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Yuan-ti Pureblood
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body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders.
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The bodies of all
odds aren’t in their favor. A short retreat might be just the thing to reach a better tactical position, find allies, or to allow the yuan-ti the opportunity to study their opponents and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. He has become too powerful to conquer.
So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of good. Let holy men call upon their power that the devil may be contained within
the walls of weeping Barovia. Leave our sorrows to our graves, and save the world from this evil fate of ours.
There is much wealth entrapped in this community. Return for your reward after we are all departed for a better life.
Kolyan Indirovich
Burgomaster
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
wilderness and adventure. You don’t need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure; everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this content. If this is your first time
running a D&D adventure, read “The Dungeon Master” section; it will help you better understand your role and responsibilities. The “Background” section tells you everything you need to know to set up the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
, Morgrave Historian
Xen’drik is a land of ruins and mysteries. The dragons of Argonnessen have no love for lesser creatures. The psychic tyrants of Sarlona maintain strict control over their borders and
chapter provides an overview of the nations of Khorvaire, along with a glimpse of common life, magic, religion, and the world—and planes—that lie beyond it.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
nations shut their borders. The dwarves of Thorbardin withdrew to their deep tunnels, refusing entrance to refugees from the surface. Many societies turned on one another or fell to disease and war
bonds of trade that united and diversified them. As the civilizations of Krynn rebuilt, and new societies arose, the world learned to live with a jarring truth: the gods were truly gone. Religion on Krynn
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a few feet away. Maggots feast on the rotting remains.
Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes that the hand shape on the back wall resembles the symbol of Torm
. Characters who witnessed the ghostly scene in area 7 recognize the mace as the weapon used by the cleric in that vision. The stone chests once contained coins hidden here by Melairkyn dwarves. The duergar broke open the chests and dumped the coins in a mining cart in area 18d.
Kobold
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, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might
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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sent here by King Skotti himself. You are expected to keep your ties to the crown secret, the better to gain a clear insight into the region. If folk know that you represent the king, they’ll put their
belt, you can achieve fame in Saltmarsh. 5–6 Your family lost their holdings when Keoland’s enemies pushed back the realm’s borders. In compensation, you have been given a writ by the crown to found a new barony. The trouble is, the land you were ceded has been swallowed by the Drowned Forest.
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, 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Walls alone holds more Cyran refugees than Karrnath has allowed across its borders. If you read the Sharn Inquisitive or the Korranberg Chronicle, you’ve heard the endless litany of how difficult life
survived the Mourning did so because they were beyond the borders of their nation. And why is that? Because they were soldiers.
The Sharn Inquisitive talks about starving children and ailing
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
gain entry discover a cloistered community of scholars milling around inside Candlekeep’s walls, a place of enlightened conversation and friendly debate. No better place in the Realms exists for those
prophecies of an ancient sage named Alaundo the Seer. Those compiled divinations make up a tiny fraction of the accumulated knowledge and secrets contained in the library’s vast collection. Not all
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, History, Nature, and Religion. Diplomat. Negotiating treaties, de-escalating conflicts, and issuing ultimatums are tasks that fall within the purview of the Diplomat, who typically puts their high
Intelligence scores or proficiency in Investigation. Warden. The Warden’s focus isn’t so much on the people of the nation, but on the land encompassed within its borders, both cultivated and wild. Sometimes
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Exploring the Gulch Dumathoin’s Gulch was once a dwarven mine, but the erosion of the stream exposed it to the sky. The mine contained a shrine to Dumathoin, and the power of that deity still infuses
(Religion or Arcana) check. Succeed on a DC 25 Intelligence (Religion or Arcana) check. Belong to the cleric or paladin class and worship Dumathoin as a deity. A creature that deciphers the moon runes
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
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- 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
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Akharin Sangar Despite the rumors outside its borders, Akharin Sangar is markedly hospitable. By long-standing custom, every Sangarian is a potential host and must be prepared to entertain
, though its ranks contain both tender-hearted civil servants and disciplinarians who relish chastising citizens for misdemeanors. Names Sangarian names are drawn from lineage, religion, and literature
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
respects the other gods whose interests balance creation and destruction, such as Thassa, Purphoros, and Nylea, considering them better attuned to Theros’s needs and destiny’s myriad outcomes. Nylea shares
borders between the realms, as she draws horrors into the mortal realm with her and thereby raises Athreos’s ire. Of course, Klothys trusts no other god as much as she does Kruphix, who also recalls Theros’s earliest hours. The two have a deep respect for one another.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
young world of Theros was the godlike race of titans, born from the same swirling chaos as the world itself. Before any order could be imposed on the world, the titans had to be contained. Kruphix and
left their young world vulnerable to dangers from both inside and out. Putting their rivalry aside, the pair agreed it was better to share and have something than let their struggles destroy all creation
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
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
admire Andrella and enjoy her goodhearted mentorship.
Rumors
“A dastardly bandit, Pral, accosts travelers along the trail. Apparently he’s quite handsome; I’m sure he’ll look even better behind
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
: History, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, an ink pen, a hammer, a hooded lantern, a tinderbox, a tome of history, a school uniform, and a pouch containing 15 gp
. The more obscure the historical references I can include in everyday conversation, the better. 2 By searching for these lost artifacts, I hope to find who I really am along the way. 3 I can barely go
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
same world as Barovia, many Vistani look toward the future, learning from their traditions and from one another to better face whatever lies ahead. Vistani bands consist primarily of one or more
domain’s borders. Most bands make their living primarily through craftwork (especially delicate silversmithing), horse rearing, and trading wares carried between domains. Meetings between Vistani bands are
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
beginning of Aerdy’s decline marked the high-water mark of Keoland’s expansionist policies, as it held sway from the Pomarj to the borders of Ket. Aided by Celene, rebels in the Ulek region strove to curb
. Summarize what lengthy works say, and focus on the most plot-worthy parts.
Scholarly Expertise. Characters who have proficiency in the Arcana, History, or Religion skill can be fonts of useful
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bands; some independent war bands have even crossed the Talenta Plains to raid across the borders of Karrnath and Q’barra. High King Vadallia insists that these are the actions of individual soldiers
, but he refuses to take action against the perpetrators. Some scholars believe Vadallia and the Valenar are trying to provoke a full-scale conflict — by the strictures of their religion they don’t
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
focus has largely been within the grasslands’ borders, he cautiously explores engaging in trade with the human poleis Ironmanes One collection of leonin prides, the Ironmanes, doesn’t recognize the
the grasslands for countless generations. They know the way of Oreskos’s beasts and seasons better than any. Both mystical and knowledgeable, the Sun Guides read the messages in plant growth and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
squeeze between the bars, but not a youth or even an adult halfling. The city’s portcullises are usually left open even when the gates are closed. Each gate is contained within a small gatehouse flanked by
penalty, or permanent exile. A city magistrate decides which punishment is appropriate. Religion The city has temples and shrines dedicated to various gods. Religious practices that are certifiably
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
consequence of my unwavering faith. In taking my vows, I became the holy sword of my religion. Ranger d6 I became a ranger because … 1 I found purpose while I honed my hunting skills by bringing down
beyond civilization’s borders. 5 I met a grizzled ranger who taught me woodcraft and the secrets of the wild lands. 6 I served in an army, learning the precepts of my profession while blazing trails
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, Intimidation, Insight, Investigation, Nature, Religion, Perception, or Persuasion. You gain proficiency in that skill if you don’t already have it, representing the symbiote’s counsel and guidance. If you
symbiote seeks to defend the servants and interests of a powerful being or organization.
5 The symbiote wants to keep you from harm at all costs and believes it knows what’s best for you.
6 The symbiote seeks to experience new sensations, the more bizarre the better.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Religion In many domains, locals maintain chilly relationships with aloof deities, knowing “the gods” only through hollow rituals and clergy with scant supernatural powers. Conversely, some people
about the nature of their domains or what lies beyond the Mists. This preoccupation, along with the lack of shared borders or reliable travel, means that mercantile ventures and military conquests
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+4 Dex 10 +0 +0 Con 17 +3 +3 Ability Score Mod Save Int 11 +0 +5 Wis 19 +4 +9 Cha 16 +3 +3
Skills History +5, Perception +9, Religion +5
Vulnerabilities Fire
Immunities Necrotic, Poison
Strike. The mummy makes one Rotting Fist or Channel Negative Energy attack.
The scroll contained a foul ritual to raise one of the children of Ankhtepot. I tried to burn it, but the flames refused