bad blessing diffusing contain rely

Leviathan

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

gigantic serpent. Usually found only on the Elemental Plane of Water, a leviathan sometimes swims through a portal to another world, where tritons, sea elves, and other aquatic folk attempt to contain it

a blessing to drown themselves in the elemental’s waters.Acid, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Leonin rely on themselves and their prides. A pride is bound together by the experience of a shared challenge and, in particular, the sacred act of the hunt. See chapter 3 for more details on Oreskos and

adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games. 4 I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the

Sorcerer Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

apparent flukes. Some sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their own lives. The touch of a demon, the blessing of a dryad at a baby’s

chaos of Limbo, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Sorcerers have no use for the spellbooks and ancient tomes of magic lore that wizards rely on, nor do they rely on a patron to grant

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness. Life is a blessing from the gods, after

amazing things ever. I want to pick them, wear them, and discover their silent secrets. 2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb. 3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a

Drow Matron Mother Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

fire, levitate (self only), suggestion Lolth's Fickle Favor. As a bonus action, the matron can bestow the Spider Queen's blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6

attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The matron mother makes two demon staff attacks or three tentacle rod attacks. Demon Staff. Melee Weapon Attack: +10

Drow Matron Mother

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight.Multiattack. The drow makes two Demon Staff attacks or one Demon Staff attack

Queen’s blessing on one ally she can see within 30 feet of her. The ally takes 7 (2d6);{"diceNotation":"2d6","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Lolth's Fickle Favor","rollDamageType":"psychic

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should

Pickled Pete

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

done. Use the Expert sidekick stat block to represent him. Personality. “My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what.” Ideal. “I like coming up with new ways to do things. What problem

can’t be solved with a little ingenuity?” Bond. “A full flask of wine is worth ten pockets full of gold.” Flaw. “All this drinking is bad for my memory. Seriously, I can’t remember my last name.”

Pickled Pete

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

done. Use the Expert sidekick stat block to represent him. Personality. “My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what.” Ideal. “I like coming up with new ways to do things. What problem

can’t be solved with a little ingenuity?” Bond. “A full flask of wine is worth ten pockets full of gold.” Flaw. “All this drinking is bad for my memory. Seriously, I can’t remember my last name.”

Raw Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their own lives. The touch of a demon, the blessing of a dryad at a baby’s birth, or a taste of the water from

the inner workings of reality. Sorcerers have no use for the spellbooks and ancient tomes of magic lore that wizards rely on, nor do they rely on a patron to grant their spells as warlocks do. By

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

betters. Leaders rely on this zealotry in their plans, and although they don’t needlessly waste the lives of purebloods on futile actions, most strategies include a fallback option in which mobs

you’re roleplaying a yuan-ti, the following tables contain possible inspiration. They suggest characteristics that a yuan-ti might possess. Yuan-ti Personality Traits d8 Personality

Pickled Pete

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

. Use the Expert sidekick stat block to represent him. Personality. “My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what.” Ideal. “I like coming up with new ways to do things. What problem can’t

be solved with a little ingenuity?” Bond. “A full flask of wine is worth ten pockets full of gold.” Flaw. “All this drinking is bad for my memory. Seriously, I can’t remember my last name.”

Pickled Pete

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

done. Use the Expert sidekick stat block to represent him. Personality. “My friends know they can rely on me, no matter what.” Ideal. “I like coming up with new ways to do things. What problem

can’t be solved with a little ingenuity?” Bond. “A full flask of wine is worth ten pockets full of gold.” Flaw. “All this drinking is bad for my memory. Seriously, I can’t remember my last name.”

Raw Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

sorcerers can’t name the origin of their power, while others trace it to strange events in their own lives. The touch of a demon, the blessing of a dryad at a baby’s birth, or a taste of the water from

the inner workings of reality. Sorcerers have no use for the spellbooks and ancient tomes of magic lore that wizards rely on, nor do they rely on a patron to grant their spells as warlocks do. By

Divine Intervention

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Blessing of Protection (Requires Piety 3+). As a bonus action, you can invoke your god’s protection, providing you with a +1 bonus to your AC for 1

accomplishment that might merit a blessing as a reward. Occasionally, a god might also offer a blessing when sending a champion on a quest, helping them to prepare for the task ahead. A character

24. Children's Bedroom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

dress with a veiled hat stares at you from where it sways in a wooden rocking chair. The skeleton is all that remains of Theodora Halvhrest. It is not undead, but a blessing laid upon this room causes

the room and keep out the “hungry things.” The hungry things are bad spirits that took over. They “stole” the children’s parents. The children don’t know any named spirits. They would like to leave

Continuing the Adventure

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Regions The citizens of Mirabilis share much, including a common language, but different regions also have their own unique identities. Villages in the Jabali Tundra are often cut off due to bad

periods of conflict. In contrast, the dangers of travel in the Wychwood Marshes are sometimes less obvious. There are limited main roads through this rugged landscape, so residents rely on their knowledge

Anatomy of a War Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Anatomy of a War Band A gnoll war band is likely to contain a variety of gnolls and other creatures, and no two of these groups have the same composition. The gnolls that make up the rank and file

, and the flesh gnawers, which rely on natural savagery rather than weapons to tear apart their foes. A pack of hyenas is always part of the band, and sometimes these beasts are as numerous as the

28. Hospital and Armory

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. Their spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11). While in sunlight, they have disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. 28b. Armory Crates

. Crates stacked in the middle of the room contain sixty shortswords, one hundred hand crossbows, and thousands of bolts for the hand crossbows. Tunnel Entrance. A gash in the north wall forms the entrance to a tunnel network (see area 24b).

28. Private Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

28. Private Chapel The temple’s high priest resides in these small quarters, which contain a bed, personal effects, ceremonial robes, and religious instruments of office. A fireplace along the

mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the high priest to leave for area 29 by way of the secret door, then prepare for a ceremony of blessing.

Crypt Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

and multifaceted gemstones. Subtle enchantments cause the carvings of gemstones to glitter like genuine gems. Darkness The crypt isn’t illuminated, and its denizens rely on darkvision to see. Area

), valiant approach (area P11), and haunted hall (area P16). Dumathoin’s Blessing. When the characters purify the crypt, any character that helped put a haunt to rest or defeated one of the crypt’s ghosts

Roleplaying Gnolls and Cultists of Yeenoghu

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Roleplaying Gnolls and Cultists of Yeenoghu When you’re roleplaying a cultist or gnoll of Yeenoghu, the following tables contain possible inspiration. They suggest characteristics that the NPC might

. 4 I have stopped using language and instead rely on growls and shrieks. 5 I have no fear of death and welcome it in battle. 6 My berserk fury makes a rabid dog look gentle. Gnoll/Cultist Ideals d6

Gambler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Gambler All you need to make a lot of gold is a little gold. Except at those times when all you need to have no gold at all is a little gold. Whether you’re a good gambler or a bad one rarely matters

odds might be more in your favor. (Any) 5 Reliability. When I was in need, I was able to rely on others. Now I want to be the one others rely on. (Good) 6 Victory. Winning is the real

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

cities contain an inexplicably large number of buildings, an amount greater than their highest populations would have ever warranted. Rat swarms prowl city streets like packs of dogs. RICHEMULOISE

? Do you rob your neighbors or rely on their kindness? Are you a survivor of the Gnawing Plague? Did someone tend to you while you were sick? Did you undergo a remarkable treatment? What scars or

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

earth are strong or weak, are bearing a load or are safe to excavate, or are likely to contain minerals or offer access to water. This ability enables them to fashion secure homes in places where other

being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from Tiamat, ordinary kobolds resent urds and don’t get along with them. Fragments

Cambion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

) and a humanoid (usually a human). Cambions inherit aspects of both parents, but their horns, leathery wings, and sinewy tails are hallmarks of their otherworldly parentage. Born to Be Bad. Cambions

) Fiendish Blessing. The AC of the cambion includes its Charisma bonus. Innate Spellcasting. The cambion’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The cambion can innately cast the

Abandoned Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

than one piece 8 Floating in an unstable parallel reality (SAM BURLEY) Abandoned Temple Adventures An abandoned temple might contain records, special items, and humanoid remains, any

guardian. 6 Consult with a hermit who lives in the temple. 7 Stop cultists from performing a destructive ritual in the temple. 8 Restore the temple to receive the patron deity’s blessing

Leviathan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

, sea elves, and other aquatic folk attempt to contain it. Nihilistic cults have also been known to perform arduous rituals to summon a leviathan to a world, with the aim of using the creature to destroy

coastal communities. Those cultists often consider it a blessing to drown themselves in the elemental’s waters. Leviathan Gargantuan Elemental, Typically Neutral Armor Class 17 Hit Points 328

The Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

The Zhentarim Members of the shadowy Black Network consider themselves part of an extended family, and rely on the larger organization for resources and security. The Zhentarim recognizes and

knows that demons at large in the world are bad for business. The organization thus views the possible presence of the demon lords in the Underdark with the same concern as any other external threat

The Darkening

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

he opened (Umberlee’s Maw) have created an area in the ocean that acts like a beacon for strong, irregular currents and bad weather. Underwater, the effect manifests as a general darkness in an oddly

light source or darkvision, all Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight are made at disadvantage, and the encounter distance is reduced to 10 feet (see “Unusual Environments” in chapter 5 of the

Difficulty Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

say a door requires a successful DC 15 Strength check to be battered down. A fighter with a Strength of 20 might helplessly flail against the door because of bad die rolls. Meanwhile, the rogue with a

ability score against any given check. If you want some risk of failure, you need to set higher DCs. Doing this, though, can aggravate the problem you’re trying to solve: higher DCs require higher die rolls, and thus rely even more on luck.

Sailor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

a ship make them generally reliable as well. Life aboard a ship shapes their outlook and forms their most important attachments. d8 Personality Trait 1 My friends know they can rely on me, no

the Bad Reputation feature (see sidebar) instead of the Ship’s Passage feature. Variant Feature: Bad Reputation If your character has a sailor background, you may select this background feature

Winter Encounter Chain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or sight. The wind also extinguishes open fires smaller than a torch flame. Visibility is reduced to 60 feet. Snow on the ground creates difficult terrain in

during the battle. If you find an encounter too deadly, reduce the antagonists’ hit points, have NPCs arrive to help the characters, or have the bad guys cut their losses and flee.

Dripping Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

that follow describe locations on that map. DRIPPING CAVES: GENERAL FEATURES The Dripping Caves are naturally formed and have the following features in common. Darkness. The Dripping Caves contain

no light sources. The goblins and ogres rely on their darkvision to see. Dripping Water. The caves get their name from the water that constantly drips from the stalactites in the main cavern (area

Elemental Magic Items

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. Every member of the air cult, for example, would love to be able to soar on the wind, but only certain members have a magical ability or an item that confers that blessing. The cults have some special

items that harness the power of the elemental nodes themselves. These items rely on energy siphoned from a node, and some of them must be recharged inside the appropriate type of node, as noted in the

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