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Oath of Devotion

Classes Player’s Handbook

to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use

Swanmay

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

GrowthSwanmays are members of a reclusive order of wilderness defenders. Each bears a primal blessing that allows them to transform into a swan to watch over the lakes and woods they call home. Swanmays get

along well with dryads and other creatures devoted to protecting the wilderness. Roll or choose a result from the Swanmay’s Charge table as inspiration for what a swanmay protects. Swanmay

Oath of Devotion Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shining armor, acting with honor in pursuit of justice and the greater good. They hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some, for better or worse, hold the rest of the world to the

same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of their devotion. They hold angels—the perfect servants of good

Isolde

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

warrior devoted to a pantheon of elven deities called the Seldarine. In this role, she defended the Feywild against dragons, demons, and other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right

information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3 Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. 4 I overlook

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Paladins train for years to learn the

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

involved, have a strong chance of knowing who is. Suggested Characteristics Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to

back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. 3

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation

, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 7. Ideally, that character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Acrobatics Athletics

Investigation Medicine Perception Religion The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 12. A Bard is a good choice, given the role that music and storytelling play in the adventure. Ideally, the

character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Deception Intimidation Perception Performance Persuasion Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions.

Training Time

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Training Time To change your subclass, your DM might require you to spend time devoted to the transition, as you study the ways of the new specialization. This transition requires a number of days

required to receive blood, a blessing, or both from an ancient dragon. If you return to a subclass that you previously held, you forgo the gold cost, and the time required for the transition is halved.

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, devoted to contemplating philosophical principles. 8 My former clade supervisor is now engaged in field research studying some of the largest beasts and monsters on Ravnica. Non-Simic

fungus field. 5 I can’t fathom what could have made my childhood friend run off and join the Gruul. 6 I love comparing notes with my friend in the Izzet, though our fields of research are

Running for One Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Running for One Character You can run this adventure for a single character of level 3. Ideally, that character should have proficiency in at least two of the following skills: Athletics Deception

History Insight Perception Persuasion Sleight of Hand Stealth The solo character gains the Blessing of the Lone Champion (see the introduction) to compensate for the lack of companions. Key NPCs

Part 2: Master of Adventures

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

devoted to helping you create and run great adventures. Chapter 3 covers the basic elements of a D&D adventure, and chapter 4 helps you create memorable NPCs. Chapter 5 presents guidelines and advice

Appendix A: Shared Campaigns

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

how to run a shared campaign and seeing how the Adventurers League handles certain issues, then the rest of this appendix is meant for you. CODE OF CONDUCT Time and time again, the core rulebooks

conduct. Because people who don’t normally play together might end up at the same table in a shared campaign, it can be helpful to establish some ground rules for behavior. On the broadest level, everyone

Adventure Structure

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

that are represented by a special card reading detailed in chapter 1, “Into the Mists.” Before you run the adventure, you need to conduct that reading to determine the location of several items that

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Elisabeth Durst, who run a small cult devoted to Barovia’s Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich. Given the domain’s many greater threats, this minor cult and the house draw scant attention. If the characters ask

Lower Northedge

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

population. The Rat’s Nest is a tavern that caters to shifters, and the Bear’s Rest is an inn run by a family of shifters. Tooth & Nail is an apothecary specializing in the care of fangs and claws

devoted to the Silver Flame come from across Khorvaire to pray at the shrine, but the local shifter population has no love for the pilgrims or the church.

Quest: Priestly Duties

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Holy Symbol Impromptu Blessing A married couple asked Fazzir to give them a blessing for safe travel for a romantic getaway. Fazzir needs two assistants to perform the ceremony. To conduct the ceremony

The Cogs

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

purification plants in the sewers as well as elsewhere in the Cogs, but street gangs run rampant nevertheless—sometimes wreaking havoc, sometimes maintaining their own semblance of order and harsh

explores the relics left by an ancient group of wizards devoted to the study of the daelkyr. Or inquisitives investigating the corruption of the Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame in Sovereign Towers (in Middle Central) might discover the archierophant’s ties to a rakshasa dwelling in Khyber’s Gate.

Forge Domain

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

this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Artisan’s Blessing Starting at 2nd level, you can use your Channel Divinity to create simple items. You conduct an

burned? Oh, the fire must be for the wax seals! Forge Domain Features Cleric Level Feature 1st Domain Spells, Bonus Proficiencies, Blessing of the Forge 2nd Channel Divinity: Artisan’s Blessing

Running a Séance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

run the encounter and what information it should convey. Timing. They occur at points noted throughout the adventure or when you feel is appropriate to the tension of the story. The spirits of the

house are willing to be channeled only once per day, so the party must wait until after the following dawn to conduct another séance. Preparation and Ambiance. Plan for séances in a way that creates a

Second Séance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Second Séance The investigators conduct the second séance likely after the party has explored most of the house and followed the lead they received from the first séance. Preferably, the house has

séances or are taking their time exploring, feel free to run this encounter multiple times, allowing the characters to ask more questions. If the borders to the domain are not yet closed, a storm begins brewing at this point.

Run the Encounter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

Run the Encounter Let the players take the lead! They can try anything they can imagine. Encourage the players to tell you their ideas. Ask them to let you know what they are thinking, and then run

asks for by 100 gp. If the players ask about the Scaled Queen, the merrow says that she is a huge, two-headed merrow who carries the special blessing of the Prince of Demons, Demogorgon. Attack the

Interesting Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

a lively debate on the current state of the Race of Eight Winds. Detention is run by a halfling who calls herself Brandy. She claims to be a excoriate, driven from House Ghallanda after refusing to

. Devoted to the Sovereign of Law and Lore, this grand temple is an architectural marvel as well as a sacred site. Many scholars and sages make the pilgrimage and spend one night in the Great Hall

Ankhtepot

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

place, one with knowledge of rule and the deities’ blessing. On the day of the ritual that would consecrate the pharaoh’s connection with the gods, Ankhtepot rallied his loyal priests and murdered their

, and he answered with certainty. Granted new freedom by the Dark Powers, Ankhtepot emerged from his crypt into the domain of Har’Akir. In this new land, Ankhtepot found a pious people devoted to the same

Creating a Paladin

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

, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted servant of good, loyal to the gods of justice and honor, a holy knight in shining armor venturing

pursue your holy quest and the manner in which you conduct yourself before gods and mortals. Your oath and alignment might be in harmony, or your oath might represent standards of behavior that you have not yet attained.

Temples and Shrines

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

said to impart a blessing to any smith who bathes their hands in its waters. The Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame, Sharn’s largest temple to the Silver Flame, is located in Upper Central. Archierophant

Ythana Morr is frequently accused of corruption and nepotism, but there are smaller places of worship around the city devoted to the true principles of the faith. The hermit Gaia watches over the

Celebrate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

party) who brings down the beast wins a purse of 500 gp and the blessing of Balinor. The Hunt can vary; some years multiple beasts are released and the hunter who catches the most of them is marked as

) is an aerial race that takes place around Dura Quarter. See the sidebar for more information. Sun’s Blessing (15 Therendor). The festival of Dol Arrah, this is a day of peace and a time for enemies

Noteworthy Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

physical difference? Do you carry a curse or blessing? How do you feel about your differences? Do you perform? Have you devised a way to profit from your circumstances? Are you proud of your performances

? Do you have a show mentor or partner? Or do you earn your way in the Carnival as a laborer, as a vendor, or in another role? How did you join the Carnival? Did you run away to join? Were you an outcast who found a home with the Carnival? Did Isolde or a trouper save you from danger?

Evil Inchoate

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

status, and they typically don’t set impossible goals — a lesser demon, for instance, might simply run amok when unleashed into the world, its only desire to spread chaos, but a marilith or other

powerful demon usually has an intent that goes beyond merely causing carnage, and a plan to achieve it. DEMONIC AMULETS: BLESSING AND CURSE Some demon lords have a way of cheating death, but this great

Final Séance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Final Séance This séance occurs whenever you choose to run it, likely after the party has fulfilled any requests made during the second séance. At its end, the house wakes, shifting the party’s

what happens when the house wakes and look ahead to “Escaping the House” at the end of the adventure. Unless otherwise noted, should the party try to conduct additional séances at this point, the

Fight or Flight

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

confronted by obviously more numerous or powerful opponents usually try to avoid battle. But brave, desperate, or devoted creatures might never retreat from a battle. If you can’t decide whether a

: Flight. The creature can retreat or run away on its turn. Select a destination for the fleeing party, such as a known place of safety (perhaps a room with a door that can be closed and barred). If the

Paladin Subclass

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

themselves to the highest standards of conduct, and some—for better or worse—hold the rest of the world to the same standards. Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their

Worshiping Karametra

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

few have ever reached its center. The Old Harvest. In rare, remote settlements, high summer ceremonies acknowledge ancient rural practices devoted to a less merciful vision of Karametra. These

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

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