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Cadaver Collector
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home.
Sweeping the Dead
. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle — either where one is in progress, where one is imminent, or where one once took place
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
of a conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might
wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home.
Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures
teachings, some of them adopted the philosophies of other deities. Those irda who don’t serve the Dragon Queen live in hidden communities across Krynn, avoiding the eyes of their creator and her
or carrying, turns invisible and teleports to an unoccupied space it can see within 30 feet of itself. The seeker remains invisible until the start of its next turn or until immediately after the seeker makes an attack roll, whichever comes first.
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Mark of Sentinel warns and protects. It heightens senses and reflexes, allowing an heir to respond to threats with uncanny speed. It can shield its bearer from harm. Whether on the battlefield or
Khorvaire. The Sentinel Marshals hold the honor of the house in their hands. Being a Marshal is a privilege, and it comes with high expectations.
Despite its might and the desire of some house members
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees fit.
The gods
of this domain are often associated with knowledge, as learning and arcane power tend to go hand-in-hand. In the Realms, deities of this domain include Azuth and Mystra, as well as Corellon Larethian
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees fit.
The gods
of this domain are often associated with knowledge, as learning and arcane power tend to go hand-in-hand. In the Realms, deities of this domain include Azuth and Mystra, as well as Corellon Larethian
Backgrounds
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
. Deities are frauds and merely channel the might of a true, higher power.
Bleak Cabal. There is no greater truth to the multiverse. Each being must discover their own meaning.
Doomguard. Nothing lasts
laws, and power comes from understanding and exploiting them.
Hands of Havoc. Those who try to impose a single order on the multiverse are doomed to fail.
Harmonium. The multiverse will be perfect
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to
’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency.
Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned
Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him
believe that this feeling of fear comes from being possessed by Skiggaret, and they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done
Orc
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
monster-filled Rattle? How did you respond to the threats of that region? Have you come close to losing anyone you cared about there? Do you feel close to the gods of the Covenant? Why do you feel like you have this connection? How do you honor or otherwise interact with these deities?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Loose Pantheons Most D&D worlds have a loose pantheon of gods. A multitude of deities rule the various aspects of existence, variously cooperating with and competing against one another to administer
nobly and in the cause of justice. People in most D&D worlds are polytheistic, honoring deities of their own and acknowledging pantheons of other cultures. Individuals pay homage to various gods
Paladin
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Basic Rules (2014)
sacred work. Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god.
Paladins train for years to learn the
angel of death by the gods or driven by your need for revenge? The Gods of the Multiverse section lists many deities worshiped by paladins throughout the multiverse, such as Torm, Tyr, Heironeous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
on two opposing deities or forces), mystery cults (involving personal devotion to a single deity, usually as part of a pantheon system), animistic religions (revering the spirits inherent in nature
), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
street. Watch as the ward comes quietly to life around you. At first, it will be so silent that you’ll be able to hear the resident a street over who opens her sash for fresh air and clears her throat
exits, parting fondly with spouses and children, their footsteps tramping along the sidewalks or taking them into rattling hire-coaches. In the span of just an hour, the North Ward comes to noisy life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Broken Silence For hundreds of years, the world of Krynn has been bereft of those who call upon the favor of the gods. Legends say deities turned away from the world after the Cataclysm, and the
characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps they’re discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Cleric To become a cleric is to become a messenger of the gods. The power the divine offers is great, but it always comes with tremendous responsibility.
— Riggby the patriarch
Almost all the
into being, the world needs clerics as much as clerics and deities need each other. If you’re playing a cleric character, the following sections offer ways to add some detail to that character’s history
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
natives; others hail from distant settlements and have come to the city on temple business. Order of the Gauntlet support comes in these ways: If the adventurers require healing or other magic, a member
of the order can facilitate meetings with local priests who worship non-evil deities. If the adventurers get in trouble with the law, a member of the order puts in a good word for them and tends to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
great power and foresight. Angels act out the will of their gods with tireless devotion. Even chaotic good deities command lawful good angels, knowing that the angels’ dedication to order best allows
comes to the fore when an angel’s task conflicts with the goals of another creature. The angel never acquiesces or gives way. When an angel is sent to aid mortals, it is sent not to serve but to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Flee, Mortals! Rule Primer
control. It typically fires after the heroes have had a chance to respond once or twice, get into position, and surround the villain. This second action helps the villain regain the upper hand. Like an
opener, this action comes in many flavors, but it’s even more powerful than an opener. The third and final villain action is an ultimate move or “ult”—a showstopper the villain can use to deal a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Humanoids and the Gods When it comes to the gods, humans exhibit a far wider range of beliefs and institutions than other races do. In many D&D settings, orcs, elves, dwarves, goblins, and other
humanoids have tight pantheons. It is expected that an orc will worship Gruumsh or one of a handful of subordinate deities. In comparison, humanity embraces a staggering variety of deities. Each human
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks The DM might call for an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
roles that other deities play in the world and in their lives. In general, worshipers view their relationships with the gods as practical and reciprocal: they pray and make offerings because that is how
lands are known to worship altogether different gods. Occasionally, foreigners bring the worship of these gods to Faerûn. In addition, on rare occasions a new god comes into being, perhaps a mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Intelligence Intelligence measures mental acuity, accuracy of recall, and the ability to reason. Intelligence Checks An Intelligence check comes into play when you need to draw on logic, education
) check measures your ability to recall lore about deities, rites and prayers, religious hierarchies, holy symbols, and the practices of secret cults. Other Intelligence Checks. The DM might call for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
characters to experiment with sending signals when the ship comes back. The signaling system utilizes the bullseye lantern to communicate the following messages by combining long and short flashes
: Long–short–short–short: “Is it safe?” (The ship initiates the exchange with this signal.) Short–long–short–long: “Everything safe.” (The smugglers respond with this signal.) Long–long–long: “Ready to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
’ entourages. When not being corralled by larger and tougher demons, bulezaus gather into scrabbling mobs, wrestling and fighting among themselves until a better target comes along or until a stronger
bulezau, for all its rage and violence, has the head of a goat. I always respond, have you met a goat? They’re stubborn, they’re vicious, and they rarely go down without bashing you several times in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
characters enter this chamber from area 9, then Mondath is here when they arrive. Guards in area 12 hear whatever happens in this chamber and respond dutifully. The chamber contains a writing desk and stool
, several tables with books and papers, and a mirror on a floor stand. Light comes from two oil lamps. Thick rugs completely cover the floor, including an open chute that drops down to area 9. A rope
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
this chamber from area 9, then Mondath is here when they arrive. Guards in area 12 hear whatever happens in this chamber and respond dutifully. The chamber contains a writing desk and stool, several
tables with books and papers, and a mirror on a floor stand. Light comes from two oil lamps. Thick rugs completely cover the floor, including an open chute that drops down to area 9. A rope ladder is
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
conquering army on the Material Plane. These fearsome Constructs obey their summoners until they are dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector might wander the
Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are called to the scene of a great battle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
fact, so little attention comes this way that the Sacred Stone monks hardly bother to keep their monstrous allies out of sight or to misdirect nosy intruders. Visitors Not Welcome Whatever story the
raise the alarm. However, the cultists do respond aggressively to the sounds of fighting. When a fight begins in an area, check adjacent areas to see if any other monsters or villains are nearby. Then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
evil warlord to bolster the ranks of a conquering army. These fearsome constructs obey their summoners until being dismissed back to Acheron, but if a summoner comes to a bad end, a cadaver collector
might wander the Material Plane for centuries, collecting corpses while searching for a way to return home. Sweeping the Dead. Cadaver collectors respond to a summons from a mortal only when they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
bearer holding colors aloft in the midst of battle, and the exultation that comes after a hard-won victory. Iroas pushes his followers to excel in their chosen fields, particularly war and athletics, and
, Iroas is the one who advocates restraint and calm. More often than not, the two deities agree where matters of justice and honor are concerned.
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
and the campaign, but one of the characters’ patron deities is a good possibility. He might also be a gnomish god such as Garl Glittergold or Callarduran Smoothhands, known tricksters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
these gods, magical knowledge is a great responsibility that comes with a special understanding of the nature of reality. Other gods of Arcana see magic as pure power, to be used as its wielder sees
fit. The gods of this domain are often associated with knowledge, as learning and arcane power tend to go hand-in-hand. In the Realms, deities of this domain include Azuth and Mystra, as well as