blood been diffusing culture read

Sword of Kas Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 slashing damage to undead. If the sword isn’t bathed in blood

dominated by the sword, as if by the dominate monster spell, and the sword demands that it be bathed in blood. The spell effect ends when the sword’s demand is met. Random Properties. The Sword of Kas

Drakewarden

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise, the drake hatched from that stone. 4 You ingested a few drops of dragon blood, forever infusing your nature magic with draconic

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Nepenthe

Magic Items Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. It can read and understand Elvish. It can also speak Elvish, but only through the voice of its wielder, with whom the sword can communicate

from the innocent. With each beheading, it hungers for more justice and blood. The sword is corrupt and irredeemable.

Half-Orc Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

warriors, since he had a strong streak of human blood in him, and he found the daylight less bothersome than most of his tribe did. Among the Bloody Skulls, a warrior was judged by his strength, his

orc comrades didn’t last long among the Bloody Skulls or any other orc tribe for that matter. But it was often true that a bit of human blood gave a warrior just the right mix of cunning

Drakewarden (FToD)

Classes Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise, the drake hatched from that stone. 4 You ingested a few drops of dragon blood, forever infusing your nature magic with draconic

power. 5 An ancient Draconic inscription on a standing stone empowered you when you read it aloud. 6 You had a vivid dream of a mysterious figure accompanied by seven yellow canaries, who warned you of impending doom. When you awoke, your drake was there, watching you.

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

go out of their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement

with the folk of the world. Emerald Dragon Wyrmling Connections d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Connected Creatures"} Connected Creatures 1 Blood hawk;Blood

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

dash of nonhuman blood, revealing hints of elf, orc, or other lineages. Humans reach adulthood in their late teens and rarely live even a single century. Variety in All Things Humans are the most

Valenar High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over. Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

Relentless Slasher

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the slasher fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Shrouded Presence. The slasher is immune to any effect that would sense its emotions or read its

. Relentless Methods d8 Method 1 Artist. The killer turns its victims into works of art, perhaps creating grisly tableaus or using their blood in the forging of new weapons. 2

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over. Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

draw the blood of your enemies, or even directly touch their souls. Suggested Characteristics Members of the Orzhov Syndicate range from the decadent nobility at the top of the oligarchy to the debt

secretly a Dimir agent and tries to make sure that I keep that secret hidden. 4 I’m fascinated by the culture of the Golgari kraul, and I have formed a friendship with one of their death

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

social niceties. But they do have cherished traditions and values, just as important to them as the different values held by the urban, cosmopolitan culture of Ravnica. Personality Traits d8

smear the blood of my enemies over my skin. 7 I was, in fact, raised by maaka. 8 HarrRRAAGGHH! [I rarely form a coherent sentence and prefer to express myself by breaking things

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

turned the color of jade and their blood began to flow black. Their ears grew pointed, and they gained a limited form of telepathy — but at the cost of forgetting their history. The underground homes

steeped in a culture, the verdan remain on the lookout for oppression and curtailment of freedoms. They understand the need for laws that protect, but they rail against laws that restrict and oppress

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over. Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

Valenar Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

she danced toward the chieftain. In a moment the song of steel was over. Caerys watched as the warlord fell to the ground. With a contemptuous snap of her wrist, she flicked the blood from her blade

into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her. “But forty will.” Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cluster of allied city-states. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

Middle Tavick's Landing

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

station for would-be mercenaries. The Graywall district has deep roots in Karrnathi culture that predate the Last War, and Slogar’s and The Bloody Mug are places where you can find blood sausage and

Middle Tavick's Landing

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

has a large house of healing in the ward, and House Deneith maintains a recruiting station for would-be mercenaries. The Graystone district has deep roots in Karrnathi culture that predate the Last War

; Slogar’s and the Bloody Mug are places where homesick Karrns can enjoy blood sausage and Nightwood ale. The district is a haven for Karrnathi soldiers who want to avoid Brelish aggression and a

Kinds of Treasure

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

the Player’s Handbook) rather than coins 2–3 Coins from an ancient culture local to this region, ancestral to the people who live here now 4–5 Coins from an ancient culture in a distant

region 6–7 Coins from a nearby contemporary culture 8–9 Coins from a local contemporary culture 10 Coins from another world You might decide that all the coins in a dragon’s hoard

K43. Bath Chamber

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

him the chance to turn her into a vampire spawn. The blood in the tub isn’t real, but rather a manifestation of Varushka’s tormented spirit. If the blood is disturbed in any way, read: A blood

. The tub is full of blood. Both curtained archways lead to area K44. Tormented Spirit The spirit of Varushka, a maid, haunts this chamber. She took her own life when Strahd began feeding on her, denying

8. Audience Chamber

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

human female is sprawled face down in a pool of blood. She is dressed like a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon. The dead cultist was slain by Iskander. They argued, the dead cultist turned

take characters only back to the main circle in this area. The decorations in the room are reminiscent of a Maztican style of architecture. Xonthal studied the culture of Maztica extensively and incorporated many Maztican motifs into his home.

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

stand against the wave. Orc Culture and Beliefs Orcs live in constant fear of their gods, and their behavior is rooted in that mentality. They believe that they can see the influence of the gods

8. Audience Chamber

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

human female is sprawled face down in a pool of blood. She is dressed like a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon. The dead cultist was slain by Iskander. They argued, the dead cultist turned

take characters only back to the main circle in this area. The decorations in the room are reminiscent of a Maztican style of architecture. Xonthal studied the culture of Maztica extensively and incorporated many Maztican motifs into his home.

Half-Elves

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

a half-elf in Faerûn. To elves who have an extreme viewpoint on the matter, half-elves are emblematic of the decline of elven civilization, a dilution of the race’s heritage and culture that will lead

proviso that a society that doesn’t look kindly on elves or humans is likely to feel the same way about someone who has the blood of both races. Conversely, a society that holds humans or elves in high

Mythic Fantasy

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

they might have divine blood themselves. The monsters and villains they face probably have a similar origin. The minotaur in the dungeon isn’t just another bull-headed humanoid, but the Minotaur

— misbegotten offspring of a philandering god. Adventures might lead the heroes through a series of trials to the realms of the gods in search of a gift or favor. Such a campaign can draw on the myths and legends of any culture, not just the familiar Greek tales.

Society of Blood and Poison

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

Society of Blood and Poison The principal organization in drow culture and society is the house, an extended clan that comprises many related families, plus a number of lesser families who have

Vistani Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Vistani Lore Characters who read the Book of the Raven learn the following information about the Vistani: The Vistani are planar travelers often encountered in the Shadowfell, and they seem to be

believe that ravens carry lost souls within them. Hence, killing a raven is considered bad luck in Vistani culture.

Entering the Citadel

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

Entering the Citadel The characters should be 12th level by the time they enter the Bleeding Citadel. The citadel has one purpose: to keep the Sword of Zariel out of evil hands. Read or paraphrase

the following boxed text to the players when the characters enter the Bleeding Citadel: A bright white light burns away the blood and grit staining your clothes. Restorative energy brings life to numb

Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Cities

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

booty. In the years since, Baldur’s Gate has grown into a walled city. Today, its foggy streets run red with the blood of unfortunates who fall prey to evil opportunists, many of whom count themselves as

of faith, order, and high culture. The two cities have endured a long, bitter rivalry that originated when Baldur’s Gate began stealing cargo and coin from ships heading to and from Elturel, stifling

The Elven Diaspora

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

multiverse. In those other worlds, the elves developed the forms of culture and society that are now associated with their people. In some places, the name Corellon has passed from the memory of the

elves, but the god’s blood flows within them still, even if they know nothing of its source. No matter where they are in the multiverse, elves of all sorts feel a special connection to the realm of

Bone Brambles

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

Bone Brambles Your future is written in your blood. She’ll open your veins to paint the story hidden in your heart. — The Cartographer When the characters arrive at this location, read or paraphrase

the following boxed text to the players: A maze of warped trees and bonelike vines stretches before you. Calcified corpses merge with the trees, covered in fungal pods that feed on the blood oozing

Voyage to Stormwreck Isle

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

Dungeon Master, so it’s my job to tell you what’s happening in the world around you and rolling any dice for the monster. You’re playing the heroes! Read this text to set the scene: Your journey has been

smooth sailing so far. You left the bustling port of Neverwinter a few days ago, heading for an island with the foreboding name of Stormwreck Isle. But you woke this morning to a blood-red sunrise

First Blood

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

First Blood After the last veteran is defeated or once the veterans stand down, read the following: A tall elf woman wearing a sumptuous gown appears at the mouth of the alley, shaking her head

Approaching the Citadel

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

Approaching the Citadel As the characters approach the Bleeding Citadel, read or paraphrase the following boxed text to the players: A great, disgusting scab the size of a large hill rises up from a

stinking swamp of blood. The domed top of an alabaster temple pokes through the scab. Many black iron chains of Avernus converge on the building, attaching within the grotesque mound. The exposed

Appendix B: Locathah Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

years. Alignment. Most locathah are true neutral or have some aspect of neutrality in their alignment. They tend toward good, coming from a culture where compassion for the downtrodden is a commonality

submerged at least once every 4 hours to avoid suffocating. Size. Locathah stand between 5 and 6 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium. Speed. Your base walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a swim speed of 30 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Aquan and Common.

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