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Heroes of the Borderlands
Magic Resistance. The curate has Advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Raise the Dead (1/Day). In a ritual that takes 8 hours, the curate touches a creature that has
);{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Healer's Touch"} Hit Points.A curate earns a special connection to the divine through service to shrines and temples. This devotion endows these spiritual leaders with the power to heal injuries, repel evil, and raise the dead.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
. If the gem is destroyed, Sammaster can create a new one by completing an 8-hour ritual using a gem worth 1,000+ GP, which the ritual consumes, and by expending 5,000 GP.Multiattack. Sammaster makes
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Sammaster’s travels brought him into contact with people who revered dragons as icons of primeval might. Masquerading his desire to dominate dragonkind as devotion, Sammaster established himself
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
can't make attacks with that claw against other targets. The crab folk has two claws, each of which can grapple only one target.The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty
are content to lead peaceful lives as hunters and gatherers, the magic that created the crab folk sometimes compels them to lash out in fearsome raids when the conditions are right.
Aquatic Vassals
Dragonborn
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
ability scores again.
Mark of Darkness. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, you acquire a physical disfigurement as a hideous sign of your devotion to vile
, plus whatever else you choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in
Warlock
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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
are comfortable in light armor and know how to use simple weapons. Delvers into Secrets Warlocks are driven by an insatiable need for knowledge and power, which compels them into their pacts and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
, and gain their favor. This ability is crucial to keeping dragons aligned with the cult.
The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen.
The wearer
of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her.
The Five Dragon Masks (with Wyrmspeaker Regalia)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, and gain their favor. This ability is crucial to keeping dragons aligned with the cult.
The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen.
The wearer
of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her.
The Five Dragon Masks (with Wyrmspeaker Regalia)
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
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Mark of Darkness. After you spend the requisite amount of time reading and studying the book, you acquire a physical disfigurement as a hideous sign of your devotion to vile darkness. An evil rune might
choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight.
True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in the book.
Dark Magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cult. The five dragon masks can be combined in a ritual to form the supreme Mask of the Dragon Queen. The wearer of this mask can channel its power to beckon Tiamat from her infernal realm, although
she does so willingly—not because the mask compels her. A dragon mask enhances a person’s ability to communicate with dragons of a particular color. If the wearer is exceptionally well versed in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the Horned King who has tried to summon the demon lord on numerous occasions. The minotaur priest believes that his ritual will be successful if he can amass a large enough pile of mutilated corpses for
human cultists of Baphomet are sometimes transformed into minotaurs as a reward for their devotion and sacrifice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
is your spellcasting ability for your cleric spells. The power of your spells comes from your devotion to your deity. You use your Wisdom whenever a cleric spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In
modifier Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier Ritual Casting You can cast a cleric spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag and you have the spell prepared
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
whom she shares an unwavering devotion to Sekolah. Baron Kepmak The baron (spouse of the baroness) is a young and ambitious sahuagin who has worked to increase his reputation in sahuagin society. He is
Thadrah Through the high priestess, Sekolah’s will is done in the fortress. She is a tested disciple who recently performed the great ritual that lowered the seabed under the fortress. She and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bard: College of Spirits Bards of the College of Spirits seek tales with inherent power—be they legends, histories, or fictions—and bring their subjects to life. Using occult trappings, these bards
next turn.
Spirit Session 6th-level College of Spirits feature Spirits provide you with supernatural insights. You can conduct an hour-long ritual channeling spirits (which can be done during a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
is your spellcasting ability for your cleric spells. The power of your spells comes from your devotion to your deity. You use your Wisdom whenever a cleric spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In
modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Ritual Casting You can cast a cleric spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag and you have the spell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Curate Pious Healer A curate earns a special connection to the divine through service to shrines and temples. This devotion endows these spiritual leaders with the power to heal injuries, repel evil
). In a ritual that takes 8 hours, the curate touches a creature that has died within the past 7 days. That creature returns to life with 1 Hit Point. The curate canʼt revive a creature that died of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
humanoid rather than reflecting the creature’s physical form. Sages postulate that the first perytons were humans transformed by a hideous curse or magical experiment, but bards tell a different tale
of a man whose infidelity caused his scorned wife to cut out the heart of her younger, more beautiful rival and consume it in a ritual intended to forever win her husband’s heart. The ritual succeeded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct
followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a dark ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians. Five types of draconians, corresponding to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
list. Spellcasting Ability Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your druid spells, since your magic draws upon your devotion and attunement to nature. You use your Wisdom whenever a spell refers
proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier Ritual Casting You can cast a druid spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
on your list. Spellcasting Ability Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your druid spells, since your magic draws upon your devotion and attunement to nature. You use your Wisdom whenever a spell
+ your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Spell attack modifier = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier
Ritual Casting You can cast a druid spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
to expel a dybbuk† from a corpse. The exorcist asks the characters to help in dispatch the Fiend. 9 Two bards† in the Heralds of Dust approach the characters and sing a ballad honoring the dead. If the
characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Khoravar who follow this philosophy often become bards, diplomats, mediators, or translators. Others are fascinated by their
other. 5 You’re part of a community in Thrane whose devotion to the Silver Flame has led you to extend your unity meals to non-Khoravar. 6 Your Khoravar community is the crew of a Lhazaar ship. 7
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
help on behalf of your community during a drought or natural disaster.
Devotion to Karametra Following Karametra means dedicating yourself to caring for others, promoting civilization and
those suggested for your background. Karametra’s Ideals d6 Ideal
1 Devotion. My devotion to my god is more important to me than what she stands for. (Any)
2 Civilization. Nature achieves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
7. Halls of Worship Cultists gather in this area to worship Shar and suffer Keresta’s tests of devotion. 7a. Crawling Rats Characters hear human voices chanting as they approach this chamber, which
contains the following: Purple Flames. The walls are lined with rusty iron sconces, each holding a torch coated in black wax that burns with a purple flame.
Cult Ritual. Six human cultists of Shar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
natural order, easing the passage of the living into death. Most also respect their ancestors and honor them through tradition, ritual, and memory. Athreos’s Favor As all mortals eventually bow before
moment, you glimpsed the mists that surround Athreos’s skiff.
Devotion to Athreos Servants of Athreos facilitate the passage from life into death. As a follower of Athreos, consider the possibilities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
feast of meat, either raw or barely cooked, along with copious amounts of intoxicants, followed by ritual self-mutilation—scarring themselves to demonstrate their devotion to Mogis. (PETER MOHRBACHER
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
constantly preaches devotion to Vlaakith. Each of the fortified settlements where young githyanki are raised and trained is a combination of military academy and cult headquarters. Only the Best Survive The
of passage before they are permitted to join their people on the Astral Plane. When the victors enter Tu’narath for the first time, they carry the bounty of their hunt directly to Vlaakith. She accepts the gift and intones a ritual chant that marks the youngsters’ induction into githyanki society.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
ritual in the heart of Shae Mordai, the elven City of the Dead. The rite will destroy the islands of Aerenal and elevate Lady Illmarrow to divinity—unless the characters stop her first. Emerald Claw
War). Their leaders include Bone Knights (also in Eberron: Rising from the Last War). Emerald Claw Commander. Emerald Claw commanders lead large groups of soldiers, inspiring the fanatical devotion of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Omuans. They disguised themselves as jungle creatures and promised great power in return for devotion. Desperate for redemption, the Omuans tore down their temple to Ubtao and raised shrines to these
city of Mezro, only to suffer a terrible defeat, arrived in Omu shortly after the yuan-ti. Ras Nsi wormed his way into the yuan-ti’s favor and underwent a ritual to transform into a malison. Before long
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
any character can play this role; there are barbarians whose fury is fueled by their devotion, and rangers sworn to track down the enemies of the faith. The soldier and folk hero backgrounds are well suited to such champions of the faith.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
Crab Folk The crab folk are the result of a magical ritual used long ago by a mighty green hag to transform her ogre minions into more useful servants. All crab folk that now exist are descended from
those original creations, with most living in small, isolated clutches. Though they are content to lead peaceful lives as hunters and gatherers, the magic that created the crab folk sometimes compels
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Dhargun Ironworks The challenges in this section of the adventure arise from the goals of the caravan members and how they intersect with those of the characters. Once Flabbergast’s ritual is
can be shared with characters when they first possess an NPC through Flabbergast’s ritual of astral transmogrification. Gwendolyn Dhargun. Gwendolyn (LG female dwarf veteran) is the cherubic overseer of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
your devotion to vile darkness. An evil rune might appear on your face, your eyes might become glossy black, or horns might sprout from your forehead. Or you might become wizened and hideous, lose all
following, plus whatever else you choose:
Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight. True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
on two opposing deities or forces), mystery cults (involving personal devotion to a single deity, usually as part of a pantheon system), animistic religions (revering the spirits inherent in nature
shadows, sometimes aiding the other deities, and sometimes working against them with the pantheon’s enemies. Mystery Cults A mystery cult is a secretive religious organization based on a ritual of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
), and create tales and hymns to stoke their deities’ egos. But other Humanoids might also feel (or at least feign) religious devotion to a dragon, sometimes even manifesting magical power as a result
them, scheming manipulators who view devotion as a means of domination and control, or something in between. All dragon gods, however, have devoted minions who are difficult to sway from their service