbears are hairy goblinoids born for battle and mayhem. They survive by raiding and hunting, but are fond of setting ambushes and fleeing when outmatched.
Bugbear
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Basic Rules (2014)
","rollAction":"Javelin","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage at range.Bugbears are hairy goblinoids born for battle and mayhem. They survive by raiding and hunting, but are fond of setting ambushes and fleeing when outmatched.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
their foes. In battle, they steal the essence of their enemies to heal their own wounds and create spears of sickly green life-draining energy.
Witherbloom teachers who espouse the decaying side of the
’s end is an asset waiting to be tapped.
Witherbloom Scholars
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
traditional material components. In battle, they flood their allies with vital essence, healing wounds and soothing ailments. Their foes face the wrath of nature itself, from grasping plants and
espouse the philosophy that a thriving system benefits all.
Witherbloom Scholars
Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach
Backgrounds
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to
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Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands
Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Shiftless, Savage Layabouts
When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or
deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind flayer;mind flayers that usurped the dragon’s lair.
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Powerful infernal creatures have opened a portal in the middle of a city square
their army in battle centuries ago.
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An ancient sapphire dragon guards the phylactery of a lich who helped the dragon establish a lair centuries before becoming Undead.
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Lolth the Spider
Magic Items
Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
’s legendary powered armor.
Automatic Defenses. Unless Kwalish deactivates the suit’s automatic defenses, no one can approach the armor without setting those defenses off. Treat the
approached.
Battle of Wills. When donned by a new user, the armor deems itself superior and attempts to take possession of that user. The user must succeed on a DC 13 Charisma saving throw or be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Final Breath A deity’s favored servant lies dying and calls down divine wrath. Pronouncement. The dying creature declares to the killer, “May your mind grow dim in battle until the sun sets forever
.” Burden. The character has disadvantage on attack rolls brought on by brief, sporadic bouts of confusion. Resolution. To lift the curse, the character must cause a symbolic setting of the sun or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragonriders in opposing armies—battle in the temple of the Dragon Queen Krynn. The home of the Dragonlance setting is the battleground for an unending conflict between Bahamut and Tiamat. Tiamat commands
armies of draconians (described in chapter 6) formed from the corrupted eggs of metallic dragons, while heroes and villains alike ride mighty dragons into battle. Council of Wyrms. The Io’s Blood isles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Campaign Setting Just like an adventure’s setting (as described in chapter 4), a campaign setting is an essential part of a campaign’s premise, shaping the kinds of stories that unfold there. As the
DM, you have two options when choosing a campaign setting: Use a published campaign setting. Create your own campaign setting. Whether you create your own campaign setting or use a published one, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis and regularly hold bloody rites in his honor. Warchanters, the minotaur clergy of Mogis, whip their marauders into a near-mindless frenzy before battle; the ensuing slaughter gives glory to
a single being, the act of war personified. But the inherent tension between honor and brutality in combat led to a dichotomy of purpose too great for a single god to reconcile. Ripping himself apart
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
Sapphire dragons make their homes in extensive cave systems. As they grow older, they make increasingly complex renovations to their lairs, using their inherent magic and natural tunneling abilities to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
who can enter a battle rage
d12
Strength
Strength & Constitution
Light and medium armor, shields, simple and martial weapons
Bard
An inspiring magician whose power echoes the music of
spellcaster who draws on inherent magic from a gift or bloodline
d6
Charisma
Constitution & Charisma
Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows
Warlock
A wielder of magic that is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Playing During the Last War In your campaign, you might want to take a look back at the war as it unfolds. Setting an adventure during the Last War puts the characters in a tumultuous time of
in a memorable battle? Do they take actions they’ll later regret? Do they make a bitter enemy who comes back to haunt them years later, when the campaign continues in the present day? A magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, though, they’re fighting a losing battle against foes whose numbers only grow. And every time a Talon falls, Lekar’s final defeat grows closer. Talon soldiers use the guard stat block, while commanders
are veterans. Martial Law. Lekar—and, to an extent, all of Falkovnia—is a martial dictatorship. Drakov’s troops carry out example-setting impalings as punishment for even the slightest crimes. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Bugbears Bugbears are born for battle and mayhem. Surviving by raiding and hunting, they bully the weak and despise being bossed around, but their love of carnage means they will fight for powerful
to prove themselves worthy by defeating as many foes as possible. Venal Ambushers. Despite their intimidating builds, bugbears move with surprising stealth. They are fond of setting ambushes and flee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
-sorcery setting at the dawn of civilization, where barbarians battle evil sorcerers, or a post-apocalyptic fantasy where elves and dwarves wield magic amid the wreckage of a technological civilization. Most
Forgotten Realms is one such setting, and that’s where the story in this adventure takes place. In the Realms, knights dare the crypts of the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
a distant tower. Standing in her stirrups and raising her sword, she turns her mount toward the dragon, ready to battle once again for the sake of Ravnica. Ravnica is a whole new world for your
rule the city. Ravnica originally appeared as a setting for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has been the subject of eight card sets: 2005–6’s Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
environment—perhaps the food or water that sustained you, elemental magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your
, you survived. 4 Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis’s power. To feel rage, to be an instrument of wrath—these emotions override the fear of battle. In hatred there is strength, and Mogis revels in this fact. But mortals must beware, for the price
Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Pit Fighting Pit fighting includes boxing, wrestling, and other nonlethal forms of combat in an organized setting with predetermined matches. If you want to introduce competitive fighting in a battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
mounts. This chapter provides an overview of the common races and their role in the world. It also presents four new races that were originally developed for the Eberron campaign setting. Changelings
within them, shifters often prefer the wilds to the civilized world. Warforged are artificial lifeforms built to fight in the Last War. Created as tools of battle, they must now find their place and purpose beyond the war.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
bulky, spiked armor and throwing themselves into combat, striking with their body itself and giving themselves over to the fury of battle. Restriction: Dwarves Only Only dwarves can follow the Path of
. It might not apply to your DM’s setting or your DM’s version of the Realms. Battlerager Armor When you choose this path at 3rd level, you gain the ability to use spiked armor (see the “Spiked Armor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, Savage Layabouts When they’re not in battle, bugbears spend much of their time resting or dozing. They don’t engage in crafting or agriculture to any great extent, or otherwise produce anything of value
. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him. Cunning Grankhul is the younger one, and in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Dewlight A narrow path leads north from Polvarth Plateau, wending its way between densely packed trees. Less than an hour after setting out, the characters reach their next stop: Moss-covered trees
folk, and he shares his supposition about the nighttime thunderclaps and lightning strikes in the distance. “Signs of a battle brewing,” he says. A group of vicious predators have been stalking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
feet gouging the dirt. They wave torches and fierce blades above their reptilian heads.
Five baaz draconians (see appendix B) charge toward the wharf, intent on setting buildings ablaze and murdering
plate armor, but before you can alert your companions, the figures vanish.
Three mysterious knights watch the battle, but they disappear as soon as they’re spotted. If the character who noticed them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
oppress Falkovnia’s survivors and enforce Drakov’s totalitarian laws. In the face of zombie hordes, though, the Talons are fighting a losing battle. Talon soldiers are Warrior Infantry, while officers are
Warrior Veterans. Martial Law Lekar is a martial dictatorship. Drakov’s troops carry out example-setting impalings as punishment for even the slightest crimes. These executions impose order through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
might they throw themself into battle, perhaps recklessly or for too long? Record a default reaction on your character sheet so you can respond consistently when shocking events occur. Beyond this
hail from another D&D setting, a place of your own design, or a more mysterious homeland?
If you decide your character calls some corner of Ravenloft home, ask your DM which domains they could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
of Ice, home to yetis, remorhazes, white dragons, and other creatures of cold. The inhabitants of the plane engage in a never-ending battle to prove their strength and ensure their survival. The
Frostfell’s monsters and bitter cold make it a dangerous place to travel. Most planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier. Plane
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod highlight his mercurial nature, even while acclaiming him as a god of bravery and justice.
Battle with Purphoros. In his desire to establish himself as the leader of the pantheon, Heliod
final pilgrimage: setting forth to visit the sun. Day after day he journeyed east, seeking the lands from which the sun rose. He journeyed far and was mocked everywhere people learned of his quest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
attacks from the air. Red dragons ridden by knights accompany the vessels, serving as outriders and shock trips to pave the way for the githyanki warriors to descend en masse. In battle, the githyanki use
mobile tactics combining psionics and magic to devastate their foes. They hit hard, setting buildings aflame and killing all in their path, to foster a panic among their victims that cripples any hope
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
towers of Sharn… or the ancient goblin tunnels that lie beneath it. What Are the Stakes? What’s better than a battle on the deck of an airship? A battle on the deck of an airship that’s about to crash
have limitations: the Keeper of the Flame loses her powers if she leaves her citadel. The mighty great druid is… well… a tree. Most of the powerful people in the setting are driven by selfish goals. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
check. Chapter 8, "Running the Game," provides guidelines for setting the DC. Locked Doors. Characters who don’t have the key to a locked door can pick the lock with a successful Dexterity check (doing
or similar magic. Chapter 8 provides guidelines for setting the DCs and assigning statistics to doors and other objects. Barred Doors. A barred door is similar to a locked door, except that there’s no