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Returning 35 results for 'bards blessed diffusing carved revelation'.
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the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue
breaking at least five Ruling Scepters of Shanatar simultaneously on it. This fact has never been recorded or sung of among the dwarves or any bards or storytellers, and it can’t be discovered
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
attract. She is the patron of rangers in the same way that Milil is the patron of bards, but even rangers rarely pray to her directly. They instead pray to Gwaeron Windstrom, who they believe will
wilds. She has many shrines, particularly in the Savage Frontier. Most consist of a dead tree trunk into which has been carved a likeness of her holy symbol, a unicorn’s head. Alternatively, the likeness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a giant spider. Whether Vlonwelv and her entourage are here or not, the temple nave contains the following features: Decor. Six cracked pillars carved with intertwining demons stretch to a 50-foot
-high ceiling braced by thick arches. The cracked walls are carved with damaged carvings of demons and enormous spiders.
Webwork. A giant spiderweb forms a false ceiling 40 feet above the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hottest ticket in town, and it’s held at the family estate in Skyway. Skyway Mud Caves This shantytown sits on the edge of Cliffside, where generations of destitute people have carved out homes in the
be blessed by the god Onatar. Smiths come from across Khorvaire to dip their tools in the pool. Blackbones The Red Hammer The Red Hammer is Sharn’s only inn maintained by and for warforged. It offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
ancient folk who carved the megaliths near Old Bonegrinder (see chapter 6). Characters who have seen those megaliths can, with a successful DC 10 Intelligence check, discern rudimentary similarities
than the other eight stones, which have weatherworn glyphs carved into them that represent different animals. Characters who inspect the smaller menhirs can discern the following animal shapes carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Rumors and Legends Countless legends have arisen regarding the mysterious Barrier Peaks, and those tales circulate constantly among adventurers, explorers, and bards. Rumors specific to Kwalish and
, they are, using the peaks as a secure hideout. It’s said that markings carved into the mountains have been left by these criminals to help point the way to their lair. 66–70 The Barrier Peaks are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
, weighs close to 300 pounds, and is fashioned of dark, stained wood carved with images of harts and roses. Its taut strings are made of gut. A character who plays the harp and succeeds on a DC 15
doesn’t appear again. If the characters attack the ghost, it attacks them in turn. Treasure The lute, though old and covered in dust, has survived the passage of time. It is a magic instrument of the bards called a Doss lute.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
polis. Skophos stands as a literal maze, its twisting streets carved from the red sandstone of the badlands. The walls of the maze rise as narrow buildings that serve as homes, shops, and defensible
enemy in the main room of the Temple to Mogis, they will be blessed by the god of wrath. Even the minotaurs of Skophos will not interfere with such a battle, and the victor is always allowed to depart without further bloodshed.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
him to cause the flood in Sagorpur. Now that Jijibisha is gone, touching any blessed shankha to the tree stump will release him. Using either the Riverine’s Shankha or the magical shankha Plabon gifted
conjures a water elemental that resembles Adirohit An intricately carved jade statuette depicting a muscular version of Adirohit, worth 500 gp A waterproof sack containing a length of the finest silk bastra, embroidered with pearls worth 250 gp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
structure as well as a metaphorical one: the Pyrgnos is a glowing stone tower standing near the coast. It is literally formed from the collected learnings of the polis, recorded on carved stone tablets and
a splendid view of the sky, renowned as a place to study Nyx, the home of the gods. Special crystals shaped by thaumaturges and blessed by the oracles of the gods enhance the view, making it easier
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
carved with unerring precision, their ceilings soaring scores of feet overhead. Towering statues of dwarven gods and heroes stood vigil over chambers and thoroughfares, the least of which was wide
Maegera, a being of fire and destruction, harnessing its incredible powers to heat the forge. On anvils of adamantine blessed by priests of Moradin, great items of power were forged, their base
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
where carved or painted stars cover the ceiling of a cave. On the planes that have hosted one of these rare events, elf priests consecrate and maintain temples devoted to the Mysteries. Often these
and unimaginable joy. THE BLESSED OF CORELLON
Ever changing, mirthful, and beautiful, the primal elves could assume whatever sex they liked. When they bowed to Lolth’s influence and chose to fix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
instead of monetary. P15: Blessed Dead This room contains fourteen alcoves, each one containing a sarcophagus. The lid of each is carved to depict a pious dwarf priest. A dim radiance emanates from each
the north end of this hall is carved with the words “the blessed dead” in Dwarvish. The southern doorway is carved with “the digging dead” in Dwarvish. Secret Door. The secret door in this hallway
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
meeting new dryfolk. Myth of Dalakos and the Kraken
Dalakos considered himself a triton like any other—curious, quick-minded, maybe even blessed with exceptional cleverness by the gods. But he was
, obliterated by the might of the kraken.
Yet the kraken carried on, moving toward a coastal human settlement. Amid the ruins of his home, Dalakos had a revelation. Working desperately, the triton
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Vault of Kings its mind, and the Great Forge its mighty hands. Here, on adamantine anvils blessed by Moradin’s priests, wonders were hammered from iron, mithral, silver, and steel. When Gauntlgrym thrived
into by winding coils of copper and adamantine throughout the forge like webs and using them as conduits to transfer magical heat to their furnaces. Runes of power carved into the walls and etched
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
mazelike troughs carved into the box’s surface. She then tips the box so that the liquid flows in certain directions through the mazelike patterns — until the box’s horn inlays pop loose and it breaks
revelation that she collapses onto the floor and weeps for Elturel. Bound to the city by the Creed Resolute, she feels the imperative to return to it. “If Zariel wants my soul,” says Reya, “she’s welcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
throughout the region. From the surface, Citadel Adbar looks less like a castle or a human city than a mountain carved to suit the purposes of the dwarves who live there. The two great towers that stand
known written copies have ever been reported. Only a privileged few non-dwarves have ever heard the Dirge in its entirety, and dwarf bards who want to perform this epic must demonstrate great skill in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
present, Mytchyl Dwyer lies on his bed with his wheelchair close by. Mounted on the wall above the headboard are three songbirds carved from driftwood. C7d: Spare Room. No one uses this room currently
perimeter. Eight rectangular, stained-glass skylights give the chamber a cathedral-like aspect. The room’s three double doors have built-in, hand-carved panels depicting scenes of dancing and merrymaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of winter scenes. Set into the back wall is a door inscribed with a large snowflake. A single word is carved into the lintel above it.
Characters who succeed on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check
correctly surmise that the snowflake inscribed on the door is the Frostmaiden’s holy symbol. The word carved above the door depends on which area lies on the other side: Door to Area G16. Carved into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Ecstasy Gate Destination: Blessed Fields of Elysium Primary Citizens: Guardinals and Humanoids Rulers: The Lightcaller and the Nightwhisperer The rolling hills of Ecstasy, the City of Plinths, rise
materials, dot the idyllic landscape. Their origins unknown, the plinths are works of art: marble columns adorned with breathtaking sculptures, intricately carved wooden poles, natural standing stones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
least one character’s dream-self escapes from the sludge. Dream 5: Revelation Characters who are conscious when the fourth dream ends proceed to the fifth and final dream, which is as follows: Lulu
ornately carved tripod.
Lulu awakens and looks peacefully around her. Seeing the spyglass, she approaches it, pressing one eye against the eyepiece. Lulu then steps back suddenly, eyes wide, mouth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at
“love feasts” for families. Couples — or those desiring to become couples — slip away together to kiss, exchange promises, and trade small tokens of affection (often rings blessed by clergy with prayers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
mud bricks, shaped in the likeness of a giant frog. Stairs climb from the lake shore to an open doorway carved into the frog’s fat belly. Patrolling the shrine’s perimeter are several small, frog
same time. 3. Groak’s Isle Marshy shores surround the shrine, which is 60 feet tall and made of carved mud blocks painted with natural dyes. Patrolling its base are eight grung elite warriors with orange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
restore a creature to no more than half its Hit Point maximum. Level 6: Blessed Healer The healing spells you cast on others heal you as well. Immediately after you cast a spell with a spell slot that
Hit Points to a creature with a spell, you restore 12. Light Domain Bring Light to Banish Darkness The Light Domain emphasizes the divine power to bring about blazing fire and revelation. Clerics who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Construction began on enormous new creation foundries, hundreds of feet tall, carved into the sides of mountains or secretly nestled within remote canyons. The project succeeded beyond Cyre’s wildest dreams
doomed to haunt it until they can find blessed release. Map 4.8: Fallen Warforged Colossus View Player Version
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
skeleton of Orestes, a few grave goods, and Varyas’s cowering eidolon. Additionally, it possesses two magical properties. First, the sarcophagus is blessed by Phenax with a ward against defilement. The lid
player will accept it), or rolling a d10 and having it turn black on a 1. The ramifications of this revelation are up to you. Development. If the characters open Orestes’s sarcophagus, they find
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
, with metal covers that are 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide, and 1 inch thick. Each book weighs 150 pounds. A large wooden table, its legs carved to look like rearing pegasi, dominates the room. An ornate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, with two entrances carved into the cliff face and secured with heavy iron portcullises.
Eighty prisoners (commoners) labor here under the watchful eyes of ten duergar. The duergar pay little mind
Darkness, the prisoners start another riot and overcome their captors. B5: Inner Yard This empty yard is hemmed in by a rocky cliff on its eastern edge. A flight of stairs has been carved into the cliff face
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Eye in the Sky The Mages of High Sorcery harness the magical power of the three moons of Krynn: Solinari the White, Lunitari the Red, and Nuitari the Black. Those blessed by the moons might show
the door, read the following text: The door opens into a wide rotunda with black stone floors and walls carved with elaborate runes. The interior is empty save for a single pedestal at the room’s center
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants.” The adventurers fight their way up the ordning until their final confrontation with the fire giant king—and the revelation that the giants are merely pawns in the schemes of some sinister drow
the sigil sequence for a teleportation circle. 4 An enormous stone archway is carved with symbols that, when touched in the correct sequence, activate a portal. 5 A strange map shows a road where no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the Great Blue Devil A relief of a scowling, fiendish face made of azure mosaic tiles spans the hallway’s back wall. The face’s mouth is open, revealing a black maw, and its eyes are carved from
repeating message carved in Celestial along the shelves’ edges: “A septet of libations I present to you,
But only one will help you escape this tomb.
Six drinks are magic; one is mundane.
Those marked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Blessed by Laogzed, the troglodytes are immune to the poisoned condition. Foul Welcome. Six troglodyte warriors lurk near the entry, waiting to ambush creatures arriving from the lesser caverns. The
, mirrorlike ceiling high above. The columns are carved in the likeness of two alluring yet imposing devils whose eyes seem to follow you. Ruddy light filters into the room from somewhere beyond the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ruby is fake, worthless, and magically trapped to release a violent electric shock. W2: Lolth Shrine This semicircular chamber forms a natural alcove. Shelves carved into the wall from floor to ceiling
hold small, repulsive items, including bloody baubles, shriveled fingers, and idols carved from bone. Two figures crouch before the shelves.
Two agents of Lolth have come to pray at this shrine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
incorporate runic letterforms, for example). Stone giants also make extensive use of the carved word through “speaking stones.” A speaking stone is an upright stone cylinder into which writing is carved
yet, since the revelation of that fact would herald Annam’s return. Ever since Ostoria fell and Annam abandoned his children, no sole king or emperor has ruled over giantkind. According to legend, the