behind before devoted care refuges

Book of Exalted Deeds

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book

this damage disappears in a flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. The book then vanishes, and the creature’s Attunement to it ends. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds

Manshoon

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

;ve outlived their usefulness. Manshoon doesn’t care who suffers so long he’s able to crush his many enemies and force his subjects into paranoid and eager obedience. History The

clandestine coup. It’s widely believed he’s turned his attentions elsewhere, but another Manshoon clone lurks in that city, manipulating the Zhentarim behind the scenes to amass

Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

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

while causing the least amount of harm. Duty. Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you.

Tarandus

races

For millennia, the tarandus have been known as a society of explorers devoted to charting and understanding the world. Their culture prizes discovery, and they believe that their lives are best spent

schools, where trained explorers record the land, stars and seas with care. Some tarandus dedicate their lives to perfecting the art of map making, while others roam the world as scouts, guides or

Isolde

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for

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

Amethyst Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ancient dragon resemble glowing white or pale lavender orbs. Crystalline horns reminiscent of amethyst chunks hover behind their heads, held there by telekinetic force and shifting with their moods

swapping back. 5 A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon. 6 An amethyst dragon

Frost Giant Ice Shaper

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

to a meteoric rise in the giants’ ordning. Many of them end up as jarls, leading their communities, or as advisers to jarls—often the true power behind the throne. They are usually devoted

Book of Exalted Deeds Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

The definitive treatise on all that is good in the multiverse, the fabled Book of Exalted Deeds figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the

in a blinding flash and is destroyed, leaving its possessions behind. Benefits granted by the Book of Exalted Deeds last only as long as you strive to do good. If you fail to perform at least one act

Topaz Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

than my own, for no one else can compete with me. 2 If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention. 3 The sea is beautiful and I

destroying the homes of all intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath. Connected Creatures Topaz

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek personal perfection through contemplation and rigorous

seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven by a desire to accomplish a greater

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

War has been your life for as long as you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the

lay down my life for the people I served with. 2 Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never

Charlatan Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the

this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about. 2 I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere. 3 Somewhere out

Training and Asceticism

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

Training and Asceticism Small walled cloisters dot the landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek

leave their cloisters take their work seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

an ancient dragon resemble glowing white or pale lavender orbs. Crystalline horns reminiscent of amethyst chunks hover behind their heads, held there by telekinetic force and shifting with their moods

before swapping back. 5 A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon. 6 An amethyst

Ancient Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

glowing white or pale lavender orbs. Crystalline horns reminiscent of amethyst chunks hover behind their heads, held there by telekinetic force and shifting with their moods. Cosmological Study Many

A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm seeks an alien monolith that can summon its master, but the site is guarded by an amethyst dragon. 6 An amethyst dragon wyrmling is actually

Training and Asceticism

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

Training and Asceticism Small walled cloisters dot the landscapes of the worlds of D&D, tiny refuges from the flow of ordinary life, where time seems to stand still. The monks who live there seek

leave their cloisters take their work seriously, approaching their adventures as personal tests of their physical and spiritual growth. As a rule, monks care little for material wealth and are driven

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

else can compete with me. 2 If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention. 3 The sea is beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I

intelligent creatures in the dragon’s territory, and desperate locals seek to find out what’s behind the dragon’s wrath. Connected Creatures Topaz dragons rarely tolerate any

Young Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

reminiscent of amethyst chunks hover behind their heads, held there by telekinetic force and shifting with their moods. Cosmological Study Many amethyst dragons are fascinated by the existence of

adventurers to psychically trade bodies with adventurers from another world, so that each can carry out certain tasks before swapping back. 5 A cult devoted to a Great Old One of the Far Realm

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

traveled in Waterdeep’s baroque and sometimes cutthroat conglomeration of guilds, nobles, adventurers, and secret societies. You might have been one of the behind-the-scenes law-keepers or

money. (Evil) 5 People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) 6 Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any) d6 Bond

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

you care to remember. You trained as a youth, studied the use of weapons and armor, learned basic survival techniques, including how to stay alive on the battlefield. You might have been part of a

life on the battlefield. To this day, I will never leave a friend behind. 3 My honor is my life. 4 I’ll never forget the crushing defeat my company suffered or the enemies who dealt it

Uthgardt Tribe Member

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

nomadic elves, the Harpers, and the priesthoods devoted to the gods of the First Circle. Suggested Characteristics Use the tables for the outlander background below as the basis for your

traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of an Uthgardt tribe. Even if you have left your tribe behind (at least for now), you hold to the

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

effects, such as flames smoldering behind your eyes or dancing over your hands. Suggested Characteristics Gruul ways aren’t the ways of civilized folk, and the Gruul have little patience for

devoted to a sacred site in the midst of the rubblebelt. 5 My weapon is made from the first raktusk I ever hunted. 6 GrrrRRAAAAGGHH! [I will do anything to prove myself greater than my

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, devoted to contemplating philosophical principles. 8 My former clade supervisor is now engaged in field research studying some of the largest beasts and monsters on Ravnica. Non-Simic

make a nice sideshow act. 9 I left the Selesnya — and a lover — behind when I joined the Simic. 10 Roll an additional Simic contact; you can decide if the contact is an ally or a rival.

Draw In the Players

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

Draw In the Players If an adventure situation directly affects the characters or the people and places they care about, that is often enough motivation for the characters to get involved. (However

things they care about, you can use other techniques to draw in the players. These are best tailored to the motivations of your players and their characters. For example, some adventuring groups are

Lower Northedge

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

population. The Rat’s Nest is a tavern that caters to shifters, and the Bear’s Rest is an inn run by a family of shifters. Tooth & Nail is an apothecary specializing in the care of fangs and claws

devoted to the Silver Flame come from across Khorvaire to pray at the shrine, but the local shifter population has no love for the pilgrims or the church.

Appendix: Player Species

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Tarandus Rafa Teruel For millennia, the tarandus have been known as a society of explorers devoted to charting and understanding the world. Their culture prizes discovery, and they believe that

and navigation schools, where trained explorers record the land, stars and seas with care. Some tarandus dedicate their lives to perfecting the art of map making, while others roam the world as

Origins

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

know, I actually don’t care. I’m just making small talk while my minion sneaks up behind you. Ha! Made you look!

Isolde

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

, Zybilna sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for vengeance have become all-consuming.

Isolde Isolde with the sword Nepenthe Isolde was a holy warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and

Part 3: Homecoming

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

Foundling arrives to give you, Saerthe, and Boatswain Tarto a lift back to the academy. Seasoned staff are left behind to take care of the tyrant ship. After returning to Spelljammer Academy on the

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your earliest memories that the paladin’s life was your calling, almost as if you had been sent into the world with that purpose stamped on

Valenar

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

humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar are utterly devoted to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic with stealth and

Cyre, now they’re vassals of Valenar. Some hated the Cyrans and welcome the elves. Others despise their new leaders and are plotting against them. But life hasn’t changed much for the commoners, and most don’t actually care who wears the crown.

Clerics and Champions

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

Clerics and Champions It’s far more common for a hero to be devoted to an individual god than it is for an ordinary mortal. A cleric almost always worships a single god of the pantheon and chooses a

champions who might not be entirely willing. Heliod, for example, takes pride in selecting only the best mortals to be his champions. He doesn’t care how the mortals feel about being chosen, and his

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