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Sorcerer

Classes Player’s Handbook

: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Dagger;Daggers

power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a

Folk Hero Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

after I led a symbolic act of protest against it. 9 A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing or revealed my secret origin. 10 Recruited into a lord’s army, I rose to

you. Suggested Characteristics A folk hero is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk heroes look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ presence is marked by an absence of animals and a strange quiet, as if the forest wishes to avoid attracting attention to itself. The faster travelers decide to move on, the better. If these

adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Investigation Medicine Perception Religion The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

provoke retaliatory attacks from the creatures they steal from. It’s better to be cautious and overlooked than to be considered dangerous and a threat. In a couple of situations, kobolds might

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

Warforged Personality

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

delight in exploring their feelings and their freedom. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and deeper meaning. The typical warforged

has a muscular, sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity in emulation of creatures around them.

The Soul's Shape

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

The Soul’s Shape Before tasking characters with retrieving it, determine what form the pharaoh’s ka takes. It might be a physical object, a living creature, or a spiritual concept that needs to be

remaining loyal Children of Ankhtepot 4 A blessing granted to those who survive both the Breath of the Forgotten and the Breath of the False 5 A set of relics holy to the old gods of Har’Akir

Quest: Priestly Duties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Holy Symbol Impromptu Blessing A married couple asked Fazzir to give them a blessing for safe travel for a romantic getaway. Fazzir needs two assistants to perform the ceremony. To conduct the ceremony

properly, two characters must each take the Study action and make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a successful check, the couple departs the temple with cheer. On a failed check, the couple

Warforged Personality

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

delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and

deeper meaning. The typical warforged has a sexless body shape. Some warforged ignore the concept of gender entirely, while others adopt a gender identity. The more a warforged develops its

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn, he

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn, he

Modifying a Class

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

modify existing classes to better serve your game’s needs. Changing Proficiencies Changing a class’s proficiencies is a safe and simple way to modify a class to better reflect your world. Swapping

your world might worship a patron deity, performing secret missions in that deity’s name. To reflect this cultural detail, you could add Religion to the list of skills that a rogue character can choose

Captain Othelstan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

) CON 16 (+3) INT 13 (+1) WIS 14 (+2) CHA 12 (+1) Saving Throws Str +7, Con +6 Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +4, Perception +5, Religion +4 Senses passive

. Tiamat’s Blessing of Retribution. When Othelstan takes damage that reduces him to 0 hit points, he immediately regains 20 hit points. If he has 20 hit points or fewer at the end of his next turn

Temples and Shrines

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

Temples and Shrines Every major religion has outposts in Sharn. A number of sacred sites draw pilgrims to the city from across Breland and Khorvaire. Priests don’t usually sell their services

; temples are places for worship and spiritual guidance. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, represented by shrines and small temples throughout the city. The Pavilion of the Host in

Gith Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Zar’ryth Githyanki Personality Traits d4 Trait 1 When I’m bored I make my own excitement, and I’m always bored. 2 I treat others as if they were animals that simply don’t know any better. 3 Violence is

a spice that makes life worth living. 4 Old age is a concept that I find fascinating. Maybe someday I too will be aged. Githyanki Ideals d4 Trait 1 Fidelity. Warriors are only as good as the vows

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

, Magali Villeneuve, Lauren Walsh, Shawn Wood, Zuzanna Wužyk, Kieran Yanner Concept Art Directors: Richard Whitters, Shawn Wood Concept Artists: Alix Branwyn, Tyler Jacobson, Chris Rahn, Magali

, Margaret Weis, Michael Williams, Janet Vialls, Peter Vialls, and many more! Additional thanks to the hundreds of playtesters whose efforts made this a better book! On the Cover Dragons

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Wuzyk Cartographer: Jared Blando Poster Map Cartographer: Francesca Baerald Concept Art Directors: Josh Herman, Emi Tanji Concept Artists: Eric Belisle, Dmitry Burmak, Ekaterina Burmak, Max

creators of Planescape: Torment; and the hundreds of playtesters who made this a better book! Claudio Pozas Additional thanks to the original Planescape setting designers, including Rich

Credits

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

Yanner Concept Art Directors: Josh Herman, Emi Tanji Concept Artists: Eric Belisle, Dmitry Burmak, Ekaterina Burmak, Max Dunbar, Alex Konstad, Juho Laitila, Izzy Medrano, One Pixel Brush, Noor Rahman

this a better book! Jessica Fong Additional thanks to the original Planescape setting designers, including Rich Baker, Wolfgang Baur, Tim Beach, Karen Boomgarden, Michele Carter, David “Zeb” Cook

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, smelting, forging, and religion. If the tribe has any spellcasters, this caste includes them. Lashers follow the lead of the tribe’s boss, and enforce their will on other goblins with whips

new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be

Noteworthy Sites

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

Sun Square is an important hub whose three architectural marvels exemplify the pillars of local society—religion, government, and economy. Avalin Sahar. The decorative turquoise-and-gold facade of the

fertile, blessing farmers with bountiful harvests of juicy pomegranates, buttery pistachios, and crimson strands of saffron. Rebellion also flourishes, as the Brightguard has a smaller presence here, and

Evil Inchoate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

absolute evil, demons have no concept of empathy. Each demon believes that only its needs and desires matter. This self-centeredness applies even with regard to other demons. These fiends have no

powerful demon usually has an intent that goes beyond merely causing carnage, and a plan to achieve it. DEMONIC AMULETS: BLESSING AND CURSE Some demon lords have a way of cheating death, but this great

Life in the Styes

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

Life in the Styes In better days, the fact that the Styes was sheltered from offshore winds was one of its more desirable qualities. Now, the Alchemists’ Quarter spews a permanent miasma of acrid

common. The best taverns in the Styes would be considered dives in most cities — and its inns are no better. Visitors are advised to bring their own bedding to avoid bugs, and to move the bed in front

Ankhtepot

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

place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their

gods he once served. Immediately he set to wiping out that religion, replacing it with new gods of his own imagining, false divinities for whom he alone spoke. Using blasphemous rites, Ankhtepot

Sorcerer

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

Charisma Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Arcana, Deception, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B:(A) Spear, 2

others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift

It's Just Business

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. What better way to think of the big bad monster at the center of a web of even bigger and badder plans than as the CEO of a megacorporation, using every resource to dominate the market? What is an

-reaching power of global corporations allied with political power doesn’t just inform our own real world — it molds it. Bringing that concept of powerful corporations working with or against nobility to

Sorcerer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, Insight, Intimidation, Persuasion, or Religion Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons Armor Training None Starting Equipment Choose A or B: (A) Spear, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (crystal), Dungeoneer’s Pack

or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the

Pharika's Villains

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

. The researcher’s blessing alleviates the pox but leaves the survivors delusional and violent. 5 After the characters witness a miracle, an apothecary (mage) seeks their blood as a medicinal

Basilisk* MM 6 Medusa* MM 8 Assassin MM 8 Hydra MM 8 Spirit naga MM 17 Hythonia MOoT * See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. Pharika’s clerics believe that they are better healers because they are so well acquainted with death (CHASE STONE)

3. Shrine of the Sea Mother

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Great Sea Mother Blibdoolpoolp. A successful DC 13 Intelligence (Religion) check recalls that Blibdoolpoolp is a scavenger goddess, meaning that discarded and recovered items are worthy offerings — and

the more personal the better. Regurgitating at the goddess’s feet is considered a sincere show of faith (and a behavior faithful kuo-toa might display if the characters wait long enough). Four kuo-toa

Group Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

patron’s guidance and encouragement inspire better coordination. As a result of this unity, each member of your party can grant Advantage to a D20 Test made by another member of the party. To grant

You have access to continuing education at no cost. You can spend 30 days in classes to gain one of the following benefits: You gain proficiency in the Arcana, History, Nature, or Religion skill. You

Outer Planes

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

Material Plane. But the landscape can change at a whim of the powerful forces that dwell on these planes, which can remake them completely, effectively erasing and rebuilding existence to better fulfill

their divine needs. Distance is a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes can seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Valenzuela, Brian Valeza, Nino Vecia, Tyler Walpole, Jabari Weathers Concept Artists: Kent Davis, Richard Luong Project Engineer: Cynda Callaway Imaging Technicians: Daniel Corona, Kevin Yee

Lindsay, Hilary Ross, Chris Tulach Special thanks to T. Alexander Stangroom and to the hundreds of playtesters whose efforts made this a better book. The following product provided information and

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

the gods prepare their prayers in this area, meditating on the blessing they want. A salamander and four fire snakes are in this room. The salamander stands guard before the door to area I5, while

a seed.” A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History or Religion) check recognizes these statues as devout figures from local legends who earned the favor of the gods. If Ollin is with

Rejecting the Ordning

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

worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the

new religion replaces the giants’ ordning with a different structure that offers the same sense of order, purpose, and meaning. Such cults place giants at a higher position than the giants would

Prismari Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

insightful feedback, which she tailors to each individual. After a review, she often offers a small piece of advice that alters the student’s point of view and work forever—for the better. Uvilda

professor of expression) is the current Dean of Expression. Nazzari always want to see art that is bigger, more radical in concept, and more emotionally powerful. For their final project as a mage

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