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Cultist of Myrkul

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

sinister manipulators who hoard necromantic lore and gather in cults to share their gruesome secrets. Such secrets often require unsavory experimentation, which these heartless cultists relish

. Cultists The adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that

Cultist of Bane

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

their hands as a sign of devotion. Cultists The adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three

. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that follow their paths of tyranny, murder, and necromancy. More than any other gods, the Dead Three directly influence Faerûn—and

Radiant Idol

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Aura of False Divinity. A creature that starts its turn within 30 feet of the radiant idol must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw, provided the radiant idol isn't incapacitated. On a failed save, the

saving throw, a creature is immune to this radiant idol's Aura of False Divinity for 24 hours. Innate Spellcasting. The radiant idol's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17). The radiant

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

operated openly or secretly, depending on the faction and its goals, as well as how those goals mesh with your own. Becoming an adventurer doesn’t necessarily require you to relinquish membership

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

Sacred Oath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your paladin spell save DC.

, 15th, and 20th level. Those features include oath spells and the Channel Divinity feature. Oath Spells Each oath has a list of associated spells. You gain access to these spells at the levels specified

Sacred Oath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your paladin spell save DC.

, 15th, and 20th level. Those features include oath spells and the Channel Divinity feature. Oath Spells Each oath has a list of associated spells. You gain access to these spells at the levels specified

Channel Divinity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals

Channel Divinity At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an

Channel Divinity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals

Channel Divinity At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an

Radiant Idol

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

. Now in the mortal realm, most radiant idols gather cults of devoted followers. Fallen Angels. The insatiable hunger to be adored can transform a fallen angel, physically and mentally. In its true form

, hedonistic folly, and fanatical doom. Immortal Nature. A radiant idol doesn’t require food, drink, or sleep. Radiant Idol Large celestial, lawful evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points

Cult of Zariel

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

initiative, it can choose itself and up to three allies it can see if it isn’t incapacitated. It can swap the initiative results of the chosen creatures among them. WHY DEVILS WANT CULTS For all

their might, most devils are effectively trapped in the Nine Hells. While other planar creatures use magic to move between planes, devils require either a portal they can physically walk through or a

Elder Elementals

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

members of Elemental Evil cults attempt such a summoning, in the hope of hastening the world toward some cataclysmic end. Elemental Nature. An elder elemental doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

. The philosophy of the Blood of Vol teaches that divinity lies within all mortal beings and reveres the undead who have secured that immortality. Various cults are devoted to the demons and horrors

Flame drawn on silver or molded from silver The Blood of Vol, philosophy of immortality and undeath LN Death, Life Stylized dragon skull on red teardrop gem Cults of the Dragon Below, deities of

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

Divinity 2 3 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Cleric Subclass 2 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Sear Undead 2 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 3 4 10

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

Divinity 2 3 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Cleric Subclass 2 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Sear Undead 2 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 3 4 10 4

Modifying a Class

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

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

. You could break that down still further: bards of the College of Lore could be high elves, and bards of the College of War could be wood elves. Gnomes discovered the school of illusion, so all wizards

Build Your Group

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

Build Your Group A head of state like Prince Oargev requires a variety of adventurers to do the range of tasks they require. Depending on the kinds of work you do, your party might include some or

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

Other Religious Systems

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

. These are usually evil deities and enemies of the pantheon, such as the Greek Titans. These deities have cults of their own, attracting social outcasts and villains to their worship. These cults

Mortuary Encounters

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

Cleric Subclasses

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

of your Channel Divinity to cast Shield of Faith or Spiritual Weapon rather than expending a spell slot. When you cast either spell in this way, the spell doesn’t require Concentration. Instead the

Ward 9 Greater Restoration, Mass Cure Wounds Level 3: Preserve Life As a Magic action, you present your Holy Symbol and expend a use of your Channel Divinity to evoke healing energy that can restore

The Lords' Alliance

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

threats require a united front. The agents of the Lords’ Alliance work to maintain the delicate network of information and diplomacy that sustains their order, alert for anything that might threaten

. Routine forays and raids onto the surface world have come to a halt, as has the flow of trade and information. Rumors have reached the Lords’ Alliance of demon-worshiping cults and chaos around places such

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

as they start to recognize the cults are a dangerous, destructive force. Left to Right: Harpers, Lords’ Alliance, Order of the Gauntlet, Zhentarim, and Emerald Enclave The Harpers A scattered

least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

, puny fleas.” Each character can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check upon hearing the guardian’s challenge (this doesn’t require an action). On a successful check, the character realizes this

characters pass if a character expresses loyalty to Elemental Evil, the intent to join the cults, or any similar sentiment. The guardian does nothing if the characters don’t answer, but if a character

Fane Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

floor. The first 40 feet of the climb require a DC 10 Strength (Athletics) checks, but after that, the DC is 15. Corpses. The bodies on the floor include a water cultist (the figure with the crab-shell

those of the four elemental cults — the symbol of the Elder Elemental Eye (see chapter 1). The cultists believe the coffin is holy and left it undisturbed. A character who succeeds on a DC 15

Guild Membership

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

they don’t, they join groups of another sort, such as mercenary companies or cults. Simic hybrids are all created within the Simic Combine, so it’s rare for them not to be part of it. Renown As you

guild. Some guilds welcome new recruits and make the process as simple as possible, while others require a demonstration of loyalty. When you change guilds, you lose all the privileges of membership in

The Seldarine

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

The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon

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

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

do so. Portcullises. The gatehouse’s portcullises are so large that they each require two winches to operate, one on the second floor of each adjoining tower, and the two winches must be operated

doors at each end are readily visible from inside the hallway and don’t require an ability check to find. B13: Prison Cells The door to this chamber bolts from the outside. Inside, bundles of rags have

Lower Ward

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

tracts undermining the gods’ divinity litter the broken streets near the Shattered Temple. Defiers sometimes seed these tracts with details of scandals to discredit clerics and other worshipers. The

foundry’s most talented smiths are magical sculptors who require neither coal nor flame. They fashion strong yet delicate objects from minimal materials, shaping an ounce of ore into a lightweight yet

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