before borders dead continual respect

Two-Headed Cerberus

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

of the dead. Such isn’t the case for mortals, though, and they eagerly set upon those who tread too close to the Underworld’s borders. Feared by the living and the dead, cerberi patrol

both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of life and death. Most cerberi have a

Underworld Cerberus

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

living and the dead, cerberi patrol both banks of the Tartyx River. These multiheaded hounds of the Underworld breathe gouts of molten rock that sear and imprison those who trespass upon the borders of

the dead. Three-headed cerberi commonly serve demons, but if left to their own devices, they often herd wily souls into labyrinthine Underworld wildernesses, then hunt them for sport. Feared by the

Mastix, Whip of Erebos

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Erebos wields Mastix, a whip capable of extending like an impossibly long shadow. In the hands of the god of the dead, the whip snares the reluctant dead and drags them into his realm. When Erebos

grants his weapon to a mortal follower, it’s typically to reclaim a powerful soul or to humiliate Heliod. Whip of the Dead. Erebos’s whip seethes with the enervating energy of the

Magewright

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, lesser restoration (1 hour). Medicine (+4), herbalism kit 4 Lamplighter Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour). Tinker's tools 5 Locksmith Mending. Ritual only: arcane lock (1

: speak with dead. Deception (+3), Religion (+4) 8 Oracle Guidance. Ritual only: augury, divination (1 hour). History (+4), Religion (+4)

Uthgardt Shaman

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

: dancing lights, mage hand, message, thaumaturgy 1/day each: augury (cast as 1 action), bestow curse, cordon of arrows, detect magic, speak with dead, spirit guardiansThe Uthgardt are suspicious and

with one foot in the land of the living and the other in the land of the dead. Those who walk the shadowed path between two lands do so because the spirits of the dead compel them. Other Uthgardt fear

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

adhered to the giant unless the giant is dead, in which case the magic works normally, freeing the petrified creature as well as ending the petrified condition on it.The surface of the world is an alien

, such stone giants can become dreamwalkers. Dreamwalkers occupy an odd place of respect outside the stone giant ordning. They are considered outcasts, but their familiarity with the surface world makes

High Fae Noble

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

been given dominion over a small aspect of the natural world; there are dukes and duchesses for each of the seasons, and noble archivists track every promise made and broken within the borders of

Lord demands fealty and respect from their followers. But despite their austere demeanor, the Kindly Lord is also known for following their own mysterious whims, journeying to the farthest reaches of Eldraine to satiate their curiosity.Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Icy Doom. When Avarice dies, her corpse freezes for 9 days, during which time it can’t be thawed, harmed by fire, animated, or raised from the dead. Special Equipment. Avarice wields a staff

with more respect than anyone else does, and the keep is a safer location than most other places in Ten-Towns. Companions. Avarice has a pair of loyal gargoyle;gargoyles named Gargle and Gurgle who

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a comrade who dies becomes a potential source of food. That companion might have

once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat. A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The

Waterdhavian Noble

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

masses. 4 I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. 5 I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations

your name, and salt your fields. d6 Ideal 1 Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“Yer late, elf!” came the rough edge of a familiar voice. Bruenor Battlehammer walked up the back of his dead foe, disregarding the fact that the heavy monster lay on top of his elven

mountains they love, weathering the passage of centuries with stoic endurance and little change. They respect the traditions of their clans, tracing their ancestry back to the founding of their most

Athreos's Influence

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

shells. Ultimately, he seems most concerned with whether a mortal has prepared for death, keeping payment ready out of respect and as a personal memento mori. Those whose bodies are burned, buried, or

borders, boundaries, and that which is “neither.” Those who undertake journeys, especially dangerous ones, often drop a coin into a fountain or a body of water in apotropaic acknowledgment of the River

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to

Vladeska's Powers and Dominion

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

executions serve the greater good and impose necessary order, but make it clear that zombies aren’t the realm’s only monsters. Only Bad Decisions. There is one simple truth in Falkovnia: the dead are

behaves as if it’s their last day alive—because it probably is. Closing the Borders. Unlike most Darklords, Vladeska Drakov can’t open her domain’s borders, so Falkovnia’s borders are usually closed

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic) 4 Dignity. The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful) 5 Immortality. All my

no qualms about stealing from the dead. 5 I’m happier in a dusty old tomb than I am in the centers of civilization. 6 Traps don’t make me nervous. Idiots who trigger traps make

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Scarecrows

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Scarecrows Found only in Shadowmoor, scarecrows are terrifying constructs made from the bodies of dead treefolk and reanimated with kithkin magic. Though mindless, the scarecrows of Shadowmoor

borders of Lorwyn, scarecrows are portents of dread and doom. No two scarecrows look alike, but many share a suite of common abilities. To represent a Shadowmoor scarecrow in your game, use the Scarecrow stat block.

Self-Sufficient Clans

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

Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct

maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate

Dead Three

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

respect and fear throughout Baldur’s Gate. While open worship of the Dead Three is frowned upon in Baldur’s Gate, their worship is not illegal — so long as worship remains within the laws. Every now

Dead Three Bane (the Lord of Tyranny), Bhaal (the Lord of Murder), and Myrkul (the Lord of Bones) make up the Dead Three. While these deities have lost much of their power, their faiths still command

Cleric Spells

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

Shield of Faith 2nd Level Aid Augury Blindness/Deafness Calm Emotions Continual Flame Enhance Ability Find Traps Gentle Repose Hold Person Lesser Restoration Locate

Object Prayer of Healing Protection from Poison Silence Spiritual Weapon Warding Bond Zone of Truth 3rd Level Animate Dead Beacon of Hope Bestow Curse Clairvoyance Create

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Dead Three

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

respect and fear throughout Baldur’s Gate. While open worship of the Dead Three is frowned upon in Baldur’s Gate, their worship is not illegal — so long as worship remains within the laws. Every now

Dead Three Bane (the Lord of Tyranny), Bhaal (the Lord of Murder), and Myrkul (the Lord of Bones) make up the Dead Three. While these deities have lost much of their power, their faiths still command

Mordenheim's Powers and Dominion

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

effect of Dr. Mordenheim’s experiments is the creation of reborn (see chapter 1). It takes her 1d4 days and the dead bodies of two Medium or Small Humanoids to create one reborn. Brain Swap. Dr

. Mordenheim can place a creature’s brain or head into another body, moving it from a donor to a recipient. The process requires the donor to have a brain and either be incapacitated or to have been dead for

3. Stuffed Monsters

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

dead creatures stuffed with sawdust and displayed in lifelike poses are crammed into the northern half of the room. The stuffed monsters and their weights are summarized below: An aarakocra with wings

spread, clutching a javelin (120 pounds) A reared-up ankheg (600 pounds) A young brass dragon with wings tucked in, head lowered, and jaws agape (750 pounds) An ettercap with its arms raised menacingly (200 pounds) A hell hound with a continual flame spell cast in its gullet (150 pounds)

Cleric Spells

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

2nd Level Aid Augury Blindness/Deafness Calm Emotions Continual Flame Enhance Ability Find Traps Gentle Repose Hold Person Lesser Restoration Locate Object Prayer of Healing

Protection from Poison Silence Spiritual Weapon Warding Bond Zone of Truth 3rd Level Animate Dead Beacon of Hope Bestow Curse Clairvoyance Create Food and Water Daylight

Godefroy's Powers and Dominion

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

. From the House on Gryphon Hill, Godefroy forces throngs of the dead to serve his will and to seek out a path to their true, final deaths. Lord of the Dead. After 24 hours, the spirit of anyone who

dies in Mordent reappears as a ghost, a specter, or another incorporeal Undead near where they died. These spectral dead can be magically returned to life as normal, but those who aren’t restored to

Creating a Green Dragon

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

in peace. Green Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Isolation. Territories can be properly established only when all parties respect the borders of their neighbors. (Lawful) 2 Control. All

lesser beings should bare their throats to their betters. (Evil) 3 Respect. Fear is amusing, but reverence is delicious. (Any) 4 Intrigue. The world is so much more entertaining when no one

The Mourning

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

that the dead-gray mists began in the capital city of Metrol and spread out from there. What is known for certain is that within the space of one day the nation of Cyre had been engulfed in a wall of

territory, those living on the borders who were able to flee from the advancing mists, those few who were able to escape the interior through magical means. On Olarune 20, 994 YK, the nation of Cyre ceased to

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

command, illusory script 2nd enthrall, ray of enfeeblement, zone of truth 3rd bestow curse, speak with dead, spirit guardians 4th blight, death ward

willing to acknowledge. 5 I have little respect for anyone who isn’t wealthy. 6 I’ll take any opportunity to steal from wealthier people, even for worthless trinkets

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

-minted 1-zino coins) Feature: Legal Authority You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind

successfully prevented a murder, and the would-be perpetrator wants me dead. 5 One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard. 6 I’ve

The Mournland

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

The Mournland A wall of dead-grey mist surrounds the remnants of Cyre. Beyond the mists lies a land twisted by magic, a wound that will not heal. The land is blasted and strangely transformed. In

some places the ground has fused into jagged glass. In others, it is cracked and burned. Broken bodies of soldiers from various sides litter the landscape — soldiers whose dead bodies refuse to decompose

Athreos's Villains

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

. 4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect. 5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers

Athreos’s Villains Athreos’s champions readily forsake their connections to other mortals. Working among endless throngs of the dead and grieving can sap one’s empathy and harden any soul. As a

Heralds of Dust Charms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

of death, a powerful spirit, or Factol Skall. See the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on supernatural gifts. Charm of the Dead Truce This charm grants you respect among the dead. Hostile

Ankhtepot's Powers and Dominion

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

Har’Akir, among the living or the dead, denies his will, but the Darklord’s wishes are few. He cares only for order and to find his lost ka. Children of Ankhtepot. The Darklord is served by many of the

the day Ankhtepot blames her for not finding what he desires, though she has no idea she’s searching for the Darklord’s ka. Closing the Borders. When Ankhtepot wishes to close the borders of Har’Akir

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