Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'boon before deity curious realize'.
Other Suggestions:
been before deity curious reality
born before deity curious reality
blood before deity cautious realizes
both before deity cautious realizes
been before deity curious realized
Classes
Player’s Handbook
, Mace, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 110 GP
Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity
associate themselves with temples dedicated to the deity or other immortal force that unlocked their magic. Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on specific training, yet Clerics might learn
Classes
Player’s Handbook
Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
18
+6
Subclass feature
18
6
20
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
19
+6
Epic Boon
19
6
21
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
20
+6
Arcane Apotheosis
20
6
22
4
3
Classes
Player’s Handbook
, individual Druids gain their magic from nature, a nature deity, or both, and they typically unite with other Druids to perform rites that mark the passage of the seasons and other natural cycles
—
4
4
19
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
18
+6
Beast Spells
4
4
20
4
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
19
+6
Epic Boon
4
4
21
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
20
+6
Archdruid
4
4
22
4
Backgrounds
The Book of Many Things
You were living a difficult life before your destiny suddenly changed through a miraculous turn of good fortune. Perhaps a benevolent deity gave you precisely what you most desired. You might have
containing 18 gp
Feature: Fortune’s Favor
Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky, Magic Initiate, or Skilled feat (your choice). Your choice of feat
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
into a monster.
5
The killer used its body to contain an evil entity.
6
The killer appears to be an ordinary person who doesn’t realize it turns into a killer when enraged
manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality.
4
Doctor. The killer dissects victims or harvests their organs for the sake of medical understanding.
5
Mask. The killer wears a distinctive
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
.
6
The killer appears to be an ordinary person who doesn’t realize it turns into a killer when enraged.
Relentless Methods
d8
Method
1
Artist. The killer turns its
masterpiece at the scenes of its crimes.
3
Avatar. The killer sacrifices its victims, believing it’s a manifestation of a deity or force beyond morality.
4
Doctor. The killer
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
1
A flamboyant spy or brigand
2
The incarnation of a nation or people
3
A scoundrel with a masked guise
4
A vengeful spirit
5
The manifestation of a deity or your faith
often as you wish, using one to hide the other or serve as convenient camouflage. However, should someone realize the connection between your persona and your true self, your deception might lose its
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, oddities, and castoffs of the multiverse in a massive, ever-growing collection.
The first morkoths arose in the Astral Plane when the petrified body of a deity of greed and strife collided with a
failed save, the creature feels an intense urge to use its movement on each of its turns to enter the lair and to move toward the morkoth’s location (the target doesn’t realize it’s
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers from faraway places.
Moonstone dragons can project themselves
1
A young moonstone dragon on the cusp of adulthood refuses to settle down and build a lair. To protect the local populace from the dragon’s chaotic activities, a minor deity sends a deva
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
few miles from where they were born.
You aren’t one of those folk.
You are from a distant place, one so remote that few of the common folk in the North realize that it exists, and chances are
speech, and perhaps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and
Warlock
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
relationship between warlock and patron is like that of a cleric and a deity, though the beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are not gods. A warlock might lead a cult dedicated to a demon
Patron, Pact Magic 2 2 1 1st — 2nd +2 Eldritch Invocations 2 3 2 1st 2 3rd +2 Pact Boon 2 4 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Entémoch’s Boon This large cavern is located west of Blingdenstone (see the map of Underdark regions and locations in chapter 2) and has always been a closely guarded secret. Most svirfneblin who
material components in the form of gems with a total value of 10 gp per Hit Die of the elemental summoned. Finding Entémoch’s Boon Locating the tunnel that leads to Entémoch’s Boon is a great service for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
or need to do so. As with any people, half-elves often choose a favored deity based on their calling or profession: Corellon Larethian, Azuth, or Mystra for wizards, Solonor Thelandira or Mielikki
are seen as boon companions. Some half-elves are drawn to outsiders such as Auril, Eldath, Erevan Ilesere, and Ilmater, or to nature gods like Mielikki, Rillifane Rallathil, and Silvanus. Half-elves from Aglarond often choose Chauntea, Selûne, or one of the Seldarine as their patron.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Temple Most clerics start their lives of service as priests in an order, then later realize that they have been blessed by their god with the qualities needed to become a cleric. To prepare for this
new duty, candidates typically receive instruction from a cleric of a temple or another place of study devoted to their deity. Some temples are cut off from the world so that their occupants can focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
form a vast consciousness across all planes of existence, transcending the power and reach of any one deity.
Extracurriculars: Intramural Silkball Club, Student-Mages of Faith
Job: None
Bond
Boon: Melwythorne’s spirituality centers you. You can calm even the most frazzled of your peers and, if necessary, extract information as needed.
Bond Bane: Members of the silkball club and the Student-Mages of Faith refuse to acknowledge your presence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
steadfast followers. Characters who draw their magic from gods won’t have access to spells or magical class features until the end of the encounter, as this prelude details a meeting with their deity
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the “Scales of War” prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
called into service by the deity they know as the Scaled Mother and followed her portents as they traveled north. They began excavating the old temple, with the grippli’s consent, in the expectation of
to return to normal. When the grippli prisoners realize that the characters have persevered, they waste no time getting the news to the village and the trading post. The refugees return home, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and the creatures that live within it. She is seen as a remote and spiritual deity — less human-like than many other gods. She’s not unmindful of people, but her attention and favor are difficult to
Unicorns and the actual goddess of their kind. But most tales depict Mielikki as a beautiful woman whom Lurue allows upon her back as a rider, and the two are thought to be boon companions. Mielikki’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
campaign, but a few select gods, goddesses, and otherworldly powers might play a larger role. Abbathor This dwarven deity of greed gets a bad rap. Because seriously, greed is just another form of the
cognizant of not wanting to throw away potential customers that way, how much risk of going down that path could there be? Jergal Death is a serious business. Literally. Jergal is a lesser deity who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
to inspire a doppelganger’s plot.
Doppelganger Deceptions 1d6 The Doppelganger Schemes To...
1 Cause chaos within the temple of a deity that cursed it to live without a true form
is wearing or carrying isn’t transformed.
Meeting yourself is the surest way to realize you’re not as charming as you think you are.
—Someone claiming to be
Lorhirin of Fearchor Keep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Gray Render A curious impulse drives the gray render. Despite its hulking form and terrible appetite, it wants most of all to bond with an intelligent creature and, once bonded, give its life to
jealous, and more. A gray render might be a boon companion, but it is always an unpredictable one. The Gray Render Quirks table presents possible quirks for gray renders that can be generated randomly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Deciphering the Mask Characters curious about the nature of Phenax’s Silence find no grand prize in the Court of Orestes. Rather than great wealth, the seer Orestes vaguely predicted the events that
deity languishes on an island just beyond where the Tartyx cascades off the world’s edge. There stands a dilapidated palace where Phenax hid for a time during his escape from the Underworld. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the time to clean the altar gains the following magical boon: all secret doors are plainly visible to that character for the next 24 hours. A character who willfully desecrates the altar and then
cleans it doesn’t gain this boon. (Dwarven gods are not very forgiving.) Treasure. Beneath one of the overturned mine carts are four chunks of mithral ore, each worth 25 gp and weighing 10 pounds. 13b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
A flamboyant spy or brigand
2 The incarnation of a nation or people
3 A scoundrel with a masked guise
4 A vengeful spirit
5 The manifestation of a deity or your faith
6
hide the other or serve as convenient camouflage. However, should someone realize the connection between your persona and your true self, your deception might lose its effectiveness. Suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
flamboyant spy or brigand 2 The incarnation of a nation or people 3 A scoundrel with a masked guise 4 A vengeful spirit 5 The manifestation of a deity or your faith 6 One whose beauty is greatly accented
someone realize the connection between your persona and your true self, your deception might lose its effectiveness. Suggested Characteristics A faceless character usually plays their persona — the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
3 3 2 1 1 1 — 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 3 5 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 17 +6 Subclass feature 3 5 19 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18 +6 — 4 5 20 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 4 5 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6
call on your deity or pantheon to intervene on your behalf. As a Magic action, choose any Cleric spell of level 5 or lower that doesn’t require a Reaction to cast. As part of the same action, you cast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
3 3 2 1 1 1 — 16 +5 Ability Score Improvement 3 5 18 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 — 17 +6 Subclass feature 3 5 19 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 18 +6 — 4 5 20 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 19 +6 Epic Boon 4 5 21 4 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 20 +6
Cleric cantrip. Level 10: Divine Intervention You can call on your deity or pantheon to intervene on your behalf. As a Magic action, choose any Cleric spell of level 5 or lower that doesn’t require a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Old Village and Temple Following the river leads the characters northeast through the Cloakwood. The characters should realize that this is the route to the grippli’s old village, which they have
excavate the temple ruins, hoping to find evidence of their benevolent deity. The work is continuing under the rule of the evil serpentfolk, but it’s slow going. Several grippli have been forced to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
depicts Dumathoin, the dwarven god of mining. Any character who has proficiency in Religion recognizes the deity. The statue is beautifully carved, and its emerald eyes appear extremely valuable
leather sack of treasure is amid the papers (see the “Treasure” section).
Roleplaying Nezznar Even though he intends to kill the characters, Nezznar is curious about them. Given the chance, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
enjoy taunting a young topaz dragon who has moved into their territory. The dragon adds a feather to a necklace for each harpy slain.
4 A curious water elemental supplies a young topaz dragon with
dragon to tolerate the djinni’s presence by driving off a clan of cyclopes harassing the dragon.
4 Reunited after years apart, an adult topaz dragon parent and young dragon child realize they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Rewarded You were living a difficult life before your destiny suddenly changed through a miraculous turn of good fortune. Perhaps a benevolent deity gave you precisely what you most desired. You
(matching your chosen proficiency), a signet ring, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 18 gp Feature: Fortune’s Favor Your unexpected good fortune is reflected by a minor boon. You gain the Lucky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Amaunator’s Gift, none could say what god granted them this boon. Most saw it as a companion to the sun and to themselves, and so it is known as the Companion. This holy wonder brought pilgrims of all kinds
to Elturel. The devout, the curious, the afflicted — all came to bathe in its warmth and see its blessed light by night. Paladins had always been small in number among the Hellriders, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
neutral good priests of Celestian, the enigmatic deity of stars and wanderers on Oerth. Though apprehensive about exploring the complex, the couple are dear friends to Laysa and support her efforts. Talo
and in Acererak’s entry in appendix B. Marian doesn’t realize exactly how dangerous the complex here is. Magic Items. Marian has a Lantern of Revealing sitting near her and a Gem of Seeing strapped to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the same winged serpent with its fanged mouth open. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the statues as depictions of Sseth, a yuan-ti deity. Flickering torches
foot-long piece of jade that Torbit carries was found in the muck. He doesn’t realize that it’s a fragment of a jade staff crafted by ancient yuan-ti that was discarded in Undermountain by Halaster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
that. The writers concluded that the halflings’ seemingly innate ability to sidestep turmoil and ill fortune could in fact be a special boon of nature, in recognition of the value of protecting the
written accounts of their history. Scholars who study their behavior speculate that halflings realize — consciously or otherwise — that the past is a story that can only be retold, not changed, and the