blessing before decides certain reward

Necklace of Prayer Beads

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

. If a magic bead is removed from the necklace, that bead loses its magic. Six types of magic beads exist. The DM decides the type of each bead on the necklace or determines it randomly by rolling on

Blessing Bless 7–12 Bead of Curing Cure Wounds (level 2 version) 13–16 Bead of Favor Greater Restoration 17–18 Bead of Smiting Shining Smite 19 Bead of Summons Guardian of Faith 20 Bead of Wind Walking Wind Walk

Necklace of Prayer Beads Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

. If a magic bead is removed from the necklace, that bead loses its magic. Six types of magic beads exist. The GM decides the type of each bead on the necklace or determines it randomly. A necklace

necessary). Once a magic bead's spell is cast, that bead can't be used again until the next dawn. d20 Bead of... Spell 1-6 Blessing Bless 7-12 Curing Cure wounds (2nd level

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with one of Tiamat’s five dragon

;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ensure they can manipulate even the shrewdest opponents. Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a

Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

destruction on the battlefield. Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her

Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Cold, Fire, PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with

Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

decides if your demands are reasonable and if there are subordinates available to fulfill them. As your status in the guild improves, you gain influence over more people, including ones in greater

convinced that everyone I know is plotting against me. 3 I’ll brave any risk if the monetary reward is great enough. 4 I am convinced that I am far more important than anyone else is

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

changelings today—even in those changelings who have never set foot in the fey realm. Each changeling decides how to use their shape-shifting ability, channeling either the peril or the joy of the

, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell

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

to inspire and strengthen the side of good or to rescue heroes from certain death. Ki-rins are attracted to the worship of deities of courage, loyalty, selflessness, and truth, as well as to the

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom their master had communed. They were

; thus they were denied their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to unleash Strahd from the mists, often using adventurers as their pawns. They also ironically bear their

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

;that their immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they

their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to unleash Strahd from the mists, often using adventurers as their pawns. They also ironically bear their hated founder’s

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves

, thereby preventing the count from serving as the conquering force that the priests sought to loose upon the world; thus they were denied their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus

Supernatural Gifts

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

Supernatural Gifts Axel Defois A magical creature like a unicorn might bestow a supernatural gift A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power

. Supernatural gifts come in two forms: Blessing. A Blessing is usually bestowed by a god or a godlike being. Charm. A Charm is usually the work of a powerful spirit, a magical location, or a mythic creature. Unlike a magic item, a supernatural gift isn’t an object and doesn’t require Attunement.

Priest of Osybus (Blazing)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they devoted themselves to the same Dark Powers with whom

priests sought to loose upon the world; thus they were denied their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to unleash Strahd from the mists, often using adventurers as their

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves of this curse, they

from serving as the conquering force that the priests sought to loose upon the world; thus they were denied their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to unleash Strahd from

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

immortality would fail them when they least expected it and that he himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be

reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to unleash Strahd from the mists, often using adventurers as their pawns. They also ironically bear their hated founder’s name, for

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

himself would become one of the Dark Powers. As a result of that curse, a priest of Osybus can’t be certain that they will be reborn when they perish. In an effort to rid themselves of this

preventing the count from serving as the conquering force that the priests sought to loose upon the world; thus they were denied their reward of immortality. To this day, the priests of Osybus seek to

Redemption

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

necessary information from Nebukath, but stealing the book is beyond her ability, so she recruits the characters to carry out this task for the order. Remi offers no reward, but if the characters bring the

book or proof of its destruction to the order, each character receives a blessing of their choice, either from the gods they worship or from a god worshiped by Remi’s holy order: a blessing of health

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

. Blessings As described in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, the gods sometimes use blessings to reward their faithful servants for momentous deeds. Completing a quest bestowed by the god is an

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)

rarely warrants such a blessing, but slaying the high priest of Tiamat as he attempts to summon the Dragon Queen might. A blessing is an appropriate reward for one of the following accomplishments

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

Supernatural Gifts

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

Supernatural Gifts A supernatural gift is a special reward granted by a being or force of great magical power. Such supernatural gifts come in two forms: blessings and charms. A blessing is usually

Necklace of Prayer Beads

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

exist. The DM decides the type of each bead on the necklace or determines it randomly. A necklace can have more than one bead of the same type. To use one, you must be wearing the necklace. Each bead

Bead of… Spell 1–6 Blessing Bless 7–12 Curing Cure wounds (2nd level) or lesser restoration 13–16 Favor Greater restoration 17–18 Smiting Branding smite 19 Summons Planar ally 20 Wind walking Wind walk

Necklace of Prayer Beads

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

exist. The DM decides the type of each bead on the necklace or determines it randomly. A necklace can have more than one bead of the same type. To use one, you must be wearing the necklace. Each bead

Bead of … Spell 1–6 Blessing Bless 7–12 Curing Cure wounds (2nd level) or lesser restoration 13–16 Favor Greater restoration 17–18 Smiting Branding smite 19 Summons Planar ally 20 Wind walking Wind walk

Necklace of Prayer Beads

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

exist. The DM decides the type of each bead on the necklace or determines it randomly by rolling on the table below. A necklace can have more than one bead of the same type. To use one, you must be

again until the next dawn. 1d20 Bead Spell 1–6 Bead of Blessing Bless 7–12 Bead of Curing Cure Wounds (level 2 version) 13–16 Bead of Favor Greater Restoration 17–18 Bead of Smiting Shining Smite 19 Bead of Summons Guardian of Faith 20 Bead of Wind Walking Wind Walk

Rewards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

their reward. Corlie must return to the Sword Coast, but she insists Ironspine Keep needs leaders who can guarantee its defense. The fortress makes an excellent base of operations for future

adventures on the frontier, perhaps using the rules for Bastions set forth in the 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide. No one knows why Szass Tam wants the fortress, but he’s certain to test its defenders again!

Morgrave Characters

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

assign the characters to specific missions and reward them for achieving certain objectives without directing their every move. In return, the characters can draw on the resources of the university

Assignments

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

you assignments or reward you for achieving certain objectives, but it doesn’t dictate your activities. Adventurers’ guilds, heads of state, immortal beings, inquisitive agencies, religious orders

patron and so earn a reward. A university, for example, might not send you on a particular mission, but you might decide to follow leads to an ancient artifact hoping the university might reward you

1. Choose a Race

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

with certain weapons or tools, proficiency in one or more skills, or the ability to use minor spells. These traits sometimes dovetail with the capabilities of certain classes (see step 2). For example

create his character. He decides that a gruff mountain dwarf fits the character he wants to play. He notes all the racial traits of dwarves on his character sheet, including his speed of 25 feet and the languages he knows: Common and Dwarvish.

Concluding the Quest

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

Concluding the Quest After finding and slaying Sephek, the characters can return to Hlin and collect their 100 gp reward. If they don’t have evidence to prove that Sephek is dead, Hlin is willing to

. These murders occur irregularly, and only in towns visited by Torg’s. If the characters capture Sephek and deliver him to the authorities, they stop the murders but lose the reward offered by Hlin, who

Noncombat Challenges

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

agreement with a clan of surly dwarves, or successfully navigate the Chasm of Doom, you might decide that they deserve an XP reward. As a starting point, use the rules for building combat encounters in

failure. Milestones You can also award XP when characters complete significant milestones. When preparing your adventure, designate certain events or challenges as milestones, as with the following

1. Choose a Race

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

character’s race grants particular racial traits, such as special senses, proficiency with certain weapons or tools, proficiency in one or more skills, or the ability to use minor spells. These traits

sometimes dovetail with the capabilities of certain classes (see step 2). For example, the racial traits of lightfoot halflings make them exceptional rogues, and high elves tend to be powerful

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

their savagery. Green dragons, for instance, sometimes use orcs as sentinels or shock troops. Orcs are sometimes attracted to the service of frost giants or fire giants, who then “reward&rdquo

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

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