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Player’s Handbook
devotion through prayer and rituals, not through magic. Many mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can.
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Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only through
books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation—by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs.
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, ReligionLanguages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
9. Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing fiend-summoning rituals and the necromantic rituals of a cult called the Priests of Osybus. The rituals are bogus
, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Artisans called magewrights provide much of this magic. Compared to a wizard or an artificer, a magewright’s knowledge of magic is narrow: a locksmith might master the arcane lock and knock spells to
expensive: they typically cast their spells as rituals. They are artisans, not adventurers, and the prosperity of the Five Nations was built on their foundation. Game statistics are given for magewrights
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, laws, rituals, religious beliefs, languages, and art, you have learned how tribes, empires, and all forms of society in between craft their own destinies and doom. This knowledge came to you not only
through books and scrolls, but also through first-hand observation — by visiting far-flung settlements and exploring local histories and customs. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients is as old as the race of elves and the rituals of the druids. Sometimes called fey knights, green knights, or horned knights, paladins who swear this
ensnaring strike, speak with animals 5th misty step, moonbeam 9th plant growth, protection from energy 13th ice storm, stoneskin 17th commune with nature, tree stride Channel Divinity When you take this oath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
ever be the price of divinity.
—Iuz the Evil, cambion demigod
Cambions are former mortals corrupted by fiendish power or possessed by insidious forces. While tieflings are free-willed individuals
Making a bargain with a Fiend. 5 Suffering a god’s curse. 6 Taking part in fiendish rituals. Cambion Medium Fiend, Neutral Evil
AC 19 Initiative +4 (14)
HP 105 (14d8 + 42)
Speed 30 ft., Fly 60
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
with Dragonmarks?
Compared to the rules in Eberron: Rising from the Last War, here’s what’s different about dragonmarks in this chapter:
The benefits of each dragonmark now derive from feats
Ritual spell prepared can cast that spell as a Ritual. This rule means the Ritual spells granted by Dragonmark feats can now be cast as Rituals by anyone who has those feats.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
spend 8 hours poring through them; subtract 1d4 hours if the character reads Dwarvish. At the end of this time, the character knows that the books outline two rituals: one that causes a one-headed
within the Council of Savants using demonology as a path to power. Since the arrival of the demon lords, he has gathered and bullied several apprentices to participate in rituals aimed to sow chaos in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
large collection of books on all matter of subjects—even occult rituals.” (True)
“Anyone entering the inner bailey is bound to cross paths with Shannik, sergeant of the guard. I think he’s a little too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
for sinister rituals, jewelry stolen from graves, cursed magic items, and other ominous goods. In return, they demand kitchen utensils, worn bridles, waterlogged books, and other unremarkable trash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. South Doors. This double door is unlocked. B2. Arcane Study Bundles of papers, diagrams, scrolls, and books lie scattered on a desk and across the floor of this room, which is lit by two glowing crystal
to arcane magic by anyone who has proficiency in the Arcana skill. The book Retribution of the Ancients sits on the table. In addition to describing various dark rituals, this tome serves as Lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
This gruff scribe prefers the company of books over people.
Bookworm. Dwern has read more books than anyone else in the keep.
Curmudgeonly. Dwern is ill-tempered toward younger people—which, to
him, are most people.
Rumors
“The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True)
“There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Charisma Awe or threaten someone into doing what you want. Investigation Intelligence Find obscure information in books, or deduce how something works. Medicine Wisdom Diagnose an illness, or
rituals, and holy symbols. Sleight of Hand Dexterity Pick a pocket, conceal a handheld object, or perform legerdemain. Stealth Dexterity Escape notice by moving quietly and hiding behind things. Survival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
and with various means of activation. Even those who have read scholarly books about hag lore can’t predict what a particular hag might have up her sleeve. A grandmother or some other hag of great
age and renown might know unique rituals that can temporarily or permanently alter or transform a creature, bring back the dead for a limited time, rewrite memories, or siphon emotions. At the other end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Charisma Awe or threaten someone into doing what you want. Investigation Intelligence Find obscure information in books, or deduce how something works. Medicine Wisdom Diagnose an illness, or
rituals, and holy symbols. Sleight of Hand Dexterity Pick a pocket, conceal a handheld object, or perform legerdemain. Stealth Dexterity Escape notice by moving quietly and hiding behind things. Survival
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium
attacks of ghouls and ghasts don’t appear to have proficiency bonus added in. Intentional or mistake? Intentional; it’s a ghoul/ghast thing. They’re exceptionally bad at biting, compared to their claw
attacks. Does a creature with Magic Resistance have advantage on saving throws against Channel Divinity abilities, such as Turn the Faithless? Channel Divinity creates magical effects (as stated in both
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
–67 Guardroom to protect or watch over the portal 68–72 Kitchen 73–77 Laboratory for conducting experiments relating to the portal and creatures that emerge from it 78–80 Library holding books about
large numbers of guests 58–61 Library with an extensive collection of rare books 62 Lounge used to entertain guests 63–70 Pantry, including cellar for wine or spirits 71–74 Sitting room for family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
This worked stone room is full of laboratory equipment: vials of colorful liquids, glass lenses, and live mice in cages. Books crowd shelves and overflow into the floor.
Demelin (currently in area
M9) uses this chamber as a laboratory. Many of the books contain rare lore predating the Cataclysm. If a character spends 1 hour investigating the books here, they find references to a flying city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
one wall. A well-used broom leans between two of the windows.
The broom is nonmagical. Books. Hundreds of nonmagical books are stored here and organized by topic. A character who spends 8 hours
the books in this library finds an old Spellbook that belonged to a dwarf magic-user named Xantarn, who died in the monastery eight years ago. The book contains the following spells: Arcane Lock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
suspended from a sturdy frame of whale ribs.
Books and scrolls are stacked neatly on tables and reading stands made of hide and whalebone. The only furnishings in the shelter not made from these natural
rituals stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood—which have kept her sealed and helpless in Oyaviggaton, invisible to scrying and unable to use sending to call for help. Before he turns Maccath over to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
from a sturdy frame of whale ribs.
Books and scrolls are stacked neatly on tables and reading stands made of hide and whalebone. The only furnishings in the shelter not made from these natural
and rituals stolen from the Arcane Brotherhood — which have kept her sealed and helpless in Oyaviggaton, invisible to scrying and unable to use sending to call for help. Before he turns Maccath over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of
substance.
Vestiges are deities who have lost nearly all their worshipers and are considered dead, from a mortal perspective. Esoteric rituals can sometimes contact these beings and draw on their latent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
start poking around the room, the gargoyles swoop down and attack. Tomes. Any character who spends an hour searching the bookshelves finds a fat tome titled Flumph Mating Rituals, with an embossed image
casting spells and throwing off fire rays. Bookshelves. Manshoon removed any tomes of value from the bedroom, leaving noticeable gaps on the shelves between mundane books on a variety of esoteric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
behavior laid down by tradition and the Teacher. To a large extent, the rules and rituals have taken on a life of their own irrespective of any religious observance. If the characters approach peacefully
). The outer room is a library with a single bookcase holding forty-four ancient books. Na likes to come here and read the books, none of which is magical. They cover most areas of knowledge: mathematics
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
following four areas of expertise:
The history of Netheril (see the “Fate of Netheril” sidebar) Vampirism and the traits of vampires Rituals surrounding the making, bottling, and drinking of
Ythryn mythallar from a group of treasure hunters Books Two books are described in this section. Characters can find The Codicil of White in Auril’s abode (see chapter 5) and The Incantations of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
gateway to the ancestors. Orcs who die having served the tribe well go on to rituals meant to send them to Gruumsh’s realm. As befits followers of a god who doesn’t speak, hands of Yurtrus remove
Fang of Shargaas Shargaas is the orc deity of deep darkness and sneakiness, a murderous god who hates anything that lives that isn’t an orc. Orcs consider Shargaas to be a divinity suited to pariahs and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, portions were spared the destruction of the lava flow, including an underground chamber called the Vault of Tomes. That undercroft contains some of the most rare and valuable books in Faerûn outside
for free. Entering the Temple Anyone can enter the temple to worship Oghma at a shrine on the first floor. Acolytes and lesser clerics are available to perform rituals for a suitable donation. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Unfinished Letter. The letter in front of Kalimanzaros reads as follows: Dear Rotten Ethel,
You have requested access to ancient rituals handed down by Baba Yaga herself—rituals that can be used to
fulfill bargains. I regret to inform you that Iggwilv is unwilling to share her knowledge of these rituals with you at this time. Your coven has much work to do to earn her favor. Until then, she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
secret door lies area D9. D9: Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing Fiend-summoning rituals. Trapped Chest. An unlocked treasure chest stands against the
to disarm the trap. Failing this check triggers the trap. Treasure. The chest contains three blank books with black leather covers (worth 25 gp each) and three Spell Scrolls (Bless, Protection from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
magical stasis until a threat is detected. The masters of the haven once knew the rituals that would summon the keys held by the golems, allowing easy passage through the door to the great library. With
time (see “Nintra’s End” below). If the characters do not speak with Zyrian for some reason, spending an hour searching the books of the library turns up references to the ritual that created The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
catacombs several months ago, whispering about strange rituals and secrets. Delvin. Chanelle saw a man matching Delvin’s description flee through the rotunda from deeper within the catacombs, pursued by
finds a hidden compartment in one of the shelved books. Inside is a Spell Scroll of Protection from Evil and Good. N6: Tomb of the Knight A stone, gold-painted sarcophagus rests in the center of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
tracts undermining the gods’ divinity litter the broken streets near the Shattered Temple. Defiers sometimes seed these tracts with details of scandals to discredit clerics and other worshipers. The
, customers are greeted by a wondrous sight—the walls, ceilings, and floors are made of books. Shoppers tread across the spines of volumes underfoot as they peruse titles above and below. With no shelves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Zhentarim. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check can tell that Rasqel seems unsure about the bite behind his threat. His little operation is off the books, with no sanction from
reveal the “unique rituals” Hoobur knows, which can show up as treasure in the adventure or be something that the characters can learn through research. Otherwise, just assume that like many classic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
The Seldarine The pantheon of elven deities, called the Seldarine, includes Corellon and the group of primal elves whom he graced with divinity. These gods were the ones who brought word to Corellon
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