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Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
cause terrible pain and bleeding.
Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal’s followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in the cities they inhabit. They can call
rank are the death’s heads, who can take on the skull-faced guise of their deity to terrify their prey. In combat, they intimidate foes by shrugging off the deadliest attacks with ease, showing that resisting Bhaal’s schemes is futile.
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
victims vulnerable to their long-bladed knives. When Bhaal's magic works its power, stab wounds erupt in terrible gouts of blood. Seemingly minor wounds plunge deep into a victim's body and cause
can take on the skull-faced guise of their deity to terrify their prey. In combat, they intimidate foes by shrugging off the deadliest attacks with ease, showing that resisting Bhaal's schemes is futile.
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
wounds plunge deep into a victim's body and cause terrible pain and bleeding.
Killers from the Shadows. Bhaal's followers are cunning murderers who kill to strike fear and thrive on sowing terror in
suspicion. The highest rank are the death's heads, who can take on the skull-faced guise of their deity to terrify their prey. In combat, they intimidate foes by shrugging off the deadliest attacks with ease, showing that resisting Bhaal's schemes is futile.
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
their manners in your presence and avoid drawing your attention; they assume you have the right to be wherever you are. Showing your Azorius insignia gets you an audience with anyone you want to talk to
(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
are doing their best to determine the cause, but their work will proceed faster if they’re not interrupted. They initially claim to know nothing about warriors from Etizalan. A character who succeeds
inquiries from across the land seeking answers the scholars don’t have. Dozens of volcanoes are showing activity across Tletepec, which is unprecedented. The acolyte doesn’t recall warriors from Etizalan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
are doing their best to determine the cause, but their work will proceed faster if they’re not interrupted. They initially claim to know nothing about warriors from Etizalan. A character who succeeds
inquiries from across the land seeking answers the scholars don’t have. Dozens of volcanoes are showing activity across Tletepec, which is unprecedented. The acolyte doesn’t recall warriors from Etizalan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
fight for your beliefs 3 An upraised open hand, indicating your preference for diplomacy over combat 4 A red heart, showing the world your commitment to justice 5 A black heart, signifying that emotions
such as pity do not sway your dedication to your oath 6 An unblinking eye, meaning that you are ever alert to all threats against your cause
Orc
Legacy
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
authority and cause the tribe to collapse into chaos, with the survivors scattering either to join new tribes or to strike out on their own. At the other extreme, warriors that return home with a heavily
dirges during combat.
Orc Ideals
d6
Ideal
1
Strength. Showing superior strength brings honor to Gruumsh. (Any)
2
Prowess. Killing all your enemies is the path to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
fight for your beliefs 3 An upraised open hand, indicating your preference for diplomacy over combat 4 A red heart, showing the world your commitment to justice 5 A black heart, signifying that emotions
such as pity do not sway your dedication to your oath 6 An unblinking eye, meaning that you are ever alert to all threats against your cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
an amethyst dragon’s lair can sometimes cause items to transpose between one dragon’s hoard and the hoards of the dragon’s echoes, allowing for treasures with a surprising range of origins. Amethyst
map showing an unfamiliar star field and constellations when set on top of a light source
8 A ring in the shape of a coiling dragon, with tiny gemstones for eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
an amethyst dragon’s lair can sometimes cause items to transpose between one dragon’s hoard and the hoards of the dragon’s echoes, allowing for treasures with a surprising range of origins. Amethyst
map showing an unfamiliar star field and constellations when set on top of a light source
8 A ring in the shape of a coiling dragon, with tiny gemstones for eyes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
loose and showing them how to develop a long-lasting self-discipline. Primeval Hatred One of the most fervent passions in an elf is the animosity that surface elves and drow hold for one another
for the sake of a common cause. They won’t like it — they might even hate themselves for a time afterward — but they’ll do what must be done according to the circumstances of the situation. Some elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
loose and showing them how to develop a long-lasting self-discipline. Primeval Hatred One of the most fervent passions in an elf is the animosity that surface elves and drow hold for one another
for the sake of a common cause. They won’t like it — they might even hate themselves for a time afterward — but they’ll do what must be done according to the circumstances of the situation. Some elves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, damaging their equipment, insulting them, or showing how ineffectual their attacks are.
5 The dragon has a way to call for help hidden deep inside the lair, such as a magic horn that summons
dragon is more interested in showing off the lair—and impressive lair actions—than in doing serious harm to the characters. If the characters escape and spread stories of the dragon’s grandeur, so much the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, damaging their equipment, insulting them, or showing how ineffectual their attacks are.
5 The dragon has a way to call for help hidden deep inside the lair, such as a magic horn that summons
dragon is more interested in showing off the lair—and impressive lair actions—than in doing serious harm to the characters. If the characters escape and spread stories of the dragon’s grandeur, so much the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, it had no rights to speak of.) The officers are near the end of their shift and eager to move on; they urge the characters to go home and cause no further mischief. Lady Gralhund’s Map Lady Gralhund
gave her nimblewright a map showing where to take the Stone of Golorr, but she forgot to tell it to destroy the map once the stone was delivered. Characters who search the nimblewright’s remains find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
petty through acts such as these: Revealing a secret that should remain unknown Selfishly refusing to share information Showing favoritism toward any other god or group Furthering the aims of another god
in defiance of Kruphix’s will Kruphix doesn’t care about the righteousness of a cause, only about upholding impartiality in both appearance and action. This sometimes means that his followers stay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, it had no rights to speak of.) The officers are near the end of their shift and eager to move on; they urge the characters to go home and cause no further mischief. Lady Gralhund’s Map Lady Gralhund
gave her nimblewright a map showing where to take the Stone of Golorr, but she forgot to tell it to destroy the map once the stone was delivered. Characters who search the nimblewright’s remains find
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
petty through acts such as these: Revealing a secret that should remain unknown Selfishly refusing to share information Showing favoritism toward any other god or group Furthering the aims of another god
in defiance of Kruphix’s will Kruphix doesn’t care about the righteousness of a cause, only about upholding impartiality in both appearance and action. This sometimes means that his followers stay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Catching Kettlesteam Kettlesteam (see the accompanying stat block) snoops around the carnival under the cover of a disguise self spell, looking to cause trouble. The kenku has stolen the voice of a
to blackmail the carnival owners into showing them the way to Prismeer. How the characters acquire the vane is up to them, but Kettlesteam is happy to help. Development If the characters reunite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Catching Kettlesteam Kettlesteam (see the accompanying stat block) snoops around the carnival under the cover of a disguise self spell, looking to cause trouble. The kenku has stolen the voice of a
to blackmail the carnival owners into showing them the way to Prismeer. How the characters acquire the vane is up to them, but Kettlesteam is happy to help. Development If the characters reunite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blast out of this cramped cell. The walls are scribed with relief carvings showing volcanoes setting cities ablaze. Rows of tiny holes are bored into the floor and the ten-foot-high ceiling. A human
The walls of this stone cell are covered with reliefs showing desert sands swallowing the ruins of civilization. A bas-relief of a robed medusa dominates one wall. It wears a stone necklace with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
companions to her tower, Topolah insists on showing the characters her abode (see “Tour of the Tower” below). If Krux or the characters mention the purpose of their visit (to acquire a map of Doomspace
reactivate the illumination on a particular floor by clapping three times while she is on that floor. Walls. From the outside, the tower initially appears to have no windows. Topolah can cause an open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
companions to her tower, Topolah insists on showing the characters her abode (see “Tour of the Tower” below). If Krux or the characters mention the purpose of their visit (to acquire a map of Doomspace
reactivate the illumination on a particular floor by clapping three times while she is on that floor. Walls. From the outside, the tower initially appears to have no windows. Topolah can cause an open
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
blast out of this cramped cell. The walls are scribed with relief carvings showing volcanoes setting cities ablaze. Rows of tiny holes are bored into the floor and the ten-foot-high ceiling. A human
The walls of this stone cell are covered with reliefs showing desert sands swallowing the ruins of civilization. A bas-relief of a robed medusa dominates one wall. It wears a stone necklace with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mind-boggling creations — their so-called “celestial toys.”
These master artificers are friendly to those who seek them out. They enjoy showing off their works and take great glee in watching
. Failure is part of the eventual solution and something to be celebrated. A truly epic failure might be cause for a great celebration in the community.
Tunnel Vision When they are at work, rock gnomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
all the commotion interferes with his work. Crinkle and Gailby are not present. Varnyr refuses to speculate about the “malaise,” since she’s not a spellcaster and doesn’t want to guess at the cause
, she’s more interested in showing off her toys than in fielding questions. If she’s asked about her drawings, she gets scared that she’s in trouble and becomes quiet. K’Tulah. After an hour in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mind-boggling creations — their so-called “celestial toys.”
These master artificers are friendly to those who seek them out. They enjoy showing off their works and take great glee in watching
. Failure is part of the eventual solution and something to be celebrated. A truly epic failure might be cause for a great celebration in the community.
Tunnel Vision When they are at work, rock gnomes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
all the commotion interferes with his work. Crinkle and Gailby are not present. Varnyr refuses to speculate about the “malaise,” since she’s not a spellcaster and doesn’t want to guess at the cause
, she’s more interested in showing off her toys than in fielding questions. If she’s asked about her drawings, she gets scared that she’s in trouble and becomes quiet. K’Tulah. After an hour in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the task might instead increase each character’s renown by 2, showing the adventurers as effective allies. Meanwhile, the party’s rogue might have looted a box of rare poisons from the dragon’s hoard
activities, see chapter 6, “Between Adventures”. Losing Renown Disagreements with members of an organization aren’t enough to cause a loss of renown within that organization. However, serious offenses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the task might instead increase each character’s renown by 2, showing the adventurers as effective allies. Meanwhile, the party’s rogue might have looted a box of rare poisons from the dragon’s hoard
activities, see chapter 6, “Between Adventures”. Losing Renown Disagreements with members of an organization aren’t enough to cause a loss of renown within that organization. However, serious offenses
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells prevailed against invading enemies. The archdevil Zariel rules Avernus, having supplanted her
burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Her seat of power is a flying basalt citadel that rakes the battlefields of Avernus. Dis Dis, the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells prevailed against invading enemies. The archdevil Zariel rules Avernus, having supplanted her
burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Her seat of power is a flying basalt citadel that rakes the battlefields of Avernus. Dis Dis, the second
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
leave fuming impact craters behind. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells met enemies on their native soil and prevailed. The archduchess
been ruined by fire. Her eyes burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Dis. Dis, the second layer of the Nine Hells, is a labyrinth of canyons wedged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
leave fuming impact craters behind. Empty battlefields are littered with weapons and bones, showing where the legions of the Nine Hells met enemies on their native soil and prevailed. The archduchess
been ruined by fire. Her eyes burn with a furious white light that can cause creatures looking upon her to burst into flame. Dis. Dis, the second layer of the Nine Hells, is a labyrinth of canyons wedged