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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the forces of chaos
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the forces of chaos
. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might.
Some of these paladins go so far as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Oath of the Crown The Oath of the Crown is sworn to the ideals of civilization, be it the spirit of a nation, fealty to a sovereign, or service to a deity of law and rulership. The paladins who swear
tides of barbarism that threaten to tear down all that civilization has built, and are commonly known as guardians, exemplars, or sentinels. Often, paladins who swear this oath are members of an order of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
paladins are driven by a personal goal that either complements or transcends the dictates of their oaths. Paladins who swear different oaths might have the same personal goal, differing only in how they
sworn to do, or die trying. 4 Leadership. You will win a great battle that bards will sing about, and in so doing, you will become an example to inspire others. 5 Faith. You know your path is righteous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
power of the characters. Vorpal Shards. Even while keeping the idea that the grand master’s claw shards are from a vorpal sword, you might wish to mitigate their threat of an instant kill by having them
Grand Master’s cloak fly apart into its various faces during battle, attacking as a swarm of bats. Throne Gate. The Grand Master might have long ago figured out how to activate this gate. If things go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
locked in endless feuds. This division kept the clans from uniting against the new arrivals, and the dwarves were forced to swear fealty to Karrnath and Galifar. Over the centuries, they turned their
challenge the explorers. For decades, the Mror lords have been fighting a battle in the depths, struggling to drive the darkness from their ancestral halls. Many dwarves revile anything to do with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. Perform spells that inspire and heal allies or beguile foes. Then join the College of...
Dance to harness agility in battle.
Glamour to weave beguiling Feywild magic.
Lore to collect knowledge
.
Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the...
Battle Master to use special combat maneuvers.
Champion to strive for peak combat prowess.
Eldritch Knight to learn spells to aid in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
battle.
Glamour to weave beguiling Feywild magic.
Lore to collect knowledge and magical secrets.
Valor to wield weapons with spells.
Cleric. Invoke divine magic to heal, bolster, and smite
forms.
Sea to channel tides and storms.
Stars to gain powers in a starry form.
Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the...
Battle Master to use special combat maneuvers.
Champion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Factions Draconic factions and the conflicts between them can provide a useful framework to organize your entire campaign around. Characters might swear their allegiance to a dragon or trade
for organizing Humanoid forces to battle their chromatic kin. These factions are devoted to common goals—constraining the rampages of the chromatic dragons and limiting Tiamat’s influence in the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
to yield. Moving swiftly, she organized her allies, met her brother in battle, and captured him. She intended to execute Arijani, but her sister Reeva counseled her to be merciful. Ultimately, Ramya
features by their souls’ ravenous desires. And so the conflict gripping Kalakeri continues, trapping the nation in an endless war and forcing its people to swear loyalty to monsters.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
collapses in on itself and ceases to exist the instant before it can shuffle off to some horrible afterlife. When this occurs, the spirit becomes a soulless wraith — a malevolent void trapped on the
doom of living creatures. When they emerge from their tombs to do battle, life and hope shrivel before them. Even if a wraith’s armies are forced to retreat, the lands its forces occupied are so blasted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
text: A violet star plummets from the sky and crashes nearby, throwing up a cloud of debris. A breathless screech rises from the black-lit dust. An instant later, blackened fangs and violet flame burst
forth in the form of a massive skeletal dragon.
This lesser death dragon (see appendix B) has come specifically for the characters. After its dramatic crash landing, it starts the battle with 160
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
forces of chaos. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
return with the spoils of war. The githyanki sky ships attack from above in the dead of night, gaining an instant advantage since communities on the surface rarely offer strong defenses against
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
undead, demons, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the
. Protective Spirit Starting at 15th level, a holy presence mends your wounds in battle. You regain hit points equal to 1d6 + half your paladin level if you end your turn in combat with fewer than half of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, championships, and special extravaganzas are staged on holidays. A holiday show might include a battle between “heroes of legend” and “pirates” (all portrayed by gladiators), a bloody match pitting
seen for miles out at sea. Some city residents swear that the roof is sheathed in pure burnished gold, but it’s only paint. A wide stone bridge connects Mount Sibasa to the Grand Coliseum on Yklwazi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
festival. Whenever you please, transition to the “Battle of High Hill” section. Fish Catch Traffic flows steadily from the village circle to the wharf. Here, the fish catch pits amateur fishers
catching it makes a fisher an instant town legend. Benebog can be caught only once. If a character rolls a 20 on the Fish to Catch table after Benebog has been caught, a greater cuirassed carp tugs on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
.
— Battle hymn of the githyanki knights
Githyanki knights are warriors, spellcasters, and scouts of exceptional ability devoted to the unflagging service of Vlaakith. Knights report directly to the queen
silver cord — a strike against such an enemy has a chance of severing the silver cord, causing instant death. Knights and their silver swords are inseparable, and a knight will fight to the death to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
in battle. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1. Radiant Consumption. Starting at 3rd level, you can use your action to unleash the divine energy within yourself, causing a
to unleash the divine energy within yourself, causing your eyes to turn into pools of darkness and two skeletal, ghostly, flightless wings to sprout from your back. The instant you transform, other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
suggestions, which you can use in concert with the material here. Barbarian d6 I became a barbarian because … 1 My devotion to my people lifted me in battle, making me powerful and dangerous. 2 The spirits
of my ancestors called on me to carry out a great task. 3 I lost control in battle one day, and it was as if something else was manipulating my body, forcing it to kill every foe I could reach. 4 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. High-level promotions are almost always based on merit, such as when a bone devil that distinguishes itself in battle is transformed into a horned devil by the archdevil it serves. A devil is seldom
demoting each other’s most powerful servants. Since all devils swear fealty to Asmodeus, he can freely demote any other devil, transforming it into whatever infernal form he desires. VARIANT: DEVIL
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchisees. Choices might be offered by the DM, as between a team of ex-militia who lost their last battle and a crew of recently released criminals who swear they were wrongly imprisoned. Names
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
glares at your intrusion.
“Tell us,” the governor continues, “are your people still preparing for battle?”
Along with Lord Bakaris and Governor Miat, the meeting includes guild leaders and
running headlong into battle. If necessary, use Darrett to temper characters’ desire for immediate revenge. Clarifying the Situation It’s up to the characters to correct Bakaris’s misinformation
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
days Lyrandar Airship 1,500 GP/person 3 days Teleportation Circle 2,500 GP Instant Using the guidelines for travel in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, you can think about a sea voyage to Xen’drik in three
empire’s fall, they retain a spiritual and physical connection to the darkness below. Umbragen shadow walkers weave shadow magic to confound foes. Jordan Kerbow Vulkoori and Umbragen drow battle in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
unfathomable distance away, two incredible beings composed of stars and crackling magic are locked in the throes of a cosmos-shaking battle while the audience shouts and cheers. A single gate filled with violet
characters’ sight, such as area P1. Winning the Contest. There is a 50 percent chance for either Bowolg or Volsheez to win their ages-long battle, but which of these fantastically slow-moving entities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Nine Hells The Nine Hells inflames the imaginations of travelers, the greed of treasure seekers, and the battle fury of all moral creatures. It is the ultimate plane of law and evil, and the epitome
into imps to gain stealthy spies under its command. High-level promotions are almost always based on merit, such as when a bone devil that distinguishes itself in battle is transformed into a horned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
armor or carrying unconcealed weapons are turned away. Those who threaten the ship or try to board it are attacked. A battle on the pier frightens off the workers and guests who aren’t aboard. It
also alerts a half dozen city guards patrolling the wharf, who arrive 1d4 + 2 rounds after the battle is joined and fight on the side of the ship’s crew. The adventurers might try to replace one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
battle, Meadowleaf calls off the attack. The dryad is too bitter and angry to apologize for any errors in judgment on her part. Reminding her of the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in
to do so, the redcaps scream in fury and swear profusely before stomping away. Without their sickles, these redcaps are all bluster. If their weapons are returned to them, the redcaps attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
battle against monsters invading from the Underdark. Close inspection shows that the wall carvings depict a dwarf slaughtering minotaurs and grimlocks. The name Hendrel Foebreaker is inscribed in the
to investigate. One goes to warn Zegdar in area F14, and the other joins battle as soon as possible. F17. Ancient Conjury The stonework in this chamber is noticeably different from the natural caverns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
battle with eight stirges. When the characters enter the area, six of the stirges turn their attention to this new, juicier prey. The kobolds try to deal with the remaining two stirges, and then decide
what to do based on what the characters are doing. If the characters actively help the kobolds during the battle, then the kobolds return the favor. If the characters attack the kobolds instead of (or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
. If the characters succeed in opening negotiations, Eyon questions them with a good deal of suspicion. She is a hard-bitten, callous mercenary who expects only the worst from people. The instant Eyon
look like they expect a fight. If the characters are in a boat, the troll begins the battle by trying to capsize the vessel, which requires an action and a successful DC 20 Strength check. C16
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
swear fealty. Warrior Cult. Cultists of Bane are warriors who wear heavy armor and wield maces, swords, spears, and crossbows. They paint the right gauntlet of their armor black in honor of their
replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
include the following offerings: Annam’s Blood. Barreled on Ysgard, this crimson mead swirls with scenes of battle. A war cry bellows from the tap when a mug of Annam’s Blood is poured. Chaos Frog. This
-o’-wisps: devils pawning stolen souls to rule-bending angels, interplanar fences selling stolen modron parts, demodands advertising jars of their liquefied cohorts as instant bodyguards, and the like