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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
Bard
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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->Player's Handbook (2014)
Music and Magic In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain by the dark grace of Shar herself. Keresta turns the most promising acolytes into vampire spawn. Those deemed unworthy of Shar’s blessing nourish Keresta and her spawn with their blood
, after which Umbraxakar devours the exsanguinated corpses. Cultists are neutral evil humans who wear dusty gray robes over their armor. These robes bear the symbol of Shar: a black circle bordered in dark purple.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Music and Magic In the worlds of D&D, words and music are not just vibrations of air, but vocalizations with power all their own. The bard is a master 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
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- 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->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
like these exist in your world. Wizards (and bards and druids) might be so rare that a player character learns from a single mentor and never meets another character of the same class, in which case
hierarchy, he is allowed to wear the red and green robes of a master. Of course, when he wears these robes, his occupation is easily identified by those who know of the cabal. This recognition could be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
streets. He wears tattered robes and holds a skull-tipped staff, and his sunken eyes contain points of dead light. With each dream, the figure (Acererak) gets a little closer.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
yore, and they contain handwritten margin notes and graffiti from previous owners. The fresco on the east wall depicts a wizard’s tower floating above a city being pulverized by meteor swarms. The
visage, steel staffs, and robes made of articulated, overlapping metal plates. These “Halaster horrors” attack anyone not accompanied by the Mad Mage or by a creature that looks like him. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
; for example, the “Orcs” section contains stat blocks for various kinds of orcs, including tanarukks (demonic orcs). Immediately following this chapter are two appendices that contain additional stat
chapter, the lore and maps in chapter 1 might inspire you. Similarly, the racial traits in chapter 2 can be applied to the stat blocks in appendix B to create such memorable NPCs as goliath champions, kenku master thieves, and tabaxi bards.
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
gnolls themselves. A war band that has been through hard times might contain a number of gnoll witherlings, while one that enjoys Yeenoghu’s favor might be led by a flind — the scarcest and strongest of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
in the crate’s sides. These devils burst forth and attack intruders on sight. The other crates in the middle of the cellar contain dried meat, loaves of bread, wheels of cheese, and other assorted
foodstuffs — enough to sustain the Vanthampurs and the cultists in the dungeon for a month. The crates by the south wall contain candles, oil flasks, incense, and rat traps. Six of the barrels contain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
back and observes, recording all that unfolds. Gilean is keeper of the Tobril, a book said to contain all the knowledge of the gods, though portions are sealed to all but Gilean. Some people believe
anything in return. Lunitari Lunitari, the god of neutral magic and illusions, is patron of the Mages of High Sorcery’s Order of the Red Robes and other neutral mages. With her cousins Solinari and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
the ruins. They do not manifest again if destroyed. Treasure The bookshelves contain magical treatises and notes on divination that have withstood the ravages of time. They detail the spellcasting
3 hours. Each of the goblets can be used to produce this effect once per seven days. The airtight chest holds seven silk robes kept free from rot, and worth 50 gp each if sold. The chest also holds an amethyst-set ring of resistance (poison) and two spell scrolls of protection from energy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
the ruins. They do not manifest again if destroyed. Treasure The bookshelves contain magical treatises and notes on divination that have withstood the ravages of time. They detail the spellcasting
hours. Each of the goblets can be used to produce this effect once per seven days. The airtight chest holds seven silk robes kept free from rot, and worth 50 gp each if sold. The chest also holds an amethyst-set ring of resistance (poison) and two spell scrolls of protection from energy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
filled with Janyans enraptured by the low-toned, hypnotic music of a group of bards. Xoese-Addae leads the characters to a private audience suite overlooking the quad, occupied by a single Janyan wearing
fine, billowing robes—this is Zisatta. Zisatta Zisatta The aloof Zisatta is a member of the High Court and commands Janya’s security forces, called the Billowing Patrol for their sable robes that
Kobold
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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
Orc
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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
return from a raid.
The gaze of the One Eye brings madness to many an orc.
— Elminster
Roleplaying an Orc
When you’re roleplaying an orc, the following tables contain possible
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
After a short wait, a middle-aged human woman enters, wearing fine red robes embroidered with stylized ki-rins. She introduces herself with amiable professionalism as Grand Secretary Wei. The
prepare if necessary. What’s Left Unsaid Secretary Wei’s true goal is to search the buried Yun dynasty ruins for any sign of Dragon’s Blessing—a magical reagent of particular importance to the emperor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
presented as a divine blessing. Changing Spell Lists Modifying a class’s spell list usually has little effect on a character’s power but can change the flavor of a class significantly. In your world
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
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
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- 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
modest, and Sangarians value fashionable dress. Men’s attire consists of baggy trousers, handwoven shoes, and robes or tunics secured with wide cloth belts. Women typically dress in layers, sporting
, though its ranks contain both tender-hearted civil servants and disciplinarians who relish chastising citizens for misdemeanors. Names Sangarian names are drawn from lineage, religion, and literature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
audacity to come into this sacred place and desecrate it!”
Though they might not understand the intricacies of the concepts in the book, the Avowed know that the stolen pages contain instructions for
, fitted black clothing under white, flowing robes. A character who examines the bodies and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Investigation) check discovers a torn piece of white cloth clutched in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
remains reveals that he was killed by wounds from axes and crossbow bolts. Devlin’s ink-stained robes contain a journal that hints at the tomb’s mysteries (see “Devlin’s Journal” below). A search of the
-goat creature in robes sprawls ten feet to the north. It grips a staff tipped with a bronze goat’s head.
The curving corridor forms a perfect circle, imbued with magical gravity that keeps creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
features.)
Braziers. Alcoves in the north wall contain two braziers fashioned from melted-down iron armor and weapons. Each is alight with burning coals that shed bright light in a 10-foot radius and
mounted on the north wall. The shield bears the symbol of a broken arrow with a jagged arrowhead. Standing before the altar are a pair of duergar (Aximus and Exekarus) in drab robes.
To prepare for their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
characters beyond the ledge. G6: Cult Barrack These cult quarters contain beds, a table, and several chairs. Tapestries on the walls depict evil creatures and obscene rituals. Four humans in hooded red
robes recline on the beds.
Torches in wall sconces fill this room with Bright Light. Four Cultists relax in these quarters for the Cult of Chaos. They are nonchalantly discussing the finer points of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
arcanaloth melts into a pool of ichor, leaving behind its robes and horn-rimmed spectacles (see “Treasure” below). Alcove The alcove in the southwest corner of the room is empty. If the magic at the
three spellbooks contain 1d6 spells each of 1st through 3rd level. The fourth and fifth spellbooks contain 1d4 spells each of 4th through 6th level. The sixth spellbook has a title (X the Mystic’s Arcane Grimoire) burned into its spine and contains 1d3 spells each of 7th through 9th level.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
circle operates nearby, seeking the circle’s blessing before hunting or farming on the lands they protect. The druid habit of gathering in clearings, wooded groves, or around sacred pools gave rise to
circles in the North are often allied with the Harpers, as they have common purpose, with bards and rangers serving as go-betweens. Individual Harpers can usually expect a circle to at least grant them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
color spray, haste, and spider climb. Fastened to his robes is an obsidian scarab engraved with the insignia of House Freth (25 gp) and a spider silk pouch containing two blue spinels (500 gp each). 18b
has prepared, plus arcane lock, gust of wind, and sleep. Fastened to his robes is a bone scroll tube that holds a spell scroll of telekinesis. 18d. South Tower This tower has a male drow mage named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
M9) uses this chamber as a laboratory. Many of the books contain rare lore predating the Cataclysm. If a character spends 1 hour investigating the books here, they find references to a flying city
.
The robed figure is Demelin, high wizard of Onyari (detailed in the “Demelin” section). Members of the Mages of High Sorcery recognize her robes as those of the Order of Red Robes. Demelin has been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, then mutters, “Nothing. There’s no Dragon’s Blessing here.” If the characters press the scholar on this, Zhong Yin brushes off their questions, encouraging the party to complete its investigation and
were actually searching for a magical substance called Dragon’s Blessing, which is of great importance to Secretary Wei. Zhong Yin doesn’t know more than that and urges the characters to question the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
) can use them to gain advantage on the check. Step 2: Analyze the Problem. The device has a design flaw, obviously. Macreadus has concluded that the device’s rings are unable to contain the magical
party receives a special blessing from Lathander. Any party member who died within the past 24 hours is instantly restored to life at full health, regardless of how the character died. In addition, each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Firenewts In regions that contain hot springs, volcanic activity, or similar hot and wet conditions, firenewts might be found. These humanoid amphibians live in a militaristic theocracy that reveres
rebuke, scorching ray
Imix’s Blessing. When the firenewt reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the firenewt gains 5 temporary hit points.
Actions
Morningstar. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d8 + 1) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Cynidicean’s robes contain a full waterskin and two days of rations. B49: Living Room Faded wall hangings, cracked sculptures, and frayed divans decorate this ornate living room. Two rusty iron statues
drawer with a successful DC 13 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools. It contains a Potion of Poison. The other drawers contain only aged writing supplies and boring municipal