before better diffusing colors revere

Path of the Ancestral Guardian

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and protect the living. When a

barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid. Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect

Path of the Ancestral Guardian (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide and protect the living. When a

barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid. Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect

Category 1 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell or

mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category

Category 2 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell or thick scales, increasing

this way at a time. 6 Hypnotic Display (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Hypnotic Display"}. As an action, the krasis creates mesmerizing colors and shapes

Category 3 Krasis

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(1d12);{"diceNotation":"1d12","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Acidic Skin","damageType":"acid"} acid damage (category 3). 2 Armored Hide. The krasis has better natural armor afforded by a shell

mesmerizing colors and shapes around itself. Each creature within 15 feet of it that can see it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw (DC 12 for category 1, DC 14 for category 2, and DC 18 for category

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

warriors go on their raids are weaker than their tribe mates or otherwise not suited for a life of battle. Worshipers of Luthic fall into this category, as do some of those that revere Yurtrus or Shargaas

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

appreciation or patience for art. They leave little space for joy or leisure in their lives, and thus have no reserves of faith to call upon when in dire straits. Implacable Gods Hobgoblins revere two

but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group

The Athasian Cult

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

hold a social position similar to that of religious hermits or tribal shamans of other worlds. Common Athasians, especially those who live outside the walls of the city-states, revere elemental

dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element

Questions and Answers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

big enough to carry a person on its back.” (Keliphron can’t perceive colors, so it can’t discern the color of the dragon’s scales.) What Can You Tell Us about the Dragon’s Lair? “It doesn’t look like a

(see area S12), hoping the characters’ greed gets the better of them. If that doesn’t work, Keliphron tells them the dragon is harming the metallic creatures that inhabit its lair and urges the characters to intercede on the creatures’ behalf.

Rival Princes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

colors and gold jewelry. “This isn’t your place, Prince Kirina!” one man shouts. “This isn’t your city! The trapped miners are my responsibility. As soon as the entrance is cleared—” “But these

come directly from King Diara. Personality Trait. “I’m happiest when I’m working with my hands.” Ideal. “Though I might have more responsibility, I’m no better than anyone else who works in the

Sun Elves

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

, or noteworthy other races’ accomplishments might be, there is an inherent superiority to all things elven. This attitude colors sun elves’ relations with other elves, whom they see as diluted or

a feeling of noblesse oblige to their profession: they venture out into the world to challenge its dangers because someone must, and who could be better suited?

The Radiant Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

better life. The Radiant Citadel is a miracle of architecture, a floating city carved out of a single, massive fossil that snakes around a colossal gemstone shard known as the Auroral Diamond. The

Citadel’s founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors

The Radiant Citadel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, though some peoples remain missing. The city serves as a nexus of diplomacy and trade, a repository of histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The

founding civilizations. In the haze of the Ethereal Plane, the Auroral Diamond is a scintillating beacon visible from leagues away. The diamond itself seems to have moods, changing colors unpredictably, but

Market Ward

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

is a staple in Port Nyanzaru, both because catching fish is easier and safer than hunting dinosaurs, and tender fish tastes better than tough reptile. The fish market is a great place to buy the day’s

meals. Prices are higher in the morning, when quality and selection are also better. 20. Grand Coliseum This stone arena is the site of gladiatorial games (usually nonlethal, but accidents happen

Life in Akharin Sangar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

long, elegant skirts and blouses with heavy embroidery. Floral patterns are common regardless of gender, and colors range from vivid to muted depending on preference. Common headwear includes scarves

only in the comfort of their homes. The Sunweaver Most Sangarians revere the Sunweaver—or pretend to. Locally, the Sunweaver’s faith uses an upright torch topped with a blazing sun as its symbol

Githzerai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

those githzerai who are the wisest teachers and the most skilled at physical and mental combat become leaders. The githzerai revere great heroes and teachers of the past, emulating those figures

’ virtues in their everyday lives. Disciples of Zerthimon. Githzerai revere Zerthimon, the founder of their race. Although Gith won their people’s freedom, Zerthimon saw her as unfit to lead. He believed

Path of the Ancestral Guardian

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

Path of the Ancestral Guardian Some barbarians hail from cultures that revere their ancestors. These tribes teach that the warriors of the past linger in the world as mighty spirits, who can guide

guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate

Carnival Map

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

poster map. This token moves right or left along the track as the carnival’s atmosphere changes for better or worse. The text informs you when to raise or lower the mood. When the token is to the right

of the starting space, spirits are high: colors appear more vibrant, flowers bloom around the fairgrounds, and shooting stars sweep across the clear night sky. When the token is to the left of the

Life in Godsbreath

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. The bright colors found on homes throughout the region each honor a Covenant god, and many people craft and carry charms to invoke a favorite god’s protection. Proclaimers and the Covenant The

better. Although this sometimes encourages exaggeration, Godsbreath’s people believe you can hear truth in the telling of any tale, and all enjoy the art of a well-crafted boast. Stories of all kinds

Detailed NPCs

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

under “Creating a Creature” in this chapter to better reflect the NPC you have in mind. Alignment Choose the NPC’s alignment, which can help you sketch the outlines of an NPC’s behavior and

describe the NPC’s most distinctive physical features. You can start with the basics—skin, hair, and eye colors, as well as the NPC’s species. The NPC Appearance table can also help you identify one or two

Mind Flayer Magic

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

. The feeling of freedom that comes from this change is liberating, but the specter of death forever after colors the mind flayer’s actions. An undead mind flayer is hated and hunted by other

manifestations of ideal psionic and philosophical mental states that mind flayers revere. Illithids occasionally meditate on these ideals while performing physical movements meant to help them achieve the proper

Ethereal Plane

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

Border Ethereal, a traveler can see into whatever plane it overlaps, but that plane appears grayish and indistinct, its colors blurring into each other and its edges turning fuzzy, limiting visibility to

histories and secrets, and a thriving sanctuary for those seeking safety or a better life. The floating city is a miracle of architecture carved out of a single, massive fossil that snakes around a

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

Gods of the Yuan-ti The detached, intellectual nature of the yuan-ti doesn’t lend itself to fervent or devout worship in the manner that others revere their deities. Nonetheless, they acknowledge a

the Night Serpent prefer to threaten and torture them, the better to feed and strengthen the goddess. See chapter 3 of this book for more information on yuan-ti malison nightmare speakers. Merrshaulk

Vistani

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

same world as Barovia, many Vistani look toward the future, learning from their traditions and from one another to better face whatever lies ahead. Vistani bands consist primarily of one or more

of the Mists better than anyone. Vistani caravans sometimes take pity on those who ask them for help, especially strangers from unfamiliar lands hopelessly searching for home, allowing such wayfarers

The Cult of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

revere evil dragons. The cult recruits new members in major cities, and word quickly gets around. Moreover, many cultists engage in legitimate business or are assigned to ordinary academic research. Only

colors to recruit more dragons to the cause, and plan cult missions that advance Severin’s plots. In addition to Severin, the Red Wyrmspeaker, the members of the inner circle are: Galvan (male human

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