blessing before drives complex resides

Stalker of Baphomet

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

the antithesis of the artistry that drives the stone giant’s ordning. The Horned King, Baphomet, is an exception. Though he is a merciless hunter, the Prince of Beasts also crafts complex mazes

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

endlessly overburdens herself, struggling to protect those around her as her hate for the Caller drives her forward at any cost. Personality Trait. “We all contribute so that we all benefit. Those who

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most savage desires. Cults devoted to Baphomet use mazes and complex knots as their emblems, creating secret

maintained and surrounded by a moat constructed in the fashion of a three-dimensional maze. The palace itself is a towering structure whose interior is as labyrinthine as the plane on which it resides

Satyr Legacy

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. 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

eccentricities. Some people spend too much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it

Primal Paths

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

Primal Paths Rage burns in every barbarian’s heart, a furnace that drives him or her toward greatness. Different barbarians attribute their rage to different sources, however. For some, it is an

internal reservoir where pain, grief, and anger are forged into a fury hard as steel. Others see it as a spiritual blessing, a gift of a totem animal.

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

its secrets and nature have been laid bare. Tinkers and Minstrels Curiosity drives most of the tabaxi found outside their homeland, but not all of them become adventurers. Tabaxi who seek a safer

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

Primal Paths

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

Primal Paths Rage burns in every barbarian’s heart, a furnace that drives him or her toward greatness. Different barbarians attribute their rage to different sources, however. For some, it is an

internal reservoir where pain, grief, and anger are forged into a fury hard as steel. Others see it as a spiritual blessing, a gift of a totem animal.

28. Private Chapel

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

28. Private Chapel The temple’s high priest resides in these small quarters, which contain a bed, personal effects, ceremonial robes, and religious instruments of office. A fireplace along the

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.

Noteworthy Sites

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

. Fragrant spices lure shoppers to the bustling Ruz Bazaar, a sprawling complex of vendors that hides an underground market. Foothills of the Heavenly Peaks The hills beneath the Heavenly Peaks are

fertile, blessing farmers with bountiful harvests of juicy pomegranates, buttery pistachios, and crimson strands of saffron. Rebellion also flourishes, as the Brightguard has a smaller presence here, and

Symbiotic Being

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

Symbiotic Being A second being resides within your body along with you. It manifests physically somewhere on you and relies on you for its survival. At the same time, it offers you knowledge and

symbiote resides, it reappears on your body in another location at the next midnight. Roll on or choose an option from the Symbiotic Nature table to determine what sort of symbiotic being shares your

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

moves its tribe to another area, ceding the contested territory to its more successful neighbors. As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense

being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from Tiamat, ordinary kobolds resent urds and don’t get along with them. Fragments

2. Water Room

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

remains of the temple’s first high priest (whose spirit now resides as the eidolon in area 25). If the skeleton is examined by a creature in the water, a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check

skeleton contains a vellum map of the temple complex. However, slow seepage has blurred all but a small portion, so that the map now shows only area 1; area 2; the passage to area 3, with that area only a

Stalker of Baphomet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

rare among stone giants; the destructive tendency of demons is the antithesis of the artistry that drives the stone giant’s ordning. The Horned King, Baphomet, is an exception. Though he is a merciless

hunter, the Prince of Beasts also crafts complex mazes as his hunting grounds. Stone giants can become mesmerized by the demon lord’s mazes and enter his service. These giants can continue pursuing art

Demon Lords

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

Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These

drives, the Prince of Demons inspires fear and hatred among other demons and demon lords. Demogorgon towers three times the height of a human, his body as sinuous as a snake’s and as powerful as a

12. Red Wizards' Room

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

(see appendix D for statistics), a Red Wizard of Thay allied with the Cult of the Dragon, resides here. Unless he was killed or captured previously, Azbara Jos (see appendix D for statistics) is also

inappropriately equipped. Rath Modar is here to help watch over the vast treasure being transported to the Well of Dragons and also to plan for the summoning of Tiamat; the necessary incantations are complex and

Druid Circles

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

circle operates nearby, seeking the circle’s blessing before hunting or farming on the lands they protect. The druid habit of gathering in clearings, wooded groves, or around sacred pools gave rise to

Circle gathers around their namesake pool in the northern forest of Mir. The Circle of Swords Protectors of the Neverwinter Wood, the Circle of Swords drives destructive humanoids like hobgoblins

12. Red Wizards' Room

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

for statistics), a Red Wizard of Thay allied with the Cult of the Dragon, resides here. Unless he was killed or captured previously, Azbara Jos (see appendix D) is also present. If both Red Wizards are

. Rath Modar is here to help watch over the vast treasure being transported to the Well of Dragons and also to plan for the summoning of Tiamat; the necessary incantations are complex and require hundreds

Gold Dragon Lairs

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

a misty river gorge and has the following features: Waterfall Cave. A rushing river cascades over the cliff in a scintillating waterfall, concealing the entrance to the dragon’s cavern complex. Past

in his former lair near Bloodstone Pass, Tamarand currently resides in the Vaasan wilderness and keeps his exact location a closely guarded secret. Gallery. A passageway running left from the grand

Wandering Emporium Businesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

an achievable objective, if the customer is of good alignment and inclined to take direction from the chatty barber. Burney is, in fact, an ancient copper dragon named Balarystul. Burney resides in

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

Orc Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

worship Gruumsh and Ilneval occupy the main area of the complex, a large cavern that has the war hearth at its center and a shrine to Ilneval along the perimeter. The focal point of the shrine is a blood

their differences or engage in contests of strength. War Chief’s Quarters Adjacent to the main chamber is the room where the war chief resides, holds council, and hands out blessings or punishments

Satyr

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

pleasure. 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

much time worrying over why satyrs behave as they do. But satyrs themselves simply are as they are, feeling no need to understand what drives them, much less explain it to others. The Satyr

Life and Outlook

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

more successful neighbors. As demonstrated by their hatred of gnomes, kobolds have a persecution complex and easily take offense at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other

at random from kobold eggs, even in a tribe that has no adult urds. Although being able to fly is an incredible gift, and it would be expected for kobolds to interpret the wings as a blessing from

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

7), second in command of the fire cult. He is responsible for guarding the northern half of the complex. Roleplaying Bastian. Bastian is suspicious of anyone he doesn’t already know and assumes any

shimmers, smoke, and steam rise toward the domed ceiling, escaping through vents. Staircases rise at opposite ends of the room, and a smaller passage exits to the east. An efreeti drives azers and

The Foundry

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

The Foundry Durgeddin’s followers lived and worked in a series of carved halls and chambers beyond the Glitterhame. Most of this part of the complex was thoroughly ransacked when the dwarven citadel

of the master smith’s work. If the characters come to this part of the complex from the Black Lake (see the “Dark Mere” subsection of “Scout the Area”), they begin in area 38. Map 2.5: The Foundry

Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

into the rapids below (Nafik’s choice). The arm has Armor Class 19, 30 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. Destroying Nafik. Nafik’s heart resides in area P64. To vanquish the high

. This untitled book details how one can become a mummy lord through a complex ritual that involves numerous unspeakable acts and vile ingredients. Some of its pages are burnt and illegible, while others

Factions

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

he considers revolting necessities. Only a handful of true Cult of the Dragon initiates and officers resides at the castle. All of them are noted in the castle description. They act as overseers and

attack on sight. Lizardfolk The Scaly Death lizardfolk tribe has no leader. Pharblex killed its shaman, Suncaller, and the death left the tribe with an inferiority complex that was ripe for

Locations on the Upper Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

), which serve as pets of the yetis in area 13. These creatures lair on a ledge above the floor of the cave, and they try to take intruders by surprise. 16–19. Barracks Complex This section of the

has 2d4 rocks to hurl. 16. Outer Sleeping Area One frost giant resides in the northeast cavern. 17. Upper Sleeping Area The northwest cave holds one frost giant. 18. Middle Sleeping Area Two frost

The Fissure

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

. Any low-challenge cavern-dwelling beasts are perfect for prodding the adventurers along. 3. Traps This part of the underground complex contains a number of traps installed by the previous occupants

Factions

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

revolting necessities. Only a handful of true Cult of the Dragon initiates and officers resides at the castle. All of them are noted in the castle description. They act as overseers and aides to Borngray

The Scaly Death lizardfolk tribe has no leader. Pharblex killed its shaman, Suncaller, and the death left the tribe with an inferiority complex that was ripe for exploitation. When Rezmir promised

Designing Simple Traps

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

creator (in the adventure), the creator’s purpose, and the location the trap protects. Traps have context in the world — they aren’t created for no reason — and that context drives the trap’s nature

starting point for most simple traps that deal damage. For traps with more complex effects, your best starting point is to use the Spell Equivalent by Level table to find the best match for your trap’s

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Creatures. Pencheska, a succubus, resides here with four Thayan warriors (see appendix B), who are in her thrall. Pencheska is an unwilling servant of Tarul Var. If she is alerted to the characters’ approach

line the walls of these well-appointed living quarters. Standing screens divide the space into smaller sections containing couches, tables, and desks. Tarul Var, Lich Creatures. Here resides the

The Seldarine

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

his presence is no longer felt. Priest of Corellon Corellon doesn’t expect much from followers — no complex rituals or frequent ceremonies or even regular prayer. Corellon wants them to enjoy life

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

Briny Maze Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

following blessing. This blessing adheres to the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Blessing of the Solipsistic Mind. You access esoteric truths from an ancient tome by focusing

than mind flayers make Intelligence and Wisdom checks with disadvantage. Wire. The canvas covers the artist’s last project: a vast and complex web of taut wires inspired by mathematical equations. The

The Dark Seldarine

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

— who is also a true disciple of Keptolo. In most myths, Keptolo resides in the Demonweb Pits alongside Lolth, whom he serves as consort, more than a plaything but much less than an equal. Keptolo is

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

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

!). Queen Frupy, who resides here, is a veritable harridan, a sly and cunning fire giant. She is, if anything, uglier than Snurre. Topped by a huge mass of yellow-orange hair that looks like a fright

fine appearance but worth only 1 gp each. 10. Arsenal Complex A fire giant is always at the ready inside the entrance to this storage area. If summoned or attacked, the guard fetches the chimera from

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