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Knight Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

knight must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight's alignment determines the extent to which

Ashen Knight

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

wielding a melee weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether

Kalain

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

(spell save DC 12, +4;{"diceNotation":"1d20+4","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following bard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage

paintings and causes its subject to spring forth, becoming a creature of that kind provided its CR is 3 or lower. The creature appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of the painting, which becomes

Knight of the Mithral Shield

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

weapon.Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight's alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or

Instrument of the Bards Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The

’t be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night named Baba Lysaga. Although it was the former who raised Strahd and enabled him to follow in

imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly, becoming mere dust and bones in a

Other Religious Orders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Other Religious Orders In addition to the Templars of the Silver Flame, several other groups might sponsor your party, such as the following organizations: The Deathguard. This elite order of elven

priests and warriors from Aerenal is sworn to destroy all evil undead. The Devout of the Celestial Crown. One of many liturgical councils that serve a mostly administrative role for the priests of the

Clerics

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

priest of any kind. That cleric might be a contemplative hermit, a wandering prophet, or simply a devout peasant. Religious orders often try to recruit such clerics and bring them into the fold, but

belong to an established religious hierarchy, but many do not. The gods choose whomever they will, and sometimes a devoted worshiper is blessed with all the abilities of a cleric, despite not being a

Religious Order Contacts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Religious Order Contacts Your primary contact within the religious order is usually some kind of priest—not necessarily a cleric or druid, but someone who holds a priestly office and a position of

liaison within the religious order. Order Contact d8 Contact 1 A cloistered priest with little worldly experience who doesn’t really understand what you do but seems to approve of it anyway 2 A

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Build Your Group Religious orders attract people from all walks of life. It can be fun to play against type—to make a devout character with the criminal or charlatan background, for example

there simply so that Sir Baerdren can keep his eye on her and ensure that she doesn’t sabotage the templars from within? Fixer. The Fixer might work for a religious order for entirely non-religious

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. The Cause of Righteousness A paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching

for the lesser of two evils, and sometimes the heat of emotion causes a paladin to transgress his or her oath. A paladin who has broken a vow typically seeks absolution from a cleric who shares his or

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Religious Order Sure, serve that religious order, and soon you’ll be doing a thousand loads of your high priest’s laundry, because—conveniently—it’s divine will. Tasha Your group acts in the

service of a religious institution. The patronage of a religious order isn’t simply a matter of each member of your party belonging to the same faith, though. The faith’s administration—with its own

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

that opposes a deity or another powerful cosmic force. Comet You were born under a sign associated with cataclysm, and every attempt to glimpse your future reveals ill omens. Donjon A religious

potential and hope where others expect disaster. Key An inflexible person with power over you threatened to bring about disaster, but your decisive action prevailed. Knight The defenders of a religious

Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the

beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others

Using the Golden Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

box, the lid pops open and a soothing voice says the following: “Greetings, operatives. A Canaith mandolin has been stolen from the grave of a famous bard, whose spirit remains restless from the

themselves to you shortly after your arrival. Good luck, operatives.” Closing the music box causes the golden key to vanish.

Immovable Rod

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

Immovable Rod Rod, Uncommon This iron rod has a button on one end. You can take a Utilize action to press the button, which causes the rod to become magically fixed in place. Until you or another

creature takes a Utilize action to push the button again, the rod doesn’t move, even if it defies gravity. The rod can hold up to 8,000 pounds of weight. More weight causes the rod to deactivate and fall

Band

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

purpose. These are often warriors engaged in raiding, hunting, or a mission on behalf of the leader of their home community. Sometimes these bands are religious in nature—a small community dedicated to

Devout giants live a monastic life at a sacred site with vast magical power—power the adventurers require to deal with a cosmic threat. From the perspective of smaller people, a roving giant

Instrument of the Bards

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

Instrument of the Bards Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement by a bard) An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way

. Seven types of these instruments exist, each named after a legendary bard college. The following table lists the spells common to all instruments, as well as the spells specific to each one and its

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

Gods of the Yuan-ti The detached, intellectual nature of the yuan-ti doesn’t lend itself to fervent or devout worship in the manner that others revere their deities. Nonetheless, they acknowledge a

. Many of the cults devoted to these lesser gods are unique to a particular city, and followers of the three main yuan-ti deities usually consider these religious practices quaint rather than

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.

Knight

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

Knight Knights are warriors who pledge service to rulers, religious orders, and noble causes. A knight’s alignment determines the extent to which a pledge is honored. Whether undertaking a quest or

Connection to Strahd

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

Strahd d8 Concealment 1 The incarnation pretends to be a religious zealot who took a vow of silence. 2 The incarnation (or their guardians) made a bargain with Madam Eva or the

group of Vistani travelers and rarely visits Barovia. 5 The incarnation hides from Strahd by taking a magic potion that causes them to sleep for all but one hour a day. 6 The incarnation

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, Overthrow. A dragon who is a political or religious leader might face a rebellion. Another dragon might even rise up to lead the freedom fighters. Extinction or Depletion. If dragons are on the verge of

have a dragon at its head—a shape-shifter dragon leading a thieves’ guild, perhaps, or a devout dragon stirring up zealots in Bahamut’s name. Discovery, Expansion, Invention. The discovery in question

Building a Dungeon

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

1 Beholder 2–4 Cult or religious group (roll on the Cults and Religious Groups table to determine specifics) 5–8 Dwarves 9 Elves (including drow) 10 Giants 11 Hobgoblins 12–15 Humans (roll on the NPC

Alignment and NPC Class tables to determine specifics) 16 Kuo-toa 17 Lich 18 Mind flayers 19 Yuan-ti 20 No creator (natural caverns) Cults and Religious Groups d20 Cult or Religious Group 1

Supplemental Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Cause of Death 1 Unknown 2 Murdered 3 Killed in battle 4 Accident related to class or occupation 5 Accident unrelated to class or occupation 6–7 Natural causes, such as disease or old age 8 Apparent

angry god, or killed by a hatching slaad egg Class d100 Class 01–07 Barbarian 08–14 Bard 15–29 Cleric 30–36 Druid 37–52 Fighter 53–58 Monk 59–64 Paladin 65–70 Ranger 71–84 Rogue 85–89 Sorcerer 90–94

Barovian Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

powerful gaze. A vampire can’t enter a residence without an invitation from one of the occupants. Running water burns a vampire like acid, and sunlight causes a vampire to burst into flame. The Land

-rooted religious beliefs and superstitions that they pass down from one generation to the next: Two divine forces watch over the Barovian people: the Morninglord and Mother Night. Before the curse of

Hermit

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

. d8 Life of Seclusion 1 I was searching for spiritual enlightenment. 2 I was partaking of communal living in accordance with the dictates of a religious order. 3 I was exiled for a crime I didn’t

. (Chaotic) 4 Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil) 5 Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) 6 Self-Knowledge

Life in the Styes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

the councillors impose steep taxes on the faithful, to prevent religious leaders from becoming too popular and eroding the council’s authority. But beyond this, even the most dedicated members of the

no exception. Anyone who visits the Styes is exposed to a disease known as redface. This affliction causes itching and painful inflammation all over the face, and especially around the eyes. The

Ephara's Champions

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

Ephara’s Champions Alignment: Usually lawful, often neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, monk, paladin, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Light Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, athlete

. Some of the god’s most devout followers work as architects, artists, or philosophers, all striving to serve the public good. Ephara’s Favor Ephara seeks champions who will defend her cities fiercely

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

abilities through trial and error. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques. 3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions

acquaintance, or someone I loved into religious service. 6 After encountering a true servant of the gods, I was so inspired that I immediately entered the service of a religious group. Charlatan d6 I became a

Camp Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

and undead horrors by night. The templar in charge is a devout worshiper of Tyr named Niles Breakbone (LG male Chondathan human noble), a man who’s dedicated to everything the Order of the Gauntlet

veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan

Baba Lysaga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Baba Lysaga Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night

magic. Mother Night has also imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly

Step 5: Fill In Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Points by Class Class Hit Point Maximum Barbarian 12 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 10 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 8 + Con. modifier Sorcerer or Wizard

religious or other significance? Is it a name you chose for yourself? Create Final Details As you finish creating your character, consider whether you’d like to make up any other details about the

Step 5: Fill In Details

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

. Level 1 Hit Points by Class Class Hit Point Maximum Barbarian 12 + Con. modifier Fighter, Paladin, or Ranger 10 + Con. modifier Bard, Cleric, Druid, Monk, Rogue, or Warlock 8 + Con. modifier Sorcerer

? Does it have religious or other significance? Is it a name you chose for yourself? Create Final Details As you finish creating your character, consider whether you’d like to make up any other details

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