before become declaring concept relate

Commune with Nature Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding territory. In the outdoors, the spell gives you knowledge of the land within 3 miles of you. In caves and other natural

three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate to the area: terrain and bodies of water prevalent plants, minerals, animals, or peoples powerful celestials, fey, fiends

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

of Thronehold gave them freedom, but many still struggle both to find a place in the post-war world and to relate to the creatures who created them. The typical warforged shows little emotion. Many

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

Tortle Legacy

Species The Tortle Package

born near sandy coastlines, but as soon as they’re able to walk on two legs, they become nomad survivalists eager to explore the wilderness, experience its many wonders, put their skills to the

Yondalla relate to tortles most of all. Tortles believe that night and day watch over them and other creatures. The moon is the eye of night that watches over them in darkness, and the sun is the

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

might join with rebels fighting against oppression, and others might become champions of moral causes. HAUGHTY BUT GRACIOUS Although they can be haughty, elves are generally gracious even to those

time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names. On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, typically those used to mask their presence, and many go on to master nature magic. Firbolgs who become druids serve as stronghold leaders. With every action the tribe takes, the druids weigh not only

call home. Orphaned firbolgs are those whose clans or homelands have been destroyed. They become crusaders for nature, seeking to avenge their loss and prevent the further destruction of the natural

Warforged Personality

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Treaty of Thronehold gave them freedom, but many warforged struggle both to find a place in the post-war world and to relate to the creatures that created them. The typical warforged shows little emotion

has a muscular, sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity in emulation of creatures around them.

Warforged Personality

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

. The Treaty of Thronehold gave them freedom, but many still struggle both to find a place in the post-war world and to relate to the creatures who created them. The typical warforged shows little

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

Commune with Nature

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

Commune with Nature 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding

function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate

Commune with Nature

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

Commune with Nature 5th-level divination (ritual) Casting Time: 1 minute Range: Self Components: V, S Duration: Instantaneous You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding

function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

against the wall can become a miniature storm of fangs and claws as it desperately tries to defend its life. Likewise, kinship to their own tribe can prompt kobolds to battle another kobold tribe for

Beliefs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

, Pholtus, and St. Cuthbert. Tortles are often drawn to the Gods of Good in Dragonlance and the Sovereign Host in Eberron. Among the nonhuman deities, Moradin and Yondalla relate to tortles most of all

most at peace when one or both of these “eyes” are looking down on them. They become more nervous and uneasy when neither orb is visible in the sky. Tortles tend to be most uncomfortable underground

Deneir

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

paintings, particularly illuminations on manuscripts, tapestries that relate stories, and any such attempt to use art to capture the truth. Followers of Deneir believe that information not recorded and

than on those who fancy themselves part of any temple or religious order. Contemplation of the faith’s most holy book, the Tome of Universal Harmony, is the most effective way to become deserving of Deneir’s blessings.

Gate to Carceri

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

currently in the gate-town, though, so even attempting to get his permission to leave is impossible. The farastu demodands (see Morte’s Planar Parade) who serve as the baron’s guards stiffly relate this to

anyone who appears at the estate before urging them to move on. Once the challenges of leaving Curst become clear but before the characters make any elaborate escape attempts, proceed with the “Innocent Prisoner” section.

Campaign Theme

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

ghost accept death and move on, or one of the adventurers might even become a ghost! Variations on a Theme Mixing things up once in a while allows your players to enjoy a variety of adventures. Even a

revealed to relate to a larger plot in the campaign. If most of your adventures are dungeon expeditions, shift gears with a tense urban mystery that eventually leads the party into a dungeon crawl in

The Returned

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

separated from their memories, which become wandering eidolons (see chapter 6). They retain their personalities and skills, but each Returned tends to be a very different being from who they once were

, pseudammas turn tragedy into horror by snatching mortal children and attempting to raise them. However, the Returned have forgotten the needs of the living and they have no concept of how to care for a child.

Into the Wilds

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

place. Relate to the players any information appropriate to the polis and its culture from chapter 3. Additionally, while they make preparations, the characters hear one of the tales from the Polis

Antigonos wanders the wilderness seeking a suitable heir. Anyone who can pass his test will become his successor. (True) 4 If you drink from the legendary Pool of Lyth, the gods will grant your

Fruit Stalls

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

merchants relate this information to anyone who buys a fruit, always downplaying potentially negative side effects. Fey Fruit Effects d10 Effect 1 Every 10 minutes, the creature must eat another fey

creature and anything it is wearing or carrying become invisible for 24 hours. This invisibility ends early immediately after the creature attacks or casts a spell. 8 The creature gains the benefits

Sir Ursas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

A Paladin in Hell—a painting that has become famous throughout Faerûn—and that he lost his arm on that expedition, fighting the forces of the archdevil Zariel. However, Sir Ursas is hardly the

become disoriented and lost. Such creatures are unable to find their way to the manor, as all paths appear to only exit the maze. If the characters accept his invitation, Ursas meets them at the maze’s

History of Eberron

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

embodying a concept. Their final work was the Material Plane, where all ideas would become manifest: a realm that could know war and peace, life and death, order and chaos. But cruel Khyber sought ultimate

6. Captive Balor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

(area 14), and then set the controls in area 5 to release him. To convince them to do so, the fiend promises anything within his power. As a show of good faith, he can relate how to safely open the

controlled as normal while within the tomb, but it cannot leave. If Tarnhem is not freed, the balor is eventually drained away to become part of a horrible monument. His life force fuels the black sphere in

Mind Flayer Magic

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

made of stone. Every jar is made for an individual, inscribed with Qualith and artwork that relate the mind flayer’s accomplishments. Often a mind flayer’s funerary brain jar is created long before

attitude — actions that have often been misinterpreted by observers as worship. Maanzecorian. The entity/concept called Maanzecorian embodies a complete comprehension of knowledge. It is a state

Deciphering the Mask

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

left to you to choose, depending on the story you want to tell. Consult the Secrets of Phenax table, which presents several options for what divine secret Varyas’s eidolon might relate. The veracity

Underworld once more. By discovering this secret, any Returned could become a god. 6 Phenax is dying, his immortality flawed. Over the ages, he has manipulated destiny and his own bloodline to bring

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

: CoupleofKooks, Dyson Logos Concept Illustrators: Titus Lunter, Shawn Wood Stat Block Analysts: Makenzie De Armas, Taymoor Rehman Project Engineer: Cynda Callaway Imaging Technicians: Daniel Corona

determined to become the next leader of the Xaryxian Empire, poses with his solar dragon in Ekaterina Burmak’s stunning cover illustration. On the Alt-Cover Princess Xedalli, illustrated beautifully

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Realms

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

believe that any stalwarts willing to risk their lives on behalf of complete strangers should be lauded and rewarded. But such adventurers, if they become successful, amass wealth and personal status

extraplanar exploration, “Faerûn” is more than large enough of a concept for them to comprehend. Except in the most remote or insular places, Faerûnians are accustomed to seeing people of different

Loose Pantheons

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

hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deity’s service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy

site. Much more rarely, those who feel such a calling become clerics or paladins invested with the responsibility of true divine power. Shrines and temples serve as community gathering points for

Chaos Incarnate

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

accumulates changes to its form due to interaction with the energies of the Abyss. These long-lived demons often become demon lords, beings of such power that they can hold sway over entire realms within the

number and name the parts of the Abyss, declaring that this demon lord or that rules a portion of the place. When your house is on fire, does it matter what the flames look like in each room? Should you

Outer Planes

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

concept on the Outer Planes. A perceptible region of a plane might seem quite small on one visit, and on another trip it can stretch on to what seems like infinity. Adventurers could take a guided tour

other lawful planes might feel their ties of loyalty to each other growing stronger, while those who visit Limbo and other chaotic planes might become temporarily more independent or self-absorbed. These

Into the Doomvault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

scours Thay while the lich lord ignores all concerns other than his quest to become a god. If his mad plans are left to run their course, none will be left alive here to worship him. “This is a

ignorance is an intentional part of the dungeon’s security structure. If given time, however, she can confirm Doomvault lore that the characters learn. Syranna can relate the following information to

Knowledge Domain

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

languages of your choice. You also become proficient in your choice of two of the following skills: Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make

modifier to the damage you deal with any cleric cantrip. Visions of the Past Starting at 17th level, you can call up visions of the past that relate to an object you hold or your immediate surroundings

Types of Hauntings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

entering and then leaving area 24. After waking, the House of Lament will not become dormant again for several weeks. Ambient Haunts Even while dormant, the house is haunted. During this time, the

. Use ambient haunts whenever you please to heighten the creepiness of a situation. Avoid overuse, however. If characters experience frequent haunts, the manifestations become mundane or ignorable

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

, have become the best-known ruins in Xen’drik. Bazek Mohl. Ancient giants built their so-called “City of Shadows” underground, in a manifest zone linked to the plane of Mabar, the realm of eternal night

of House Phiarlan suggest a connection between the ancestors of that house and Bazek Mohl, leading scholars to believe that the Mark of Shadow might relate to the shadow magic of this place. Mel-Aqat

Life and Outlook

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

blows over their differences. Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are

can’t get angry. The blood of dragons flows in its veins, and like a raging drake, a kobold that is pushed too far or has its back against the wall can become a miniature storm of fangs and claws as

Staff

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

concept behind the hirelings and selecting one proficiency for each. The DM can then customize the hirelings as desired, perhaps by adding additional proficiencies or adjusting their combat statistics

hireling cost of 2 gp per day). Hiring crew can become a cooperative roleplaying activity. Potential crew might hear of Acquisitions Incorporated or the party’s exploits and come to interview with the

Triton

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

their own choosing. Some opt to keep their name, but the majority select one that represents the adult they’ve become. Tritons might even go on to choose yet other names, as they shift from one phase of

life to another, or after significant life events. Leaving a home community or transitioning to live among dryfolk might constitute such life changes. Tritons also have a fluid concept of gender and

Uthgardt Lands

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

season might come to trade during the next. They do understand the concept of belonging to a larger group, and that those groups might be in conflict. After all, each tribe of Uthgardt has its ancestral

territory around its ancestral mound for many leagues, declaring it as the grounds in which the tribe hunts and sets up camps. Generally speaking, Uthgardt bands of a given tribe will range as far as two

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