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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
join the ranks of the warlord’s army, which is mainly made up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Guide gives names for various ranks within the Harpers, the Emerald Enclave, the Lords’ Alliance, the Order of the Gauntlet, and the Zhentarim. Rank names for members of Bregan D’aerthe, Force Grey, and
the Xanathar Guild are given below, with the renown needed to attain each rank.
Bregan D’aerthe Ranks: Orbb (private, 1), Kyorlinorbb (corporal, 3), Khal’abbil (sergeant, 10), Mallasargtlin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
City of Doors. Some sages track the existence and spread of humans back to Sigil itself, rather than to a deity or its creations. Various factions handle the day-to-day governance of Sigil, enforcement
of laws, and maintenance of civic infrastructure. These groups each follow a philosophy inspired by a cosmic aspect of the multiverse, and they actively recruit visitors and citizens into their ranks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that can be incorporated into the fighting style. This technique gives a bladesinger the freedom of movement necessary for the dancelike motions of the various forms of martial art, which allow both
magical and physical attacks to flow freely. Few among the elves, and an even smaller number of half-elves, have the honor of being inducted into the ranks of the bladesingers. One must have the mind necessary to be a great wizard, and also the agility of the greatest dancers.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
spice up a game that involves the characters in the struggle described in chapter 3. The ranks of the drow and the shadar-kai are swelled by the addition of special individuals that can add depth — and
. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
Adventure Background For pious giants, position in the ordning is everything. Brimskarda, a legendary fire giant smith, is discovering what it means to fall in the ordning’s ranks. Various missteps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Paladin Orders The following orders can be found in various parts of the Forgotten Realms. Order of the Companion Based in Elturgard in the Western Heartlands, the Order of the Companion is sworn to
Player’s Handbook) are equally represented among their ranks. Order of the Gilded Eye The monastery and cathedral of Helm’s Hold stands on the edge of the Neverwinter Wood in the North as a safe haven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
among their ranks. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of colored ink, an ink pen, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp Feature
colored stones that can fold into various enigmatic shapes 5 A pouch or spellbook emblazoned with the triple moon symbol of the Mages of High Sorcery 6 A lens through which you can see Krynn’s invisible black moon, Nuitari
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
to avenge her slain mistress. Talis expects to meet some co-conspirators at the lodge to discuss various matters of her own ascendancy in the ranks. If the characters can be turned to her advantage
Wants. Talis wants to move up in the ranks by causing her rivals to fail spectacularly. What Talis Offers. She urges the characters to thwart the transport of a large treasure hoard. Cultists under
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their
has taken him or her away from adventuring for a time, every paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against evil. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of the militias and armies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
spelljamming ships and operates out of a heavily defended stronghold. Anyone who shares the warlord’s ideology—whatever it might be—is eligible to join the ranks of the warlord’s army, which is mainly made
up of mages who helm the ships of the fleet and provide magical firepower, sellswords of various species, and guns for hire in the form of giff shock troopers. Giff Warlord
Medium Humanoid, Any
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->Tyranny of Dragons
Kusphia fights to the death to avenge her slain mistress. Talis expects to meet some co-conspirators at the lodge to discuss various matters of her own ascendancy in the ranks. If the characters can be
Talis Wants. Talis wants to move up in the ranks by causing her rivals to fail spectacularly. What Talis Offers. She urges the characters to thwart the transport of a large treasure hoard. Cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giantkind The descendants of Annam are the various creatures of the Giant creature type. The precise details of genealogy linking Annam to these Giants are a matter of mythology, and myths vary from
world to world and from one teller to another. Most tellings make a distinction between the main families of giants who are descended from the sons of Annam and the various other creatures whose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
a few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of
will emerge from the Nine Hells. Cult Structure The cult has a simple hierarchical structure, consisting of initiates on the bottom, four ranks for cultists, and one highest rank for “Wearers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
religions are very different from the traditional D&D pantheons. The monotheistic Church of the Silver Flame is devoted to fighting against evil in the world, but plagued by corruption in its own ranks
. The philosophy of the Blood of Vol teaches that divinity lies within all mortal beings and reveres the undead who have secured that immortality. Various cults are devoted to the demons and horrors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
a few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of
will emerge from the Nine Hells. Cult Structure The cult has a simple hierarchical structure, consisting of initiates on the bottom, four ranks for cultists, and one highest rank for “Wearers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
few low-ranking cultists operating on their own to hundreds of cultists of various ranks under the control of multiple Wearers of Purple. Wearers of Purple The Wearers of Purple stand at the top of
will emerge from the Nine Hells. Cult Structure The cult has a simple hierarchical structure, consisting of initiates on the bottom, four ranks for cultists, and one highest rank for “Wearers of Purple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, followed by the noble elite, the various ranks of government magistrates, and the heads of each familial clan. Clans and Identity Clans live in compounds that often hold every member of the family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
will use to judge whether you earn an increase in your renown score. The various ranks within the guilds describe the range of tasks you might perform, from testing experimental Izzet weaponry to leading
advance the goals of your guild through your adventures, you become an increasingly important part of the guild’s activities. You might rise through the ranks, eventually taking up a position at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to higher-ups; however, any reply is slow in coming. As the characters further explore the Dessarin Valley, they meet other NPCs affiliated with various factions. The factions also become more helpful
city’s Waterbaron. The Harpers work to maintain the balance of power between the various groups competing to influence the city. In the Sumber Hills, the Harpers warn travelers and adventurers to stay
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
philosophers might prefer certain types of characters, but by and large any character who upholds and furthers the beliefs of such a group is welcome within its ranks. Suggested Characteristics. Adventurers
who dedicate themselves to a particular philosophy regarding the multiverse are welcomed among factions that embrace those beliefs. The Planar Philosopher Personality Traits table suggests various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Though the vast majority of those recruits have perished or been imprisoned at the hands of the Grand Master, twenty-five monks — all a motley assemblage of evil humanoids — currently occupy various areas
.
Roleplaying the Monks The Monastery of the Distressed Body has been secretly drawing in outlaws for decades. As such, you might add to the ranks of the monks with any number of villainous NPCs the players
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, the guards respond, “Speaker Crannoc Siever has no need for your heathen rituals!” C2. Snowy Courtyard Footprints in the snow lead to various doors along this courtyard’s perimeter, including a tall
mother and pushing him up through the ranks of the cult. C7. Great Hall The double door leading to the courtyard (area C2) can be sealed shut with a huge crossbar. It takes an action to slide the crossbar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and cast into the noxious void. Moments later, the Pit belches up a demon to serve in the ranks of the Hounds. One Pixel Brush A grim fortress, Blightsteel Keep, looms over the demon-infested town of
, such as multiple heads, leathery wings, or writhing tentacles. Persistent Pestilence. Residents of Plague-Mort display various symptoms of supernatural illness. Townsfolk have sickly complexions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
addition to the stat blocks for members of the Heralds of the Comet, consider using any of the following creatures as associates of the group: Aberrations. Various star spawn included in Mordenkainen
fill out the ranks of aspirants and initiates. Since members of the group are drawn from all walks of life, virtually any Humanoid stat block can serve the same purpose, from commoners and thugs to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
stationed members of the order at various inns and homesteads east of Daggerford, so that locals need not fear the night. Now they’re counting on you to find the werewolves’ lair in the Misty Forest
to close ranks, their needle-covered arms interlocking to blot out the sun. The shroud of mist that covers the ground turns into creeping walls of gray fog that silently envelop you until you can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
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
effects that might do likewise, such as mold, wet, and decay. Many of the monks wield various kinds of magic items to aid in these endeavors, and Candlekeep’s facilities include more than a few
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Unsurprisingly, the Guvners are staunch allies of the Harmonium and Mercykillers and bitterly oppose the Hands of Havoc. Hands of Havoc Who Free Society through Chaos Factol: None Headquarters: Various
nonconformist rises from the ranks to light the path forward. The Hands of Havoc are champions of freedom and self-expression. Wreaker artists decorate bland buildings and forlorn structures throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
century ago, the city of Elturel was a petty power. It had claimed its neighbors’ territory under various excuses, putting them under “Elturel’s Guard.” Then, the city’s leader, its High Rider, was revealed
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Different groups of orcs exist within a tribe, the actions of each dictated by the deity they pay homage to. To complement the various kinds of warriors that spill forth to ravage the countryside, each
give themselves up while softening up the enemy by spreading Yurtrus’s vile blessing in its ranks. Orc Nurtured One of Yurtrus
Medium humanoid (orc), chaotic evil
Armor Class 9
Hit Points 30 (4d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Shipwrights’ Ball at the Shipwrights’ House, and guild-sponsored galas at the Copper Cup festhall. According to custom, the winners of the various competitions don’t keep their trophies and earnings, but
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->Storm King's Thunder
Long Road. They are so named because the area has been the target of several meteor showers over the millennia. The hills are haunted by various tribes of Uthgardt, giving few others reason to visit
veins of ore in the hills — but for the most part, these persistent tales have never been anything but fiction. For a map of the Sumber Hills and descriptions of various locations in and around the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
aristocratic scandal and evidence of corruption to straight talk about various threats to the city, always with a healthy dose of anti-elite rhetoric. His editorials have a particular soft spot for his friend
customers weep. For more information about this establishment, see chapter 1. Felogyr’s Fireworks This four-story stone structure constantly streams smoke of unusual colors from various vents and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
aristocratic scandal and evidence of corruption to straight talk about various threats to the city, always with a healthy dose of anti-elite rhetoric. His editorials have a particular soft spot for his friend
weep. Felogyr’s Fireworks This four-story stone structure constantly streams smoke of unusual colors from various vents and chimneys. From the elaborate showroom spanning the bottom two floors