beauty before deity continue ritual

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can

qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

much of its possessions. Love of Art. Despite their curse, darklings retain a fondness for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse

the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

everlasting guardian. The ritual to create a wood woad is a primeval secret passed down through generations of forest-dwelling societies and druid circles. Performing the ritual isn’t necessarily an

evil act if the victim-to-be is a willing sacrifice. In the ritual, a living person’s chest is pierced and the heart removed. A seed is pushed into the heart, which is then placed in a tree

Mercion

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her. Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry

and beauty, and that those who embrace deceit should be censured and punished. Light is her domain. Alignment. Lawful good. Personality Trait. “No one dies on my watch—unless they stand

Sea Elf Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

Sea elves fell in love with the wild beauty of the ocean in the earliest days of the multiverse. While other elves traveled from realm to realm, the sea elves navigated the deepest currents and

, while Deep Sashelas, the sea deity of the elves, is a sworn enemy of all sharks. But even if the sea elves inexplicably began worshiping Sekolah, the sahuagin still wouldn’t be able to get along

Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

considered a gift from the town’s patron deity, who is known as Mother. BECOMING A HAG Hags can undertake a ritual to irreversibly transform a hexblood they created into a new hag, either one of

their own kind or that embodies the hexblood’s nature. This requires that both the hag and hexblood be in the same place and consent to the lengthy ritual—circumstances most hexbloods shun but

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a

ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Elves love nature and

College of Lore Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a monarch or

following the tenets of a deity. A noble who keeps such a bard as a herald or advisor knows that the bard would rather be honest than politic. The college’s members gather in libraries and

Young Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

possibilities. (Neutral) 3 Whimsy. Why waste time on boring, ordinary concerns when the world is filled with fantastic and ludicrous wonders? (Chaotic) 4 Beauty. There is beauty to be found

1 A young moonstone dragon on the cusp of adulthood refuses to settle down and build a lair. To protect the local populace from the dragon’s chaotic activities, a minor deity sends a deva

Auril (First Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled artisans and their wondrous works, freezing them in magical ice for her

Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful: So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

related to a god and choose to worship that deity. In the Forgotten Realms, tortles are especially fond of Eldath, Gond, Lathander, Savras, Selûne, and Tymora. In the Greyhawk setting, they

feeling homesick. Tortles embrace a simple view of the world. It is a place of wonder, and tortles see beauty in the ordinary. They live for the chance to hear a soft wind blowing through palm trees, to

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

;Divine Rank” sidebar in the Dungeon Master’s Guide.) Auril’s beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in

from the rest of the world, and a shroud of mist conceals her island in the Sea of Moving Ice. Roleplaying Auril Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting

Moonblade Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

special ritual in the throne room of an elven regent or in a temple dedicated to the elven gods. A moonblade won’t serve anyone it regards as craven, erratic, corrupt, or at odds with

wielder is either in a trance or asleep. Personality Every moonblade seeks the advancement of elvenkind and elven ideals. Courage, loyalty, beauty, music, and life are all part of this purpose

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

1 A flamboyant spy or brigand 2 The incarnation of a nation or people 3 A scoundrel with a masked guise 4 A vengeful spirit 5 The manifestation of a deity or your faith

6 One whose beauty is greatly accented using makeup 7 An impersonation of another hero 8 The embodiment of a school of magic 9 A warrior with distinctive armor 10 A

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. They love the beauty and artistry of precious metals and fine jewelry, and in some dwarves this love festers into avarice. Whatever wealth they can’t find in their mountains, they gain through

command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

are transformed into a heavenly, idealized version of yourself, blessed with otherworldly beauty and a touch of heaven in your heart. Neither magic nor divine intervention can reverse this

. Ideals D6 IDEAL 1 Charity. I always help those in need. (Good) 2 Faith. I choose to follow the tenets of a particular lawful good deity to the letter. (Lawful

Warlock Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

stars overhead, a wild-eyed tiefling chants the mystic ritual that will open a doorway to a distant world. Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. Through

relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon

Auril (Second Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

;s Guide.) Auril’s beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to skilled

conceals her island in the Sea of Moving Ice. Roleplaying Auril Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

my territory has forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil) 5 Wonder. Though I don’t wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at the sight of the vast beauty of the

dragon egg, and they care for it as if it were their own. 5 A sea hag is on the hunt for a topaz dragon wyrmling, to be used as a component in a fell ritual. 6 A pirate crew keeps a curmudgeonly topaz dragon wyrmling as a beloved mascot. Cold, Necrotic

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

Chapter 8: Beyond a Lightless Star

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Chapter 8: Beyond a Lightless Star The mind flayer fanatics have fled from the subterranean stronghold of Illithinoch to the Far Realm. There, the fanatics commune directly with their wicked deity

, Ilvaash, as they begin a sinister ritual that will transform Humanoids in and around Phandalin into mind flayers. In the heart of Ilvaash’s hidden domain, the fanatics use the Netherese obelisk’s

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

little to conceal an underlying brutality that hobgoblins practice on each other and perfect upon other races. Punishment for infractions of hobgoblin law are swift and merciless. Beauty is something

pride. Such a feud can continue over generations in an ongoing cycle of retribution. Each legion has a list of grievances against any others it knows about, and any legions meeting for the first time view

Performing the Ritual

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

attack and defend himself while he wears the Mask of the Dragon Queen. He need not even be alive for the ritual to continue, as long as his body wears the mask and remains in the sanctuary.

Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the

Performing the Ritual

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

attack and defend himself while he wears the Mask of the Dragon Queen. He need not even be alive for the ritual to continue, as long as his body wears the mask and remains in the sanctuary.

Performing the Ritual To successfully bring Tiamat from the Nine Hells into the world, the Red Wizards must successfully focus the summoning ritual for 10 rounds after the adventurers enter the

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

I am never so content as when contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse. 2 I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption

connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and down through the floor of the lower level, but the dragon’s

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. Meditative Rituals d8 Ritual 1 Fifteen minutes of deity-mandated calisthenics 2 Handwriting a detailed agenda for the next 24 hours 3 Sitting in silence for 15 minutes, while

be hiding in dark places to avoid danger. As a cleric in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you’ll carefully choose your deity so that the domains of your divine patron synergize seamlessly with

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

contemplating the beauty and wonders of the multiverse. 2 I am a sworn protector against the depredations of the Far Realm, and I will root out its corruption wherever it may arise. 3 What

ceiling, casting dim light in a 30-foot radius. Chimneys. Two chimneys connect the main caves to the three chambers above. Each chimney appears to continue up through the ceiling of the upper level and

Final Breath

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

empowering of the night to appease the slain creature’s deity. The character might prevent a festival dedicated to a sun god or perform a ritual that shrouds an entire settlement in magical night for 24 hours, thus ending the curse.

Ghost Trap

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

Ghost Trap Gremorly’s ritual forces any Humanoid who dies within the keep to return as a ghost that’s unable to pass beyond the keep’s walls. The ritual can be broken by disassembling, moving, or

destroying all three ritual rods, which the necromancer placed in the armory (area 3), the kitchen (area 7), and the observatory (area 15). Each rod is protected by a Glyph of Warding. Once the ghost

Sune

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

Sune Lady Firehair, the Lady of Love, the Princess of Passion Sune Firehair is a deity of passion and the delights of the senses. She is the goddess of beauty in all its forms — not just pleasing

that, her priests foster beauty in the world. They do so by creating art, by acting as patrons for promising talents, and by investing in merchants who bring luxuries to far-off places that have never

Beast Sense

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Beast Sense 2nd-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour You touch a willing beast. For the duration of the spell, you can use

your action to see through the beast’s eyes and hear what it hears, and continue to do so until you use your action to return to your normal senses. While perceiving through the beast’s senses, you

Commune

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

Commune 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S, M (incense and a vial of holy or unholy water) Duration: 1 minute You contact your deity or a divine proxy

Commune

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

Commune Level 5 Divination (Cleric) Casting Time: 1 minute or Ritual Range: Self Components: V, S, M (incense) Duration: 1 minute You contact a deity or a divine proxy and ask up to three

Commune

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Commune 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S, M (incense and a vial of holy or unholy water) Duration: 1 minute You contact your deity or a divine proxy

Elven Deities

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

three aspects are: Aerdrie Faenya, wild goddess of the winds and weather, as well as patron of the avariel; Hanali Celanil, the Winsome Rose, goddess of love, beauty, art, and enchantment; and the

frequently depicted as Correllon’s daughters or consorts. Gods of Nature Deep Sashelas is a sea god, lord of the sea elves and of dolphins. Labelas Enoreth is the philosopher god, deity of time and

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