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Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a

Jarund Elkhardt

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund's late son, Jarund Twice-Born, was killed almost a decade ago while trying to bring down a cave bear, leaving

Jarund without an heir. He has failed to produce another child with his wife, Wynneth, and his mistress, Froya, so the future of his royal line remains uncertain. Auril's unyielding winter concerns

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does. Blessing of Mother Night. Baba Lysaga is shielded against divination magic, as though protected by a nondetection

that Strahd would never accept her as his true mother, nor could she bear his rejection. As a result, she has never confronted him. She would rather exist in perpetual denial, whiling away the days

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total

62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods. The

with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Investigation Medicine Perception Religion The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Cult of Shar

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.

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn, he

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn, he

Reghed Nomads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Reghed Nomads Reghed nomads are the children of the Reghed Glacier, as suggested by their name. They are people of the wild, as revealed by their tribal names—the Elk, the Tiger, the Wolf, the Bear

hunters of the four tribes Tribe of the Bear Internal strife has splintered what remains of the Bear Tribe today. The turmoil began shortly after a band of Bear Tribe hunters recovered pieces of

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn

Archpriest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

spiritual journeys and seek to transcend mortal concerns. Shining One, light my hours. Enkindle my soul, and inspire my deeds. Chase the shadows from my path, and let me walk in your brilliance. —Morning

Con 17 +3 +7 Mod Save Int 14 +2 +6 Wis 21 +5 +9 Cha 14 +2 +2 Skills Insight +9, Medicine +9, Perception +9, Religion +10 Gear Chain Mail, Holy Symbol

Temples and Shrines

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

Temples and Shrines Every major religion has outposts in Sharn. A number of sacred sites draw pilgrims to the city from across Breland and Khorvaire. Priests don’t usually sell their services

; temples are places for worship and spiritual guidance. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, represented by shrines and small temples throughout the city. The Pavilion of the Host in

Noteworthy Features

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

experiments. Inhabitants claim the eyelike design called the Eye of Hazlik bears Hazlik’s blessing and wards off dangerous magic. Magic is unreliable in Hazlan, resulting in dangerous side effects. The

apart? Do you carry an Eye of Hazlik? This symbol of your people is said to ward off dangerous magic. Do you carry one as a talisman or bear one as a tattoo? Or do you hate the mark, viewing it as a symbol of magic-using oppressors?

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Sun Square is an important hub whose three architectural marvels exemplify the pillars of local society—religion, government, and economy. Avalin Sahar. The decorative turquoise-and-gold facade of the

fertile, blessing farmers with bountiful harvests of juicy pomegranates, buttery pistachios, and crimson strands of saffron. Rebellion also flourishes, as the Brightguard has a smaller presence here, and

Studies and Philosophy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

events. Its studies include various subdivisions of history (military history, social history, cultural history), archaeology, anthropology, psychology, sociology, religion, and economics. It overlaps

—law, religion, economics, education, social class, and so on—and how those structures drive historical events. Order focuses on systemic changes and the actions of people collectively. The perspective

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

point out that there’s nothing left in the library to steal, Ilda is overcome by a fit of misery as she agonizes over her failures. A successful DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals that Ilda

could drive a user insane unless the questions asked were specific and dealt only with the physical world, avoiding metaphysical concerns. Gazing into the pool without first offering a sacrifice was

Quest: Priestly Duties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Holy Symbol Impromptu Blessing A married couple asked Fazzir to give them a blessing for safe travel for a romantic getaway. Fazzir needs two assistants to perform the ceremony. To conduct the ceremony

properly, two characters must each take the Study action and make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a successful check, the couple departs the temple with cheer. On a failed check, the couple

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

—dismissed her concerns and undermined her authority. Eventually, political tensions turned the folk hero into a figure of infamy. Meanwhile, Young-Gi publicly gave Queen Young-Soo credit for all of Won

-Ha’s achievements, ensuring that the queen’s legend would never fade, while Won-Ha was forgotten. Unable to bear the lie swallowed by her beloved people, Won-Ha grew ill and died. She passed on with no

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

pigments to decorate and distinguish themselves and their lairs. Omens and Superstitions Orcs believe that any seemingly unimportant discovery or event — a bear’s claw marks on a tree, a flock

Ankhtepot

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

place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their

gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot

Sorcerer

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

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B:(A) Spear, 2

others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift

Life in the Styes

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

of the door to keep out burglars and unscrupulous innkeepers. Religion Though religion is important to many of the Styes’ citizens, no public temples operate in the district. This is partially because

organized faith exists in secret in the Styes, and it plays a central role in the adventure — the cult of Tharizdun. Health Disease and infection are real concerns in the Styes. Most residents suffer

Random Encounters

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

Random Encounters Use the Ruin Encounters table for characters traveling the slopes of the hill or its surroundings. Ruin Encounters 1d12 Encounter 1 Animals—such as a brown bear, giant owl, or

, Perception +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 15 Languages Common Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Labyrinthine Recall. The minotaur can perfectly recall any path it has traveled

Karametra's Influence

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

always bear fruit, and flocks will always bear young. Children will always be born, parents will always care for them and be cared for in their turn. Great fortune or adventure might not be at hand

couching them in terms of abstract ideals of honor or law or justice. She is the distillation of an ancient and primal exchange: mortal devotion in return for divine blessing. Karametra’s Goals

Sorcerer

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

, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack

or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the

Nylea's Influence

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

Nylea’s Influence Nylea is worshiped by hunters, but her concerns go far beyond humanity’s ability to subsist on the bounty of the natural world. She controls the turning of the seasons. Usually, she

solitude and serenity of the forest. Birth falls under Nylea’s influence as well, and her priests often double as midwives in their communities, blessing babies as they come into the world. Nylea’s Goals

Life in the Domains of Dread

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

nightmare realms remain just so. Currency Many domains mint their own gold, silver, and copper coins. Though these currencies bear different markings, merchants aren’t particular about the designs stamped

Dread, some more pervasively than others. The same language spoken in multiple domains might bear subtle differences or unique words. Speakers from different domains might also have distinct accents

Gods and Religion

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

Gods and Religion Most dragons aren’t what you’d call pious. To really embrace religion, one must believe one needs help. -Fizban Bahamut and Tiamat, the primordial dragons and the purported

. Similarly, chromatic dragons might fear, respect, envy, and appease Tiamat as a sovereign. But none of those attitudes and behaviors bear any resemblance in a dragon’s mind to the worship that mortals

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

leather, rope, and bone. It combines a bear skull, deer antlers, and a saber-toothed tiger’s lower jaw. The object is in good condition, but it is worth only 10 gp. An oiled hide under the helmet wraps

Javor’s ornate greatsword of ancient Besilmer make. The sword’s grip is bound in worn leather that doesn’t look original, and is marked with sequential notches. Bear claws are tied to the pommel. The

Factions of the Sword Coast

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

different, however: bearers of the gauntlet are holy warriors on a righteous quest to crush evil and promote justice, and they never hide in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and

representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of

Baba Lysaga

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

. In the filth-ridden depths of her heart, Lysaga knows that Strahd would never accept her as his true mother, nor could she bear his rejection. As a result, she has never confronted him. She would

+ 48) Speed 30 ft. STR 18(+4) DEX 10(+0) CON 16(+3) INT 20(+5) WIS 17(+3) CHA 13(+1) Saving Throws Wis +7 Skills Arcana +13, Religion +13 Senses

Horror Content Survey

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

Romantic in-character dialogue Themes of mental and physical health involving the body and the mind Real-world religion and politics, or analogs of them Topics related to real-world social or cultural

seating? Do you have any other notes or concerns? Once you’ve completed this survey, distribute it to your players, give them a window of time to respond, then collect the results. Use this information to

Build Your Group

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

academic knowledge to bear in the religious order’s work, often in the form of proficiency in History and Religion. This character might be an expert on ancient ruins or know all the weaknesses of the

connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect

Squaring Off Against the Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

chapter. Rezmir and Azbara Jos do almost anything to avoid a battle with interfering adventurers. They have bigger concerns than the safety of Castle Naerytar and its occupants. If a battle develops

and let the bullywugs bear the brunt of combat and casualties. If the lizardfolk have been won over to fighting alongside the characters, then they hunt bullywugs through the castle and grounds and

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