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Knight
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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
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
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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
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Acquisitions Incorporated
Divine Display (1/day). As a bonus action, Phoenix causes his shield to flare with divine light. Each creature of his choice within 30 feet of him must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw or be
than a people person, Phoenix is obsessively dedicated to the franchise's assets and accounts. Thankfully, he includes his fellow members among those assets, making him fiercely loyal. However, Oak Truestrike is the only team member he's ever really warmed to, which doesn't do either of them any good.
Instrument of the Bards
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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
Spells
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
You perform a special religious ceremony that is infused with magic. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following rites, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the
ability check, it can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check. A creature can benefit from this rite only once.
Dedication. You touch one humanoid who wishes to be dedicated to
Acolyte
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Basic Rules (2014)
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Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon
the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in
an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
Snaky Hair. Hythonia makes one attack with her snaky hair.
Petrified Earth (Costs 2 Actions). Hythonia causes stone spikes to erupt from the
worshipers dedicated to Pharika previously hoarded secrets and engaged in dark rituals.
Island of Potent Magic. Although Skathos’s location remains a mystery, stories tell of the island’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
Instrument of the Bards (p. 176) The final paragraph is replaced with the following: “You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful)
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Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful
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
mired in politics as the Brelish bureaucracy?
High Cardinal Baerdren ir’Davik, who also holds the rank of grand master of the templars, appears to be an exemplary templar, utterly dedicated to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
to provide the paper with tales of your exploits as you search out adventure. Or you might be investigative reporters dedicated to shining the light of truth into the darkness of criminal, political
, and religious corruption. You might have an unflinching commitment to the truth, or be more interested in selling papers—or you might be in conflict with the chronicle’s management over priorities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the bards, each of which is named after one of the colleges. See chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for the game statistics of these magic instruments. Long ago, bards who sought the rank of
tradition fell when the colleges went into decline, but some bards dream of restoring it. College of Fochlucan The original College of Fochlucan once stood on the northeastern edge of Silverymoon. Many years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The Gods of Two Peoples There are no half-elven gods, so half-elves follow elven or human deities of their choosing — although just as many religious half-elves believe that their gods choose them
for rangers, Milil or Corellon for poets and bards, and so forth. Many half-elves worship Sune or Hanali Celanil in appreciation for the love their parents felt for one another, and the two goddesses
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
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You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if
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
. Small temples dedicated to gods of healing and charity operate quietly in nondescript buildings, and tiny shrines can be found in alleys and cul-de-sacs all over the district. Beyond these, only one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
High Hall Overview The High Hall is a grand alabaster castle dedicated to Torm, the god of courage and self-sacrifice. It houses many of Elturel’s religious and political leaders — or at least it did
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
neutral deity 11–12 Temple to a false deity (run by charlatan priests) 13 Home of ascetics 14–15 Abandoned shrine 16–17 Library dedicated to religious study 18–20 Hidden shrine to a fiend or an evil
encounters distinct. Building Type d20 Type 1–10 Residence (roll once on the Residence table) 11–12 Religious (roll once on the Religious Building table) 13–15 Tavern (roll once on the Tavern table and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ magical heritage also expresses itself in other ways; those who become bards preserve the clan’s lore, and firbolg sorcerers defend their communities. Firbolg wizards arise when a clan becomes
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Firbolg barbarians are rare except among clans that face constant threats from evil humanoids and other invaders.
Firbolg clerics and paladins are usually dedicated to nature gods and are seen as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
hold a social position similar to that of religious hermits or tribal shamans of other worlds. Common Athasians, especially those who live outside the walls of the city-states, revere elemental
priests and listen carefully when they speak. The chief difference between cultists dedicated to Elemental Evil and the elemental priests normally found in the tribes and villages of Athas is the cult’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
religious ceremony that is infused with magic. When you cast the spell, choose one of the following rites, the target of which must be within 10 feet of you throughout the casting. Atonement. You touch
number rolled to the ability check. A creature can benefit from this rite only once. Dedication. You touch one humanoid who wishes to be dedicated to your god’s service. For the next 24 hours
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
power — or such terrible dangers. Dedicated spellcasters at this tier wield earthshaking 9th-level spells such as wish, gate, storm of vengeance, and astral projection. Characters have several rare
existence itself. Characters who reach 20th level have attained the pinnacle of mortal achievement. Their deeds are recorded in the annals of history and recounted by bards for centuries. Their
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.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
religious belief and practice. Myths Stories about the gods explore their relationships with each other, with the natural world, and with the realm of mortals. Myths might describe familial relationships
anything about the gods, but they certainly describe people’s understanding of their own place in relation to the gods. Religious Practice People honor multiple gods of a pantheon in different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
eagle effigy whose burning signifies the offerings given and whose light represents the blessings from the gods. Watchers of the Ashes The Watchers of the Ashes are a religious coalition dedicated to
cooperated survived and grew, so cooperation has become the central tenet in Tletepec. Offerings and Celebrations Offerings are an integral part of life and religious celebrations in Tletepec. Twice a year
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the music. He represents the finished thought, the result of the process that takes an idea from conception to realization. Milil is most venerated by bards, troubadours, and other entertainers, but
. Holy sites dedicated to Milil are often found in performance venues and schools of music. Whether the site is a vast concert hall or a small choral chamber, it must have excellent acoustic qualities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious
clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
held between the bulette-shaped bookends. Eight of the books contain essays pertaining to the eight schools of magic, one book dedicated to each school. The cover and the pages of the ninth book appear
blank. Placing the other books in alphabetical order by school of magic between the bookends causes Halaster’s rune to appear on the cover of the ninth book and spells to appear on its pages. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
1 Enraged at Heliod’s latest insult, Purphoros causes Mount Velus to erupt. The volcano’s rage doesn’t cease, though, threatening the region.
2 Insulted that the other gods don’t
bridge tumbling down on the mortal world?
4 Purphoros’s double, Petros, reveals an army of metal Nyxborn creatures and unleashes them against temples and settlements dedicated to other gods
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Religious Institutions Those who serve as priests of a god aren’t necessarily clerics. Indeed, the power invested in clerics and other divine spellcasters by the gods is given out only rarely (see
both. Temples and Shrines The core religious institutions of Faerûn are temples and shrines. Whether a small, out-of-the-way building, or a complex made up of multiple structures and tracts of land