before breathing divine continue role

Empyrean (Celestial)

Monsters Monster Manual

effects.Multiattack. The empyrean makes two attacks, using Sacred Weapon or Divine Ray in any combination. Sacred Weapon. Melee Attack Roll: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit

Stunned condition until the start of the empyrean’s next turn. The target can choose not to be Stunned, in which case it takes an extra 21 Force damage that bypasses Resistance or Immunity. Divine

Empyrean (Fiend)

Monsters Monster Manual

effects.Multiattack. The empyrean makes two attacks, using Sacred Weapon or Divine Ray in any combination. Sacred Weapon. Melee Attack Roll: +17;{"diceNotation":"1d20+17", "rollType":"to hit

Stunned condition until the start of the empyrean’s next turn. The target can choose not to be Stunned, in which case it takes an extra 21 Force damage that bypasses Resistance or Immunity. Divine

Bronze Sable

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

been used as nimble scouts, always on alert for danger. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his

few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic guardians. A few

Gold-Forged Sentinel

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal creatures to his most devoted followers so they could mimic his works and invent new forms at their own forges. Some anvilwroughts are

role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic guardians. A few extremely rare and valuable anvilwroughts were crafted by the hand of Purphoros himself. A number of these magnificent

Deep Scion

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

certain, but when it works, the magic transforms an air-breathing person into a shapeshifter that can take on an aquatic form. A deep scion emerges from the depths in service to their underwater master

deep scion’s duty to infiltrate the air-breathing world and report back to their master. When set to this task, a deep scion worms their way into the life of an unsuspecting enemy as a new friend

Cairnwight

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

instead of the restrained condition.Stone giants believe the god Skoraeus Stonebones inspires artists to create their finest stone carvings. Sometimes a giant pursues this divine inspiration to the

while creating art might rise as a cairnwight and continue the work. Once the artwork is completed, the cairnwight remains as its undying guardian. A cairnwight looks much like an emaciated stone

Burnished Hart

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, their minds filled with tales of how life's splendor continues to develop. The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these

and messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or

Kraken Priest

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

save DC 13): At will: command, create or destroy water 3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk 1/day each: Evard's black tentacles Voice of the Kraken (Recharges after a

turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.A kraken can seem godlike to folk who have faced its fury. Those who mistake its might for divine power and those who seek to appease the monster through

Anvilwrought Raptor

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

the land while carrying or seeking vital information for their masters.The first anvilwroughts were created by the god of the forge, Purphoros. He gave the secret of breathing life into these metal

messengers, and a few were created to emulate beauty found among the animals of the mortal world. Each exhibits abilities suited to its role, with some behaving like companionable creatures or stoic

King Hekaton

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

weather (cast as 1 action), water breathing Shipboard Ballista. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6;{"diceNotation":"1d20+6","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Shipboard Ballista"} to hit, range 120/480 ft., one

;t answer prayers, and his divine offspring — the lesser giant gods — were out of touch, constantly waging war against one another on the Outer Planes. Hekaton came to believe that the giants were no longer the rightful masters of the world.Lightning, ThunderCold

Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs

prosperity of the house, so they can continue to help future generations. While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged in disturbing experiments

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies

host, bugbears believe Maglubiyet has again corralled the brothers into a divine battle, and they honor their gods by following suit. Skiggaret is the bugbear version of the bogeyman, as hateful and

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

, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers. Creating a Druid When making a druid, consider why your character has such a close bond with nature. Perhaps your

Faiths of Khorvaire

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

Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. While gods don’t physically manifest as they do in other settings, people of faith believe that divine forces play a role in everyday

you had a personal, transcendental experience? Do you believe that you have a divine destiny to fulfill, or are you still waiting for your purpose to be revealed? Choosing Archetypes While the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

Kruphix's Influence

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

the few who understand the role of mortal belief in shaping the younger gods—a concept even most gods don’t fully comprehend. Kruphix is the only being who has the ability to seal the borders between

the mortal realm and Nyx. He uses this power to safeguard the mortal world from reckless divine meddling and enforce the balance of power among the gods and their faithful. Because of his lack of

First Session: Character Creation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

First Session: Character Creation Dungeons & Dragons is a game that requires several hours to play, but you can stop the game at any time and continue it later. The first session should focus on

, congratulate them on building their characters and begin the adventure with the next session. During character creation, your role as the DM is to let your players build the characters they want, and to help

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, rent-free, whenever they wish. If you want to continue the story, proceed with the “The Assault.” That information assumes that the characters take on a role in the upcoming invasion of the

Conclusion

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

memories. The characters might have more work to do to finally lay the gwishin to rest, such as reminding the city of Dae Won-Ha’s historic role in the city’s ascent to prosperity. Kun Ahn-Jun can help the

restoring knowledge of Dae Won-Ha’s deeds. If the characters don’t follow through with their promise to the gwishin, the fog and mysterious attacks continue across the city. Once the gwishin is put to

Zagyg

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

built a fortress known as Castle Greyhawk outside the Free City of Greyhawk (see chapter 5). From this stronghold, he took an increasingly powerful role in the politics of the city, contributing to its

fragment of their divine power. He ascended to a minor form of godhood, took the name Zagyg, and took a place in the court of Boccob, a god of magic.

Secret

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

it could be rooted in the way you feel about the world and your role in it. Secrets d6 Secret 1 An imp offers you counsel. You try to ignore the creature, but sometimes its advice is helpful. 2

chance. 4 Even though you can work divine magic, you have never truly felt the presence of a divine essence within yourself. 5 You are plagued by nightmares that you believe are sent by your god as

Warfare

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

Warfare Magic plays an important role on the battlefield. House Cannith produces a wide range of siege equipment and mystical weapons and made a number of breakthroughs during the Last War. Massive

siege staffs fill the role of artillery. Semi-sentient warforged titans scatter squads of infantry. Kundarak sappers spread glyphs of warding to deny a region to an enemy. Wands and rods haven’t

Chapter 3: Giant Adventures

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

Chapter 3: Giant Adventures Diancastra’s divine nature was not revealed to me until our second meeting, when she helped me put an end to a cult dedicated to Elemental Evil and its leader, a truly

, adventures, and entire worlds and campaigns that give giants a properly giant-sized role. The chapter has three parts: “Encounters” provides tools to help you build encounters involving giants and

Humanoids and the Gods

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

cataclysmic shift to replace him. With that in mind, consider the role of the gods in your world and their ties to different humanoid races. Does each race have a creator god? How does that god shape that

race’s culture? Are other folk free of such divine ties and free to worship as they wish? Has a race turned against the god that created it? Has a new race appeared, created by a god within the past few

Journey through Wildspace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

succeeds automatically, allowing the training exercise (and the journey) to continue. Challenge 1: Plotting a Course The characters must use their Wildspace map to plot a course to their destination

. Have each character make a DC 12 ability check. Each player chooses which check to make based on their character’s role aboard the ship: Captain: Wisdom (Survival) or Charisma (Persuasion

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Bard Music is the fruit of the divine tree that vibrates with the Words of Creation. But the question I ask you is, can a bard go to the root of this tree? Can one tap into the source of that power

along as oral history, to survive even when no written record remains. It is also the bard’s role to chronicle smaller and more contemporary events — the stories of today’s heroes, including their

Empyrean

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

Empyrean Inheritors of divine might, empyreans are idealized, human-shaped beings of godly power. These beings might have relationships with their creators akin to those of parents and their children

Upper Planes or the fiendish deities of the Lower Planes. Nevertheless, empyreans have free will. Celestial empyreans are typically noble beings who quest to prove themselves worthy of their divine

Nyxborn Creatures

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

into existence as the result of divine action, as the expression of abstract ideals, or as manifestations of the strength of shared belief. As mortals continue to tell their tales of creatures that

the creature to serve as an emissary. 2 The creature formed as the side effect of some other divine action. 3 The creature escaped from the Underworld. 4 The creature took shape

Athreos as Campaign Villain

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

Guide’s role would have dramatic effects on the living and the balance of power between Theros’s immortals. Adventurers caught in Athreos’s machinations have the potential to influence nothing less than

for another to take up his labors. Candidates could include titans or gods, but a selfless mortal might also sacrifice themselves to become the new Athreos. Athreos’s Divine Schemes If Athreos were to

Reactions

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

next turn. If the reaction interrupts another creature’s turn, that creature can continue its turn right after the Reaction. In terms of timing, a Reaction takes place immediately after its trigger

unless the Reaction’s description says otherwise. What Would Your Character Do? Ask yourself as you play, “What would my character do?” Playing a role involves some amount of getting into another

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

Kraken Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Kraken Priest A kraken can seem godlike to folk who have witnessed its fury. Those who believe that its might comes from being a divine entity and those who seek to appease the monster through its

components: At will: command, create or destroy water 3/day each: control water, darkness, water breathing, water walk 1/day each: call lightning, Evard’s black tentacles Actions Thunderous Touch

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Khurgorbaeyag seems to dislike sharing his divine power with his followers. And although many goblins would readily offer anything to have the abilities of a warlock, the patrons that grant such power

; and the word is part of the name they give to any of its practitioners. A goblin with access to booyahg becomes a member of the lashers and can often rise to the role of boss. “Booyahg&rdquo

Build Your Group

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

connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect

this character’s divine connection. The Prophet is often a cleric or druid, but could also be an NPC with no real adventuring skills, who needs the group’s protection. Scholar. The Scholar brings

Ras Nsi

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

Ras Nsi Ras Nsi leads the yuan-ti of Omu on a divine mission to usher forth Dendar the Night Serpent and trigger the end of the world (see appendix D for more information on Ras Nsi and his evil

nor his yuan-ti priests have been able to ascertain the cause or find a remedy. As Ras Nsi’s power wanes, his rivals are preparing to dispose of him and continue their holy mission. Acererak promised

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