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College of Lore Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a monarch or

sometimes in actual colleges, complete with classrooms and dormitories, to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption, unravel lies, and poke fun at self-important figures of authority.

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“I have never imagined such beauty existed,” Goldmoon said softly. The day’s march had been difficult, but the reward at the end was beyond their dreams. The companions stood on a

ethereal beauty, in the midst of ancient forests or in silvery spires glittering with faerie light, where soft music drifts through the air and gentle fragrances waft on the breeze. Elves love nature and

Young Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil) 5 Wonder. Though I don’t wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good) 6 Code of

topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragon’s complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them. Cold, Necrotic

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

good fortune. They consider seeing a ki-rin fly overhead a blessing and events that happen on such a day especially auspicious. If a ki-rin alights during a ceremony such as a birth announcement or a

reach, and only those mortals who have the tenacity to complete the daunting journey to a ki-rin’s lair can prove themselves worthy of speaking with its occupant. Many of those who do end up

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

assume roles of greater responsibility and prominence. You might be one of Candlekeep’s own, dedicated to the curatorship of what is likely the most complete body of lore and history in all the

. d6 Ideal 1 Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) 2 Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good

Blessings

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

Blessings A character might receive a Blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous—an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. A Blessing is an appropriate

reward for one of the following accomplishments: Restoring a god’s most sacred shrine Foiling an apocalyptic plot by a god’s enemies Helping a god’s favored servant complete a quest An adventurer might

Blessings

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

: Restoring the most sacred shrine of a god Foiling an earthshaking plot by the enemies of a god Helping a god’s favored servant complete a holy quest An adventurer might also receive a blessing in advance of

Blessings A character might receive a blessing from a deity for doing something truly momentous — an accomplishment that catches the attention of both gods and mortals. Killing rampaging gnolls

Resolving Activities

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

Resolving Activities The description of each activity tells you how to resolve it. Many activities require an ability check, so be sure to note the character’s relevant ability modifiers. Follow the

steps in the activity, and determine the results. Most downtime activities require a workweek (5 days) to complete. Some activities require days, weeks (7 days), or months (30 days). A character must

Divine Intervention

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

accomplishment that might merit a blessing as a reward. Occasionally, a god might also offer a blessing when sending a champion on a quest, helping them to prepare for the task ahead. A character

retains the benefit of a blessing until it is taken away by the god who granted it, which might happen if a character’s piety score is reduced. Unlike a magic item, a divine blessing can’t be suppressed

Cult of the Black Earth

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

, and unyielding resolve. They are deliberate and slow to act, careful to consider their plans and gather their strength before beginning any new enterprise. Once earth cultists resolve to act, they

cruel, an extreme narcissist who delights in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and luxurious comforts. Beneath this sneering self-assurance lies a bitter being who loathes himself and holds

9. Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, Aryx offers to fight alongside the party until such time as it can leave this level and complete its mission, provided the characters aren’t predominantly evil. If the characters help Aryx defeat Fazrian later on, the deva shows its gratitude by bestowing upon them the blessing of health.

into Fazrian, the fallen planetar on level 21. Before Aryx could approach Fazrian, however, Halaster trapped the deva in the shield. Aryx must complete its mission before it can return to Tyr’s heavenly

28. Private Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

. Thessalar hopes to recover his sculptors, their superior mason’s tools, and their half of the manual of stone golems to complete this golem and send it out against Moghadam. High Priest Ard-Sagart (a

mechanical guide spend 1 charge in this area causes the high priest to leave for area 29 by way of the secret door, then prepare for a ceremony of blessing.

Encounters

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

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Encounters

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

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Rhythm of Play

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

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the

Faerie Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

a dazzling array of medals and five different secret pockets 4 A gold-rimmed monocle sized for a cyclops, complete with a gold chain 5 A gilded pseudodragon skull that the faerie dragon

Fey associates. Though Nathair’s magical powers are far greater than those of most faerie dragons (thanks in part to highly developed dragonsight), Nathair still prefers to resolve conflict with

2. Vast Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical weapons that aren’t made of adamantine. Destroying the arch all but dooms the project, since Zox lacks the resolve to start

. Kurlog will accept reasonable aid to complete this mission. In particular, he could use help taking down the arbalests that guard the Simulacrux. 2c. Detritus Wreckage. This section of cavern is

Rhythm of Play

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

resolve their activity. In combat, the characters take turns. The DM Narrates the Results of the Adventurers’ Actions. Sometimes resolving a task is easy. If an adventurer walks across a room and

adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM might ask the player to roll a die to help determine what happens. Describing the results often leads to another decision point, which brings the

Random Road Events

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

recommend 300 XP per character for each situation the heroes resolve successfully. Ideally, the characters have the chance to complete eight or nine of these events. If you use the milestone experience

How to Play

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

while a second examines an esoteric symbol engraved on a wall and a third keeps watch for monsters. The players don’t need to take turns, but the DM listens to every player and decides how to resolve

might be locked, the floor might hide a deadly trap, or some other circumstance might make it challenging for an adventurer to complete a task. In those cases, the DM decides what happens, often

Random Road Events

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

recommend 300 XP per character for each situation the heroes resolve successfully. Ideally, the characters have the chance to complete eight or nine of these events. If you use the milestone experience

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a

sometimes in actual colleges, complete with classrooms and dormitories, to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption

College of Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a

sometimes in actual colleges, complete with classrooms and dormitories, to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption

The Vampire's History

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

scenic beauty that he decided to settle there. Queen Ravenovia lamented the death of Barov and was fearful of Strahd. War had made him cold and arrogant. She kept her younger son, Sergei, away from the

his mother, to demonstrate his love for her. When it was complete, Strahd commanded his mother and brother to come to Barovia and stay with him. Sergei eventually took up residence at Ravenloft, but

Nylea's Influence

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

solitude and serenity of the forest. Birth falls under Nylea’s influence as well, and her priests often double as midwives in their communities, blessing babies as they come into the world. Nylea’s Goals

Compared to the other gods, Nylea’s goals are modest. She wants only to keep the natural world free and healthy, shepherd the seasons through their yearly cycle, and enjoy the beauty of the land. But

Setessa's Surroundings

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

the road from Meletis known as the Guardian Way, the ruins of a round tower lie beside a rushing stream. This marks the greatest extent of ancient Setessa’s reach. A site of rich natural beauty, with

worthy mortals, blessing them with the long lives of mighty trees. The grown seedlings of Nikaia and Nylea’s other favored continue to share their wisdom and protect Setessa to this day.

Cambion

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

beauty. Cambion Medium fiend, any evil alignment Armor Class 19 (scale mail) Hit Points 82 (11d8 + 33) Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft. STR 18 (+4) DEX 18 (+4) CON 16 (+3

) Fiendish Blessing. The AC of the cambion includes its Charisma bonus. Innate Spellcasting. The cambion’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). The cambion can innately cast the

Karametra's Influence

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

, but the little joys of life—the smell of spring blossoms, the sweetness of ripe fruit, the flaming beauty of autumn leaves, the fellowship of community—can be savored. In many ways, Karametra

couching them in terms of abstract ideals of honor or law or justice. She is the distillation of an ancient and primal exchange: mortal devotion in return for divine blessing. Karametra’s Goals

Meeting the Secretary

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

when Lu Zhong Yin is brought safely back from the Old City and the scholar deems the investigation complete. Finally, the secretary provides the characters with a spell scroll of sending, which they can

prepare if necessary. What’s Left Unsaid Secretary Wei’s true goal is to search the buried Yun dynasty ruins for any sign of Dragon’s Blessing—a magical reagent of particular importance to the emperor

The Order of the Gauntlet

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

an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of

divine guidance, for it is only with the blessing of Torm and the other gods that Tiamat can be defeated. Just as good deeds must be performed in the light for all to see, evil must be shunned and

Running Allies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

characters off-screen. The ally could defend the characters’ base of operations from intruders while the characters are off adventuring. Or the ally might complete tedious side quests for the characters

, gather valuable loot or information, or resolve old problems the characters have forgotten about or left behind.

The Order of the Gauntlet

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

an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of

divine guidance, for it is only with the blessing of Torm and the other gods that Tiamat can be defeated. Just as good deeds must be performed in the light for all to see, evil must be shunned and

Fireside Contests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge

character must complete the contest’s objective before the other competitors. The objective for each contest is included in the contest descriptions that follow. Opponent and Conduct. One Fireside giant

awards the party a potion of flying. Stone Giant’s Resolve Each competitor must sit or stand atop a wooden post beneath a roaring waterfall. If a competitor’s body ceases to be in contact with the

Y3. Druids' Circle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

waiting to begin a ritual to summon forth an enormous tree blight. Only one druid is needed to complete the ritual, but the druids won’t begin without Strahd’s blessing. Thus, they are waiting for him to

The Order of the Gauntlet

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

an individual choice. Camaraderie and esprit de corps run high within the order, and an individual member will risk anything to save a fellow member or to complete an important mission. The Order of

divine guidance, for it is only with the blessing of Torm and the other gods that Tiamat can be defeated. Just as good deeds must be performed in the light for all to see, evil must be shunned and

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