both blessings diffusing corrupt religious

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon

the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing

Religious Order

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

Religious Order Your group acts in the service of one of Khorvaire’s most prominent or obscure religious institutions. Perhaps you’re a team of devotees pursuing a cause for your faith, or maybe

teachings of your religion in a land that’s hostile to it. Or you could serve a corrupt hierarchy by making its enemies quietly disappear—though even the most cynical mercenaries might become true believers

Deneir

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

concerned with religious hierarchy and protocol. This behavior is supported by the fact that Deneir’s blessings of divine magic are more often bestowed on those who lose themselves in written works

than on those who fancy themselves part of any temple or religious order. Contemplation of the faith’s most holy book, the Tome of Universal Harmony, is the most effective way to become deserving of Deneir’s blessings.

Orzhov Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

twin facades of religious hierarchy and banking operation, Orzhov is an organized crime syndicate with its fingers in businesses across the city. The Orzhov’s original function was both religious and

work is necessary to the proper functioning of Ravnica. Although most other Ravnicans see the Orzhov for the corrupt organization it is, many people are still dazzled by the syndicate’s promises of

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Religious Order Sure, serve that religious order, and soon you’ll be doing a thousand loads of your high priest’s laundry, because—conveniently—it’s divine will. Tasha Your group acts in the

service of a religious institution. The patronage of a religious order isn’t simply a matter of each member of your party belonging to the same faith, though. The faith’s administration—with its own

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful) 5 Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful

relic of my faith that was lost long ago. 2 I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic. 3 I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my

Life in Tletepec

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

eagle effigy whose burning signifies the offerings given and whose light represents the blessings from the gods. Watchers of the Ashes The Watchers of the Ashes are a religious coalition dedicated to

cooperated survived and grew, so cooperation has become the central tenet in Tletepec. Offerings and Celebrations Offerings are an integral part of life and religious celebrations in Tletepec. Twice a year

Random Settlements

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

respected 19–20 Religious leader Notable Traits d20 Trait 1 Canals in place of streets 2 Massive statue or monument 3 Grand temple 4 Large fortress 5 Verdant parks and orchards 6 River divides town 7

Corrupt officials 8–9 Marauding monsters 10 Powerful wizard has moved into town 11 Economic depression (trade disrupted) 12 Flooding 13 Undead stirring in cemeteries 14 Prophecy of doom 15 Brink of war 16

13. Speaking Stones

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

manifestations of the gods. The more religious members of the Stoneheart Enclave cast augury and commune spells within the circle, interpreting the responses to their entreaties through subtle changes

, Gurnik channels the power of the cleansed temple, bestowing a blessing of protection or a blessing of weapon on each of the characters (each player’s choice); see “Other Rewards” in chapter 7 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide for more information on blessings.

Worshiping Karametra

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

. Worshipers of Karametra gather for a feast once a month, on the evening of the full moon, that celebrates the god’s role in parenthood and community. New parents receive gifts and blessings, and young

communities offer abundant sacrifices to the god, but also guard their ancient rituals from outsiders, as Karametra’s organized clergy harshly forbids discussion of abandoned religious practices. However

Purphoros's Champions

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

blessings to use as they see fit in service to him. Purphoros is eccentric, however, and he could suddenly appear to hand down commands to his champions after months or years of silence. Priests, other

has fallen into the hands of minotaurs. 4 Resist the corrupt authority of a powerful priest of Heliod or a cruel village elder. 5 Triumph in a contest of strength or crafting to bring

Mount Celestia

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

souls can. That peak fills even the most jaded of travelers with awe. The pervasive goodness of Mount Celestia bestows blessings on creatures on the plane (see “Environmental Effects” in chapter 3

, but in truth Mount Celestia’s nature makes it the target of unrelenting attacks by evil forces. The devils of the Nine Hells, in particular, long to corrupt the goodness of the Seven Heavens. The

Dracolich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

plots they pursued in life, seek revenge on those that brought them low, and strive toward vicious goals they couldn’t indulge in life. Dracoliches combine the corrupt immortality of the undead with the

The body of a servant or an ancestor. 3 The core of a dracolich’s melted hoard. 4 A corrupted dragon egg. 5 A dragon horn a hero took as a trophy. 6 A nation’s royal or religious treasure. 7 A powerful

Acolyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You

Acolyte

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

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You

Lizardfolk Shaman

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

Lizardfolk Shaman Lizardfolk Leaders. Lizardfolk respect and fear magic with a religious awe. Lizardfolk shamans lead their tribes, overseeing rites and ceremonies performed to honor Semuanya. From

time to time, however, a lizardfolk tribe produces a powerful figure touched not by Semuanya but by Sess’inek — a reptilian demon lord who seeks to corrupt and control the lizardfolk. Lizardfolk Shaman

Forms of Worship

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

one invites the blessings of the gods and turns away their wrath. These prayers and other acts of devotion are generally performed quietly at the shrine in one’s household or community, or occasionally

shown, making requests for future blessings, and offering praise for the deity’s intercessions, large and small. Because most folk in Faerûn don’t want to attract the ire of the cruel or savage gods

Champions and Quests

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

, and blessings the god might bestow. Serving Two or More Masters Often, each of the characters in an adventuring party is the champion of a different god—or no god at all. What brings the characters

be less important than the urgency of their current situation, and they might forge lasting friendships that transcend their religious allegiances. Quests A mortal champion is a vessel of divine

Using Hulgaz in a Game

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

called infernal blessings. When a character attracts the attention of Hulgaz, she or her servants confront the character and offer a boon. But any boon on offer is fated to make the recipient miserable

. Even those who choose to not take part in Hulgaz’s schemes eventually suffer at her hands. Examples of infernal blessings Hulgaz can offer characters are provided below, followed by sample encounters

Agora

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

feast. On holy days, priests invite people to wash their feet in the fountain and receive blessings from the gods. Map 4.2: Agora View Player Version Agora Villains An agora villain could be almost

any humanoid, from a corrupt politician to a common criminal thug. Some of these folks use monsters to do their dirty work. Examples of such villains appear on the Agora Villains table. Agora Villains

Fallen

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

healers will roam the streets offering free examinations and blessings. If you’re new to Sharn, have no fear! This isn’t the outbreak of disease it appears to be; it’s how Sharn observes the Lady’s Day

, religious services were moved to grander temples in the upper wards. Godsgate became a tenement district, and the shrines and monuments were forgotten and left to decay. The final blow to this once-proud

Layout of the District

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

everything else. Alchemists’ Quarter The Alchemists’ Quarter is the northeast section of the Styes. Long ago, it was the seat of the district’s scholastic and religious leadership, but its once-fine temples

and boardwalks are in stark contrast to the crowds that frequent the other three quarters. Militia patrols are common here, but guards in the High Quarter are universally corrupt, accepting bribes from

Loose Pantheons

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

religious rites and festivals. Priests at such sites relate stories of the gods, teach the ethics of their patron deities, offer advice and blessings, perform religious rites, and provide training in

Ship Purpose

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

and passengers. Passenger Passenger ships carry travelers. Such vessels are chartered for journeys or pleasure cruises or carry refugees, religious missionaries, or some other peaceful group traveling

. Many have an ethical code. Some serve governments as privateers, harming only these masters’ adversaries, while others rob only the corrupt and give their ill-gotten gains to the needy. Most crew

Sun Temple

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

place, so the couple’s union doesn’t fulfill an ominous prophecy. 5 Expose a celebrated hero as a fraud. 6 Learn the sins of a person seeking religious counsel. 7 Find out who among a

champion of Heliod, seeks to destroy all sun temples in the hopes of bringing about everlasting night. 4 A corrupt oracle (see chapter 6) of Heliod sells counterfeit heroic artifacts to those he can’t

People of Meletis

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

a few are deeply corrupt, serving only their own interests. The most senior member of the council is recognized as its leader, responsible for bringing the assembly to order and moderating its debate

experience a wild, creative vision from Keranos. The Reverent Army The hoplites of Meletis practice battlefield tactics in an environment saturated with religious devotion. The military force of the

Werewolves in the Mist

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

, the order is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals driven by religious zeal or a finely honed sense of justice and honor. The order is ready to lash out the moment evil acts, and not a moment

before. The order strikes hard and fast, without waiting for the blessings of temples or the permission of rulers. The order believes that evil must be smashed, or it will swiftly overcome all

Event-Based Adventures

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

members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order. 2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what

weeks leading up to a coup, or a guild leader could corrupt the members of a town council or bribe officers of the watch. One and Done. The villain commits a single crime and then tries to avoid the

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing working

. Other than holding formal religious observances — which most of Tymora’s faithful only attend on major holidays — the primary purpose of the temple is to accept requests, and large donations, from

Upper City Gazetteer

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

building serves as a quasi-religious museum for the magnificent inventions wrought in Gond’s name. Unlike the similarly named High House of Wonders, which serves as both temple and workshop housing

religious observances — which most of Tymora’s faithful only attend on major holidays — the primary purpose of the temple is to accept requests, and large donations, from petitioners seeking the

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