been blessing diffusing claimed reflected

Giant Foundling

Backgrounds Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to

embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and perspective on life. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation

Hiatea's Hearth

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

fireplace are inscribed with runes extolling the god Hiatea and invoking her blessing upon all who shelter here. Many dynasties of giants have claimed ownership of Hiatea’s Hearth since its founding, and each

Blood Will Tell

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

Blood Will Tell Half-orcs ultimately owe their plight to the deity Gruumsh, the creator of the orcs. Legend has it that when Gruumsh discovered all the territories of the world had been claimed by

pure orc blood. And they aren’t accepted into other societies because of their orc heritage. Half-orcs are seen as off-putting and intimidating by other people, which is both a blessing and a curse

Giant Foundling

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

environment—perhaps the food or water that sustained you, elemental magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your

kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to embody the might of giants. You are used to moving through a world much bigger than you, and that is reflected in your skills, attitude, and

Wood Elves

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

hubris. Wood elves tend to be hardier than other elves, more solid and grounded than their cousins. This attitude is reflected in their culture and traditions; wood elves tend more toward physical

, with the wider world. Sylvan counterparts of the sun elves and moon elves, wood elves eschew the cities and strongholds of their kin in favor of living close to nature. Wood elves have not claimed a

Setessa's Surroundings

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

the forest. Myth of Nikaia the First Caryatid A Setessan archer named Nikaia claimed that she could outshoot anyone, even Nylea. Word of this unwise boast spread, and in response Nylea appeared at

worthy mortals, blessing them with the long lives of mighty trees. The grown seedlings of Nikaia and Nylea’s other favored continue to share their wisdom and protect Setessa to this day.

Bastion of Takhisis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

identity despite the new body he’s claimed. Use the following points to guide the conversation: Caradoc believes Soth’s alliance with the Dragon Army is folly, distracting him from taking revenge

to damage the room’s brazier or scaffold. Lord Soth. If the characters didn’t already paralyze Lord Soth (see appendix B) with the mirror of reflected pasts in area S25, he arrives 3 rounds after the

Erebos's Champions

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

injury, Erebos appeared and claimed your service. 5 Ever since the first time you saw someone die, Erebos has whispered in your ear. 6 You can’t bear to witness suffering, so you serve

accepting their destiny. (Good) 4 Acceptance. Whatever my fate, I will embrace it with Erebos’s blessing. (Neutral) 5 Wealth. Death is forever, so I’m going to get rich while I still can

Death of a Dragon

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

dragon’s death, it can be passed on to others—or claimed. Sometimes (as discussed in “Reproduction” above) a dragon’s death gives rise to an egg, transferring the dragon’s power directly to a new

seize the dragon’s power. The benefit conferred by this transfer of power is up to you. It might include one of the draconic gifts described in chapter 2 of this book, or a charm or blessing from the

Temple Crypts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

to stand against him in battle. Hidden somewhere in the chambers ahead is an elven relic known as the mirror of reflected pasts (see appendix A). Those who view the mirror see glimpses of their past

, with the additional effect that creatures other than Undead that attempt to ascend the dais are subject to the spell’s fear effect (save DC 16). Chemosh’s Blessing. The first character who succeeds on

Faunel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

plane that claimed their wild inhabitants. Lush vegetation sprouts from the cracked foundations of a crumbling, forgotten city. Grasping vines tug at travelers who stop to admire their vibrant flowers

town’s center, its weathered visage and mossy limbs reflected in the pool’s sparkling ripples. Called Wrath by the animal kingdoms that came before, the guardian questions all who seek to enter the portal

Demon Lords

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

, scarred gnoll with a spiky crest of black spines, and eyes that burn with emerald flame. His armor is a patchwork of shields and breastplates claimed from fallen foes, and decorated by those foes

Fey Beacons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

future in which he defeated the dragon but lost his life in the process. Endelyn also claimed to see an alternate future in which the dragon was defeated and Alagarthas survived; she would share the

open flame. If Alagarthas is allowed to light all eight beacons by himself, read: Beneath the light of all the beacons, you see reflected in the mirror-like surface of the lake a forest of ancient trees

Xvarts

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

and wide to spread news of what the spindle could do and the puny, pathetic creature that claimed its ownership. Soon enough, Raxivort was pursued by a variety of enemies, all eager to claim the Spindle

xvart can take the Disengage action as a bonus action on each of its turns. Raxivort’s Blessing. When the xvart reduces an enemy to 0 hit points, the xvart gains 4 temporary hit points. Raxivort’s

F: Bluemaw Cave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Dragon Army but have since escaped. They claimed the cave as a home away from the war. In a stroke of terrible luck for the dwarves, the Dragon Army leader Belephaion recently identified the place as a

skeptical of the characters, but she wants the draconians to leave so the clan can reclaim the cave. If the characters are willing to help, Reka gives Grasha her blessing to lead them to the lair. If

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

, let’s say you’re a warlock with the Dark One’s Blessing feature, which gives you temporary hit points when you reduce a creature to 0 hit points. You currently have 2 temporary hit points remaining from

armor of Agathys, you just slew a monster, and your Dark One’s Blessing can now give you 4 temporary hit points. If you take those temporary hit points, they replace the ones from armor of Agathys and

Roleplaying a Giant

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

mounted a grand, strategic effort to extend their sway, but they have fought countless skirmishes and other tactical engagements, mainly to solidify their hold on territory they have already claimed

plundered, in the same way that a farmer might look at a rainstorm as a blessing from the harvest god. Frost giants recognize two kinds of loot: rod and kvit. Rod (“red”) plunder consists of living

Tomb Locations

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

full hit points if the dais is touched again. Shattered Dais. The hilt (see “Treasure” below) can be easily claimed once the dais is destroyed. The first creature to pick it up must make a DC 16

(History or Religion) check, understands that once its corruption is undone, the pool can bestow a blessing on anyone who meditates here. A character who finishes a long rest in this area can roll a d20

Upper Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

politics of the Nine Hells, written by a tiefling named Nadir, who claimed to be the daughter of Asmodeus) Prophecies of Explictica Defilus (a transcription of various prophecies told by a powerful spirit

could see the objects of their heart’s desire reflected in it. Any creature that stares into the mirror for 1 minute sees its own reflection fade away, to be replaced by an image of the thing it wants

Locations E - H

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

Adbar Road), while the other continues down a little-used path east toward Ascore. Forlorn Hills A great forest claimed by elven kingdoms once covered the Forlorn Hills. When the elves left, the forest

was cleared to make room for a dwarven empire, which also faded from memory. The area is home to scores of hill giants and ettins, while the mountains in its center are claimed by copper dragons who

Chromatic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, red dragons tirelessly seek to increase their treasure hoards. They are exceptionally vain, even for dragons, and their conceit is reflected in their proud bearing and their disdain for other

claimed from powerful enemies it has slain, exhibiting that treasure to prove its superiority. A red dragon knows the value and provenance of every item in its hoard, along with each item’s exact

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