blades blowing diffusing contrast religion

Improvising Damage

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

4d10 Hit by falling rubble in a collapsing tunnel, stumbling into a vat of acid 10d10 Crushed by compacting walls, hit by whirling steel blades, wading through a lava stream 18d10 Being submerged in

to cause a setback rarely poses a risk of death to characters of the level shown, but a severely weakened character might be laid low by this damage. In contrast, dangerous damage values pose a

Studies and Philosophy

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

events. Its studies include various subdivisions of history (military history, social history, cultural history), archaeology, anthropology, psychology, sociology, religion, and economics. It overlaps

—law, religion, economics, education, social class, and so on—and how those structures drive historical events. Order focuses on systemic changes and the actions of people collectively. The perspective

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire

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

Chapter 2: Faiths of Khorvaire Religion plays an important role in Eberron. The gods don’t manifest physically, but people of faith believe that divine forces shape everyday life. Shared beliefs

observe the Path of Light, and the Undying Court guides the elves of Aerenal. Religion is especially important for a paladin, cleric, or druid, yet any character can have faith in a higher power

Life in the City of Blades

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

Life in the City of Blades The duergar are called gray dwarves not only because of the color of their skin, but also because of their drab and joyless lifestyle. While they make no time for merriment

, the duergar have a culture as rich and complex as any other, and nowhere is this so evident as in Gracklstugh. Work never stops in the City of Blades, and the gray dwarves take pride in efficiency

Other Religious Systems

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

), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

Giants

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

giants who wield two huge shields like plow blades. These shields bear spikes on their exterior and have hollow interiors into which the dreadnought pours hot coals at the first sign of danger. Armed with

a point anywhere in its lair. Each creature in that line must succeed on a DC 18 Strength saving throw or be pushed 15 feet in the direction the wind is blowing. The gust disperses gas or vapor, and

Orcs

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

blades, tactical experts who advise their chief in matters of war. Blades lead from the front, wading into combat fearlessly while barking orders at lesser soldiers. A blade knows how to use orcish

, Religion +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages understands Common and Orc but can’t speak Challenge 2 (450 XP) Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its

Example Simple Traps

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

. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check enables a creature to destroy the trap by defacing a key rune on the perimeter of the mosaic that is within reach; failing this check causes the trap

moving blades that sweep down through a chamber, threatening anyone nearby. Typically, a scything blade trap is activated by manipulating a lever or some other simple device. Kobolds especially like

Mummy Lord

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

and personality of its former life, and is gifted with supernatural resilience. Dead emperors wield the same infamous rune-marked blades that they did in legend. Sorcerer lords work the forbidden

Throws Con +8, Int +5, Wis +9, Cha +8 Skills History +5, Religion +5 Damage Vulnerabilities fire Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

into the shadows with ease, or even turn invisible for a crucial moment. Cult Ranks. Low-ranking cultists of Bhaal are called night blades, whom Bhaal blesses with darkvision and superior stealth

) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Arcana +5, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Actions Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit

Temple Locations T10-T18

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

closely by a character who has proficiency in the Arcana or Religion skill, whereupon their fiendish nature becomes clear. Treasure. The canvases are worth 200 gp each and the paints are worth 100 gp in

Piles of straw and moth-eaten blankets have been set up in this area as rough beds, and broken furniture and garbage is scattered around. In contrast to the squalor, four fine paintings hang along the

World-Shaking Events

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

(or unlucky) ones who survived? Describe what the area looks like after the disaster, in contrast to how it looked before. 4. Assault or Invasion One of the most common world-shaking events, an

the most as a result of the loss? Who or what benefits the most from it? 7. New Organization The foundation of a new order, kingdom, religion, society, cabal, or cult can shake the world with its

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

ft. STR 10 (+0) DEX 15 (+2) CON 10 (+0) INT 10 (+0) WIS 9 (−1) CHA 11 (+0) Skills Deception +2, Religion +2, Stealth +4 Senses passive

(+2) Skills Acrobatics +5, Intimidation +4, Religion +4 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Auran, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Hold Breath. The priest can hold its breath for 30 minutes

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying

(Religion) check, a character recalls that a crystal ball filled with eyes is the symbol of Savras, god of divination. Orb of Divination. The stone plinth upon which the orb rests is engraved with

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Religion +2, Stealth +2 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Aquan, Common Challenge 2 (450 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level

the death if an avenue of retreat is open to them. Reavers carry shields made of giant crab shells, and the blades of their swords are lined with shark’s teeth. Crushing Wave Reaver Medium humanoid

Monastery Locations

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

(Religion) check to identify the erased marks (a dwarf succeeds automatically). The runes show that the temple was once dedicated to Moradin. Bronze Lever. The lever triggers the collapsing stair trap

, powerful claws, and four eye sockets — but two of its eyes have been put out, and its claws are bronze blades. The creature bellows and thrashes in rage, constantly testing the bars and clawing at the

Bathhouse Locations

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

blades stand guard near the pools and attack trespassers on sight. If a fight breaks out here, the necromite of Myrkul in area D4 joins the fray in the second round of combat. Describe this location to

bereft of decor. Carved into each of its three doors is a full-figure depiction of one of the Dead Three. A character recognizes all the figures with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. East

The Seldarine

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

, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address

weapons and gear used by her followers, such as silver arrowheads, knife blades, and wooden shields, are often decorated with a stylized image of Sehanine’s eye with rays coming out of it — a warning to

Maelstrom Level 2

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

whalebone blades lined with shark teeth. The shields and the weapons aren’t particularly valuable, especially given their weight. A concave wall to the south has a giant-sized secret door set into it. It

wave — all carved from stone. The walls of this temple are etched with images of storm giants riding whales, battling dragon turtles, and blowing conch shells to summon giant crabs, giant octopi

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