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"} piercing damage.Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never
served anyone but themselves.
The city of Mirabar's defense falls to the Axe of Mirabar, a well-armed garrison. All members of the Axe of Mirabar are shield dwarves.
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Unarmored Defense. While the hobgoblin is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes four attacks, each of which can be an Unarmed
monsters, both to conceal their identities and to strike fear into their foes.
An iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who
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, work with your DM to determine which military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a
solution is the best path to success.
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hierarchy, every hobgoblin in a legion has a rank, from the warlord down through a cadre of officers to the soldiers that make up most of its number. These ranks, using the titles most often applied
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was it a standing army, a town guard, or a village
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
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Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)
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Independence. When people follow orders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Hoplite Fighting Style: Defense, Thrown Weapon Fighting* Maneuvers: Brace,* Lunging Attack, Parry, Precision Attack Feats: Athlete, Grappler, Piercer,* Polearm Master, Sentinel, Shield Master With
spear and shield, you follow in the footsteps of the heroes of ages past. You rely on discipline and athleticism to overcome improbable odds. Whether fighting in ranks alongside your comrades or squaring off as a lone warrior, you’re equal to the task.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
iron shadow is usually recruited from the ranks of the Feywild’s hobgoblin armies or from among the hobgoblins who have resided in the Material Plane for centuries. A candidate for admission undergoes a
and arduous process; many aspirants don’t finish it, and years might go by during which the iron shadows welcome no new members into their ranks. When a recruit’s training is complete, they are tasked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
completes her spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers. Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate
, muttering a few words of power over them. Closing his eyes to see the visions more clearly, he nods slowly, then opens his eyes and points down the passage to his left. Wizards are supreme magic-users
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
completes her spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers. Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate
, muttering a few words of power over them. Closing his eyes to see the visions more clearly, he nods slowly, then opens his eyes and points down the passage to his left. Wizards are supreme magic-users
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Her fists a blur as they deflect an incoming hail of arrows, a half-elf springs over a barricade and throws herself into the massed ranks of hobgoblins on the other side. She whirls among them
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spell and launches a tiny bead of fire toward the enemy ranks, where it erupts into a conflagration that engulfs the soldiers.
Checking and rechecking his work, a human scribes an intricate magic
, muttering a few words of power over them. Closing his eyes to see the visions more clearly, he nods slowly, then opens his eyes and points down the passage to his left.
Wizards are supreme magic-users
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, architecture, or any other field—you have grand visions of bringing your art to life in a fusion of magic and creativity. Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical
Schools of Evocation or Transmutation are also well represented. Clerics aren’t very common in this school, but some with the Tempest domain end up here. Beyond the ranks of traditional spellcasters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
control the wind and go wherever she liked, and to punish those who offended her. The childlike fantasies of her youth became dark visions where she ruled the storms and the air itself. She dreamed
the secret of flight and escaping Evereska to follow the deluded visions of her dreams. Aerisi’s visions led her to a strange altar in a cavern beneath the Sumber Hills, where she acquired the spear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
HazlikHazlik The wizard Hazlik always stood one formula away from attaining his dreams. Raised among the merciless Red Wizards of Thay on the world of Toril, Hazlik steadily rose among the ranks of
had been Indreficus. To his surprise, Hazlik emerged in a grim netherworld of fog and hateful visions where Indreficus’s condemning voice hounded him mercilessly. Eventually, he escaped those nightmare
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the countryside. They’ve been testing these magic weapons, bolstering the cults’ ranks, and infiltrating various communities, all directed by visions the prophets receive from the Elder Elemental Eye
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Assault Encounters Level 1 of the fortress teems with defenders. While most sahuagin are clustered as described in “The Defense,” a few locations prove central to the fortress’s security. 1. North
gains access to the fortress, they find the north entrance under heavy guard. A sizable force of ten sahuagin, two sahuagin champions, and two sahuagin coral smashers hold ranks here, prepared to face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giant seer is guided by visions—glimpses of possible futures, messages from a god, or whisperings of some alien consciousness—and sends adventurers into the world to fulfill whatever those visions
demand. The adventurers might share the giant’s faith in whatever higher power is sending the visions, or they might be skeptical of the visions but enjoy the benefits of the giant’s patronage. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
. Bring forth the zodar!”
The crowd gives out a collective gasp as the guards part ranks to make way for a creature clad head to toe in a suit of obsidian armor. As it floats toward you, you realize the
Xedalli’s defense, read: The crowd chants, “All hail Emperor Xeleth!”
Xeleth glowers at you. “Pathetic fools. Hurling yourselves into the void without the slightest inkling of who or what is out here
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
has shown him a path forward, but the visions were clouded and warped by the demonic essence channeled through the portal. Ravengard shares the following information: In his spirit journey, Ravengard
devils, demons, and undead scouring the city. Though he’s willing to die fighting in Elturel’s defense, it’s up to the characters to help Lulu find the Sword of Zariel. If she’s still alive, Reya
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Iron Shadows are two such organizations, and their graduates are feared among the ranks of goblinkind. Hobgoblin Devastator In hobgoblin society, the Academy of Devastation identifies hobgoblins with
betrayal. Trained in Secret. Iron Shadows are recruited from across the hobgoblin ranks. Each member keeps her eyes open for potential recruits, those whose agility and stamina are matched only by an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and Kallias of Ophis Tower. The fifth member is Silverbrow, a centaur oracle who reads the Kelema Veil at the Nexuses of the Seasons and advises action based on her visions. Anthousa is the head of the
council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of
blood vessels that circulate the conflict throughout the Lower Planes.
Agents of Treachery Both sides in the Blood War employ spies and soldiers drawn from the ranks of other evil creatures of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
thumbs and forefingers of both hands together. Tactics and Philosophy The Black Earth cult is the most defense-minded and patient of the four elemental cults. Earth cultists admire stoicism, endurance
Heartlands, Marlos felt drawn to the desolate Sumber Hills by troubling dreams and visions. A long stairway beneath a ruined monastery brought him to an ancient cavern with a hideous altar, upon which lay a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
we do our part to thin the astral elves’ ranks. You’re obviously not with them. Care to identify yourselves?”
Gargenhale lost his left hand in a sword fight years ago. The hand, which Gargenhale
words, Gargenhale tells any belligerent or opportunistic characters that his crew has already died once—and they won’t hesitate to do so again in defense of their ship. In conversation, Gargenhale is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
from where the city is governed. The castle was and is a redoubt of last defense should the city be attacked, but for well over a century, the ruler of Waterdeep has occupied the Palace of Waterdeep
Griffon Cavalry, of course. Champions for the ward often come from among the ranks of the Guard, the Navy, or the Cavalry. Although such competitors have often have the advantage in races and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
background, work with your DM to determine which military organization you were a part of, how far through its ranks you progressed, and what kind of experiences you had during your military career. Was
is the best path to success. d6 Ideal 1 Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) 2 Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. Defense of the Upper City is handled by the Watch, the official constabulary of the city’s elite. Their duty is to defend the patriars and enforce their laws, and little else. For the rest of
. Though at one time a wealthy merchant or powerful adventurer might hope to advance to the ranks of the patriars, there is no longer room, physically or otherwise, for the class of the Upper City to grow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Title As in any strict military hierarchy, every hobgoblin in a legion has a rank, from the warlord down through a cadre of officers to the soldiers that make up most of its number. These ranks, using
vein of iron or a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
towers provide defense. The southern gate, called the Twin Teeth, boasts the most impressive towers, standing twice as tall as the city walls, and bedecked with crenellations and arrow slits enough
shields the Northlanders prefer. Each Ship accepts new candidates from time to time to fill vacancies caused by death, but as a rule, the Ships don’t expand their ranks by taking on a large number of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
that surround the small nation. Additionally, the High Observer is known to employ groups of adventurers in matters of importance to the nation. Though it has many paladins and clerics in its ranks
, outside assistance is essential to the continued defense of the realm. FORT MORNINGLORD
Several years ago, the entire complement of paladins at Fort Morninglord simply disappeared in a calamitous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
secret exists before its details can be sussed out. To that end, Candlekeep’s vast library is something of a defense in and of itself: for every bit of hidden lore of potentially great power that lies
part ranks to allow the seeker inside to the Court of Air. Visitors are instructed to cross that area and stand before the Emerald Door, where another monk receives them, offers them food, bath, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
around me — entities no one else could perceive. I sought out the druids to help me understand the visions and communicate with these beings. 6 I have always felt disgust for creatures of unnatural
reason not to remain in one place for too long. 4 I have seen what happens when the monsters come out from the dark. I took it upon myself to become the first line of defense against the evils that lie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
folk sip warmed ciders and broths (often laced with herbs for health and to bring on visions) and stay inside. They tell tales of what interested them or was important in the year just done, and discuss
martial skill, and stage mock battles. Those desiring to join their ranks are given a chance to demonstrate their prowess, usually with wooden practice weapons in contests against veteran soldiers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
across Faerûn flock to the Hosttower of the Arcane, hoping to gain admittance into the prestigious ranks of the brotherhood. Nearly all candidates are dismissed out of hand, without so much as a test
Red Wizard among their ranks. Dzaan might have become a force to reckon with in the brotherhood had his quest for power not led him to Icewind Dale, where he was killed by the people of Easthaven after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Those who don’t shrink from such visions or report them to priests of Thrym receive more of the same. If a frost giant comes to relish these dreams and nightmares, as some do, Vaprak sets a troll
Vaprak’s visions, injuries the frost giant sustains heal wrong, often resulting in discolored skin, warty scars, and vestigial body parts, such as extra digits, limbs, and even extra heads. The touch