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Frost Giant Everlasting One

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Destroyer. Vaprak is a ferocious god of strength and hunger also worshiped by some ogres and trolls. He likes to tempt frost giants with dreams of glory followed by nightmares of bloody cannibalism

. Those who don’t shrink from such visions or report them to priests of Thrym receive more of the same. If a frost giant comes to relish these dreams and nightmares, as some do, Vaprak sets a

Infernal Blessings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

detrimental effect should be a surprise to the blessing’s user when it is revealed some time after the infernal blessing is gained. Blessing of Bloody Might Supernatural Gift (Blessing) Your Strength

blessings Hulgaz might bestow. Unlike most blessings, infernal blessings impose both desirable and detrimental effects on the user. Casting the Remove Curse spell on the subject of an infernal blessing ends

House Rules

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

rule comes up in your game, record how you decide to interpret it. Add that to your collection of house rules so you and the players can reference it when the rule comes up again later.

House Rules

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

rule comes up in your game, record how you decide to interpret it. Add that to your collection of house rules so you and the players can reference it when the rule comes up again later.

Reaction

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

great blessing by those around you, and you are expected to use them in service to your community. 2 Your powers caused destruction and even a death when they became evident, and you were treated as a

your powers are a curse levied on your family for a past transgression. 6 Your powers are believed to be tied to an ancient line of mad kings that supposedly ended in a bloody revolt over a century ago.

Finding Icespire Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

or friendly NPC suggests that the characters pray for Tymora’s blessing at the Shrine of Luck. If one or more characters do so, Tymora’s blessing comes after a long rest when a mysterious, cloaked man

Frost Giant Everlasting One

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

and hunger also worshiped by some ogres and trolls. He likes to tempt frost giants with dreams of glory followed by nightmares of bloody cannibalism. Those who don’t shrink from such visions or report

them to priests of Thrym receive more of the same. If a frost giant comes to relish these dreams and nightmares, as some do, Vaprak sets a troll upon a sacred quest to find the frost giant and meet

Dwarves

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

Dwarves Dwarf with a Tentacle Whip Gold is the gift of the mountains, but iron comes from blood and bone. — Mror Proverb The origin of the dwarves is shrouded in mystery. Some of their legends

question of origin, dwell on the mighty artifacts and priceless treasures crafted by ancient deep-dwelling dwarves, and of the bloody wars they waged against the goblin Empire of Dhakaan. Dwarves today

The Horror of Defeat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

the age of dragons begins. Nations and kingdoms shatter, civilization collapses into bloody war, and chaos reigns supreme. None of the Dragon Queen’s mortal agents receive the rewards they expected

The Horror of Defeat

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

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

the age of dragons begins. Nations and kingdoms shatter, civilization collapses into bloody war, and chaos reigns supreme. None of the Dragon Queen’s mortal agents receive the rewards they expected

9. Crab Pool

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

the south wall comes the crash of tidal sea water flowing in and out of a cave. The tortles built a cistern on the roof that catches rainwater and channels it through the crab sculpture into the pool

the blessing is conferred. Any creature that damages the basin must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be transformed into a crab for 24 hours. The effect is otherwise identical to that

5. In the Grip of Ghaunadaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

stones form one of Halaster’s magic gates (see “Gates”). When a creature comes within 5 feet of the gate, rivulets of blood begin to seep from the rocky pores of the standing stones. The rules of this gate

are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature marked with a bloody X stands within 5 feet of it. Characters must be 12th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra

Crypt Features

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

disappears into the wall. This image repeats every few minutes, but the ghostly zombie comes from a different section of the wall each time. Purifying the Crypt Purifying the Crypt of the Talhund

), valiant approach (area P11), and haunted hall (area P16). Dumathoin’s Blessing. When the characters purify the crypt, any character that helped put a haunt to rest or defeated one of the crypt’s ghosts

Heliod's Champions

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

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

disobedient or comes to see them as a threat, he might turn against them. At that point, characters might either try to regain his favor or seek protection with another god.

9. Vaults

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

the shield, or if the shield comes within 10 feet of a fiend, the deva is released, appearing within 5 feet of the shield or in the nearest unoccupied space. Once freed, the deva uses its detect evil

gratitude by granting each party member a blessing of health (see “Supernatural Gifts” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). If the characters have not yet dealt with the fallen planetar on level 21

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth

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

School of Divination

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

future begin to press in on your awareness. When you finish a long rest, roll two d20s and record the numbers rolled. You can replace any attack roll, saving throw, or ability check made by you or a

once. When you finish a long rest, you lose any unused foretelling rolls. Expert Divination Beginning at 6th level, casting divination spells comes so easily to you that it expends only a fraction of

Worshiping Karametra

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

blasphemies. The Years of Rage. The tales about Karametra don’t specify what ignited the god’s rage in ancient times, but they do record that for a year, she tore down her own temples and refused to

Anatomy of a War Band

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

Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural

bone. While they lack any particular blessing of Yeenoghu, their ferocity makes them formidable enemies. Gnoll Hunters When a war band is on the move, the hunters travel in a wide arc around the

Annam and the Ordning

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

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

between these two oldest children are the focus of many myths. In these stories, Hiatea is both a protective figure who keeps watch over the hearths and fields of giants, blessing their agriculture and

Market Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

one knows how the Red Bazaar got its name. One story is that the label comes from the huge slabs of dinosaur meat sold here and the resulting buckets of blood that stain the rain-washed gutters, and

), bloody animal combats, and spectacular circuses. The best gladiators become celebrities and earn fortunes. Statues of the arena’s greatest champions line the tops of the Grand Coliseum’s walls

Bulette

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

. Wandering Monster. A bulette ranges across temperate lands, feeding on any animals and humanoids it comes across. These creatures dislike dwarf and elf flesh, although they often kill them before realizing

come together only to mate, resulting in a bloody act of claws and teeth that usually ends with the male’s death and consumption. Arcane Creation. Some sages believe the bulette is the result of a mad

Prepare to Be Scared

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

might they throw themself into battle, perhaps recklessly or for too long? Record a default reaction on your character sheet so you can respond consistently when shocking events occur. Beyond this

? Not everyone exploring the Domains of Dread comes from those grim lands. Work with the DM to determine your character’s origins. Has your character lived their entire life among the Mists? Or do they

Cults of the Dragon Below

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

cults devoted to the daelkyr Belashyrra and Kyrzin. Membership in such a cult is voluntary, and spellcasters are more likely to be warlocks or wizards than clerics; their power comes from bargaining

recognize the true nature of the beings they serve. A cult of Rak Tulkhesh might truly believe their lord will bring peace to the world, even if that peace must begin with bloody war. Joining such a

Encounters with Hulgaz

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

12th level (depending on how many characters are in your group). Deceptive Knight While traveling through a remote area, the party comes across a knight beset by three bandits. The knight appears

asks in return is for the character to accept an infernal blessing from her. If the character rejects her offer, Hulgaz “tsks” in disappointment, then summons two succubi to attack the party before

Tavick's Landing

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

Tavick’s Landing Everyone who comes to Sharn, whether by land or air, passes through Tavick’s Landing. The quarter took on a martial aspect during the Last War, and the tense atmosphere can still be

. Copper Arch, Upper Tavick’s Landing The Bloody Mug A comfortable tavern catering to Sharn’s Karrnathi immigrants. Travelers from Karrnath always receive a warm welcome and a tankard of nightwood ale

Getting the Quest

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

about the damage to the Pronged Goat, Grynsk gives them a dismissive wave of the hand. “Don’t you see? Bloody ice everywhere. Last crew were apparently born with pits for eyes, because they sailed right

Comes on the Scene Regardless of how the characters’ dealings with Grynsk play out, they are joined by another figure before they and the dwarf part company. You hear footsteps approaching on the creaky

Nylea's Influence

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

solitude and serenity of the forest. Birth falls under Nylea’s influence as well, and her priests often double as midwives in their communities, blessing babies as they come into the world. Nylea’s Goals

, blaming her fellow gods for the spread of civilization rather than the mortals themselves. Divine Relationships Nylea seldom comes into open conflict with the other gods, and she would say that all her

Elder Elves

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

experience, nor from the memories of the elf’s primal soul, but comes from another life and another time. An elf’s first experience of this sort is often referred to as the Remembrance and attributed to

to experience their first other-life memory earlier than they otherwise might. Regardless of how soon or how often elves experience such memories, most consider them a blessing from the gods. The

Law and Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

longswords and heavy crossbows. A militia of five hundred residents can be mustered to take up the defense of the town if it comes under attack. The militia members have undergone minimal training, since

against pirates, raiders, and monsters. The guard is seen as something of a meddlesome force, since most of its members are drawn from the military veterans who migrated here with the crown’s blessing

Yun Dynasty Ruins Locations

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

the chamber. They shoot their tendrils at any creature that comes within 50 feet. Any spell used against the ropers that affects an area could jeopardize the box that rests on the floor beneath them

, then mutters, “Nothing. There’s no Dragon’s Blessing here.” If the characters press the scholar on this, Zhong Yin brushes off their questions, encouraging the party to complete its investigation and

Rage of Demons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the Chosen of such a power — and has been watching the heroes since their first encounter in Velkynvelve. His reasons for doing this are his own, but when push comes to shove, he can give the heroes

encouragement, telling them, “I bet you can do this.” Each character gains inspiration and a blessing of wound closure (see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Jimjar disappears

Karametra's Influence

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

Karametra’s Influence Karametra governs nature as it comes into play in the lives of mortals, representing domesticated nature—a bounteous, nurturing provider. But she also reminds mortals that they

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

One for All: The Stronghold

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

their greatest memorial. A clan’s stronghold holds the record of its history and accomplishments. A work that an outsider regards as “merely” intricate stone carving might actually be a carefully

murals that tell of the clan’s greatest deeds. A clan’s feasting hall might be stocked with utensils and place settings made of silver and gold. Defense Comes First Every dwarf knows instinctively that

Sun Temple

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

feel its warmth. Sun Temple Adventures Sun temples honor heroes and record their deeds. An adventure in which the characters need to meet, research, protect, or confront a legendary figure might happen

Mogis assaulting the building. 10 Offer Heliod a burnt sacrifice to gain his blessing. 11 Offer Heliod a mass sacrifice to prevent him from smiting a nearby settlement. 12 Find a

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