before been divinity concept read

8. Ballroom

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

the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll

bleed until the end of their next turn. Channel Divinity. If a character uses the Channel Divinity class feature, treat this manifestation as a haunted trap with a +4 Haunt Bonus. If the character’s

Knowledge Domain

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

skill or tool. For 10 minutes, you have proficiency with the chosen skill or tool. Channel Divinity: Read Thoughts At 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity to read a creature’s thoughts. You can

that uses either of those skills. Channel Divinity: Knowledge of the Ages Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to tap into a divine well of knowledge. As an action, you choose one

Secret

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

holy symbol that represents that divinity. Some clerics, especially in a world like Eberron, serve a whole pantheon, rather than a single deity. In certain campaigns, a cleric might instead serve a

cosmic force, such as life or death, or a philosophy or concept, such as love, peace, or one of the nine alignments. Chapter 1 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide explores options like these, in the section

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, crafter, and explorer — and an outcast among its kind. Sgothgah’s life changed forever when it encountered and consumed a cult of lunatics who worshiped Tharizdun, an ancient deity of darkness. As it read

aboleth mulled over the concept of Tharizdun in idle moments, and eventually those thoughts flowered into something alien and repulsive to most aboleths: religious faith.

Warlock

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

spells the warlock knows. Does the Eyes of the Rune Keeper invocation work on magical runes? Eyes of the Rune Keeper lets you read any form of writing, including the linguistic meaning of a rune, if any

weapons appear in a campaign. Does this versatility extend outside the melee theme of the feature? It sure does, but we’re willing to occasionally bend a design concept if doing so is likely to increase

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

you receive a cancer diagnosis or a similar health news, you probably appreciate that concept a little more than other people. Watching someone you love waste away is a terrible thing. You want a

thus worthy of cautious respect, if not fear. Read on and learn that perhaps the derision leveled at these fiends reflects only the fear and trepidation of those who would mock them. And perhaps if

Broken Silence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, make sure any players involved have chosen gods for their characters. Krynn’s deities and their provinces are listed in this book’s introduction. Visions of Divinity This prelude focuses on characters

, possibly since childhood. The read-aloud text below describes such a vision. You can add details that correspond to each character’s deity. For example, a character who worships Sirrion might find the

Creating Quick Monster Stats

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

Raise or lower the monster’s Armor Class, hit points, attack bonus, damage output per round, and save DC as you see fit, based on whatever concept you have in mind for the monster. For example, if you

made in step 3. Defensive Challenge Rating. Read down the Hit Points column of the Monster Statistics by Challenge Rating table until you find your monster’s hit points. Then look across and note the

Confronting Vecna

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the Wolf-Spider, his ally against Vecna, though he falsely claims that the rod is the key to stopping Vecna. (Read more about Kas’s plan in chapters 2 and 9.) Rod of Seven Parts Rod, Artifact

annihilation. Desperate to save themselves and their allies, powerful elemental beings called the Wind Dukes of Aaqa rose against Miska. Committed to the concept of law, the Wind Dukes descended from

Personal Characteristics

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

about what makes your character stand out. “I’m smart” is not a good trait, because it describes a lot of characters. “I’ve read every book in Candlekeep” tells you something specific about your

against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified

Triton

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

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

the Depths. Adapted to even the most extreme ocean depths, you have resistance to cold damage. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Primordial. Spell: Wall of Water 3rd-level evocation

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

Manual guide you. Once you have a monster concept in mind, follow the steps below. Step 1. Name A monster’s name should be given as much consideration as any other aspect of the monster, if not more. Your

Player’s Handbook. Step 3. Type A monster’s type provides insight into its origins and nature. The Monster Manual describes each monster type. Choose the type that best fits your concept for the monster

Alignment

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

self-descriptions that are specific about what makes your character stand out. “I’m smart” is not a good trait, because it describes a lot of characters. “I’ve read every book in Candlekeep” tells you

one person, concept, or event that you are terrified of? What are your vices? TIKA AND ARTEMIS: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Tika and Artemis have distinct personality traits. Tika Waylan dislikes

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

halfling gods are viewed as folk heroes — mortal beings who ascended to divinity, rather than divine entities who descend from their realms to influence the world. Because of this outlook, halflings

approaches and evade it before it brings her harm. The stories of her accomplishments read like an adventurer’s wildest dreams: she escaped from an army of sahuagin, solved the Chamber of a Thousand Traps

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

detect magic. X7: Voalsh’s Lounge The door to this room from the hall bears small dots that read, in Qualith, “Relax with Voalsh, she of sacred flight, and know only the truth.” This room contains four

spell fails, but any spell slots or charges aren’t wasted. X8: Voalsh’s Quarters The door to this room from the hall bears small dots that read, in Qualith, “Chambers of Voalsh, whose fearsome wings

Silent Sound Lighthouse

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

argument. Lighthouse Top The hatch in the ceiling of the fourth floor provides access to the top of the lighthouse. Magical shadow causes this area to be lightly obscured. When the characters arrive, read

within the lens. A successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check subtly sabotages the runes scribed into the lens. A character can expend one use of Channel Divinity to force divine power into

Wedding Itinerary

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

high among the dwarf wedding guests, both for the coming events and for their first trip to the storied enclave. Read or paraphrase the following: On a gray morning with cloudy skies, three horse-drawn

players to embrace the roles and enjoy the concept of momentarily placing their NPC’s secret goal as a top priority. Players might be more willing to take this on if you let them know that the scenario

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

. Those who know the Draconic language can read the runes as “Ashardalon.” Secret Door. A trapped secret door leads to area 5. Finding the door requires a successful DC 20 Wisdom (Perception) check. The

message in Draconic. Someone who can read the language understands it as “A dragonpriest entombed alive for transgressions of the Law still retains the honor of his position.” Secret Door. A secret

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