Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'before breadth dying comes religious'.
Other Suggestions:
before breath daring comes religion
before breath daring comes religious
before breath during cover religious
before breathe daring comes religion
before breathe daring comes religious
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. Having such a blessed soul is a sign that your innate magic might come from a distant but
prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic.
A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands
Monsters
Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
triggering attack roll, potentially causing it to miss.Goblin psi commanders are among the few psionic goblins who manage to fully control the power within themselves. Awakened to the total breadth
Goblins
The specifics of how a psionic goblin comes to exist vary. Some are born, changed by energy leaking from the Far Realm. Others transform themselves with their psionic power or enter into agreements
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. Having such a blessed soul is a sign that your innate magic might come from a distant but
prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic.
A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who commands
Backgrounds
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
are haunted by the fact that the Feywild—a mirror world hidden behind a mere twist of perception—is only a hair’s breadth away. Although your memories of the Feywild grow fainter
rolling on the Feywild Visitor table. No harm ever comes to you as a result of such visits, which can last for minutes or hours, and you remember each visit when you wake up. Conversations that occur
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through
survive—or why they did not. Some anthropologists are driven by intellectual curiosity, while others want the fame and recognition that comes with being the first to discover a new people, a
Hobgoblin
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
the dreams that inspire them. Its horrors don’t feature in their nightmares. Cowardice is more terrible to hobgoblins than dying, for they carry their living acts into the afterlife. A hero in
’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency.
Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned
Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
Spell Level
Spells
Cantrip
dancing lights, spare the dying
1st
entangle, ray of sickness
2nd
protection from poison, ray of enfeeblement, spider climb
3rd
found me floating facedown in the sewer, moments from death.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
Death comes for us all, so you can’t expect me to take care of someone who can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Feature: Knightly Regard You receive shelter and succor from members of your knightly order and those who are sympathetic to its aims. If your order is a religious one, you can gain aid from temples
and other religious communities of your deity. Knights of civic orders can get help from the community—whether a lone settlement or a great nation—that they serve, and knights of philosophical orders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. Whether a rumor is true or false is left to your judgment. Shard Rumors d4 Rumor 1 The shard comes from the Abyss. The misery it causes feeds a dying, long-forgotten demon. 2 A sage who tried to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
doom has residents on edge. 9 Locals are being drafted to fight in a war. 10 Political or religious strife threatens violence. 11 The settlement is under siege. 12 Scandal threatens powerful local
Mysterious, anonymous conspirators 7 Contested leadership (with open fighting) 8 Acrimonious council unable to make decisions 9 Doltish lout 10 Dying leader (with disputed succession) 11 Iron-willed and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks The DM might call for an
Orc
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth
. These tenets vary from tribe to tribe, and are often based in events that the tribe has experienced. Here are a few examples:
If a dwarf or a human invokes its god upon dying, you must carry the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks. The DM might call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Kelemvor The Lord of the Dead, the Judge of the Damned Kelemvor is seen as a just, fair, and comforting god of death. Death comes to all, and when it occurs Kelemvor is there to take each soul by
afterlife they seek. The faithful of Kelemvor provide people with peaceful transitions into the care of the Lord of the Dead. They help the dying put their affairs in order, and they officiate at funeral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Divine Soul Sometimes the spark of magic that fuels a sorcerer comes from a divine source that glimmers within the soul. Having such a blessed soul is a sign that your innate magic might come from a
prophecy, marking you as a servant of the gods or a chosen vessel of divine magic. A Divine Soul, with a natural magnetism, is seen as a threat by some religious hierarchies. As an outsider who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
The Undying Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize — like all power — comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal
, speak with dead 4th aura of life, death ward 5th contagion, legend lore Among the Dead Starting at 1st level, you learn the spare the dying cantrip, which counts as a warlock cantrip for you. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, military and religious leaders in each vernadi regularly communicate with its members. Ordinary members of the conclave spend a few hours every day training with a military instructor and studying
with a religious teacher. Goals of the Selesnya Despite the growing tensions that now grip the world, in the long view of the Selesnya Conclave, not much has changed. Ravnica is troubled, but Ravnica
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. You are haunted by the fact that the Feywild—a mirror world hidden behind a mere twist of perception—is only a hair’s breadth away. Although your memories of the Feywild grow fainter with each passing
spirit of the Feywild might pay you a visit, if the DM wishes it. Determine the spirit’s form by rolling on the Feywild Visitor table. No harm ever comes to you as a result of such visits, which can last
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
that madness comes from an utterly alien mind-set. Although amphibious air dwellers, the kuo-toa still largely behave as aquatic creatures. Thus, much of what they do on land is a bizarre approximation
religious obsessions as anything other than “dangerous illusions,” combined with his preference for nonviolent solutions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. “Ispin left this for all of you,” she explains. “But it comes with a condition. Since he won’t be attending the Kingfisher Festival this year, he wanted you all to participate for him. Specifically
, he hoped you’d take his place during the reenactment of the Battle of High Hill. Every year, he looked forward to participating—and dying—in an even more ludicrous way than the year before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
religious rites and festivals. Priests at such sites relate stories of the gods, teach the ethics of their patron deities, offer advice and blessings, perform religious rites, and provide training in
pantheon also includes the archdevil Asmodeus as god of domination and tyranny. Several of the gods are drawn from other pantheons, sometimes with new names for the gods. Bane comes from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Death of a Dragon When I go, I dream of passing my spirit into that with which I have had the most profound experiences. The first thing that comes to mind is a caramel treacle from the Foxy Duck
Dark Gifts). Investiture. A dying dragon might willingly pass on power in different ways. The most common process is for the recipient to inhale the dragon’s dying breath—which often involves being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the footsteps of this ancestor, living as the patron did. In this way, the champion comes to embody their ancestor, allowing the dead to live on. The Tairnadal have three distinct lines: the Draleus
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
fight until they’re all defeated. Tip: Undead Fortitude. The zombies’ Undead Fortitude trait reflects how hard it is to kill these walking corpses. When this trait prevents a zombie from dying, give the
damage can help finish off a zombie. Runara’s Aid. In the unlikely event that the zombies defeat the adventurers, Runara comes to their rescue. The characters wake up in the temple (area A5 in Dragon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
whims of the gods and petition them for glimpses of their vast insight. This gift also comes with a curse, though, which typically takes the form of dire insights. Consult the Oracle Curse table to
people can’t perceive.
5 A horrible monster in Nyx watches me constantly, and I see it every time I venture outdoors.
6 Any time I grow close to someone, I see them aged, dying, or dead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Optional Rules Here are some optional rules that you can use to reinforce the flavor of adventuring in Avernus. COMMERCE
When it comes to the souls of mortals, the Nine Hells is always open for
allowed). If this spell ends prematurely, the character immediately drops to 0 hit points and is dying. The task that the character must complete is usually simple and straightforward, and always for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
hard it is to kill these walking corpses. When this trait prevents a zombie from dying, give the players a hint about what happened. You might say, “That should have finished the creature off, but it
adventurers, Elder Runara comes to their rescue. The characters wake up in a temple in Dragon’s Rest. Runara explains that she heard the sounds of combat and arrived just in time to prevent the zombies from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
cook’s tools. Healer. Proficient with Medicine and herbalism kits. Spare the dying, detect poison and disease (ritual), lesser restoration (1-hour ritual, 40 gp component cost). Launderer. Mending
ritual, 105 gp cost). The term magewright specifically refers to an arcane spellcaster. In religious communities (such as those in Thrane) adventurers may find divine casters performing these same
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
fight is done, the characters hear noise from the kitchen. As the battle ends, you hear a muffled thumping sound, as if something is striking wood. The sound comes from the kitchen.
The characters
creature is attacked by the mimic, the boiling pot’s lid comes off. Boiling Pot. The boiling pot acts as a trap. A character examining the pot and succeeding on a DC 14 Wisdom (Perception) check can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Cardinal’s claim that she was once a mage of a dying world, while others spurn the notion that she’s mortal at all. Still, a glimmer of hope flickers among the townsfolk, who rebel against the high
shingles dangle from its slumping roof. The estate once belonged to the Tomdon twins, a pair of failed entrepreneurs who risked everything to save their dying business, even their souls. When a sudden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan
human priest of Helm). Technically, the religious templars are part of the fighting force, but in practice, they spend most of their time tending the sick and wounded. Finally, the fort is supported by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lands are known to worship altogether different gods. Occasionally, foreigners bring the worship of these gods to Faerûn. In addition, on rare occasions a new god comes into being, perhaps a mortal
, to campaigns of outright religious bloodshed. Over generations, a new god might become a settled-in member of the pantheon. Indeed, some scholars posit that Faerûn has many “immigrant” gods, who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, and how the franchise’s enemies — or potential enemies — might get caught up in those complications. When a complication or a rival comes into play during downtime or franchise activities, the DM
, though. Other Acq Inc franchises all compete with the characters’ franchise, seeking to expand their own reach and impress Head Office. Governments, merchants, guilds, religious institutions, and noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the death if it comes to that. This is not the lair of these creatures, so they can’t use lair actions or regional effects. In the event that the characters could use some help in a battle, one of the
full-grown kraken, so the creature should be destroyed for the aboleths’ own safety. The kraken’s substantial intellect has been hopelessly tainted by exposure to Sgothgah’s religious beliefs. All gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Session Zero At the start of a campaign, you and your players can run a special session—called session zero because it comes before the first session of play—to establish expectations, share ideas
trust. This shared acquaintance could serve as a patron for the party—perhaps a representative of an organization (an academy, a criminal syndicate, a guild, a military force, or a religious order), a