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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and
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
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
can do nothing but admire her own reflection in a mirrored cell that neutralizes her power. Given Atash’s intolerance for misconduct, the prison’s population continues to grow, but now it fills with more ordinary folk guilty of lesser crimes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Charisma to work in the service of the state. These characters often come from a noble background and bring proficiency in skills such as Intimidation and Persuasion to their work. Bards are natural fits in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Persuasion (or sometimes Intimidation) and Religion can be useful for this character. Many clerics fill this role, but devout bards can also be effective Teachers. Some Teachers bring skills from 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
skills. Bards and rogues make natural academic Financiers, as do those with the charlatan and noble backgrounds. Research Assistant. Whether their seeking to graduate, get published, or make their
sage background is an obvious choice for the Scholar, with acolyte and hermit also providing fine alternatives. Proficiency in skills such as Arcana, History, Investigation, Nature, and Religion often proves useful for this character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Lorehold. Bards thrive in Lorehold, and wizards (particularly those of the School of Divination) are numerous among its students. Clerics (often with the Knowledge or Light domains) are also quite common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose
firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
positions along the edge of the platform as Grula-Munga rises to her feet and picks up her weapons. At the same time, the cultist standing next to the cage releases the death dog. Narrak continues his
Dwarvish into its back. A successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check allows a character to recognize the profane symbols as being related to Demogorgon. A search of the platform uncovers a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
to the brown mold to be harmed by it. Any character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check can guess, correctly, that the cultists use this frozen, chain-wrapped effigy as an altar. C21
plate embedded in the north wall. This lever raises and lowers the blue marble slab that seals off area C23. C23. East Cistern The dark cistern continues for another 40 feet beyond the blue marble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
regained its place as the dominant religion of Karrnath, but the Blood of Vol retains a strong following. Communities that practice the faith still use skeletons and zombies as guards or laborers. The
peace and the Treaty of Thronehold. He fled to the city of Stormreach in Xen’drik with a small band of followers, and he continues to rally support against “the monster that sits on our throne
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
leaves. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) or Intelligence (Religion) check knows that a ninuno is a spirit of the land, similar to a dryad, who serves as an intermediary
injured but no dead among the rubble.”
Lungtian glances toward the street, still packed with wounded and scared people, then continues. “I want you to know and understand this—after today, I don’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
religious procession blocks your way. Make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check to recognize their customs and move respectfully among them. On a success, a thankful cleric casts bless on you. On a failed
escapes. If not, the chase continues for another round. If the characters catch Itzmin, he tells them where Serapio is in exchange for his release. Should Itzmin escape, the character who has the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
feet of the Girscamen feel a harmless supernatural chill—an effect of the unquiet spirits haunting the ship. If characters succeed on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check, they can tell
a failed save, the creature takes 21 (6d6) psychic damage and telepathically hears dozens of drowning cries. Characters who inspect the hole in the ship determine it continues through the bottom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Eagletalon. A successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check made to study the carved pillars reveals that a pillar can be empowered with radiant energy if the name of the hero it represents is
trodden on, but the scene it shows is still recognizable. A successful DC 10 Intelligence (History or Religion) check allows a character to recognize the scene as showing Torm presenting the Helm of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
place for his experiments. Even as he works for the Six, Hoobur continues to make it look as if he works for Dran Enterprises. The leadership of the Six expects that attacks on two Acquisitions
floor is circular, as the square base cut into the promontory gives way to the upper levels of the tower. The stairway continues its upward spiral from this floor to another. Building implements, tools
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
world through treachery. Their leader, Jelayne, was similar … until she was killed a year before. Jelayne wasn’t one to let death keep her down, however, and she continues to lead the group as an
enter the fray if the characters don’t surrender their valuables immediately. If the adventurers defeat the crew and study Jelayne, a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check confirms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
adventurers. You can make Auril even tougher by having her use a lair action to teleport to the rooftop (area G9), where her roc can fight alongside her. A fight against Auril continues until the characters
frost giant with an icy beard.
The frost giant entombed in the block of ice is Queen Vassavicken. Characters who succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) guess correctly that the visage looking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
This vast workshop is the center of Gond’s religion in Baldur’s Gate. Every day, the anvils and worktables that fill the High House of Wonders ring with the clamor of hammer and saw. Under the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
patriars, traveling nobles, famed bards, and socially ambitious Lower City residents hoping to rub shoulders with the elite. The inn is unfussy, but conducts its service with flawless technique and the
Hall High House of Wonders This vast workshop is the center of Gond’s religion in Baldur’s Gate. Every day, the anvils and worktables that fill the High House of Wonders ring with the clamor of hammer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
(Religion) check realizes that it’s used by worshipers of Graz’zt to commune with the demon lord, who requires a blood sacrifice. As an action, a character can spill some of their own blood into the bowl and
duration of the spell). Once the glyph is triggered, the trunk is safe to open. Treasure. The trunk contains, among personal items and clothing of little value, the instrument of the bards (Canaith mandolin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
creature succeeds on a DC 16 Dexterity (Stealth) check. Shrine to Oghma. A character who examines the shrine and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the image on the shrine as the
holy symbol of Oghma, god of knowledge and patron to bards and wizards. If the check succeeds by 3 or more, the character intuits that rededicating the shrine to Oghma could help against the zombies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
above are spread across the floor. An underground passage is blocked to the south, but it continues into darkness to the north. Two pairs of human-sized boot prints, easily spotted in the dust, head
stalactites and stalagmites. It continues on to the northeast, but the uneven walls make it hard to see into that section — even as heap of bones and gear is plainly visible.
Gorkoh hides behind one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
what lies beyond. The door of the Dran & Courtier is neither locked nor trapped — though the building emanates strange sounds, shakes as though it’s falling apart, and continues to radiate a strange
fidgets with the medallion she wears, especially when trying to remember something. A DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check notes that priests often wear such medallions, engraved with their holy symbol
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Images of pale drops hover over a skeleton, while black drops loom over a Returned. Any character who succeeds at a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check learns that the sarcophagus itself bears a
. Callisos spends much time here, etching grimly poetic prayers to Athreos on the walls with ink and bone chisels. If called to battle by Antiophes, or if audible conflict continues in area 7 for more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address
be with. Stories of Hanali’s romantic adventures among elves and other mortals are perennial favorites when sung by elf bards and poets. In Arvandor, Hanali maintains a hidden pool called Evergold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
case, a group of conquered people serves the host best when it continues to produce resources that the goblinoids can use. Only when a settlement offers stiff resistance or has no lasting value to
and power than they previously possessed by serving as agents of the goblinoids, helping to identify any who are disloyal to the host. In matters of religion, there is little or no flexibility. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
character who takes the time to study the murals and succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Religion) check uncovers subtle symbology related to the worship of Zuggtmoy. A character who succeeds on this
into a dry husk. Stealing the life force of the boy enables her to cast antilife shell immediately and without visibly doing so. She continues to concentrate on the spell as she resumes her grisly work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
here when he isn’t conducting business in area B25 or entertaining visitors in area B26. Treasure. The lyre is an instrument of the bards (Cli lyre) decorated with carvings of phoenixes. Jarazoun
demiplane until the gem is replaced or someone else accesses the room with a demiplane spell. Treasure. If removed from the wall, the gem continues to radiate magic but doesn’t otherwise function. It is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(Religion) check to identify the erased marks (a dwarf succeeds automatically). The runes show that the temple was once dedicated to Moradin. Bronze Lever. The lever triggers the collapsing stair trap
localized cave-in partially obstructs this disused mine tunnel. A heap of rubble stands six feet high and blocks a ten-foot long section of the passage, but the tunnel definitely continues past the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
below this level. The shaft continues upward into darkness.
Three passages lead away from the shaft. A small brass gong and a striking hammer are near the ledge.
The floating disk is made to move by
(Religion) check to identify this obscure deity. The “crystal” is worthless glass. Any creature that removes or destroys the stone must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be subjected to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of winter scenes. Set into the back wall is a door inscribed with a large snowflake. A single word is carved into the lintel above it.
Characters who succeed on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check
, Isarr might stumble upon tracks left by the characters but continues his search of the outer tents, then does the same thing with the inner ring of tents, saving the chieftain’s tent for last. By
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
: a flameskull. This creature was a servant of the dwarves’ human wizard allies, and it continues to act on ancient instructions to prevent any intruders from passing through this area. This
character proficient in the Religion skill recognizes the depiction. The statue is beautifully carved, and its emerald eyes appear to be worth 5,000 gp each. A character can climb the statue and pry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are even more formidable than the knights and have served the city well for years. Silverymoon is also a haven for Harpers — not surprising, given that many Harpers are wizards and bards. Grand and
initiative count, the ghost of another chieftain appears next to the tree. This process continues until four Uthgardt ghosts have been defeated. The ghosts don’t attack members of the Blue Bear tribe. Any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
down and away for 100 feet. It then angles upward and continues for 1 mile, exiting through the north side of the mountain. G6: Small Gallery This cave holds numerous types of fungi. Three giant
and Fierna, joint rulers of the fourth layer of the Nine Hells. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the archdevils and the plane on which the hall resides. A