before both devotion called regions

Cleric

Classes Player’s Handbook

prayers and rites that help them draw on power from the Outer Planes. Not every member of a temple or shrine is a Cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their

devotion through prayer and rituals, not through magic. Many mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can. Becoming a Cleric... As a Level 1

Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal of the knight in

same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of their devotion. They hold angels—the perfect servants of good

Wave Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

wielder fails to further the weapon’s objectives in the world. The trident has a nostalgic attachment to the place where it was forged, a desolate island called Thunderforge. A sea god

imprisoned a family of storm giants there, and the giants forged Wave in an act of devotion to—or rebellion against—that god. Wave harbors a secret doubt about its own nature and purpose. For all

Blade Scout

Monsters Vecna: Eve of Ruin

"} piercing damage and have the prone condition. A creature makes this saving throw only once per turn.Blade scouts are responsible for exploring and charting Mournland regions not yet claimed by the Lord of

Blades’ legions. Blades of Eberron In the aftermath of Eberron’s Last War, a warforged called the Lord of Blades rose to fill the power vacuum left in the devastated Mournland. The Lord

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the

astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Astral Elf Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through

Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Kalashtar Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

-Lashtavar. —Lakashtai, servant of the light The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori

evil spirits that dominate it. The rebel quori believe that through meditation and devotion, they can change the fundamental nature of Dal Quor, shifting the balance from darkness to light. Most

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can't die permanently. Upon its death, it reforms elsewhere in the multiverse and becomes active again at a time set by the DM. Rak Tulkhesh Called the Rage of War, Rak Tulkhesh is the incarnation of

in combat, Rak Tulkhesh roars in rage as new weapons are spawned from his body, called forth by the Rage of War to slaughter all who dare stand before him. Khyber Shards. Rak Tulkhesh's soul is

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

of nature itself or from a nature deity. Many druids pursue a mystic spirituality of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature

, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines. Druid spells are oriented toward nature and

Zuggtmoy Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

infected by these spores for 24 hours. On a failed save, the creature is infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy and also gains a random form of madness (determined by rolling on the Madness

save, the creature is infected with a disease called the influence of Zuggtmoy for 24 hours. While infected, the creature is charmed by her and can’t be reinfected by these spores.Protective

Astral Elf Commander

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven

called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

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

DRACONIANS In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians

Zuggtmoy

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

flesh and fungus become one. Such cultists are fungal extensions of the Demon Queen’s will. Their devotion might begin with the seemingly harmless promises offered by exotic spores and mushrooms

infected with a disease called the spores of Zuggtmoy, which lasts until the creature is cured of the disease or dies. While infected in this way, the creature can’t be reinfected, and it must

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

witches, Lysaga recently uncovered a potential threat to Strahd: a secret society of wereravens called the Keepers of the Feather, a group that uses ordinary ravens as their spies. Strahd doesn’t

Lysaga as rewards for her ceaseless devotion to Strahd. Her skin has the resilience of stone, she is resistant to harmful magic, and she is shielded against divination magic. Mother Night has also

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the

. ASTRAL ELVES OF XARYXIS The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by

Astral Elf Aristocrat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the

XARYXIS The adventure, Light of Xaryxis features an amoral astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an

Isolde place her devotion to the carnival above her desire to leave it. When Isolde’s fey carnival crossed paths with another carnival from the Shadowfell, the eladrin found the escape she

Knight of Eldraine

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures

embodiment of one of the five virtues the knights of the realm hold as standards of excellence. The recent invasion of nightmarish creatures called Phyrexians devastated the courts, with much of the

. Knights of Eldraine channel their devotion to the virtues of the realm into magical power that infuses their attacks. Most knights deal extra radiant damage with these attacks, but some knights

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deity’s wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can

their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side. Divine Agents Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to

Organizations

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

Organizations Many giants are oriented to small family groups or particular interests of their kind. However, some organizations unite giants across the divides of the ordning and of devotion to

particular deities or powers in pursuit of a common purpose. This section presents examples of such organizations whose interests extend across small regions, whole worlds, or multiple worlds.

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

Devotion’s Call (1/Day). The medusa can cast the Resurrection spell, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability. Legendary Resistance (4/Day). If the medusa

martyrs’ remains until the martyrs are called back to life to oppose a world-changing foe. 2 Gather the lost shards of a dead god’s petrified body, and reunite them on the altar in the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

Inner Planes

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

—form a ring around the Material Plane. The border regions between these planes are sometimes described as distinct planes in their own right: the Para-elemental Planes. These realms exemplify the

required) and survive there. As the Elemental Planes extend farther from the Material Plane, they become increasingly unstable and hostile. In the outer regions, the elements exist in their purest form

Inner Planes

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

, suspended within a churning realm known as the Elemental Chaos. These planes are all connected, and the border regions between them are sometimes described as distinct planes in their own right. At their

they have access to the magic required) and survive there. As they extend farther from the Material Plane, the Elemental Planes become increasingly alien and hostile. Here, in the outermost regions, the

Fiends

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

spills onto the plane and can devastate whole regions. Outlands Fiends d4 Encounter 1 A nycaloth seeks to capture several monochromatic hell hounds influenced by Gehenna. The yugoloth seeks to sell

larvae (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide). 3 A hero requests the characters’ help in gaining the aid of a legendary steed called a nic’epona, a nightmare influenced by one of the Upper Planes. 4 Rival

Interesting Things About Karrnath

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

regained its place as the dominant religion of Karrnath, but there is still a strong following for the Blood of Vol. Atur, the so-called “City of Night”, is the faith’s stronghold in Karrnath. The

Nightwood is a massive forest with a close tie to the Plane of Mabar. Monsters and undead sometimes slip out of the Nightwood to threaten the surrounding regions. The laws of Karrnath are harsher than those

Outer Planes

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

. Mountains clawed the ruby sky. The Land of Teeth, Azuth had once aptly called it, surveying the endless jagged rocks. This was the Greeting Ground, the realm of horror that had claimed the lives of

spiritual regions lie beyond ordinary sensory experience. Even in perceptible regions, appearances can be deceptive. Initially, many of the Outer Planes appear hospitable and familiar to natives of the

Power of Nature

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

of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the

Power of Nature

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

of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the

Oath of Devotion

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

Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal

the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of their devotion. They hold angels — the perfect servants of

Oath of Devotion

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

Oath of Devotion The Oath of Devotion binds a paladin to the loftiest ideals of justice, virtue, and order. Sometimes called cavaliers, white knights, or holy warriors, these paladins meet the ideal

the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of their devotion. They hold angels — the perfect servants of

Outer Planes

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

imagine the perceptible part of the Outer Planes as a sort of border region, while extensive spiritual regions lie beyond ordinary sensory experience. Even in those perceptible regions, appearances

a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes often seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity. It might be possible to

Frost Giant of Evil Water

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

combine a cultist’s fanatical devotion with a giant’s sheer power, the result can be horrifying. —Bigby Though primordials of frost and ice do exist (most notably Cryonax, who is sometimes considered

communities to ever-increasing depths of cruelty and violence, but if the cultists’ apostasy is revealed and they are exiled, they often end up as leaders of Olhydra’s cults in colder regions. Olhydra grants

Interesting Things About the Mror Holds

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

and artisans. A clan of orcs called the Jhorash’tar live among the Ironroot Mountains. The Jhorash’tar have been slowly crowded into the least hospitable regions of the mountains. A few dwarven clans

Wave

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

the place where it was forged, a desolate island called Thunderforge. A sea god imprisoned a family of storm giants there, and the giants forged Wave in an act of devotion to — or rebellion against

— that god. Wave harbors a secret doubt about its own nature and purpose. For all its devotion to the sea gods, Wave fears that it was intended to bring about a particular sea god’s demise. This destiny is something Wave might not be able to avert.

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