before blood divinity calling returner

Paladin

Classes Player’s Handbook

;s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic. Becoming a

Spell Level— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 1 +2 Lay On Hands, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery — 2 2 &mdash

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Blood-Soaked Resolve. While Bloodied, the cultist has Advantage on saving throws.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Cursed Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with a use of

adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

requires the abomination to bathe in the blood of their enemies. The transformation is quick but painful. Anathemas consider themselves demigods on the path to greater divinity. They demand obeisance

from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas believe they need to achieve true divinity

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

his axe in wide swaths to cut through the ranks of orcs arrayed against him, shouting praise to the gods with every foe’s fall. Calling down a curse upon the forces of undeath, a human lifts

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

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength, his

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

calling in life. Proud Dragon Kin Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the

fingers and a thumb on each hand. The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon

The Blood of Vol

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

The Blood of Vol The Blood of Vol Each one of us has a spark of divinity within our blood and our spirit. Find that power within. Death is the end, Dolurrh is oblivion, and if the gods exist

someone has died you might as well put the corpse to use. But the spark of divinity is tied to both blood and soul, and the Seekers believe that the undead can never fully harness its power. The

Blood of Vol

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

Blood of Vol Everyone has a spark of divinity. Find that power within. Death is the end, Dolurrh is oblivion, and if the gods exist, they are cruel. Stand with those you care for; all we have is this

and suffering? The Blood of Vol teaches that we all have the potential to become divine beings—and that death is a curse, designed to kill you before you can unlock the divinity within you. The Blood

Elder Evils

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

. The names given to these terrible entities include such strange descriptions as Atropus, the World Born Dead; Dendar, the Night Serpent; Hadar, the Dark Hunger; Haemnathuun, the Blood Lord; Ityak

-Ortheel, the Elf-Eater; Kezef, the Chaos Hound; Kyuss, the Worm That Walks; the Queen of Chaos; Tharizdun, the Chained God; Tyranthraxus, the Flamed One; and Zargon, the Returner. They are all forces of

Shrine of Fangs

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

impale their sacrifices on the hook above the altar. The victims’ blood would pool in the altar’s stone bowl, and the yuan-ti would wash themselves in the blood while calling Merrshaulk’s name, hoping to rouse the god from his slumber.

diameter, caked with dried blood. Set into the base of the bowl is an empty niche, and hanging from the ceiling above the altar is a bloodstained iron hook at the end of a rusty chain. A search of the wall

The Emerald Claw and the War

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

founded by devoted worshipers of the Blood of Vol. These groups included necromancers and bone knights that were trained to raise and command the undead troops used during the war. The Order of the Emerald

against the Blood of Vol. The orders were disbanded, and many members of the Emerald Claw were condemned as war criminals. While the other orders complied with the king’s edict, many knights of the Emerald

Mythic Fantasy

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

ventures into the darkness to retrieve the soul of her lost love. Calling on their divine parentage, a group of demigods undertake twelve labors to win the gods’ blessings for other mortals. A mythic-fantasy

they might have divine blood themselves. The monsters and villains they face probably have a similar origin. The minotaur in the dungeon isn’t just another bull-headed humanoid, but the Minotaur

Eberron

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

. The philosophy of the Blood of Vol teaches that divinity lies within all mortal beings and reveres the undead who have secured that immortality. Various cults are devoted to the demons and horrors

stone in the shape of a fang The Mockery, god of violence and treachery NE War Five blood-spattered tools The Shadow, god of evil magic CE Knowledge Obsidian tower The Traveler, deity of chaos and

Yuan-ti Anathema

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

demands the sacrifice of hundreds of snakes and requires the abomination to bathe in the blood of their enemies. The transformation is quick but painful. Anathemas consider themselves demigods on the path

to greater divinity. They demand obeisance from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas

Diancastra's Saga

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Diancastra’s Saga Battle-worn and weary, bruised from her journey, Diancastra entered the All-Father’s hall. With calm confidence she claimed her due Under the birthright of her blood: Her

more deserving of divinity In spite of my mortal mother.” Scowling, all-wise Annam spoke to his daughter: “Mighty are my sons in strength, And Hiatea, your half sister, her heroism showed In

Broken Silence

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

characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps they’re discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be

divine calling to learn about their deity’s goals and become one of their chosen. You may alter any of this prelude’s elements to better match individual gods’ virtues and identities. Before you begin

Elder Evil Blessings

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

the Elf-Eater, Dendar the Night Serpent, Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud, Kezef the Chaos Hound, Zargon the Returner, Camnod the Unseen, Holashner the Hunger Below, Piscaethces the Blood Queen

of Zoretha, Kyuss the Worm That Walks, Tharizdun the Elder Elemental Eye, Atropus the World Born Dead, Pandorym the Utter Annihilation, Haemnathuun the Blood Lord, Maram of the Great Spear

Harpies

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

incapacitated or dies. Grave Calling Song. Aphemia intones a low, growling magical melody. Every undead within 300 feet of her must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or fall under her control

singing at any time. The song ends if Aphemia is incapacitated or dies. (LUCAS GRACIANO) Blood-Toll Harpy Murderous gangs of harpies collect in grim places across Theros, preying on any who pass by

Mogis's Influence

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

he exacts in exchange for this strength is the sacrifice of decency, honor, and compassion. Mogis’s Goals To Mogis, the world is a canvas upon which he paints in blood. His goals are easy to understand

Heliod calling on Iroas to battle his brother, perpetuating the endless cycle of conflict between the twins. Of all his fellow gods, Mogis holds the most respect for Phenax. Mogis can’t help but smile at

Travel-Montage Approach

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

different random encounter tables. Finally, a wilderness trek can be enhanced by calling attention to the weather. “You spend the next three days crossing the swamp” sounds less harrowing than, “You

spend the next three days trudging through knee-deep mud — the first two days and nights in the pouring rain, and then another day under the beating sun, with swarms of hungry insects feasting on your blood.”

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

plans continue to move ahead as the Thayan exile Rath Modar and his Red Wizards bring expertise in summoning magic to the cult, preparing a tremendous blood sacrifice to empower the ritual. The alliance

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

plans continue to move ahead as the Thayan exile Rath Modar and his Red Wizards bring expertise in summoning magic to the cult, preparing a tremendous blood sacrifice to empower the ritual. The alliance

Background

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

Background The time of dragons dawns. Calling upon ancient magic and a host of draconic allies, the Cult of the Dragon seeks to unleash Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells. By bringing the Queen

plans continue to move ahead as the Thayan exile Rath Modar and his Red Wizards bring expertise in summoning magic to the cult, preparing a tremendous blood sacrifice to empower the ritual. The alliance

Nylea's Champions

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

wood for mortals’ use. Nylea doesn’t care if the characters are opposed by simple peasants, or by monsters beyond the characters’ ability to cope with. They might need to get creative, calling upon

her or trying to find a new divine patron to protect them. Myth of Halma, Nylea’s Emissary One day, Nylea came upon an enormous lynx lounging in the shade of an olive grove, blood on its maw, the

Iroas's Influence

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

sees preparing for and winning life’s essential battles as being of paramount importance and the highest calling one can experience. The true warrior fights with honor, courage, and dedication, and

followers to hone their bodies and minds just as they hone their blades. He is certain that to slacken his vigilance and grow lazy would guarantee his demise at the edge of his brother’s blood-soaked

Fighter

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

Fighter The best thing about blood money is that it spends just as readily as any other kind of money. Some fight to slake bloodlust. Others fight for the thrill of besting an enemy. Some fight for a

opportune moment, making your foe wonder what other tricks you might play. 4 Swearing, name-calling, political satire — you do it all. You make use of a range of down-and-dirty fighting epithets

Finding Floon

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

characters’ investigation. En route to the tavern, “Blood in the Streets” is a chance for characters to see the City Watch in action. If the characters decide to look around, “Searching the Dock Ward” gives

opportunity for the characters to get information from the patrons, which leads them to “Candle Lane,” where their quest continues. Blood in the Streets As the characters travel through the Dock Ward

Barbarian

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

with the blood, sweat, saliva, and entrails of one’s enemies might be fun from time to time, but the cleaning costs alone can eat up a big chunk of a franchise’s profits. Running half-naked through

Items d10 Item 1 A tooth from a previous victim, wrapped in a silk handkerchief 2 A calling card with your name on it 3 A quick charcoal sketch of your victim, done in your own

Patrons in the Realms

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

collects warlocks like one might collect butterflies. His favorite collection, the Troil Thirteen, includes warlocks of blood descent from the thirteen who first made a pact with Asmodeus. Malkizid is a

such a word can be used) by slimes, oozes, and similar creatures. Kezef the Chaos Hound is a black, skeletal mastiff covered in swarming maggots, its blood a black acid. The gods imprisoned Kezef in an

Character Hooks

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

source of a curse. Inheritor Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide A horrible curse threatens to claim the life of Syndra Silvane, a retired adventurer. She has blood ties to your family, and you have an

Player’s Handbook Your family owes a favor to a merchant named Syndra Silvane. She’s calling in the favor and asking for help. The family is counting on you to fulfill its promise, and you’ve heard rumors

Franchise Costs

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

franchisees a difficult (and hopefully profitable) mission. Rival groups and entrepreneurs might smell blood and attempt to attack the franchise or take over its markets. Nefarious NPCs will most certainly

come calling. Defaulting on franchise payments can also strain relationships with nobles, merchants, and others who value a franchise more for its assets than for the characters. Such relationships typically turn frosty until the characters are able to prove that the franchise is back on its feet.

All for One: The Clan

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

hardship or lay down their lives for any of their clan mates, whether related to them by blood or by the devotion that holds the clan together. The Greatest Legacy The life of a dwarf is all about doing good

craft like any other activity, calling for careful practice and constant attention to detail in order to yield the best, most satisfying results. Young nobles apprentice for a time with masters of

Commoners and Crews

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

one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the

Lower City knows that if you need cheap muscle, you hire members of the burly Porters’ Union or Stonemasons’ Guild, and not even the Flaming Fist would willingly pick a fight with the blood-spattered

Commoners and Crews

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

one’s crew, and such “drowners” are universally shunned. The dozens of crews calling Baldur’s Gate home are as different in attitude and approach as the city’s residents. For instance, everyone in the

Lower City knows that if you need cheap muscle, you hire members of the burly Porters’ Union or Stonemasons’ Guild, and not even the Flaming Fist would willingly pick a fight with the blood-spattered

Types of Hauntings

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

(area 25) 2 In the tub of the master bath (area 17), facing a mirror smeared with blood that repeats the words “Bloody Mara” three times 3 Inside an empty cask in the wine cellar (area 27

in the dark Haunted Traps Several of the house’s hauntings manifest as haunted traps. Characters can use the Channel Divinity class feature to exorcise these magical traps. See “Haunted Traps” earlier in this chapter for details on these hazards.

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