before blessings devil continue refuge

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

grasp 1st level (4 slots): charm person, feather fall, mage armor, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust of wind, invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): fly, gaseous form, lightning bolt 4th

, without using components or a spell slot. She can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, although she can continue to concentrate on a spell she previously cast using a lair action. Aerisi can

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede the abishai’s darkvision. Magic Resistance. The abishai has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

abishais when it comes to leadership ability and raw power. Red abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Devil’s Sight. Magical darkness doesn’t impede Zariel’s darkvision. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Zariel fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. Magic

allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and

Runaway Author

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

Runaway Author I penned a notorious exposé called “The Hellbent Highborn,” which accused several prominent patriars in Baldur’s Gate and nobles in Waterdeep of being devil worshipers. Although my accusations were well founded, I made a lot of enemies and was forced to seek refuge in Icewind Dale.

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies

in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back. Blessings of the Bugbear Gods Bugbears have no use for priests or shamans. No one needs to tell them what their gods want

Tower of Traitors

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

of Arijani and Reeva. Ramya’s skeletal soldiers continue to build the tower as part of her plan to rid Kalakeri of evil and receive the gods’ blessings.

Rooftop Chase: Summer

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

away from the characters at the start of the chase. If the devil carrying the Stone of Golorr becomes incapacitated, another devil snatches the stone and flees with it. Next Encounter When the characters

are close to getting the stone, or when you want the chase to end, all remaining spined devils duck into an alley. If the characters lose their quarry, they can question city folk on the ground who saw where the devils went. Continue with encounter 1, “Alley.”

Going to Blingdenstone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

Princeps Kovik

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

Princeps Kovik This particularly cruel chain devil commanded the Nine Hells’ 8th Infantry Legion, “Terror Incarnate,” which was crushed on the banks of the River Styx by the demon lord Kostchtchie

. The devils that serve under Kovik do so willingly because the chain devil has earned their trust. Newly disenfranchised devils regularly flock to Kovik’s banner. The chain devil’s emblem is the

Purphoros's Champions

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

blessings to use as they see fit in service to him. Purphoros is eccentric, however, and he could suddenly appear to hand down commands to his champions after months or years of silence. Priests, other

better temperament, but in extreme cases, they could be forced to seek refuge with another god, thereafter contending with Purphoros as a villain.

Zariel's Fall

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

Hells, Zariel could bring her rage to bear against the demons and continue to fight in the Blood War, with legions of devils under her command. Zariel accepted Asmodeus’s terms, completing her fall from

grace. Haruman followed his master into damnation willingly and was transformed into a narzugon devil, while Olanthius, who took his own life rather than bow before Asmodeus, was brought back to serve as a death knight under Zariel’s burning gaze.

Worshiping Karametra

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

. Worshipers of Karametra gather for a feast once a month, on the evening of the full moon, that celebrates the god’s role in parenthood and community. New parents receive gifts and blessings, and young

Erebos's Villains

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

populace. Some become death-crazed killers or dispassionate murderers, unable to see the difference between dying now and dying later. Others abuse their blessings to cheat death for themselves or their

priest of Erebos terrorizes a village, convinced that a particular Returned has taken refuge there. Erebos’s Monsters Erebos has legions of fallen monsters, heroes, and villains that he can send back

Event 2: Field of Flames

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

. Two hezrous break off from this melee to attack the characters. The other fiends continue fighting Lucille. By the time the characters deal with the hezrous attacking them, Lucille has destroyed the

175 hit points remaining. If they let it go, the pit fiend returns the favor by using its helm of devil command to issue orders to its troops that the characters are not to be harmed. As the characters

Using Hulgaz in a Game

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

Using Hulgaz in a Game Hulgaz is a compelling antagonist for groups that enjoy roleplaying and social encounters, especially if they might enjoy the prospect of making a deal with a devil. Though her

called infernal blessings. When a character attracts the attention of Hulgaz, she or her servants confront the character and offer a boon. But any boon on offer is fated to make the recipient miserable

Background

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

first laboratory, building planar gates of his own design. Testing one such gate as it forged a connection to the Nine Hells attracted the attention of a bone devil. Trailing Kwalish back across the

planes, the devil took over the inventor’s laboratory for itself. Kwalish managed to escape but left much of his lore behind, while the bone devil spent the years that followed converting the place into a

Unwelcome Party

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

of food and water has forced one group to abandon their refuge. Spotted by devils, these citizens are about to come under attack, and the characters are their only hope of survival. Read the following

he’s still alive, Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate is probably at the High Hall as well. If the characters capture and interrogate a bearded devil, or any other devil encountered in Elturel

G. Tser Pool Encampment

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

insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with “A Vistana’s Tale” below. If they seem in a hurry to leave

that way, continue with “Madam Eva’s Tent.” Map 2.2: Tser Pool Encampment View Player Version A Vistana’s Tale If the characters linger by the fire, one of the Vistani recounts the following tale

The Mists

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

with little choice but to seek refuge in the house. The mists stop short of entering the house but engulf anyone outside (see chapter 2, “The Lands of Barovia,” for information on the mists’ effect

). DEATH HOUSE’S FEATURES Death House is aware of its surroundings and all creatures within it. Its goal is to continue the work of the cult by luring visitors to their doom. Various important features

Xanthoria's Defeat

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

brought back to life by any means. If the adventurers fail to convince Thunderwing to give up her life, she turns invisible and leaves the cave complex, taking refuge in the surrounding forest. Xanthoria re

the final rest that she deserves. The destruction of Xanthoria and her phylactery halts the spread of the saprophytic plague. Creatures infected by the plague continue to suffer its effects but no

Abishais

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

Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each

Abishai Medium Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) Speed 30 ft., fly 40 ft. STR 14 (+2) DEX 17 (+3) CON 14 (+2

22. Steadfast Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

process repeats once more, until the third earth elemental appears and is destroyed. The elementals ignore the galeb duhr, which continue to stand motionless throughout the fight. When the characters reduce

. The galeb duhr then animate and acknowledge the characters with a grave nod, before settling down in their boulder guise around the menhir. Gurnik delivers his promised blessings when the characters

Alterations to Magic

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

. While they are in Undermountain, characters who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so. In addition, spells that allow contact with beings from other planes function

; consequently, he wants one side or the other (or both) eliminated. Goal 2: Destroy Ezzat. An irksome lich named Ezzat has taken refuge on level 20, and Halaster wants adventurers to destroy the lich and its

Running the Adventure

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

to life. You, as Dungeon Master, must continue to improvise and create, for your players will certainly desire more specifics, seek to do things not provided for herein, and generally defy

to find a place of safety to rest and recover their strength between forays into the hall. If the group journeyed hence by some other method, they will have noted such a place of refuge about two

Red Abishai

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

that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands. The sight of a fearsome red abishai inspires its allies, filling them with a fanatical willingness to fight. “I offer my life, my soul, and all my

wicked glories to the Dragon Queen. May she one day transform me into her abishai servant.” —Jharloth, dragonborn high cleric of Tiamat Red Abishai Medium Fiend (Devil), Typically Lawful Evil

Abishai

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

Abishai Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a hideous devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells

them to reach a location from where they can deliver a fatal strike to their targets. Black Abishai Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) Speed

Orzhov Angels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

surround themselves with wealth and wretched vassals that are utterly in their thrall. Gift Givers. Posing as a beneficent god, a deathpact angel attracts petitioners who beg the angel for blessings

angel, no longer asking or expecting anything in return, and even willingly offer up their mortal lives for their angelic patron. Even after death, these debtors continue to serve the angel and the

Mortals and Minions

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

contract offer from a powerful devil can arrive as a lesser devil. Demons generally have no regard for mortal souls and do not solicit them, but living creatures do have their uses. Groups of corrupted

Avernus to maintain the utmost readiness and coordination. Wounded devils retreat, knowing that fresh reinforcements can continue the fight. Hordes of lemures, devils that are permanently destroyed only

The Monastery

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

feels quite right. Over long years, the monastery has drawn hundreds of dark recruits to its hidden location, through both whispered rumor and dark outreach to criminals seeking refuge from the law

a smaller version of a bone devil’s hooked polearm (see the sidebar in the “Bone Devil” section in the Monster Manual), typically disguised as a staff or tool: Hooked Polearm. Melee Weapon Attack: +3

Bugbears

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

honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies. Bugbears understand that by venerating Hruggek and Grankhul

they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back. Blessings of

Mutiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

what has transpired. Agony the ghost took possession of him long enough to deliver its rebuke, then vanished and took refuge in the Last Breath’s cargo hold. Gargenhale encourages the characters to

disposed of. Giving Chase If the Second Wind was destroyed earlier in the adventure, continue with “Shipless Pursuit” below. Otherwise, skip ahead to “Aboard the Second Wind.” Shipless Pursuit Without the

Zhentarim

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

arrested by the City Watch and held in Castle Waterdeep while he waits to be questioned by the Lords of Waterdeep about the Black Network’s operations in the city. The characters continue to receive

uses crowds to cover his escape. If the characters fail to nab him, he takes refuge in Kolat Towers (see chapter 8). Reward: Each Zhentarim character gains 2 renown if Skeemo is eliminated without

House of Cards Locations

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

card, while another to the west bears the Fates card. A door to the south shows the Moon card. A chain devil lurks among the chains and cages that fill this room. Characters who succeed on a DC 15

Wisdom (Perception) check spot the devil. The devil attacks when a creature approaches it, tries to move past it toward the Talons door, or tries to open the Fates door; the devil uses its Animate

Zariel

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

little hope of wriggling out of a pact. However, she expects the best from her servants, so she allows her mortal followers to live out their lives provided they continue to hone their talents to

increase their value. As a result, Zariel’s servants are universally effective, disciplined, and dangerous. Zariel Large Fiend (Devil), Lawful Evil Armor Class 21 (natural armor) Hit Points 420

Dragon's Flight Path

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

, the dragon takes no damage. Target 6: Termalaine Termalaine’s residents take refuge in the nearby mines while the militia defends the town. The dragon takes 6 hours to destroy the town, leaving no

five hundred people flee to Targos and continue to Bryn Shander, while the rest (including Speaker Masthew) remain holed up in the mines. Dragon Damage. The attack on Termalaine reduces the dragon’s

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