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Spider Queen or rule a noble house.Lolth’s Blessing (3/Day). The drow casts Cure Wounds, Darkness, Dispel Magic, or Lesser Restoration, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does.
Blessing of Mother Night. Baba Lysaga is shielded against divination magic, as though protected by a nondetection
, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night named Baba Lysaga. Although it was the former who raised Strahd and enabled him to follow in
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
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Faerûn for being eccentric, spoiled, venal, and, above all else, rich.
Whether you are a shining example of the reason for this reputation or one who proves the rule by being an exception, people
family alone, or it could be concerned with another noble house that sides with or opposes your own. Your ideal depends to some extent on how you view your role in the family, and how you intend to
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While their spontaneity and whimsy sometimes put them at odds with more stoic peoples, satyrs rarely let the moodiness of others hinder their own happiness.
Life is a blessing from the gods, after
all, and the proper response to such a gift, as far as most satyrs are concerned, is to accept it with relish.
Born of the Wild
In their physical forms, satyrs embody a fusion of humanoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
it’s the gift of a dragon, the manifestation of some form of draconic heritage, the blessing of a draconic god, or a consequence of slaying a dragon—it can have supernatural effects. Here are feats that bestow draconic power, available to you if you use the optional feat rule in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Inscrutable Like a sphinx, you have a mind like a maze, impenetrable to mortal scrutiny. This might be a gift or training from an actual sphinx, the blessing (or curse) of a god, or an inexplicable
disadvantage. Inscrutable Characteristics d6 Characteristic
1 I was educated by a sphinx in the Dakra Isles.
2 I am a devout adherent to one of Meletis’s schools of philosophy (detailed in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
only when the adventure text instructs you to do so. Dragon’s Blessing When the rulers of Yongjing reach an advanced age, they use potions of longevity to increase their life span. These potions are
supplemented with a rare reagent called Dragon’s Blessing. The primary ingredient of this reagent is powdered eggshell from a legendary being known as the Dragon of Heavenly Blessings. Normally, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strengthened their faith and drew them together. However, some question the validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found even among the most devout followers of the faith; such people fear that the
, consider how you feel about Thaliost. Would you like to see it returned to Aundair, or do you support Thrane’s rule?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
temples. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as citizens of other nations. King Boranel ir’Wynarn rules Breland in conjunction with an
elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War, but his children have yet to prove themselves, and a growing movement advocates for abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel ir’Wynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Iroas, children of devout parents to whom the God of Victory has given the strength to serve and protect the people. Everyone always said I was born a hero.
—Matt Knicl, “The Hero of Iroas”
What
makes a hero? Is it a quality of birth that sets some mortals above others? Is it a blessing from the gods? Is it a matter of fate, spun out in the strands of a divine tapestry, charting the course of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Heliod’s Champions Heliod’s champions are a means to accomplish his goals. In the world, Heliod is concerned with law and order, justice and fidelity. On a larger scale, he seeks to establish his
campaign, the characters might stand alongside other defenders of a polis against attacking monsters and receive Heliod’s blessing at a crucial moment to turn the tide of battle. Hailed as heroes by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Duergar Despot The Reghed nomads who stalk the tundra and the Ten-Towners who keep civilization alive are so concerned with day-to-day survival that they typically pay little heed to the evil forces
duergar warlock formerly of the Underdark. His patron, Deep Duerra, has urged Xardorok to fulfill his destiny and become the first duergar to rule a kingdom on the surface. Icewind Dale is cold, dark
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
last memory of Ankhtepot’s name faded from his homeland, a voice intruded on the priest’s prison, asking if he still felt he was worthy to rule. Through the ages, Ankhtepot’s arrogance hadn’t waned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of the nation are devout followers of this faith. During the Last War, the people of Thrane chose to set aside the rule of the monarch and to embrace the leadership of the Church. For the last seventy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Order of the Gauntlet, a devout and vigilant group that seeks to protect others from the depredations of evildoers. The order is always vigilant, ready to smite evil, enforce justice, and enact
, especially those who appear to hold to these virtues. Daran is concerned about the Redbrands, and he would like to see a group of adventurers teach the ruffians a lesson. He tells the characters that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
famine and aberrant livestock. Those in her service rarely produce offspring and so petition her for hexblood children (see chapter 1). All Mother asks of her followers in return for her blessing is that
art, and small sacrifices. The most devout, called Mother’s Minders, each undertake a ritual in which they pluck out their left eye, gifting its sight to Mother. Lorinda can see through her followers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
staggering advantage not seen on battlefields for over a thousand years. The Dragon Queen has elevated her five most cunning and devout followers to the rank of dragon highlord, each commanding one of
the region’s nomads under Dragon Army rule. The half-ogre Lucien of Takar commands the Black Dragon Army, whose focused force supports the other armies and occupies the lands they conquer, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
truly do search for evidence of the gods, many are more concerned with establishing and controlling local rule, and do not shy away from using coercion and threats to get their way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Brightguard Before Atash, the Brightguard was a fringe collective of devout protectors who vowed to defend Akharin Sangar from evil in the name of their deity, the Sunweaver. When the angel Atash—an
seek to return Atash to the Sunweaver and restore Akharin Sangar to a state of self-rule. Named for the lions that roam the lands beyond the city, the faction is secretly led by famed actor Afsoun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
culture fall under Ephara’s influence. Scholarship is closely connected to Ephara, as is art—particularly poetry, sculpture, and architecture. Ephara is also highly concerned with civic wisdom and
justice, and many politicians and other leaders seek her guidance in how to rule. Ephara’s Goals Ephara seeks always to further cities: establishing them, protecting them, and seeing them grow. She supports
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
(Medium Spy Master). Morcant is the highest authority at the palace and secretly wishes to reimpose elven rule in Lorwyn. When it’s in Shadowmoor, Lys Alana is called Caer Ulios. Reasons to Visit
the statistics of Wyvern Poison (see the Dungeon Master’s Guide). He is concerned that someone within his inner circle wants to use the poison to sow chaos.
Orc
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Luthic. He predicts that the war will end with Luthic the only deity standing, as the cave mother ascends to rule her warrior children.
Life in the Tribe
Orcs survive through savagery and force of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara is almost by necessity an urban campaign, and likely one that primarily or entirely takes place within a single city. Ephara is concerned with the establishment, development, and protection of
past, either as Returned or Nyxborn, can also throw a community into disorder. Who has the greater right to rule: the current ruler or the city’s legendary founder?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
foreign rule constructed alongside newer structures built by traders and immigrants looking for security. Kalapang is welcoming toward foreigners and encourages visitors. Powerful clans and the
were infused into the skybridges in ages past, with the creatures’ blessing. Only bonesingers, people chosen as stewards of the skybridges, know how to maintain the magic that keeps the skybridges safe.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
other factions for the Zhentarim’s support — up to an additional 25,000 gp, at your discretion. Follow-Up: Mission to Thay Any alliance with the Red Wizards is a mixed blessing. More pragmatic factions
dialogue with the Red Wizards, and believe that the Thayans would agree to an alliance only if it furthered their own plots to rule the Sword Coast and all Faerûn. Lady Laeral and Ulder Ravengard both think
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
at the moment of your birth, signifying Purphoros’s blessing of the event.
2 As a young artist, you breathed the intoxicating fumes of a volcano and found mystical inspiration.
3 You are
blessing, I will create something magnificent. (Any)
4 Change. The old must be swept away to make room for the new. (Chaotic)
5 Generosity. I want to create things that will enrich the world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
throughout the tribe, for the event is seen as a great blessing from the goddess, but it brings tension as well. An orog within the tribe poses a potential problem for an orc war chief: will the orog
chief. Keeping the Balance What most war chiefs don’t realize, or trust in, is the fact that orogs aren’t a direct threat to their rule. By nothing more than their presence, orogs serve as a balancing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
factions for the Zhentarim’s support—up to an additional 25,000 gp, at your discretion. Follow-Up: Mission to Thay Any alliance with the Red Wizards is a mixed blessing. More pragmatic factions and
Wizards, and believe that the Thayans would agree to an alliance only if it furthered their own plots to rule the Sword Coast and all Faerûn. Lady Laeral and Ulder Ravengard both think the Red Wizards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
etherealness spell, is the exception to this rule. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from Undermountain is pulled back into the dungeon upon leaving that plane. Magic that summons creatures or
amount of space the drow take up on levels 3, 10, and 12. He’s also concerned that the conflict between the githyanki on level 16 and the mind flayers on level 17 could spiral out of control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serves as an adviser and mediator to scattered groups of giants, traveling extensively to visit far-flung communities. In some places, priests of Annam are great kings who rule over realms comprising
cleverness. Giants who value or seek to emulate these qualities pray and sacrifice to her, asking her blessing. Those who hold out hope for the restoration of giants’ ancient glory worship her as well
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
tomb isn’t marked with the person’s name. Few people favor Jergal as a deity, and most who do are concerned with the dispensation of the dead in some way. Priests of Jergal serve communities as
— l promise to serve and guide you as your seneschal until you grow comfortable with the position.” Then, before the stunned trio could react, the Lord of the Dead asked, “Who among you shall rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Baba Lysaga Two women gave life to Strahd von Zarovich. The first was Queen Ravenovia van Roeyen, Strahd’s biological mother. The second was the queen’s midwife, a devout follower of Mother Night
back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30 feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does.
Blessing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Only then can the order mount an organized assault. As you prepare to depart, a knight of the order named Lanniver Strayl offers you his blessing. Lanniver Strayl (LG male human knight), a devout
powers concerned with their mutual security and prosperity. Heading the coalition are rulers in the North and along the Sword Coast. Although alliance members have pledged to join forces against






