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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his malign disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water
Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total
62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
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. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have
might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists
Cleric
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her holy symbol as light pours from it to drive back the zombies crowding in on her companions.
Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the
to those chosen to fulfill a high calling.
Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: The Tenebrous Stone
Work Area Just inside the quarry lurk five Zombies, two Ghouls, and a Ghast. Once laborers here, they were corrupted by the stone but continue to swing picks and drive shovels in pointless labor. They fight anyone who disturbs them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
17. Old Streambed The stream flowing from area 10 to area 18 used to continue through this low passage, eventually emptying out into area 16. This passageway is barely four feet high and is
obstructed by rounded boulders and pebbles. It might have been a streambed, though no water flows here now.
The dwarves diverted the stream into the channel leading to area 12 to drive the waterwheel in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Rites. Giants pray to Surtur in search of creative inspiration and ask his blessing on their smithies. They invoke his name when they light forges, kilns, and ovens. Among fire giants, the worship of
raids and skirmishes, bringing glory to giantkind and striking terror into the enemies of Annam’s children. Priests and Rites. Giants sometimes ask Thrym for his blessing before hunting or going to war
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, eager to build a place where they could openly practice their vile rites. Others were brutal thugs, power-hungry dabblers in forbidden magic, or fanatics lured by the call of evil. At first the
many malefactors has caused a spate of banditry, kidnappings, murders, and raids. The cultists have also upset the weather in the region. All of these occurrences continue to worsen over the course of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
numeral 8 made out of iron chain on a crimson field. Kovik aims to gather enough strength and infernal war machines to do what no archdevil has been able to do: drive the demons back to the Abyss for good
. The Eighth Remnant The Eighth Remnant chases down any potential source of soul coins. Targets who give up their soul coins freely are allowed to continue on their way without further harassment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Half-Dragon Warrior Created by Dragons Habitat: Any; Treasure: Armaments Mathias Kollros Born through magical rites involving the essences of dragons, half-dragons serve their creators and their own
efforts of reckless magic-users, or the last act of a dying dragon. What blessing demands more yet inspires greater works than the blood of Tiamat?
—Wyrmlord Azarr Kul, Half-Dragon
Half-Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
remaining kobolds try to flee. Any captured kobold explains the situation. Kobold Supplicants. If the characters continue on their way without pursuing the kobolds, twelve Kobold Warriors (including any
if the adventurers drive off the dragon. Kobold Camp. If the adventurers follow fleeing kobolds, they can find the kobolds’ camp on a nearby outcropping. The kobolds there don’t fight, though, instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their
gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
campaign, the characters might stand alongside other defenders of a polis against attacking monsters and receive Heliod’s blessing at a crucial moment to turn the tide of battle. Hailed as heroes by
the polis, they continue to enjoy Heliod’s favor as they vanquish one threat after another. Losing their patron’s favor is the greatest danger to champions of Heliod. If the god views them as
Orc
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who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
other races, he swore the orcs would avenge themselves by taking what they wanted by force. The great orc hordes continue to do just that today, appearing periodically from out of the wilderness to
pure orc blood. And they aren’t accepted into other societies because of their orc heritage. Half-orcs are seen as off-putting and intimidating by other people, which is both a blessing and a curse
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
little they know about her plans or Dragon’s Blessing. Any investigation of the bodies in the room reveals them to be humans and dwarves, some only a few months deceased. A character who succeeds on a DC
of the next turn. No more than two soldiers are ever active at once. The soldiers continue to animate and attack until the bronze gate is opened (see below). Characters who have a passive Wisdom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into
taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Spectator Magic-Bound Beholder-Kin Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Any Jesper Ejsing Invoking mysterious rites involving four beholder eyestalks, a spellcaster can mold aberrant dreams into a beholder
its post. Should an intruder ignore its warnings, a spectator attempts to drive away the intruder with its magical eye rays. At the end of its service, a spectator might discorporate back into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
) maintain that “dead dragons will rule the world entire.” The cult thus creates dracoliches as a step toward achieving that particular vision of a future paradise. Similar rites exist on other worlds
aging accelerates. This wasting can even drive an affected dragon to seek out undeath. The Undead Dragon Adventure Hooks table translates some of these ideas into inspiration for adventures revolving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased
the populace lives in poverty. The seat of Councilor of the Foundry remains vacant following Doña Estela’s recent death, as it has become clear that the oligarch intended to be resurrected to continue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
worthy mortals, blessing them with the long lives of mighty trees. The grown seedlings of Nikaia and Nylea’s other favored continue to share their wisdom and protect Setessa to this day.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Worshiping Karametra The earth’s fertility is essential for mortal life to continue. Those who live in the modern poleis might not be as aware of that fact as those who farm their own food, but even
other.
Partners in Possibility. The fall holiday known as the Blessing of the Beasts (or, in Meletis, the Therimakarion) celebrates humans’ partnership with domestic animals. The horses and oxen that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
character who allows the possession forgoes the saving throw to resist the effect, and you can allow the player to continue running the character. While possessed, the character gains the following
, either as a ghost or when in possession of a host, Fidelio’s ghost is laid to rest. “Victory at last!” says the ghost as it fades away. Afterward, Tyr bestows a blessing of protection (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
wagon. The rest of the characters can be riding on the wagon, walking alongside, or scouting ahead, as they like. Driving the Wagon Any character can drive a wagon, and no particular skill is necessary
, several casks of salted pork, two kegs of strong ale, shovels, picks, and crowbars (about a dozen each), and five lanterns with a small barrel of oil (about fifty flasks in volume). The total value of the cargo is 100 gp. When you’re ready, continue with the “Goblin Ambush” section.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
crumbled with the rise of the gods, the chuuls were cast adrift. However, these creatures continue to do what they did for the aboleths, slowly collecting humanoids, gathering treasure, amassing magic, and
. This sense couples with an innate drive that leads them to slay explorers, take their gear, and bury it in secret locales aboleths dictated eons ago. Waiting Servants. Although the aboleths’ ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
horrific fate. If Zariel is redeemed, she turns the death knight to dust, letting his soul rest at last. If the Charisma (Persuasion) check succeeds, continue with “Zariel’s Redemption” below. If the
wisps of the same light that transformed her, and are infused with a blessing of health (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Returned to her full celestial glory, Zariel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
stronghold (including materials and labor) and the amount of time it takes, provided that the character is using downtime to oversee construction. Work can continue while the character is away, but each
days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
vast open grave. In that horrific landscape, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Magical effects continue to rain upon the land as storms that
never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells—war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for new victims. And angry ghosts continue to fight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, light-reflecting stone, and art depicting legendary heroes make every sun temple a bright, inspiring space. The rites conducted in sun temples include marriages, ceremonies to honor heroes, dawn worship
Mogis assaulting the building.
10 Offer Heliod a burnt sacrifice to gain his blessing.
11 Offer Heliod a mass sacrifice to prevent him from smiting a nearby settlement.
12 Find a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Spawn of Kyuss Kyuss was a high priest of Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his mad disciples continue performing
the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you.
— Volo
Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
characters leave and take a long rest before confronting Sparkrender, or if they flee from combat with Sparkrender and return after they’ve rested. Another possibility is that the characters drive
Astalagan’s Blessing. Aidron and the characters each regain 1d4 + 4 hit points as the bronze light surrounds them with warmth. 3–4 Clyssavar’s Flames. Sparkrender must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
tasks might drive the campaign. Even after a specific franchise task has concluded, the DM can make notes for how that task might tie to future tasks. For the characters running the submersible
, training
Dungeon Master’s Guide (chapter 6): Building a stronghold, carousing, crafting a magic item, gaining renown, performing sacred rites, running a business, selling magic items, sowing rumors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
general rule of raising it by 1 every session. Upon completing a quest bestowed by the god, the character might earn a blessing (such as those described in this chapter) as well as a piety score
and events that could drive a campaign focused on the champions or agenda of that god. Typically, in a campaign centered on a god, one or more of the player characters are champions of that god, so it’s natural—and perhaps even necessary—for them to become directly embroiled in how events unfold.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
yourself to him as a champion, he will not desert you—as long as you remain faithful and your actions continue to reflect well on him. Heliod’s Favor d6 Circumstance
1 You were born at noon on
material components. Heliod’s blessing manifests as a nimbus around the affected creatures, causing them to shed dim light in a 5-foot radius until the spell ends. You can cast the spell in this way a