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Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the Ordning. Whatever the truth of their origin, ettins sometimes recognize a kindred soul in the two-headed Demogorgon and devote themselves to his service. Those who prove exceptionally valuable to
Demogorgon’s purposes in the Material Plane are rewarded with a “blessing” that transforms them into monstrous echoes of their demon patron.
The arms of an echo of Demogorgon
Backgrounds
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your kind. With the aid of this magic, you have learned how to
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Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Fiendish Blessing. The AC of Isolde includes her Charisma bonus.
Innate Spellcasting. Isolde’s spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 14). Isolde can innately cast the following
sent malevolent fey creatures to hound Isolde and her Shadowfell carnival. Isolde doesn’t know who is behind this petty torment, nor does she care. Her hunt for the Caller and her thirst for
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water
Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total
62,000 XP (124,000 XP total) for defeating the dragon turtle after its Blessing of the Sea activates.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon turtle fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
manifestations of the gods. The more religious members of the Stoneheart Enclave cast augury and commune spells within the circle, interpreting the responses to their entreaties through subtle changes
, Gurnik channels the power of the cleansed temple, bestowing a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon on each of the characters (each player’s choice); see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on blessings.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
raiders to give up their ways, settle down, found a village, and devote their lives to farming.
A Karametra Campaign At first glance, a campaign in which the player characters are champions of
the same goals. At the beginning of the campaign, the characters might discover a community in desperate straits and receive Karametra’s blessing as they restore it to a state of safety and prosperity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
domain appropriate to that deity for their Divine Domain feature. Often, heroes choose to devote themselves to particular gods either out of piety or self-interest. Sometimes, though, the gods choose
champions who might not be entirely willing. Heliod, for example, takes pride in selecting only the best mortals to be his champions. He doesn’t care how the mortals feel about being chosen, and his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the two-headed Demogorgon and devote themselves to his service. Those who prove exceptionally valuable to Demogorgon’s purposes in the Material Plane are rewarded with a “blessing” that transforms them
Echo of Demogorgon No transformation wrought by the hand (or tentacle, whatever) of a demon lord is rightly understood as a “blessing.”
—Bigby
Some legends claim the first ettins were orcs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the land from long before humanity’s arrival on the continent. The elves of Valenar devote themselves to the arts of war. Their cavalry has no equal in Khorvaire, and they combine a talent for magic
rank. Once citizens of Cyre, now they’re citizens of Valenar. Little has changed for the commoners, most of whom don’t care who wears the crown. The harsh sands of the Blade Desert cover northern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
ruins, they devote their time to developing new spells and enslaving the mortals with which they surround themselves. A spirit naga likes to charm its foes, drawing them close so that it can sink its
poisonous fangs into their flesh. “If you destroy me, I will return, and everyone you care about will suffer for it.”
— Explictica Defilus, spirit naga
Spirit Naga
Large monstrosity, chaotic
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field
diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods.
Booming Birth Rate
In order to replenish the casualties of their endless warring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
as responses to the characters’ questions. The Believers put him here as punishment for being disobedient. He failed to deliver a message from his father, Rotharr Hatherhand, to Ilmeth Waelvur. It
really a Believer, but the Believers take care of him, so he does what they tell him to do. The Believers are a secret group made up of some of the most important people in town. They guard the moving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
wordless executions. Crypts of the Lost Beyond Odunos rises a cluster of tors honeycombed by countless tombs. Few know who were originally buried in this morbid labyrinth, but the Returned care nothing for
, there was one witness to his escape, an unremarkable soul called Tymaret. Sharing what he’d seen with the god of the dead, Tymaret received a cursed blessing from Erebos: he would be restored to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, guild artisan, soldier, urchin Most champions of Karametra are advocates of community and family. They typically form tight-knit squads or surrogate families and take care of their people. Karametra’s
Favor Karametra grants her favor to champions in the mortal world who advance the cause of civilization and community. She nurtures the power and influence of those who provide food and care to others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
environment—perhaps the food or water that sustained you, elemental magic inherent in the site of your home, or some verdant blessing of growth placed on you—caused you to grow to a remarkable size for your
, you survived. 4 Your farm was crushed and your family killed in a battle between warring groups of giants. Racked with guilt over the destruction, a sympathetic giant soldier promised to care for you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
other.
Partners in Possibility. The fall holiday known as the Blessing of the Beasts (or, in Meletis, the Therimakarion) celebrates humans’ partnership with domestic animals. The horses and oxen that
this day are servants of Karametra and destined for great things. Others claim that on this day domestic animals can speak—that is, if they have anything they care to say to their supposed owners
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
always bear fruit, and flocks will always bear young. Children will always be born, parents will always care for them and be cared for in their turn. Great fortune or adventure might not be at hand
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
the clock tower didn’t pay Naeryx a lot of money for his work, but they occasionally had him over for dinner. He owned one fine suit that he wore on such occasions, and though he didn’t care for the
until the next dawn), message
Bonus Actions
Blessing of the Raven Queen (1/Day). Witch magically teleports, along with any equipment he is wearing or carrying, up to 30 feet to an unoccupied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
variety of spa services. Light spa amenities (body, foot, and hand treatments, massage therapy, skin care, general grooming and bathing) are included along with the standard dining menu at no additional
specifically. Burney is under the effect of a permanent mind blank spell, and cannot be detected by magical or mundane means unless she wishes it. In exchange for this blessing, Burney can take no direct
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
demonic terrors of the Abyss. Were you in my place, would you risk it all to save others?” Zariel lets each character answer her question in turn. She thanks them for their responses, then utters a
blessing to Lathander over the characters. Characters who answered that they would risk it all as Zariel did each gain a charm of vitality. Characters who answered that they would not risk it all to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
unheated place such as a barn or an abandoned cottage. When asked about his odd style of dress, Sephek Kaltro claims that he was born on the holiday of Midwinter and that the Frostmaiden’s blessing
work, the spirit inside Sephek doesn’t care about getting caught, and he isn’t shy about admitting his guilt. He considers surrendering only because it buys time for him to escape and commit more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
wisps of the same light that transformed her, and are infused with a blessing of health (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Returned to her full celestial glory, Zariel
can. In the longer term, the characters might also have loose ends in Baldur’s Gate to take care of, especially if any villains in chapter 1 were left alive to continue their dark plots. Even if the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the gods prepare their prayers in this area, meditating on the blessing they want. A salamander and four fire snakes are in this room. The salamander stands guard before the door to area I5, while
saving throw as a minor blessing. Destroying these offerings undermines Izel’s plan, as the offerings are consecrated to the gods and can’t be used to coax forth other tlexolotls. I6: Caldera The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
aren’t interested in treaties, trade negotiations or diplomacy. They care only for satisfying their insatiable desire for battle, to smash their foes and appease their gods. Booming Birth Rate In order
past the age of 25 due to 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
paladins slew all but one of the ambassadors, and sent the survivor back to Jarant’s court to communicate their answer. The other responses to the Najaran ambassadors fell somewhere in between
serpents don’t care who tromps over the hills, so long as they stay out of the places under them. The Najaran capital city, Ss’khanaja, is found in the northwest of the Serpent Hills, but an even larger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
spirit of a forest, and sporadic prayers to a host of other spirits as well. An animistic religion very tolerant. Most spirits don’t care to whom a character also offers sacrifices, as long as they
rather than from a specific nature deity, some clerics devote themselves to ideals rather than to a god. Paladins might serve a philosophy of justice and chivalry rather than a specific deity. Forces and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
path. 2 As the most powerful beings in creation, we have a duty to use our strength for the benefit of all. 3 I take what I want. I don’t care who gets hurt. 4 A giant lives for a few centuries, but
is a fair target for my weapons. 4 I care nothing for what others expect, to the point where I cannot help but contradict what others ask of me. 5 I am terrified of arcane magic and can be cowed by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
toasty blessing God Some dragons demand not just service but worship from their minions. Among Humanoid creatures, kobolds are most likely to treat their dragon patrons as deities, since they typically
of their piety. (The dragon blessed follower, described in chapter 6, is an example of a Humanoid manifesting such power.) Dragons can be benevolent patrons who genuinely care for those who worship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Lolth’s blessing by being the one to bring such a blasphemer to justice. In order to survive, a wild mage must defeat or elude all attackers and forge an alliance with those who can be threatened or
even the Queen of Spiders is sometimes tricked when Zinzerena shifts blame for her actions onto others. Not many female drow devote their lives to the study of magic, because it’s held to be a low-status
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
of the god’s love and of the primal elves’ original fluid state of being. Many of Corellon’s chief priests bear this blessing.
The rarest of these blessed elves can change their sex whenever they
it as a curse, for it could destabilize their entire society. If Corellon’s blessing manifests in a drow, that elf usually flees to the surface world to seek shelter among those dedicated to Corellon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
gem cannot benefit from the Blessing of Dumathoin described in the “Purifying the Crypt” section earlier in this chapter. P9: Historian’s Tomb The walls of this room are carved with images of open
the fourteen dwarf skeletons has a gemstone worth 100 gp in its ribcage. Any character who steals a gem can’t benefit from the Blessing of Dumathoin described in the “Purifying the Crypt” section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
“Recent Events in Phandalin” section can guide the NPCs’ responses to the characters’ questions. But beyond being sources of information, many of the NPCs in this episode have the potential to interact
is elected mayor, the players can play nice with him to get what they want, and the story moves forward. But if the characters care about who becomes mayor, they have plenty of opportunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the same character is submerged in all four pools, that character receives the blessing of That-Which-Endures. This blessing comes in handy later in area 7. Key. To make the key appear, one or more
the crawler. If the characters try to hurt or intimidate Gorkoh, he attempts to send them into the carrion crawler’s domain unprepared, hoping that the monster takes care of them. Creature. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
a well-engineered system that taps the hidden spring in area C26. An ancient blessing provides the fountain with modest healing powers; anyone who drinks from it gains the benefits of having finished
members of the cult, and they make sure to look after their creature comforts. They intermittently take care of the Temple of Elemental Water. On the rare occasions when Gar Shatterkeel retires to rest