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A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
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A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
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A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
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A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees fit.
The gods
Greyhawk.
Arcana Domain Spells
Cleric Level
Spells
1st
detect magic, magic missile
3rd
magic weapon, Nystul's magic aura
5th
dispel magic, magic circle
7th
arcane eye, Leomund's secret chest
9th
planar binding, teleportation circle
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 1: Spelljammer Creatures
One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently, they might set foot on the twisting path toward
share those whispers with the minds around it.
Form of the Great Old One
Multiple entities bear the title Great Old One. You may roll on the Great Old Ones table to determine which entity gave an
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees fit.
The gods
Greyhawk.
Arcana Domain Spells
Cleric Level
Spells
3rd
detect magic, magic missile, magic weapon, Nystul's magic aura
5th
dispel magic, magic circle
7th
arcane eye, Leomund's secret chest
9th
planar binding, teleportation circle
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hit","rollAction":"Spellcasting"} to hit with spell attacks). She has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bane
to become a vampire cleric of the evil god. She now leads Shar's debased cult in Vanrakdoom and intends to send the group on a mission to destroy the Spires of the Morning, the temple of Lathander
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
another plane—or another reality entirely.
When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even
Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn. Finally, Asmodeus cast Zargon’s horn from the Nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Uncertainty, paranoia, and blurred lines between reality and fiction also shape psychological horror stories. In your adventures, this might take the form of unreliable information. Characters might experience
you consider the following questions: What are characters afraid of? Is a wizard afraid of losing their memory? Is a fighter afraid of growing old? Does a cleric fear their god is a lie? If every
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
these gods, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees
Jas of Greyhawk. Arcana Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st detect magic, magic missile 3rd magic weapon, Nystul’s magic aura 5th dispel magic, magic circle 7th arcane eye, Leomund’s secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Shattered Reflection, the characters must first destroy these demiplanes, which are the lich-god’s early attempts to remake reality. The demiplanes are harbingers of what’s to come if Vecna isn’t stopped
.” Alustriel and Tasha don’t know the details of these manifested secrets, but they assume the items appear as important objects and bear the lich-god’s symbol: a shriveled hand clutching an eye. To
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
-lived devils and occult sages theorize Zargon and its kind were invaders from another plane—or another reality entirely. When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most
of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
wing. Consumed by darkness and loss, Keresta was drawn to Shar like a moth to a flame and rose to become a vampire cleric of the evil god. She now leads Shar’s debased cult in Vanrakdoom and intends
Spellcasting feature described below. Spellcasting. Keresta is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
. Examination of the tapestry reveals that all the flags flapping above the city bear the upright Shadowdusk family crest. The tapestry is worth 250 gp and weighs 50 pounds. 38b. Storage This room contains
action on her turn, Dezmyr can warp reality, undoing damage dealt to herself or another creature that she can see within 20 feet of her. The beneficiary of this warped reality instantly regains 10 hit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
creation
d8
Charisma
Dexterity & Charisma
Light armor, simple weapons, hand crossbows, longswords, rapiers, shortswords
Cleric
A priestly champion who wields divine magic in service of a higher
derived from a bargain with an extraplanar entity
d8
Charisma
Wisdom & Charisma
Light armor, simple weapons
Wizard
A scholarly magic-user capable of manipulating the structures of reality
d6
Intelligence
Intelligence & Wisdom
Daggers, darts, slings, quarterstaffs, light crossbows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ensure that the fear never becomes reality. Beholder-kin The lesser creatures known as beholder-kin bear a superficial resemblance to true beholders in that each has a floating spherical body with eyes
images of itself or of other beholders (which might or might not actually exist). On extremely rare occasions when a beholder dreams of another beholder, the act creates a warp in reality — from which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lady of Masks Countess Sansuri is a greedy and vainglorious giant who lives in the clouds, untethered from reality, convinced that she is the victim of a great injustice and surrounded by jealous
attack her castle without provocation or are caught trying to sneak into her home, Sansuri brings her castle’s defenses to bear and tries to crush them, capturing those who surrender. If the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, such that Azuth, god of wizards, was forced to appear and set things right. He is said to have stitched reality and the Weave back together, but a wrinkle in the fabric remains. To this day, magic
brought to bear in the Court of the White Bull sometimes goes awry, and the use of magic items and spells is forbidden in the area. The Trades Ward uses green and purple as its colors, and its mascot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Warlock No, you don’t understand. My magic exists outside of any known reality. I wield the power of an entity that dwells beyond space and time. Clearly, none of the profits created by that magic
fourth word you speak.
3 You have a second set of ears that emerge and retract whenever you are actively listening.
4 You can’t bear to touch anything valuable without wearing gloves.
5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Kruphix’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral Suggested Classes: Bard, cleric, druid, monk, ranger, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Knowledge, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Hermit, outlander
have to. (Good)
4 Knowledge. I seek out dangerous secrets so that I can know the nature of reality. (Neutral)
5 Power. The best thing about knowing a secret is getting to use it against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
the spectator’s grip on reality. It has become deranged and believes that the mine is still in use, ignoring all evidence to the contrary.
The wraith (area 14) wants to drive off or kill the
protect: Lightbringer and Dragonguard. Lightbringer. This +1 mace was made for a cleric of Lathander, the god of dawn. The head of the mace is shaped like a sunburst and made of solid brass. Named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ontologically distinct from the gods that hail from the Outer Planes. But for practical purposes, they are divine—worshiped by mortal creatures, able to grant cleric spells to their followers, and both
. Similarly, chromatic dragons might fear, respect, envy, and appease Tiamat as a sovereign. But none of those attitudes and behaviors bear any resemblance in a dragon’s mind to the worship that mortals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
short-lived relationships, though, as most shadow dragons can scarcely bear the bleakness of their own existence. Shadow Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6 Connected Creatures
1 A bard befriends
young shadow dragon kidnaps a cleric to help stave off despair. The cleric is torn between attempting escape or trying to earn their freedom by helping the dragon.
3 A coterie of dragon cultists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
), Very Rare (Requires Attunement) The blades of these pruning shears bear many nicks and dents but still cut cleanly. The shears function as a magic dagger. The weapon has the following properties
Deck Wondrous Item, Rare (+1), Very Rare (+2), Legendary (+3) (Requires Attunement by a Cleric or Paladin)
The backs of these cards are inscribed with glyphs representing the Inner Planes, the Outer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
inhabited by Auril the Frostmaiden
Grynsk Berylbore GRINSK BEAR-ill-bor Grizzled dwarf and boat owner in Bremen
Gunvald Halraggson GOON-vald hawl-ROG-sun King of the Reghed Tribe of the Bear
in Icewind Dale
Macreadus mah-KREE-dus Human cleric of Lathander living in the Black Cabin
Maer Dualdon mair dew-AWL-dun One of the three large lakes in Icewind Dale
Mjenir meh-YEN
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Erebos’s Champions Alignment: Usually neutral, often evil Suggested Classes: Cleric, fighter, rogue, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Death, Trickery Suggested Backgrounds: Acolyte, charlatan
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
hidden behind Fazrian’s throne (see area 24) and shares what he knows about Fazrian and its allies: A powerful cleric summoned a celestial being of immense power named Fazrian, then directed it to slay a
host of monsters that once haunted the Deep Mines. That act of slaughter corrupted Fazrian. After slaying many monsters, it decapitated the cleric and installed itself as lord of the Deep Mines
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume One: Spelljammer Creatures
Eldritch Lich From beyond the stars, a Great Old One whispers promises of reality-defying knowledge and world-bending power. When a wizard or a warlock hears that whisper and listens too intently
is wearing or carrying, magically teleports up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Form of the Great Old One Multiple entities bear the title Great Old One. You may roll on the Great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
heart of a lion with a thunderous roar. The favored cleric of a deity of light, the Sunweaver, Forough is the voice of a god and can bring its might to bear. Those who mistake her mercy for weakness
, Forough (lawful good, human archmage who can cast cleric spells), looks after the gate-town. The venerable human chancellor is a kind-hearted and patient soul, but beneath her calm exterior pumps the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
parallel reality. Characters who walk the length of the circular corridor notice that Devlin’s body is no longer present — nor are any companions who waited behind for them. If they step back through the
dwarf cleric of Moradin), Seward (a Chondathan human ranger), and Sephirius (a dragonborn paladin often referred to as “Seph”). Treasure A search of Devlin’s body also turns up an ink pot that never
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
searching this chamber for useful fungi and succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) or Wisdom (Survival) check finds 1d6 of these reddish mushrooms, which bear an unsettling resemblance to human hearts
dragon far underground causes the volcanic activity that produces the noxious fumes. What’s more, the dragon’s energy occasionally tears open small rifts in the fabric of reality that lead to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
this character’s divine connection. The Prophet is often a cleric or druid, but could also be an NPC with no real adventuring skills, who needs the group’s protection. Scholar. The Scholar brings
academic knowledge to bear in the religious order’s work, often in the form of proficiency in History and Religion. This character might be an expert on ancient ruins or know all the weaknesses of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
and the Temple of Paladine itself. A cleric of Paladine or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the platinum triangle as the symbol of the god Paladine. Bodies
Duskwalker stands motionless amid trees whose branches bear dead Dragon Army soldiers. Before Onyari’s destruction, Duskwalker served as its master gardener. The city’s devastation left them deeply bitter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
seems unthinkable, but the reality is that life is sedate here. Certainly, the soldiers in the castle aren’t to be trifled with, but they hardly ever engage in the acts of petty cruelty that one
expects from warriors serving a local lord. Those who misunderstand the Zhentarim often do so because they imagine them to be cackling villains in the vein of the Zhents of yore. In reality, they are