Bring Bloodied Actions Back to D&D with BLOODIED & BRUISED - JOURNEYS THROUGH THE RADIANT CITADEL

Back in Dungeons & Dragons 4E, there was a condition called Bloodied. Sometimes, monsters or characters would gain access to new abilities or have stat boosts occur when they became Bloodied. This is a mechanic that Wizards of the Coast removed with the launch of 5E, but Anne Gregersen is bringing it back.

In Bloodied & Bruised – Journeys through the Radiant Citadel, Gregersen gives new abilities to several creatures that players may encounter as they enjoy adventures involving the Radiant Citadel like the pari. In addition, the supplement adds a mechanic called Death Throes which is really awesome. Basically, it’s the idea that sometimes when a character or creature is slain, other effects may occur like an explosion or burst of lightning. I love it!

The bugbear chief nurses a gushing wound in her side before issuing an order of retreat to her allies. A bright light forms around the angel’s dying body, blinding everyone near it as it passes on from the world of the living. With blood streaming down its torso, an enraged hill giant slams its fists into the ground and causes the earth around it to quake.

Bloodied & Bruised is a series providing new combat actions for the creatures in the 5e roster. When pushed to their limits in combat, these monsters, critters, fiends, and foes gain new abilities that aid them in battle, or perhaps spell their doom depending on the circumstances. Bloodied & Bruised takes inspiration from the "bloodied" condition from 4e, making entirely new combat actions that can completely change the nature of a fight.

In addition, Bloodied & Bruised also introduces several "death throes" to the game, marking the demise of certain creatures with a grand explosion, heavy fall, or other unique effect to make the slaying of a great monster a truly unique experience.

You can purchase Bloodied & Bruised – Journeys through the Radiant Citadel on DMs Guild (affiliate link) now for $2.45.