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Storm of Vengeance

Spells Player’s Handbook

. Acidic rain falls. Each creature and object under the cloud takes 4d6 Acid damage. Turn 3. You call six bolts of lightning from the cloud to strike six different creatures or objects beneath it. Each

Bludgeoning damage. Turns 5–10. Gusts and freezing rain assail the area under the cloud. Each creature there takes 1d6 Cold damage. Until the spell ends, the area is Difficult Terrain and Heavily Obscured, ranged attacks with weapons are impossible there, and strong wind blows through the area.

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

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

provoke awe and dread, lay curses of plague or poison, and even call down flames from heaven to consume their enemies. For those evildoers who will benefit most from a mace to the head, clerics depend on

Channel Divinity (1/rest), Divine Domain Feature 3 3 — — — — — — — — 3rd +2 &mdash

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, knocking their blows aside and sending them reeling, until at last she stands alone. Taking a deep breath, a human covered in tattoos settles into a battle stance. As the first charging orcs reach him, he

defensive ability and speed, this energy infuses all that a monk does. The Magic of Ki Monks make careful study of a magical energy that most monastic traditions call ki. This energy is an element of

The Blood of Vol

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

and that its followers wish to become undead. Neither of these things are true. The Seekers of the Divinity Within (as the faithful call themselves) don’t revere the undead; they believe that once

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

Attack Rolls

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

Attack Rolls Call for an attack roll when a character tries to hit a creature or an object with an attack, especially when the attack could be foiled by the target’s armor or shield or by another

object providing cover. You can also use attack rolls to resolve noncombat activities such as archery contests or a game of darts.

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

Breaking the Archetypes

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

Breaking the Archetypes To the uninitiated, fighters are the simpletons of the adventuring world, flailing away with their weapons while taking repeated blows to the head. But those folk know

with an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, you understand that your maneuvers might not do as much damage as the focused attacks of a less subtle fighter. But the needs of a franchise often call for

Mordentshire

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

countryside visit as little as possible. A cold wind blows in constantly from the sea, frequently escalating into howling storms. When the winds die down, they’re replaced by a shroud of bone-chilling

fog, which the locals call “the breath of the dead.” Mordentshire’s businesses largely cater to local laborers, with a few remarkable exceptions. Saulbridge Sanitarium provides a refuge for the ill

The Draakhorn's Call

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

The Draakhorn’s Call Each time the Draakhorn sounds out, its unearthly call echoes across the Sword Coast. Dragons hear it plainly, even as other creatures hear it only as an indistinct moaning when

their surroundings are quiet and the wind blows just right. Creatures that cannot hear the Draakhorn can still sense it, like a faint vibration felt subconsciously and interpreted as a sense of dread

Tempest Domain

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

fog cloud, thunderwave 3rd gust of wind, shatter 5th call lightning, sleet storm 7th control water, ice storm 9th destructive wave, insect plague Bonus Proficiencies At 1st level, you gain proficiency

successful one. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (a minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Destructive Wrath

Character Hooks

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

Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Business Call. A character knows Uzoma, overseer of the Goldwarren, personally or through business dealings at the

by a calamity. Royal Attendants. King Diara of Anisa has heard about the characters and hopes they might guide his directionless son Prince Simbon. When the characters arrive, the king asks the characters to help Simbon resolve the Goldwarren disaster.

The Draakhorn's Call

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

The Draakhorn’s Call Each time the Draakhorn sounds out, its unearthly call echoes across the Sword Coast. Dragons hear it plainly, even as other creatures hear it only as an indistinct moaning when

their surroundings are quiet and the wind blows just right. Creatures that cannot hear the Draakhorn can still sense it, like a faint vibration felt subconsciously and interpreted as a sense of dread

Storm of Vengeance

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

takes 4d6 Acid damage. Turn 3. You call six bolts of lightning from the cloud to strike six different creatures or objects beneath it. Each target makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 10d6

assail the area under the cloud. Each creature there takes 1d6 Cold damage. Until the spell ends, the area is Difficult Terrain and Heavily Obscured, ranged attacks with weapons are impossible there, and strong wind blows through the area.

The Battle Begins

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

. Staff and friends. Welcome to the Battle of Strixhaven! Today, two teams of Strixhaven’s finest will battle for the right to call themselves champions. They’ve practiced and you’ve waited—now, let the

field, she reminds the teams that magic is allowed, but harming other participants, the mascots, the audience, and the facility is not. After a breathless pause, she then blows her whistle. The game is on!

Storm of Vengeance

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

takes 4d6 Acid damage. Turn 3. You call six bolts of lightning from the cloud to strike six different creatures or objects beneath it. Each target makes a Dexterity saving throw, taking 10d6

assail the area under the cloud. Each creature there takes 1d6 Cold damage. Until the spell ends, the area is Difficult Terrain and Heavily Obscured, ranged attacks with weapons are impossible there, and strong wind blows through the area.

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

Divinity 2 3 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Cleric Subclass 2 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Sear Undead 2 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 3 4 10 4

Cleric Class Features

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

——Spell Slots per Spell Level—— Level Proficiency Bonus Class Features Channel Divinity Cantrips Prepared Spells 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 +2 Spellcasting, Divine Order — 3 4 2 — — — — — — — — 2 +2 Channel

Divinity 2 3 5 3 — — — — — — — — 3 +2 Cleric Subclass 2 3 6 4 2 — — — — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 4 7 4 3 — — — — — — — 5 +3 Sear Undead 2 4 9 4 3 2 — — — — — — 6 +3 Subclass feature 3 4 10

Peace Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

thrives at the heart of healthy communities, between friendly nations, and in the souls of the kindhearted. The gods of peace inspire people of all sorts to resolve conflict and to stand up against those

this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Balm of Peace 2nd-level Peace Domain feature You can

Frequency of Bastion Turns

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

in your Bastions. Go ahead and resolve six Bastion turns.” The characters return to their Bastions in the midst of an adventure. You might say, “You have just enough time to take a Bastion turn

take one now.” You can slow the frequency of Bastion turns to better serve the needs of your players and your campaign. For example, if the characters have months between adventures, you can call for

Interacting with Objects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as

open a secret door in a nearby wall. If the lever is rusted in position, though, a character might need to force it. In such a situation, the DM might call for a Strength check to see whether the

Interacting with Objects

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

Interacting with Objects A character's interaction with objects in an environment is often simple to resolve in the game. The player tells the DM that his or her character is doing something, such as

open a secret door in a nearby wall. If the lever is rusted in position, though, a character might need to force it. In such a situation, the DM might call for a Strength check to see whether the

Knowledge Domain

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

that uses either of those skills. Channel Divinity: Knowledge of the Ages Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to tap into a divine well of knowledge. As an action, you choose one

skill or tool. For 10 minutes, you have proficiency with the chosen skill or tool. Channel Divinity: Read Thoughts At 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity to read a creature’s thoughts. You can

Paladin Class Features

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

—Spell Slots per 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 — — — — 2 +2 Fighting Style

, Paladin’s Smite — 3 2 — — — — 3 +2 Channel Divinity, Paladin Subclass 2 4 3 — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 5 3 — — — — 5 +3 Extra Attack, Faithful Steed 2 6 4 2 — — — 6 +3 Aura of Protection 2 6

Paladin Class Features

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

—Spell Slots per 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 — — — — 2 +2 Fighting Style

, Paladin’s Smite — 3 2 — — — — 3 +2 Channel Divinity, Paladin Subclass 2 4 3 — — — — 4 +2 Ability Score Improvement 2 5 3 — — — — 5 +3 Extra Attack, Faithful Steed 2 6 4 2 — — — 6 +3 Aura of Protection 2 6

Actions in Exploration

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

in action.) In such situations, have the characters take turns, though it’s usually not necessary to roll Initiative as you would in a combat encounter. Resolve one character’s actions before moving

something during exploration, you decide whether that action requires an ability check to determine success (as described in the earlier “Resolving Outcomes” section). Certain situations might call

Encounters

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

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Encounters

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

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Battle of Elturel

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

those abyssal troops are lowly manes and dretches, who die quickly in vain attempts to drag down devils so that stronger demons behind them can strike killing blows. A dark river cuts a path across

themselves off as fiends of a sort. Particularly clever plans should be allowed to automatically succeed. Otherwise, you can call for ability checks to determine how well a plan is executed; use the

Faerie Dragon Treasures

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

Fey associates. Though Nathair’s magical powers are far greater than those of most faerie dragons (thanks in part to highly developed dragonsight), Nathair still prefers to resolve conflict with

folk. As such, some Fey teach their children to call Nathair Sgiathach’s name in times of trouble, on the chance that the faerie dragon might be lurking invisibly nearby, as well as to put out ceremonial offerings of the faerie dragon’s favorite food: apple pie.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

waking time is spent working, adversarial kobolds rarely have opportunities to exchange insults, let alone come to blows over their differences. Kobolds choose mates primarily for convenience. Their

older and more respectable. Most kobold tribes avoid eating what they call “talking meat” — intelligent creatures — because such behavior prompts retaliation. The fear of

5. The Cultist's Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

special feature that the occupants of the cave call “the blowhole.” This vertical shaft runs both beneath the water and up into the cave ceiling. When Gadrille believes a cultist is lacking the proper

a geyser of water blows them up through the top of the shaft, and sometimes nothing happens. If nothing happens, Gadrille takes that as a sign Talos approves. The truth is that the blowhole is a

Decisionist

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

move of the decisionist is to impress the importance of a particular looming choice on the other franchisees, then call for a vote. The results of all franchise votes are recorded, then later reported

franchise party. Noteworthy Decisionists: Donaar Blit’zen (“C” Team), Kelshi Annab Essential Functions: Receive one extra vote on franchise matters; resolve interparty conflicts Position Proficiencies: In

Dao

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move

such treasures, dao might reveal underground mysteries, such as paths through the Underdark, buried ruins, or whole subterranean realms. Many dao call the Elemental Plane of Earth home. There, they

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