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Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and

;s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic. Becoming a

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night named Baba Lysaga. Although it was the former who raised Strahd and enabled him to follow in

imparted to Lysaga the secret of longevity, which requires her to bathe in the blood of beasts on nights of the new moon. Failure to do so causes Lysaga to age rapidly, becoming mere dust and bones in a

Eldritch Lich

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures

becoming an eldritch lich. Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great Old One to implant a Far Realm parasite in the lich

, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks Necrotic, Poison

Gith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Gith The descendants of an ancient people — so old their original name has been lost — have turned against each other, becoming vicious enemies divided over mortality, purpose, and the machinations

, content within the confines of their fortresses floating through the chaos of Limbo. Although the two groups of gith despise each other, their hatred for the mind flayers from whom they escaped

Paladin

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

Paladin MICHAEL BROUSSARD A Devout Warrior of Sacred Oaths Core Paladin Traits Primary Ability Strength and Charisma Hit Point Die D10 per Paladin level Saving Throw Proficiencies Wisdom and

Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even

Expanded Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

below the ziggurat, content to feed on a steady supply of Cynidicean sacrifices brought by its worshipers. Zargon dwells there still, rising from its slimy pool to answer the growl of its stomach. An

characters of all levels, though unseasoned adventurers determined to face the Returner in combat are almost certainly doomed to fail. Characters killed by Zargon might be resurrected on the Infinite

Paladin

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

that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical

. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic. Becoming a Paladin... As a Level 1 Character Gain all the traits in the Core Paladin

Welcome to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

of Leilon were content to leave his tower and the monsters within alone. The Spellplague, a divine phenomenon that twisted Faerûn’s magic, corrupted the tower’s defenses. The creatures sealed within

adventurers called the Swords of Leilon. When the House of Thalivar released its monsters, the Swords fought to cover the escape of the townsfolk. They died, becoming ghosts bound to Leilon’s ruins

Trapper

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

halfling-sized meal once a week to remain sated. It is content to stay in one place, given a steady supply of food, and thus trappers are a threat along any well-traveled dungeon corridor and on routes

remnants as bait: a creature that stops to investigate the bones for valuables stands a good chance of becoming the trapper’s next meal. Trapper Large monstrosity, unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural

Eldritch Lich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures

, they might set foot on the twisting path toward becoming an eldritch lich. Like other liches, eldritch liches are spellcasters who have cheated death, but an eldritch lich does so by allowing a Great

Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an eldritch lich its parasite. Great Old Ones d6 Form 1 Cthulhu 2 Tharizdun, the Chained God 3 Dendar, the Night Serpent 4 Ghaunadaur 5 Zargon, the Returner 6 That Which Lurks

Class Training

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

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

unmistakable sign. I dropped everything to serve the divine. 4 Although I was always devout, it wasn’t until I completed a pilgrimage that I knew my true calling. 5 I used to serve in my religion’s bureaucracy

Adventure Hooks

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

associates only with other initiates. The only way the person will talk to the characters is if the characters show (real or feigned) interest in becoming initiates themselves. Perhaps the person has

. Inside Job. A newly inducted hierophant is appalled to learn the cult’s secret teachings. While posing as a devout leader, the hierophant asks the characters to help bring down the organization

Baba Lysaga

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

Baba Lysaga Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night

, becoming mere dust and bones in a matter of seconds. Baba Lysaga’s Traits Ideal. “No love is greater than a mother’s love for her son.” Bond. “I am the mother of Strahd. Anyone who disputes this fact can

Nocturnal Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

were heaped with corpses and awash in blood. Even the surface elves might be content to overlook their hatred for their kin and leave the drow alone, as long as they never had to lay eyes on the drow or

without becoming victims themselves. Slaves and Status The drow are known and feared throughout the world for their practice of slavery, but those who have visited their cities report that slaves aren’t as

Secret of the Black Cabin

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

the wind sweeping down from the Reghed Glacier. Six months ago, Macreadus, a sage and devout follower of Lathander (god of the dawn and rebirth), formed a plan to end Auril’s everlasting winter. He

Summer Star so he could end the Everlasting Rime, becoming more and more desperate to see it through. He had hoped to make a name for himself and win Lathander’s praise—is that so wrong? If the

Patrons in the Realms

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

was once known as the Sun Prince, but his heart grew cold when his betrothed betrayed him and escaped, her soul becoming one of the stars. Ever since, the wrathful prince has sought to reunite with

. Similar to the Earthmother, it uses magical pools as windows into the world to spread its influence. Zargon, the Returner, also called the Invincible Tyrant, is said to be an undying and unkillable

Converted Windmill: Autumn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

onset of madness. Now she locks herself away, content to let time erode the last of her conscience. She always saw Dagult and Waterdeep as one and the same, and now they are both her mortal enemies

. Art Imitates Life (3/Day). Kalain touches one of her paintings and causes its subject to spring forth, becoming a creature of that kind provided its CR is 3 or lower. The creature appears in an

Vizeran's Scheme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

manipulator. No more devout than I in the service of the Spider Queen, he arranged for my disgrace and exile. Deprived of my considerable skills, my house fell to our rival, House Do’Urden. Gromph became

the manner in which our fellow mages suffer at the hands of the matron mothers and mistresses of the drow. Gromph has always hungered for power, and not even becoming Archmage of Menzoberranzan was

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

a seed.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recognizes these statues as devout figures from local legends who earned the favor of the gods. If Ollin is with

—Ollin believes keeping Izel content is important and wants to help keep the region safe (they also like the idea of having a regular audience). Lava. A creature that enters the lava in this area for

Wreck of the Marshal

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

cave. They can’t stand the painful memories that come from looking at their old ship. The ghosts are devout followers of St. Cuthbert, and they attack any creature they see committing an illegal or

repeat the saving throw, becoming subject to the effect again on a failure. A character who examines the dagger and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discerns that casting dispel magic

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

others, becoming petty tyrants. When Maglubiyet conquered the bugbears’ gods, he taught the bugbears the practicality of cold brutality. When Maglubiyet conquered the hobgoblins’ gods, he knew he had to

, or the severed heads of enemy leaders — a particularly holy gift. Hobgoblins operating on their own will remain in their forts, content to deal with internal politics of rank and matters of defense

Tool Descriptions

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

supplies include ink, a dozen sheets of parchment, and three quills. Arcana. Although calligraphy is of little help in deciphering the content of magical writings, proficiency with these supplies can aid in

civilization, to predict areas where villages or towns might be found, and to avoid becoming lost. You have studied so many maps that common patterns, such as how trade routes evolve and where settlements

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

incorporeal types such as wraiths, specters, and ghosts. These restless spirits seem content to remain in the forest and rarely trouble travelers who stay away from their territory. Waterdeep The City

is prosperous and becoming increasingly crowded. Some of its old buildings have been torn down and taller ones built — four stories high, in some cases. Because the city is a major river port

Locations A - D

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

leads to a hidden exit in the hillside. Suggested Encounter As fire giants scour the Evermoors for fragments of the Vonindod, trolls native to the area are fleeing to avoid becoming enslaved by the

feast on the horses inside. The trolls are hungry and fight to the death. Once the trolls are dealt with, Tamalin reveals to the characters that troll attacks are becoming more common, and she offers to

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