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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
her beloved boy, who, in her mind, is eternally blessed. Despite the horrors Strahd has wrought, Lysaga still envisions him as the perfect child she delivered into the world. Strahd is the only thing in
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Basic Rules (2014)
of song, speech, and the magic they contain. Bards say that the multiverse was spoken into existence, that the words of the gods gave it shape, and that echoes of these primordial Words of Creation
still resound throughout the cosmos. The music of bards is an attempt to snatch and harness those echoes, subtly woven into their spells and powers. The greatest strength of bards is their sheer
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
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
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from the
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them
a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master
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)
5
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->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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Half-Orcs “We’re hunters in a world of sheep.”
—Kalaash’arrna,
Tharashk Inquisitive
Half-orcs can be found anywhere orcs and humans meet. The Ghaash’kala orcs of the Demon Wastes are devout
deal with these soft creatures. You could be the orphan child of an unusual pairing, forced to find your own way in the world. But the greatest concentration of half-orcs is in the Shadow Marches
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Background Remarkable individuals from all walks of life seek their destinies among the lands of Theros, from devout servants of the gods, to triumph-hungry athletes. (NOAH BRADLEY)
While the
character’s backstory, consider how the gods have influenced your life. The gods are pervasive in the stories and cultures of Theros, and even their devout followers shouldn’t feel bound to choose a faith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you were a child. Maybe your family still lives here, running a struggling business. For many people, the appeal of Callestan is its freedom. If you’re a criminal or a charlatan, you’re likely
heretical beliefs. A variation of this is that you’re hiding. As a devout cleric or paladin, you may have made enemies of the corrupt authorities in the local churches. If you use the haunted one background
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Creating a Bard Bards thrive on stories, whether those stories are true or not. Your character’s background and motivations are not as important as the stories that he or she tells about them
a story. Some bards acquire their magical music through extraordinary means, including the inspiration of fey or other supernatural creatures. Did you serve an apprenticeship, studying under a master
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
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
uses magic to appear as an old person, a child, or a white raven.
7 Some evil, such as the Abbot of the Abbey of Saint Markovia or an inhabitant of the Amber Temple, cloaks the incarnation’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
The Khoravar When two half-elves conceive, the child is always a half-elf. Over the course of generations, families and communities of half-elves have developed their own cultural identity. Members
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a way of life in this forested domain, with everyone from the bards of Skald to the actors of Emherst pursuing dazzling dreams. Here, the people live by a simple rule: never let an audience grow bored
after their extended spring, while songbirds sing themselves hoarse. And every local, from the youngest child to the most venerable elder, knows that dreams, fame, and immortal adulation are theirs for
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
claims to know a path to religious enlightenment. Those who fail to prove their devotion to his teachings turn up petrified.
3 The sea boils around an ancient, submerged ruin called the Drowned Altar
their runaway teenager home, not knowing their child joined Ramya’s army, died, and returned as a wight.
7 Reeva employs the party to find the forbidden ruins of Bahru, said to lie somewhere in
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
has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of her beloved boy, who, in her mind, is eternally blessed. Despite the horrors Strahd has wrought, Lysaga still envisions him as the perfect child
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
hope to see an heir born under the Throne, as individuals born to this sign often end up adopting leadership roles. But leadership takes many forms—a child born under the Throne might head a large
family, run a professional guild, or rise to prominence in a temple. Key The Child; Prominent in Late Spring Many artists’ interpretations of this constellation show a child holding a silver Key in one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
offspring, as all new genies are born out of the same mysterious fusion of spirit energy and elemental power. A genie with a stronger connection to its mortal soul might choose to sire a child with a
consequences. The Power of Worship. Genies acknowledge the gods as powerful entities but have no desire to court or worship them. They find the endless fawning and mewling of religious devotees tiresome — except
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
better off under their rule. There are ancient and primordial forces at work in Eberron. But there are also misguided patriots, religious extremists, and dragonmarked houses looking to wring a few more
child or a lover that you failed to keep.
10 You volunteered for mystical experiments. These may be responsible for your class abilities (sorcerer spellcasting, barbarian rage), but you don’t know if there will be side effects.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
gate consists of a pair of iron-reinforced wooden doors that can be barred from the inside. These heavy doors are backed by a massive portcullis of iron bars. A very small child might be able to
penalty, or permanent exile. A city magistrate decides which punishment is appropriate. Religion The city has temples and shrines dedicated to various gods. Religious practices that are certifiably
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled
neutral alignment. Each child has a Strength score of 14 (+2). They speak Giant, though their vocabulary is limited. They wield wooden toys as clubs, gaining a +4 bonus to hit on their melee weapon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Interloper Gods Annam’s withdrawal has caused ongoing upheaval in the religious lives of giants across the Material Plane. Most believe Annam turned from his descendants in anger or disappointment
interloper gods are cast out of society if they are discovered, but they believe the benefits of serving those powers outweigh the risk of exile. Vaprak Some myths suggest Vaprak is a child of Annam and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
people of Elturgard also tend to be devout in their pursuit of justice and worship of the gods? Oh how bright Elturgard’s light burns! If only it could last. Humans are, after all, short-lived
to Elturel. The devout, the curious, the afflicted — all came to bathe in its warmth and see its blessed light by night. Paladins had always been small in number among the Hellriders, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Only then can the order mount an organized assault. As you prepare to depart, a knight of the order named Lanniver Strayl offers you his blessing. Lanniver Strayl (LG male human knight), a devout
, the order is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals driven by religious zeal or a finely honed sense of justice and honor. The order is ready to lash out the moment evil acts, and not a moment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Factions Factions are like political parties, religious organizations, or secret societies. Players can choose a connection to one of five factions: the Harpers, the Order of the Gauntlet, the
least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order.
2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what
astrological event, a holy (or unholy) rite, a royal wedding, the birth of a child, or some similar fixed time. The villain’s activities up to that point are geared toward preparation for this event
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the