before better diffusing cleric realized

Keresta Delvingstone

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

stranger to hardship. Hoping to make a better life for herself, she became an adventurer and sought fame and fortune in Undermountain. Keresta met her end in the lair of a vampire and became a vampire spawn

Sword of Zariel

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

conduct myself determines my reward in the afterlife. (Lawful) 6 Redemption. All creatures are capable of change for the better. (Good) Bonds D6 BOND 1 I have a

destroyed if it’s used to shatter the Companion (see “Shattering the Companion”), unless the blade is wielded by an angel of challenge rating 15 or higher, or a good-aligned cleric or

Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

adventurers aspire to be dragonslayers. In time, some have their dreams realized—or shattered in spectacular fashion, as they discover they are woefully unprepared for the threat a dragon poses. This

chapter is for any D&D character who hopes or fears that they might one day face a dragon. But this chapter is also for the bard who has made a lifelong study of dragonsong, the cleric devoted to

Psychological Horror

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

a deadly encounter only to wake up at the end, not having previously realized they were asleep. Before undermining characters’ senses, though, make sure you know what’s driving these skewed

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

Acquisition as a Holy Chore

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

fundamental urge for survival. If gold is power and power is life, then the more gold you accumulate, the better and longer your life will be. Why is it that people who have money and power are admired

dearly departed love want performed? And how much of a donation to the church will you be making to see those things done? As an Acquisitions Incorporated cleric devoted to Jergal, you understand that

Religious Order Contacts

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

Religious Order Contacts Your primary contact within the religious order is usually some kind of priest—not necessarily a cleric or druid, but someone who holds a priestly office and a position of

cynical priest who thinks nothing you do makes any difference in the grand scheme of things 3 A zealous priest who is constantly urging you to do more and do it better 4 An ambitious priest who views you

Keresta Delvingstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

Keresta Delvingstone Keresta Delvingstone grew up in the streets of Waterdeep and is no stranger to hardship. Hoping to make a better life for herself, she became an adventurer and sought fame and

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

Moral Quandaries

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

Respect quandary Ally Quandary. The adventurers have a better chance of achieving their goal with the help of two individuals whose expertise is all but essential. However, these two NPCs hate each

plead with the characters to spare the villain’s life, to prove that they are better than the villain. A weak NPC might beg for a chance to win favor from the characters by undertaking a dangerous but

High Horn

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

shipwrecks. The statue depicts a long-dead tortle named Gumdarr, who heard a ship crash on the rocks and stood atop the crag to get a better look. He blew a horn to lure other tortles to the beach

, and together they fished out the survivors of the shipwreck. Six ships have crashed here in the past one hundred years, including the ship that brought the cleric of Umberlee and her crew to the

Prismari Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

insightful feedback, which she tailors to each individual. After a review, she often offers a small piece of advice that alters the student’s point of view and work forever—for the better. Uvilda

believes that good art comes from the head. To her, carefully measured strokes and deliberate object placement make the difference between fully realized art and a total mess. If Dean Nassari interrupts

Class Training

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

, the secrets of magic, and the art of performance. 6 I picked up a musical instrument one day and instantly discovered that I could play it. Cleric d6 I became a cleric because … 1 A supernatural

out those who could help me call it forth and master it. 6 I was wild and undisciplined as a youngster, but then I realized the error of my ways. I applied to a monastery and became a monk as a way to

Cleric

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

Cleric I have faith in the power of the marketplace, and I see a lot of nonbelievers out there with money to spend. If you think wading through scores of undead in a haunted crypt or channeling

begging to be solved by a formal declaration of war. A cleric of Bane has never met a minion they couldn’t wait to kick around. Lathander’s clerics are all sunshine and happiness, even when they should

Worshiping Klothys

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

Kruphix and Klothys emerged from opposite sides of the roiling tangle of possibilities that eventually gave birth to Theros. At first the two battled for supremacy, but they soon realized their conflict

left their young world vulnerable to dangers from both inside and out. Putting their rivalry aside, the pair agreed it was better to share and have something than let their struggles destroy all creation

Worshiping Keranos

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

to solve the Riddle of Lightning, an enigma devised by Keranos himself. After days of deliberation, the oracle realized the answer, only to be struck down by a bolt from the heavens. Among the faithful

nowadays, the term “Riddle of Lightning” is used to denote a question that one is better off not knowing the answer to. Silent Storm. Occasionally, Keranos seeks to make his will known with all the

Choldrith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

pleased, because choldriths could lay eggs that birthed more chitines (and the rare choldrith) and could direct the chitines in their work. But the devotees soon realized their mistake—choldriths

some grand, often violent, action. Choldrith Medium Monstrosity (Cleric), Typically Chaotic Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 66 (12d8 + 12) Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft. STR 12

Old Village and Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

heard about from Pond Mother and perhaps also from the yuan-ti captives. The old village was abandoned when the grippli realized they would fare better being closer to the water. They relocated to where

Treasure

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

simply being scooped up and carted away. Treasure-seekers are likely to fare better if they consider a hag’s booty to be trapped, exercising caution rather than giving in to greed or curiosity

collection. The Hag Objects table provides a way to quickly add such weird items to a hag’s home. Hag Objects d10 Object 1 The eye of a cleric, preserved in a liquid-filled jar. When an undead

Roleplaying a Hag

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

stakes. 4 I laugh at my own jokes — the darker, the better. 5 I never volunteer information, and I respond only to questions. 6 I offer generous terms in my deals, but the cost for defaulting is

away something before I realized it was priceless, and now I want it back. 6 My daughter was taken from me, and I want to find her and train her. 7 My greatest rival and I know a secret word that will

Modifying a Class

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

modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping

who specialize in that school are gnomes. Different human cultures produce warlocks with different pacts, and so on. Similarly, different cleric domains might reflect entirely separate religions

Warlock's Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

happened to Zybilna, with whom he has lost contact. If you like, you can replace Madryck Roslof with a different NPC who better suits your campaign. Whether Madryck or someone else gives the quest, the

inspiration—the source of my power. “I have been unable to contact Zybilna for the better part of a year, and I fear something terrible has happened. My adventuring days are over, but Zybilna has

Orcs

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

Orcs To the common folk of the world, an orc is an orc. They know that any one of these savages can tear an ordinary person to pieces, so no further distinction is necessary. Orcs know better

hit with spell attacks). The orc has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, mending, resistance, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): bane, cure wounds, guiding bolt 2nd

Other Adventuring Gear

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

depicting a symbol representing a deity, the same symbol carefully engraved or inlaid as an emblem on a shield, or a tiny box holding a fragment of a sacred relic. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol

. If the target is a fiend or undead, it takes 2d6 radiant damage. A cleric or paladin may create holy water by performing a special ritual. The ritual takes 1 hour to perform, uses 25 gp worth of

Other Villains

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

, he was owed better than he received. When he didn’t receive the accolades, he began to see everyone in his way as the problem, trying to keep him down, and he vowed to do whatever it took to turn the

4th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): guidance, light, mending

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

refuge in this chamber: Janore Stormswake (priest), a human female cleric of Procan Barret Gloffrin (commoner), a very ill male human Morley Tobe (commoner), a slightly ill and heavily indebted male

succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or take 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. A failed save likely kills him. Morley fared better and has lost only 1 point of Constitution and Charisma. He must make

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

Dimernesti group in their priest’s absence, is pious, curious, and insightful. Having survived in the deadliest depths of the Turbidus Ocean for over a century, he knows better than to venture into

respectfully, he also tells them how the sea elves were attacked by the Dragon Army. Even if he is suspicious of the characters, Ishvern sees value in their presence—especially if there’s a cleric

Adventuring Gear

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

pantheon. It might be an amulet depicting a symbol representing a deity, the same symbol carefully engraved or inlaid as an emblem on a shield, or a tiny box holding a fragment of a sacred relic. A cleric or

creature, treating the holy water as an improvised weapon. If the target is a fiend or undead, it takes 2d6 radiant damage. A cleric or paladin may create holy water by performing a special ritual

Faerûn

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

place Aglarond will be in a generation’s time, except that its potential for great change will be realized. REGIONS OF THE REALMS Just as “the North” describes an area that includes a number of

, who are better trained than their predecessors were. A few of Sembia’s less scrupulous former soldiers have taken to banditry, which offers other Sembians more opportunities for guard work. Thay. For

Gibbet Crossing Locations

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

the svirfneblin provided better product. The door at the rear of the mine was installed later as an escape route that let many duergar flee the mind flayers during the attack. G10: Collapsed Tunnel

trust each other but realized the benefits of working together to obtain greater profits from their wares. This is the room where duergar prepared for negotiations with drow. The metal pieces on the

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

their old lives and embrace a “higher purpose.” Once the new recruits are thus purified, the priests decide whether they are worthy for indoctrination as initiates or would better serve the Howling

-death experience, Thurl learned of Yan-C-Bin and swore an oath to serve the elemental prince in exchange for power. Thurl realized that there were others among the wealthy of Waterdeep who might make

Traveling to Phandalin

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

characters’ travel slows a bit. The High Road is frequently traveled by caravans, and so is better kept and easier to traverse. Triboar Trail, on the other hand, sees less frequent traffic and is less

cleric character who doesn’t worship her, or the character who has the most interaction with Carkuss. She might target more than one character, especially anyone who worships Tymora. While under the

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

then slip away—but until then she will help the characters to the best of her ability (both to better her own chances of staying alive in this awful place and to win their trust). During this time she

cleric spells (DM’s choice), and a metal case holding six potions (healing, diminution, plus four more of the DM’s choice). A secret compartment in the lid of the box that contains the potions holds

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Hodges, a lawful good male strongheart halfling priest. Supported by donations from all ranks of society and beloved by their community, the halfling cleric and his adult children Hansen and Sissa (both

keep suspicion away from him, and he has to admit it’s a better deal than paying protection money himself. Water Queen’s House The oldest temple in Baldur’s Gate, the Water Queen’s House clings to its

Lower Palace Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

the chapter), known in Prismeer as Zybilna, stands near the cauldron alongside a human cleric named Mercion (see appendix B). Cauldron. Iggwilv’s Cauldron (see appendix A) is currently in its iron form

Valor’s Call can identify Mercion, the armored cleric at Zybilna’s side. Once the characters know who she is, one of them can use an action to touch Mercion with a unicorn horn while speaking her name

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

strongheart halfling priest. Supported by donations from all ranks of society and beloved by their community, the halfling cleric and his adult children Hansen and Sissa (both lawful good strongheart

, and he has to admit it’s a better deal than paying protection money himself. Water Queen’s House The oldest temple in Baldur’s Gate, the Water Queen’s House clings to its enormous pier like a monster of

Locations E - H

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

to Hawk’s Nest or deliver them to Sundabar, Lord Cavilos is impressed. If the party includes a paladin or a cleric of good alignment who isn’t already a member of the Order of the Gauntlet, Lord

pitched to better shed the snows that blanket the mountains in the winter. The shield dwarves and rock gnomes in Hundelstone get a chuckle out of warning visitors to stoop low as they walk about town, lest

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