become blessed diffusing curled received

Guardian Portrait

Monsters Curse of Strahd

caster's spell save DC or become unconscious for 1 minute. Innate Spellcasting. The portrait's innate spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12). The portrait can innately cast the following

is indistinguishable from a normal painting.Animated objects are crafted with potent magic to follow the commands of their creators. When not commanded, they follow the last order they received to the

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. She also placed the “spark of magic” in him, ensuring that he would become a spellcaster. Baba Lysaga’s unhealthy attachment to the baby Strahd did not go unnoticed. After she

received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she has succeeded in staying alive to witness the triumphs of

Selenelion Twin

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

.) Gleam and Glister were born during such an event, and they are blessed with magical abilities tied to moonlight (Gleam) and sunlight (Glister), respectively. The twins are easily distinguished by

the masks they wear; Gleam wears a crescent moon mask, and Glister wears a sun mask. Blessed by Corellon, the twins can each change their sex at the end of a long rest, though one twin rarely does so

Ziraj the Hunter

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

sets out to kill someone, it's because one of his friends (Davil Starsong;Davil, Istrid Horn;Istrid, Skeemo Weirdbottle;Skeemo, or Tashlyn Yafeera;Tashlyn) asked him to. The characters might become

Ziraj's prey, or Ziraj might come to their aid to eliminate a common enemy. He's the strong, silent type. The City Watch has received reports of a figure who haunts the rooftops of Waterdeep — a

Fire Giant of Evil Fire

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

branded. While branded in this way, the target becomes visible if it’s invisible, can’t become invisible, and sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius. The brand disappears after 24 hours, or

within their communities to pursue Imix’s destructive agenda. A fire giant of Evil Fire forges a set of armor and weapons in flames blessed by Imix. The giant can then call on these magical flames

Carrionette

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

":"damage","rollAction":"Silver Needle","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 12 Charisma saving throw or become cursed for 1 minute. While cursed in this way

, for a time, a creator might feel blessed by their new companion. But carrionettes aren’t content to live as toys and seek to escape the confines of their diminutive bodies. Every carrionette

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

their humanity to become like the serpent gods in form, as well as in thought and emotion. Serpent Kings of Fallen Empires. The yuan-ti view their physical transformation as a transcendent moment for

their race, allowing them to shed their frail humanity like dead skin. Those that did not transform eventually became slaves or food for the blessed of the serpent gods. The yuan-ti empires withered

Sythian Skalderang

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

successful one.Sythian Skalderang has been blessed by the demon lord Graz’zt. Graz’zt’s gift to Sythian manifests in several ways, including Sythian’s ability to conjure

father slew the monster, the attack left Sythian with an acute fear of frogs and toads. Sythian’s parents hoped his interest in music would lead Sythian to become an extraordinary musician; he

Mahadi the Rakshasa

Monsters Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

of his patron. In his role as the master of the Wandering Emporium, Mahadi has received special dispensation from Asmodeus to travel freely between the Material Plane and the Nine Hells to operate

cannot be willingly broken by the affected individual until their debt is paid in full. What Mahadi does with such defaulters depends on their capabilities. Some become indentured servants, working

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

disadvantage, and all Charisma (Deception) and Charisma (Intimidation) checks have advantage. Frenzied Animals. Beasts within 1 mile of the lair become frenzied and violent—even creatures that are

Demogorgon’s followers are typically lone killers driven by the whispering voice of their master. His most blessed followers gain the Two Minds of Chaos trait. Two Minds of Chaos. This creature

Lady Illmarrow

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead. The Mark of Death

child born of dragon and elf could become a godlike avatar of death. Illmarrow Rises. Even as dragons and elves fought to destroy the line of Vol, a child was born to the house: Erandis. A scion of elf

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

born to serve as champions of the gods, their births hailed as blessed events. They are a people of otherworldly visages, with luminous features that reveal their celestial heritage. Celestial Champions

aasimar are typically content to turn away from the world, but a few become agents of evil. In their minds, their exposure to celestial powers amounted to little more than brainwashing. Evil aasimar make

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

born near sandy coastlines, but as soon as they’re able to walk on two legs, they become nomad survivalists eager to explore the wilderness, experience its many wonders, put their skills to the

equally vigilant eye of day. Tortles feel most at peace when one or both of these “eyes” are looking down on them. They become more nervous and uneasy when neither orb is visible in the sky

Wizard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Some aspire to become like the gods, shaping reality itself. Though the casting of a typical spell requires merely the utterance of a few strange words, fleeting gestures, and sometimes a pinch or

? What drew you forth from your life of study? Did your first taste of magical knowledge leave you hungry for more? Have you received word of a secret repository of knowledge not yet plundered by any

Inheritor

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

inheritor. Your bond might be directly related to your inheritance, or to the person from whom you received it. Your ideal might be influenced by what you know about your inheritance, or by what you

oppress the people. (Chaotic) 4 Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not

Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Temple Most clerics start their lives of service as priests in an order, then later realize that they have been blessed by their god with the qualities needed to become a cleric. To prepare for this

surviving structure built to honor your god. 2 Acolytes of several like-minded deities all received instruction together in your temple. 3 You come from a temple famed for the brewery it operates

Selesnya Initiate

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

You are a member of a blessed community, built on the ideals of harmony. Here, nature and civilization coexist peacefully, living and growing in accordance with the will of the Worldsoul, Mat&rsquo

. Selesnya Contacts d8 Contact 1 A wise centaur trainer believed in me even though I was a terrible student. 2 A good friend has risen to become a Ledev guardian. 3 I left

Bard Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, ensuring that her companions’ words will be well received. Whether scholar, skald, or scoundrel, a bard weaves magic through words and music to inspire allies, demoralize foes, manipulate minds

subjects and a natural aptitude that lets them do almost anything well. Bards become masters of the talents they set their minds to perfecting, from musical performance to esoteric knowledge. Learning

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

coronation, everyone present understands that the creature is telling them the person so honored could become a great force for good. Ki-rins have also been known to appear at the sites of great battles

following magical effects is possible for travelers to encounter in the vicinity: Blessed Nature. Beasts, Plants, and Celestials within 3 miles of the ki-rin’s lair grow more vigorous as they evolve

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

feet and the ability to hover. If you already have a different kind of wings, these new wings replace the old ones, which fall off. Truesight. Your eyes become luminous pools of silver. You can see in

Canopic Golems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Canopic Golems Three of the creatures that have received Valin’s organs—Okuzor, Xemru Thaal, and Zeren Zoradius—have been transformed into canopic golems by the dark rituals the oracle learned from

The Canopic Being. Valin can see through these golems’ eyes and can speak through them as she wishes. Mayastan Sadaar, the Candlekeep sage, would have become a golem if she had not destroyed her

Twists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

opposite goal. 2 The adventurers become responsible for the safety of a noncombatant NPC. 3 The adventurers are prohibited from killing the villain, but the villain has no compunctions about killing them. 4

The adventurers have a time limit. 5 The adventurers have received false or extraneous information. 6 Completing an adventure goal fulfills a prophecy or prevents the fulfillment of a prophecy. 7 The

Skola Vale

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

Skola Vale Taste the world before Erebos rips your tongue out. —Thisbi, satyr dawngreet Nestled in the highlands of the Oraniad Mountains, the Skola Vale is blessed by Nylea, covered in lush

magical land their home. While the Skola Vale is a place of revelry, it isn’t without its dangers. The satyrs themselves can become too raucous in their merrymaking, and monsters lurk in the shadows of the trees and the surrounding mountains.

Character Hooks

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

Character Hooks The characters might become involved in the dangers affecting Godsbreath in any of the following ways: Awakening Festival. The characters come to Promise, Godsbreath’s largest

. They’ve received a strange message from her inviting them to Promise, but when they arrive, she’s nowhere to be found. Honored Guests. A trader the characters have had past dealings with—perhaps from the

The Katachthon Mountains

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

The Katachthon Mountains While folk wisdom holds that the eastern Oraniad Mountains are blessed by the gods, dark, older magic supposedly holds sway in the Katachthons. While the Katachthons are a

smaller range than the Oraniads, they are harsher and more volcanically active, with regular avalanches, storms, and unpredictable microclimates. Clouds obscure heavenly signs, guides become disoriented

It's All Optional

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

originally appeared in Unearthed Arcana, a series of online articles we publish to explore rules that might officially become part of the game. Some Unearthed Arcana offerings don’t end up resonating with

fans and are set aside. The Unearthed Arcana material that inspired the options in the following chapters was well received and, thanks to feedback from thousands of D&D fans, has been refined into the official forms presented here.

Beliefs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

most at peace when one or both of these “eyes” are looking down on them. They become more nervous and uneasy when neither orb is visible in the sky. Tortles tend to be most uncomfortable underground

, where neither the sun nor the moon is visible to them. Blessed are the days when both the sun and moon are visible in the sky at the same time. Tortles often choose such days to leave their homes and begin a wilderness expedition, or perform some other task they know to be dangerous.

1. No Retreat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and fingers curled like talons, as though ready to leap down and claw at anyone who stands before it (see “Halaster Statue” below). Frescoes. Six 10-foot-square painted frescoes adorn the walls around

mock the spell’s caster. The images become motionless while in the area of an antimagic field. Arch Gate to Level 22 The sigil inscribed above the arch is Halaster’s personal rune. Both it and the face

Instructor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

military or some other martial organization, when they were taught by the leaders of the group. A third type of fighter comes from the ranks of those who received one-on-one instruction from an

helped you to become one with your chosen weapon, by imparting highly specialized knowledge of how to wield it most effectively.

Beginning the Adventure

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

its agriculture. Sadly, its farmlands have become depleted in recent years. The struggle to survive grows ever more dire, and this year’s harvest is expected to be the poorest in recent memory. Locals

believe they could rejuvenate the soil with the Awakening Song, whose ancient verses recount the history of the land and its people, but key verses have been lost. Several weeks ago, you received

Clerics

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

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

path of the cleric become embittered and seek favor with sinister or forbidden gods or forge pacts with other powerful entities. Religious scholars in the Realms debate whether divine rejection led such

Fire Giant of Evil Fire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Fire forges a set of armor and weapons in flames blessed by Imix. The giant can then call on these magical flames to strike the foes of the Eternal Flame. The armor forged in these flames welds to

target is magically branded. While branded in this way, the target becomes visible if it’s invisible, can't become invisible, and sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius. The brand disappears after 24 hours

Baba Lysaga

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

him and crept into his nursery on stormy nights to sing magical rhymes to him. She also placed the “spark of magic” in him, ensuring that he would become a spellcaster. Baba Lysaga’s unhealthy

attachment to the baby Strahd did not go unnoticed. After she received several disturbing reports, Queen Ravenovia was forced to banish the midwife from the kingdom. Lysaga never saw Strahd again, but she

Fire Giant of Evil Fire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

Fire forges a set of armor and weapons in flames blessed by Imix. The giant can then call on these magical flames to strike the foes of the Eternal Flame. The armor forged in these flames welds to

target is magically branded. While branded in this way, the target becomes visible if it’s invisible, can't become invisible, and sheds dim light in a 5-foot radius. The brand disappears after 24 hours

Sarlona's Influence in Khorvaire

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

during the Last War. Karrnath relied on Riedran aid to survive a wave of terrible famines, and Aundair also received support from Riedra. King Sebastes of Q’barra has used Riedran troops to maintain

number of exotic plants and medicines. Dreamlily (described in chapter 4) is a useful Sarlonan narcotic, but over the course of the past few decades it has become a common recreational drug. Trinkets

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