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Ioun Stone Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

+1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this burnished, brassy stone orbits your head. Ioun Stone of Religious Knowledge;Religious Knowledge (Rare). You gain proficiency

are fluent in one additional language while this pulsating bit of red jeweled crystal orbits your head. The DM chooses the language bestowed by the stone. Ioun Stone of Self-Preservation;Self-Preservation (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws while this silvery gem orbits your head.

Cleric Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

is favored by a god, pantheon, or religious order. This section presents the Life Domain subclass. Life Domain Soothe the Hurts of the World The Life Domain focuses on the positive energy that helps

domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods of healing or endurance, and gods of home and community

Ioun Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

. Religious Knowledge (Rare). You gain proficiency in the Religion skill, or a +1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this tiny golden gem orbits your head. Language Knowledge

(Rare). You are fluent in one additional language while this pulsating bit of red jeweled crystal orbits your head. The DM chooses the language bestowed by the stone. Self-Preservation (Rare). You gain a +1 bonus to Intelligence saving throws while this silvery gem orbits your head.

Y5. Wall of Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

god gave up his divinity to preserve the world from destruction and that his last exhalation as a god produced this mist. Within it were all his memories of the world and all his visions of its possible

futures, and with proper preparation, a seeker could go on a vision quest within it. Some students of the arcane contend that the Dark Powers took a bit of that fog and twisted it to create the mists of Barovia, and that perhaps Strahd’s domain is just a dark memory in the Whispering Wall.

Factions in Eberron

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

Factions in Eberron It’s not hard to find Eberron equivalents for the factions of the Forgotten Realms. The Harpers The Library of Korranberg or Morgrave University It’s a bit of a stretch, but

and stand largely outside existing power structures. And with so many mysteries of Eberron waiting to be discovered, those organizations are out in the dangerous places of the world quite a bit — just

Amethyst Dragon Treasures

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

books, scrolls, or carved tablets; tapestries or woven “tomes” of embroidered cloth; complex scientific instruments; and religious icons or objects. They are fond of unique and unusual art objects

crystal that gives off eerie sounds when touched, with the tone varying up and down the length of the rod 3 A life-sized human skull carved from a single piece of crystal, including a hollow interior

28. Private Chapel

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

28. Private Chapel The temple’s high priest resides in these small quarters, which contain a bed, personal effects, ceremonial robes, and religious instruments of office. A fireplace along the

northeast wall is carved to resemble a smaller version of the famed statue of Moloch. Alcoves The larger alcove to the south of this area holds a pile of sacred stones for the construction of a powerful

Cleric Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

is favored by a god, pantheon, or religious order. This section presents the Life Domain, Light Domain, Trickery Domain, and War Domain subclasses. Life Domain Soothe the Hurts of the World The

itself relies on the positive energy associated with this domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods

Reliquary

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

this facility, you commission its hireling to produce a specially prepared talisman for your use. The talisman usually takes the form of an amulet, a rune-carved box, or a statuette, but it can be

any Tiny, nonmagical object that has religious significance. The work takes 7 days and costs no money. You can use this talisman in place of one spell’s Material components, provided the components have

7. Library and Scriptorium

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

out at 15 feet high. Desks. Two rows of stone desks and chairs face the entrance. The tops of the desks are angled slightly and have inkwells carved into them. Caught off guard by the arrival of

and scrolls in this room are brittle and fall apart easily. Most of the manuscripts describe the day-to-day religious observations of the priests of Dumathoin. A character who spends at least 1 hour

Black Dragon Treasures

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

embossed silver hilt and a blade of amber 6 A lavishly illustrated genealogy kept in a magically sealed container that disputes a current monarch’s right to the throne 7 Heretical religious

symbols carved on a trio of gemstones the size of apples 8 An elaborately carved mask representing a god of harvest and fertility 9 Metal horn caps inset with gems, made for the dragon by

Appendix C: Score Sheet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

L1: Entry Caverns Caused a face to say “aah” +1 Asked a face which way to go or used the word “truth” +1 Recovered any gems +1 Got bit by a stone face −1 L2: Slate Chamber Defeated the clay golem

a cleric or paladin’s Channel Divinity feature against the ghasts +1 L19: Cave of Crystals Attacked the xorn −1 Sent any xorn home +2 Enlisted the help of the xorn +1 L20: Pool Caverns Freed

Where to Use Riddles

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

: Creatures. Not every adversary wants to engage in mortal combat. Certain creatures might delight in a battle of wits. The reward for answering a creature’s riddle might be a small treasure, a bit of

inscrutable runes carved onto a cursed bow might hold the key to undoing the weapon’s evil magic. Locations. Mystical grottoes, forgotten temples, and secret hideouts might all be locked behind befuddling

21. Zombie Door

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

21. Zombie Door Adventurers on the balcony hear guttural moans coming from this door. Three oval holes are carved into a nine-foot-wide, nine-foot-high stone door at human head height. As you

approach, three humanoid heads stick out of the holes, each covered in putrid flesh and gnashing on an iron bit bolted to a chain bridle. The gnashing heads belong to three zombies that are chained to a

Dungeons

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

Dungeons Some dungeons are old strongholds abandoned by the folk who built them. Others are natural caves or lairs carved out by monsters. Dungeons attract cults, groups of monsters, and reclusive

Built beneath a city in catacombs or sewers 27–29 Built beneath or on top of a mesa or several connected mesas 30–32 Built by a religious group to serve as a temple and linked to the energy of other

Wilderness Features

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

stumble upon. Monuments d20 Monument 1 Sealed burial mound or pyramid 2 Plundered burial mound or pyramid 3 Faces carved into a mountainside or cliff 4 Giant statues carved out of a mountainside

or cliff 5–6 Intact obelisk etched with a warning, historical lore, dedication, or religious iconography 7–8 Ruined or toppled obelisk 9–10 Intact statue of a person or deity 11–13 Ruined or toppled

Monsters as NPCs

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

give it a bit of background, a distinctive quirk of appearance, and especially an ideal, a bond, and a flaw. As an example, consider the Xanathar, a beholder that runs extensive criminal operations in

. It craves powerful magic items and surrounds itself with gold, platinum, and precious gems. Its bond is to its lair — an elaborate cavern complex carved out between the twisting sewers of Waterdeep

Brass Dragon Treasures

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

with different “friends.” Brass Dragon Art Objects d10 Object 1 A finely carved bust of a long-dead human ruler, which the dragon has named Cornelius and argues with incessantly 2 An

imagine having a mate 10 An idol of an obscure minor divinity; the dragon addresses it reverently as “O mighty Froglet” (its shape is only vaguely frog-like)

Building a Dungeon

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

yuan-ti, choked by overgrown jungle plants, might feature ramps instead of stairs. Caverns carved by a beholder’s disintegration eye ray have walls that are unnaturally smooth, and the beholder’s lair

. Details bring a dungeon setting’s personality to life. Great bearded faces might be carved on the doors of a dwarven stronghold and might be defaced by the gnolls who live there now. Spiderweb

13. Skoraeus Stonebones

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

13. Skoraeus Stonebones The stone giants have carved the back wall of the canyon into a 150-foot-tall statue of their god, Skoraeus Stonebones, who looks like a powerfully built stone giant with

spikes protruding from his head and shoulders. The monument is an astonishing bit of stonecraft in terms of its sheer size. Rivulets of water pour down from the mountain onto the statue, which channels

Hermit

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

. d8 Life of Seclusion 1 I was searching for spiritual enlightenment. 2 I was partaking of communal living in accordance with the dictates of a religious order. 3 I was exiled for a crime I didn’t

need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony. 5 I’d risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge. 6 I like keeping secrets and won’t share them with anyone. Other Hermits This hermit

16. Fire and Iron

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

out tremendous heat thanks to a fire elemental magically trapped inside it. Runes carved on the inside walls of the forge prevent the elemental from escaping or harming anyone outside the forge

him, he plays dumb and is not the least bit helpful. A lesser restoration spell or similar magic can restore Ghorso’s hearing, for which he is not the least bit grateful. “Now I can hear every

Menzoberranzan

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

motivates the slaves of drow. If you’re lucky, you’ll only feel normal shackles and the occasional whip or light spell-blast. A bit less luck or more malice, and the serpent-headed whips of the

the city is filled with tall spires, and homes both great and small are carved into the stalagmites and stalactites that pierce the darkness. Gentle illumination from magic or glowing fungus decorates

Getting the Quest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

manners. Bit jittery with all the thieving going on. I’m Trovus, the town speaker.” Trovus (neutral good silver dragonborn veteran) spends most of his days drinking and reminiscing about his bygone

-switching magic lantern, taken from the local inn A pair of goats, stolen from the local tavern A small sack of pearls carved into decorative beads, gone missing from the stores of Frozenfar Expeditions If

Session Zero

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

the larger campaign. Starting Level. What level are the characters when they start? Many D&D campaigns start the characters at level 1. If you want the characters to be a bit more resilient and your

trust. This shared acquaintance could serve as a patron for the party—perhaps a representative of an organization (an academy, a criminal syndicate, a guild, a military force, or a religious order), a

Other Religious Systems

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

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

shadows, sometimes aiding the other deities, and sometimes working against them with the pantheon’s enemies. Mystery Cults A mystery cult is a secretive religious organization based on a ritual of

14. Chapel of Evil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7

are also depicted various religious symbols of good alignment. There is a mosaic path leading between four rows of wooden pews that face the worship area. In front of the pews, a wooden railing divides

chair is nicely carved and padded but seems unremarkable. On either side of the dais are large, free-standing large brass candelabras each holding five white candles. In each corner on the southern

Trinkets

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

well? Then consider rolling on the Acquisitions Incorporated Trinkets table instead of the table in chapter 5 of the Player’s Handbook, to gain a unique trinket at character creation with a bit of

Radiant Mists 99 An ice cube that never melts 00 An expertly carved sword hilt with the blade snapped cleanly off

Second Floor

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

trespasses in their new lair. 19. Defensive Overlook Arrow slits set along the walls of this chamber make it a bit drafty. Murder holes open up in the center of the floor, overlooking the entryway

. Treasure. The unlocked chest next to the cot contains a selection of threadbare garments and worn sandals. It also holds a religious icon set with fourteen small diamonds (100 gp each), two blocks of

Quandrix Student

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

table in the Player’s Handbook, for your starting trinket. Quandrix Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 A small succulent in a dodecahedral clay pot 2 A blue knit hat that looks a bit like a bottle folding in on

itself 3 A model hypercube carved from green crystal, showcasing the fourth dimension 4 A crumpled test on the theory of gravity manipulation, with a failing grade on the front and the name of a

7. The Sepulcher of Tloques-Popolocas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

correspond to the numbers of the date carved on the top, in order. When the 9 glyph is depressed, a grating sound issues forth and the top slab slides back a bit. The tomb lid can then be opened the rest

. At the foot of the slab is a row of eleven of these symbols, all different in form. The carved block is the resting place of Tloques-Popolocas, a servant of the shadow-loving Zotzilaha. The glyphs on

Areas of the Vault

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

sets of doors at the northern end of the west wall push open to reveal area V3 beyond. V3. Stairs and Fresco This hall has the following features: At the south end of this chamber, expertly carved

immunity to poison and psychic damage. V4. Hall of Moradin This 20-foot-high hall has the following features: Three pillars running the length of the hall are carved to resemble warhammers, with their

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine Carved into a labyrinthine gorge is the Blue Phoenix Shrine, an ancient shrine to Habbakuk—god of the seas and animal life. The entrance to the shrine is completely engulfed by

traditions, but they know little of the deed’s religious ties or the god Habbakuk. If the characters agree, Ishvern leads them to the shrine’s entrance. Yearkal’s Return. If the characters know of

World-Shaking Events

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

. You can choose the type of leader or determine one randomly using the Leader Types table. Leader Types d6 Leader Type 1 Political 2 Religious 3 Military 4 Crime/underworld 5 Art/culture 6

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

represent about two or three weeks’ worth of meals for the troglodyte tribe. The troglodytes like to let their meat age a bit before eating it, so most of the carcasses here are appallingly decayed

. 21. Orc Tunnel Several passages branch away from this large, high-ceilinged cavern. To the north, a carved, square-mouthed tunnel shows that someone has been at work in these caves. A gate of rough

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