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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
’s authors filled the pages with their own visions of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil.
The Book of Exalted Deeds rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book is read, it
Book of Exalted Deeds
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Magic Items
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expend to cast a cleric or paladin spell counts as a spell slot of one level higher.
Halo
Once you’ve read and studied the book, you gain a protective halo. This halo sheds bright light in a
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
Sage
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right
, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2
I’ve read every book in the
Species
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
hobgoblin legions have emerged, with ranks of devoted soldiers famed for their unity.
Hobgoblins are generally taller than their goblin cousins but not quite as big as bugbears. They have curved
above 20.
Languages
Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is.
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to
convey the impression of great erudition.
2
I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3
I’m used to helping out those who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Magic. Once you’ve read and studied the book, any spell slot you expend to cast a cleric or paladin spell counts as a spell slot of one level higher. Halo. Once you’ve read and studied the book, you
figures prominently in many religions. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book’s various authors filled the pages with their own vision of true virtue, providing guidance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Rather than being a scripture devoted to a particular faith, the book’s authors filled the pages with their own visions of true virtue, providing guidance for defeating evil. The Book of Exalted Deeds
rarely lingers in one place. As soon as the book is read, it vanishes to some other corner of the multiverse where its moral guidance can bring hope to an endangered world. Although attempts have been
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Haruman’s Hill Behold! Zariel’s dog crucified those who betrayed his mistress in battle. — The Cartographer Haruman’s Hill is marked on map 3.1. When the characters arrive at this location, read or
writhing in torment as bloated stirges feast on their blood.
Haruman, a human paladin of Helm, was one of Zariel’s most devoted Hellriders. He crucified deserters to Zariel’s cause on “Coward’s Way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Haetae District The Park of the Elders, in the Haetae District, is a beautiful public space devoted to walking and peaceful contemplation. It features a stately monument to the late Queen Young-Soo
, aunt to Queen Jin-Mi. Read the following description if the characters visit this statue: The monument depicts a regal dragonborn seated on an ornate throne, a vision of wisdom and grace. She cradles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” section (including “Redwood Watch” and “The Council”). Step 2. Familiarize yourself with the Key
Heroes” Kaynen Guardian of the redwood grove Dryad R3 Marilissa Sunset-Is-Nigh’s devoted servant Yuan-ti Malison (Type 1) L3 Selenar Woodwise Elf council member Noble (Medium) “A Call for Heroes” Sunny
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
remain. The stone windmill on the hill is a later addition, but is still more than a hundred years old. Adabra Gwynn, a midwife and apothecary devoted to Chauntea (goddess of agriculture), resides here. A
manticore driven out of the mountains by Cryovain the white dragon attacks the windmill shortly before the adventurers arrive. Read the following boxed text to set the scene: Built on the slope of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
render and describe, to write and to read, and to pass on information. In legend, Deneir is often portrayed as being a scribe in service to Oghma, and he is sometimes thought of as Oghma’s right hand
saved for later use is information lost. They consider literacy an important gift of the gods, one that should be spread and taught. His followers are scribes and scholars devoted, like their patron
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
feet deep and counts as difficult terrain. A creature that enters the stream or starts its turn in it must succeed on a DC 10 Strength saving throw or fall prone due to the current. Moonstone The
them. The inscription can only be read while it is still. To decipher it, a character must fulfil at least one of the following requirements:
Understand Dwarven and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. He has served the master for uncounted years and is devoted to him. Cyrus tries to get the characters to retire to their “room in the tower” (area K49). If the characters aren’t sure what room he is
a rusted but sturdy iron portcullis that bars the way to area K63. (If the characters peer through the portcullis, read the boxed text for area K63.) The portcullis bars are 1 inch thick and spaced 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Although minotaurs aren’t evil by nature and are free to worship any god, many are raised among those devoted to Mogis’s vile whims. Myths tell that Mogis created the first minotaurs from his own
affirm that Mogis rewarded his most devoted followers, they assert that these followers were already minotaurs, and all Mogis did was exalt them to an honored status. Among minotaurs who worship Mogis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Daask Excavation site When the characters take the lift down to the Daask excavation site, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players: The lift seems to descend forever into the belly
15 to 30 feet. Due to the rubble, the ground around the pit counts as difficult terrain. Four Daask goblins guard this area and rely on darkvision to see. They hide in the pit when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly — sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the
impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries — or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly — sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8
Personality Trait
1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries — or I like to boast that I have.
3 I’m
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Princes and Scorpions As Uzoma leads the characters through the crowd, they notice movement in the shadows across the street. Read the following description: Shouts ring out at the crowd’s edge as
hurt those I love to accomplish my goals.” Bond. “I’ve devoted my entire life to becoming Empress Inaya’s heir.” Flaw. “I’ll stop at nothing to attain the throne.” Simbon, Prince of Anisa Prince Simbon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. Spine of the World Goliaths Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where
counts as one size larger when determining its carrying capacity and the weight it can push, drag, or lift.
Actions
Multiattack. The goliath makes two attacks with its greataxe or hurls two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the revenant. If the characters approach it, it says, “Go away.” If they don’t leave immediately, read: The creature’s grip on the greatsword tightens. “If you have come to destroy me, know this: I
hate more than Strahd von Zarovich. He slew Argynvost, broke the life of the knight I loved, and destroyed the valiant order to which I devoted my life, but Strahd has already died once. He can’t be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
at the end of the path, buried behind a 15-foot-deep thicket of thorns. Each 5-foot-square section of thorns counts as difficult terrain and has AC 11, 15 hit points, immunity to psychic damage, and
of it are destroyed. The staff at the center of the maze is a decoy and crumbles to ashes in the hands of whoever claims it. B3. Red Ruth’s Lair When the characters arrive at this location, read or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, you gain the ability to converse with beasts and many fey. You learn to speak, read, and write Sylvan. In addition, beasts can understand your speech, and you gain the ability to decipher their noises
radius around that point. It counts as neither a creature nor an object, though it has the spectral appearance of the creature it represents. As a bonus action, you can move the spirit up to 60 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
the characters open their door, they see Malaina in a panic. She shouts for the characters to come downstairs. Read or paraphrase the following: The sanctum looks like it was hit by a tornado: there
late. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the rules in the “Power of Secrets” section in this book’s introduction.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
characters to gather around the training helm atop the platform. Once the characters are in position, read or paraphrase the following: Saerthe steps back from the platform, holds their palms outward, and
ability. If the check succeeds, the character uses the spelljamming helm to propel the ship skyward. If the character succeeds on the check on the first try, it counts toward the group’s score in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Mausoleum Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of Ebondeath’s Mausoleum: E1. Entry Hall Read the following boxed text aloud when the characters descend the shaft into this area: The
characters who aren’t devoted followers of Myrkul enter these chambers, the heaped bones begin to quietly stir. Characters who succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check notice the bone piles shifting. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Solitary mind flayers are likely rogues and outcasts. Most illithids belong to a colony of sibling mind flayers devoted to an elder brain — a massive brain-like being that resides in a briny pool
mind flayers need to write something down, they do so in Qualith. This system of tactile writing (similar to braille) is read by an illithid’s tentacles. Qualith is written in four-line stanzas and is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
come back from foraging. They arrive in the middle of combat. When the fighting begins, read: Stroking his well-kept white beard, the old man begins to mock you as his students take up fighting
. Death is a fitting end for one who feared death so much that he inflicted great pain on others, but Bak Mei was once a kind man devoted to justice, so perhaps he could find a path to redemption. Treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
.
— Battle hymn of the githyanki knights
Githyanki knights are warriors, spellcasters, and scouts of exceptional ability devoted to the unflagging service of Vlaakith. Knights report directly to the queen
with Tiamat, the githyanki are forbidden from using psionics or magic to compel their dragon allies’ actions or read their minds. A dragon remains a loyal ally as long as its riders and handlers treat it with respect and it gets plenty of opportunities to pillage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Each time the characters investigate one of the colossi shown on map 4.1, read or paraphrase the following: What was once a massive, bipedal war machine made of stone, metal, and wood now lies in ruin
’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts as a secret for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. Treasure. A character who searches the area and succeeds on a DC 14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
sacred grove. Upper Dura Overlook Overlook is noteworthy for its kalashtar community, which maintains a community center, a shrine devoted to the Path of Light, and a few restaurants serving Sarlonan
families. The district includes a makeshift hrazhak court and a shrine devoted to the Wardens of the Wood. Conditions are poor to modest. Lower Northedge Tavick’s Landing: Important Districts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Meeting the Inhabitants Read this text when the characters first climb the path to Dragon’s Rest: Your arrival quickly draws the attention of the entire population of the place—which consists mostly
the players start showing signs of exasperation), the leader of the cloister approaches to welcome the characters. Read the following text: The chattering kobolds fall silent as a new figure comes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
bones crushed underneath. Those who succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Medicine) check while examining the bones identify that they are fey in origin. RAISING SOAPWORT
Characters who’ve read Thalivar’s
. Thalivar devoted himself to acquiring it — but whether he found it or not is a mystery. The entries stop here for over a hundred years.
Dates on the entries and the freshness of the ink reveal that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
your inner energy.
3 You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one that is devoted to a dragon god.
4 You spent long
long rest. Draconic Strike. When you damage a target with an unarmed strike, you can change the damage type to acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison. Tongue of Dragons. You learn to speak, read, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
oils worth 500 gp. W4: Corridor This corridor is empty. Heavy iron double doors bookend the western and eastern access points.
Additionally, if the characters haven’t yet explored area W3, read the
cyclops fears a terrible fate for the miners. Regardless of the characters’ reaction to this revelation, learning it counts for the purposes of the Power of Secrets rules in this book’s introduction. The






