binding before decide college rulers

Prismari Professor of Perfection

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

. Binding and channeling these natural elements allow the professors to mold their environment to their needs, both for breathtaking performances and to control the fabric of a battlefield against their

perfection produce sculptural and architectural marvels. Prismari Scholars The scholars of Prismari College believe that art is the truest form of spellcraft. They use magic to make splendid art

Fast Friends

Spells Acquisitions Incorporated

When you need to make sure something gets done, you can’t rely on vague promises, sworn oaths, or binding contracts of employment. When you cast this spell, choose one humanoid within range

undertakes to perform any services or activities you ask of it in a friendly manner, to the best of its ability. You can set the creature new tasks when a previous task is completed, or if you decide to end

Choosing a College

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

, such as a background choice. From the start, your character is making decisions that will lead to their eventual college choice. Chapter 1 describes each of the colleges. How do you decide which of

Choosing a College At Strixhaven, students choose their colleges at the start of their second year. But even during a character’s first year, you make college-related decisions for your character

Studies and Philosophy

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

Studies and Philosophy Lorehold College is devoted to the study of history, broadly understood to include the various aspects of culture, behavior, and social relationships that shape historical

with Prismari College in the field of art history, with some students splitting their studies between the two colleges. Lorehold mages use their magic to unearth secrets and share illumination. The

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

— yuan-ti make perfect courtiers. And, worse for the rest of us, rulers. — Elminster The physical and magical prowess of the yuan-ti empire allowed the former humans to retain their

human society, so they gain influence by controlling enemy rulers — and those close to them — through blackmail, drugs, magic, and the subterfuge of disguised purebloods. From Calimshan and

High Elves: The Aereni

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

in the world beyond their island. The Five Nations are a place of chaos and war, so why would any sensible elf venture into that madness? As you make an Aereni elf character, decide what has caused

a quest by one of your own deathless ancestors? Or are you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime against your people’s rulers? Consider your character’s personal and family history

Schools of Magic

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

, a few class options suggest the existence of magic-using organizations in the world — bardic colleges and druid circles — which are up to you to flesh out. You could decide that no formal structures

for organizations presented earlier in this chapter. A player character necromancer might cultivate renown within the Cabal of Thar-Zad, while a bard seeks increasing renown within the College of Mac-Fuirmidh.

The Aurum

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

Shadow Cabinet. The members of this cabal are nobles but not kings; they are powerful industrialists, but not dragonmarked barons. They are determined to become the true rulers of Khorvaire, whether

by binding the current barons and monarchs to their will or by tearing down the current systems and creating something new. In stories driven by action, the Aurum can fund expeditions to exotic lands

Fast Friends

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

promises, sworn oaths, or binding contracts of employment. When you cast this spell, choose one humanoid within range that can see and hear you, and that can understand you. The creature must succeed on

the best of its ability. You can set the creature new tasks when a previous task is completed, or if you decide to end its current task. If the service or activity might cause harm to the creature, or

Fashion Show Preparations

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

Fashion Show Preparations As part of the preparations for the Magister’s Masquerade, many Strixhaven students participate in a fashion show on the Silverquill College campus at the Rose Stage

the fashion show play out over the course of several weeks. Characters might decide to design their own fashions, model designs at the show, or sell their works at the auction. Other students might get

Giants and Other Ancients

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

extending into the divine realms as well. The god Moradin, who is revered by many dwarves, is said to loathe the evil giant gods. But you might decide the dwarves and giants of your world have a long

in the mountains, living peaceful and prosperous lives under beneficent storm giant rulers or toiling in poverty under fire giant tyrants. Most D&D worlds’ histories don’t include any particular

Gnomes of Zilargo

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

Your family is working on a new form of elemental binding, but they need a lot of Khyber dragonshards. 2 You have an anonymous contact who sends you missions via the sending spell. When you do as you’re

code. 6 You know the location of a wanted war criminal, and you’ve been trying to decide whether to turn them in or try to get something in exchange for your silence. 7 You’ve been selling false

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

larger powers, has kept the ambitions of Luskan in check, and has taught the rulers of many cities that it is better to cooperate, even for a time, then to merely shut one’s doors and allow the storms

a partnership of the rulers of towns and cities across the North, who have pledged peace with one another and promised to share information and effort against common threats such as orc hordes and

Prismari Scholars

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

Prismari Scholars The scholars of Prismari College believe that art is the truest form of spellcraft. They use magic to make splendid art, and they employ artistry to make their magic spectacular

. Prismari Students The students of Prismari College—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—see no distinction between magic and art. No two Prismari students have the same style of spellcasting

Modifying a Class

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

world. For example, you could decide that the clerics of a particular deity belong to an order that forbids the accumulation of material goods, other than magic items useful for their divine mission

firmly in the world by associating the class with a particular race or culture. For example, you might decide that bards, sorcerers, warlocks, and wizards represent the magical traditions of four

Devils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

. Devils on the Material Plane use their influence to manipulate humanoid rulers, whispering evil thoughts, fomenting paranoia, and eventually driving them to tyrannical actions. Obedience and Ambition

bind it into service. Binding can also be accomplished with the help of a devil talisman. Each of these ancient relics is inscribed with the true name of a devil it controls, and was bathed in the blood

More Encounters in Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

to determine the best place to dig or support the structure, or Wisdom (Perception) checks to notice dangerous areas threatening to collapse further. You might also decide that magic or other

follow the voice, they find a male human under attack by two bulezaus that slipped past the devils and climbed the infernal binding posts to Elturel. If the characters save the man, he introduces

Wedding Itinerary

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

damage a creature. (You can decide whether to allow Tannus to fight to protect himself or others, but should encourage the player running him to think about creative nonattack ways to influence the fight

ally and resource. TWO DRY CLOAKS Two Dry Cloaks’s wands pulse with magical light, though only two of them have actual useful properties. The first is a wand of binding that glows purple. The second

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

cumulative. If you have temporary hit points and receive more of them, you don’t add them together, unless a game feature says you can. You decide which temporary hit points to keep. As an example

the mansion when the spell ends and appear in unoccupied spaces closest to where the door was. This intent will be reflected in future printings of the Player’s Handbook. Does planar binding summon the

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

of which use the mummy stat block but are lawful neutral. The scholar mummies are wrapped in funeral robes set with purple-glowing runes of oath-binding, recognized as such by any character who has

the collection, you can decide what it might be worth, but the characters should earn at least 50,000 gp for the lot (see also “A Little Light Reading” below). Such a reward might take the form of one

A Detour to Neverwinter

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

fit: Castle Never was the historical seat of the rulers of Neverwinter. The eruption of Mount Hotenow and various attacks in the years since have reduced the structure to rubble. Lord Neverember has

bring in a last meal. Then once they’re in the holes, it’s up to you to decide how they might pull off a daring escape — including searching for the rumored tunnel from the inside. Oppal’s Info If the

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Masked Lords of Waterdeep — rulers who convene in secret and whose identities are largely unknown. The public face of this ruling body is the Open Lord of Waterdeep. The current Open Lord, Lady Laeral

ominous shadow causing widespread panic. Lady Laeral Silverhand dispatches heralds to calm the people and assure them that no harm will befall the city. If the adventurers decide to investigate, they must

Observatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

battle with eight stirges. When the characters enter the area, six of the stirges turn their attention to this new, juicier prey. The kobolds try to deal with the remaining two stirges, and then decide

examples: “You pests will not stand in my way! I will claim the might of my ancestors!” “Get out of here before I tire of this game and end you all!” “Chromatic dragons are the rightful rulers of this world

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

mastery of our traditional crafts. (Good) 3 Strength. No other race can match the strength of giants, and none should dare to try. (Evil) 4 Lordship. Giants are the rightful rulers of the world. All

battle gear in preparation for a final, all-encompassing battle that will decide the fate of the world. If the suspicions are true, these sites are expertly hidden and kept secret even from most fire

Gibbet Crossing Locations

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

survived, however, as did the magic that binds her here. She can leave this area for only 1 minute at a time before the binding magic compels her to return. Vakketar used to demonstrate the efficacy

enemies deeper in the Underdark and hid it in this enclave until they could decide what to do with it. They never figured out how to activate it. The erratic magic of the nearby Netherese obelisk

Torrents Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

the civilized world and crushes the temples of the gods. In the dark age that results from the triumph of Olhydra, aboleths can return to their proper place as rulers of the world. If Gar Shatterkeel

learned too much about the Cult of the Crushing Wave or who stood in its way. A few could be adventurers who failed to stop the cult. Decide who these prisoners are, if any of them are alive, and what role

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

attacks it, Jot laughs and says, “You broke the binding. My watch over the dragonpriest is over!” It uses its next action to become invisible. It then turns into a bat and flies along the 10-foot-high

to us, I shall grant you a reward. Meepo can accompany you if you desire.” If the characters decide to go looking for the dragon, the kobolds direct them toward the passage that connects area 15 and

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