both body druids conduct respected

Tome of the Dragon

Magic Items Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

cover. The Tome of the Dragon contains the secret ritual to transform a dragon or a dead dragon’s body into a dracolich. To decipher and use the Tome of the Dragon, you must be either a

spellcaster with at least two level 5 spell slots or a Dragon. A single assistant (or more, at the DM’s discretion) can help you conduct the ritual, so long as that assistant also meets the

Boggart

Species Lorwyn: First Light

boggarts, known as “aunties,” serve as respected leaders who keep the peace. Lorwyn boggarts value sharing knowledge and past experiences with their communities. Many are willing to brave great

Druids. A Lorwyn boggart might alternatively find a calling as a Ranger, especially the Fey Wanderer subclass, or as a Wizard, especially the Diviner subclass, as boggarts have proven fond of

Darkling Elder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Death Burn. When the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The darkling elder casts darkness, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to

Wood Woad

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

. Any hollow or crook will do, but often a special cavity is carved out of the trunk. The tree is bathed and watered with the blood of the sacrificed victim, and the body is buried among the tree’s

roots. After three days, a sprout emerges from the ground at the base of the tree and swiftly grows into a bipedal form. This new body, armored in tough bark and bearing a gnarled club and shield, is

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Death Flash. When the darkling dies, nonmagical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area

chambers beneath the towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins. The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

Death Burn. When the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area

. The Killing Light. The Summer Queen's curse causes a darkling's body to absorb light, and doing so wizens the creature, much like the effect of rapid aging. For this reason, darklings cover every

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Rejuvenation. When he is destroyed, Nafik gains a new body in 24 hours if his heart is intact, regaining all his hit points. The new body appears in an unoccupied space within 5 feet of Nafik’s

"} for every 24 hours that elapse. If the curse reduces the target’s hit point maximum to 0, the target dies and its body turns to dust. The curse lasts until removed by the Remove Curse spell or

Circle of Spores (TCoE)

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Druids of the Circle of Spores find beauty in decay. They see within mold and other fungi the ability to transform lifeless material into abundant, albeit somewhat strange, life. These druids

form. Druids of this circle have a complex relationship with the undead. Unlike most other druids, they see nothing inherently wrong with undeath, which they consider to be a companion to life and

Circle of Spores

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Druids of the Circle of Spores find beauty in decay. They see within mold and other fungi the ability to transform lifeless material into abundant, albeit somewhat strange, life. These druids

form. Druids of this circle have a complex relationship with the undead. Unlike most other druids, they see nothing inherently wrong with undeath, which they consider to be a companion to life and

Storm Giant Tempest Caller

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

inscribed on a crystal ball. While the object bearing the rune is embedded in its body, the giant can use its Tempest Call action and its Scrying trait. The object bearing the storm rune has AC 17; 50 hit

them, these storm giants are highly respected. If any giant can draw Annam’s attention to the world, it would likely be a tempest caller. Tempest callers implant crystal ball;crystal balls

Assassin Bug

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

of druids (possibly in service to Malar or Talos) who cultivated the first of these creatures. However, it remains unknown whether their intent was to create a benign means of breaking down monstrous

limited language ability suggests that the druids might have engaged in self-sacrifice to achieve their creation. Horrific Egg Layers. An assassin bug attacks with a paralytic bite to first

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

. Whether calling on the elemental forces of nature or emulating the creatures of the animal world, druids are an embodiment of nature’s resilience, cunning, and fury. They claim no mastery over

nature. Instead, they see themselves as extensions of nature’s indomitable will. Power of Nature Druids revere nature above all, gaining their spells and other magical powers either from the force

Minotaur Legacy

Species Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

The minotaurs of Ravnica are strong in body, dedication, and courage. They are at home on the battlefield, willing to fight for their various causes. They combine a burning fury in battle with keen

, are much better known and respected. Boros minotaurs choose the precision of the legion over the fury of the pack. Minotaurs tend to vent their outrage through violence, but they aren’t

Lichen Lich

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the lich fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Rejuvenation. If it has a phylactery, a destroyed lich gains a new body in 1d10 days, regaining all

its hit points and becoming active again. The new body appears within 5 feet of the phylactery.Multiattack. The lich makes four attacks. Poisonous Touch. Melee Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20

The Abbot

Monsters Curse of Strahd

in reuniting Strahd with his lost love and, in so doing, ending Barovia's curse. The Abbot has recently completed work on a flesh golem bride made from the body parts of dead women. While the Belviews

languish in the abbey's madhouse, the Abbot is giving his creation lessons in etiquette and ladylike conduct so that “she” can be formally presented to Strahd and win his love. Strahd has no interest

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, bronze, and almost bluish-white, hair of green or blue, and eyes like pools of liquid gold or silver. Elves have no facial and little body hair. They favor elegant clothing in bright colors, and they

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

"} necrotic damage, and the mage gains 6 temporary hit points.A larva mage is a nightmarish combination of a mortal body and otherworldly substance. When a powerful cultist of a wormlike entity such as Kyuss

available for communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil

Guild Artisan - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

adventuring and trade together. Feature: Guild Membership As an established and respected member of a guild, you can rely on certain benefits that membership provides. Your fellow guild members will

: the Upper City, the Lower City, or the Outer City. This is the district where you conduct most of your business. Whenever you need information about something in one of that district’s

Halflings

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

, especially in the Talenta Plains, but stout halflings can be found in any community. Ghostwise halflings are extremely rare; in the Talenta Plains they are considered to be touched by the spirits and often become respected druids, while in the Five Nations they are generally seen as oddities.

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, transforming it into a star spawn seer. Whoever the mortal once was largely vanishes beneath the mass of tumorous skin than builds up in strange whorls all over the seer’s body. The mortal’s

aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those

Forlorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

fearful villagers, leaving Tristen to be adopted by local druids. But during his teenage years, Tristen’s dhampir nature revealed itself (see chapter 1). When the druids discovered the youth’s hunger for

blood, they cast him out, but Tristen grew enraged and slaughtered the druids, draining them all. The sacred waters of the druids’ rituals had infused their blood, though, making it poison to the half

Boggarts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

communal warrens where laws and hierarchies are considered suggestions. The oldest and most powerful boggarts, known as “aunties,” serve as respected leaders who keep the peace. Lorwyn boggarts value

magic. Boggarts who feel drawn to learning and using these natural affinities often become Druids. A Lorwyn boggart might alternatively find a calling as a Ranger, especially the Fey Wanderer subclass

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

druids revere Claugiyliamatar, calling themselves the Gnawbones. They live in the lair, caring for the cave’s guardians and doing anything else the dragon demands. The druids have been on edge recently

with anxiety and frustration so Chardansearavitriol the Ebondeath can possess Claugiyliamatar’s body. The necromancer put one of his lieutenants, an undead warlock named Viantha Cruelhex, in charge of organizing these assaults.

Chauntea

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

, is anathema to her. Temples of Chauntea maintain a great body of lore about farming and cultivation. Her priests work closely with communities in rural areas, and they are willing to roll up their

sleeves and dig their hands into the dirt. THE EARTHMOTHER The druids of the Moonshae Isles worship the Earthmother, she who is the generative power of the land itself. To some mainlanders, the

Knight Sarlamir's Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Knight Sarlamir’s Curse Among the dead entombed beneath Castle Kalaman lies the body of Knight Zanas Sarlamir. A respected knight of the Order of the Crown, Sarlamir received a divine quest from the

Knight Sarlamir’s hand. The dragons attacked, slaying Sarlamir and crashing the flying city. A handful of Sarlamir’s loyal knights escaped, and they brought his body and his cursed dragonlance back to Kalaman. Both were interred beneath the city, where they remained.

Guiding Aspect

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Guiding Aspect Many druids feel a strong link to a specific aspect of the natural world, such as a body of water, an animal, a type of tree, or some other sort of plant. You identify with your chosen

die and the new spring forth. 2 Oak trees represent strength and vitality. Meditating under an oak fills your body and mind with resolve and fortitude. 3 The river’s endless flow reminds you of the

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lay up to six eggs per year, and an egg matures for two to three months before it hatches. Kobolds don’t engage in funeral ceremonies; a dead kobold’s body is burned or disposed of in

the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the rest and carefully protected. Once

Darkling Elder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Darkling Elder A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If

the darkling elder dies, magical light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must make a DC 11

Lords of the Nine

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

be said that the true ruler of the Nine Hells is the immense body of rules and regulations that dictate how all devils, even Asmodeus, must conduct themselves. Layers and Rulers of the Nine Hells

Aging and Death

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

that it’s time to get one’s affairs in order. How much time an elf’s body has left is never certain. Whether hours or years, the period is marked by both intense joy and great sadness. Most mortal elves

might be true, but an elf’s conduct during life often offers a clue. Drow never experience Transcendence, for example, and the same is true for elves who turn to the worship of gods other than the Seldarine.

Circle of Spores

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

touching my stuff, though. Tasha Druids of the Circle of Spores find beauty in decay. They see within mold and other fungi the ability to transform lifeless material into abundant, albeit somewhat

strange, life. These druids believe that life and death are parts of a grand cycle, with one leading to the other and then back again. Death isn’t the end of life, but instead a change of state that sees

Inside the Clans

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

Scab clan display scars and body modifications, which they view as expressions of the powerful rage they harbor within themselves. The clan has grown in influence by engulfing or destroying several

their druids perform guttural chants before and during battle that are said to be in the language of the old gods. Zhur-Taa druids are adept at summoning and training beasts as war-companions and

Circle of Stars

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

Circle of Stars What about the dark places between the stars? Don’t you realize that’s where the good stuff is? Tasha The Circle of Stars allows druids to draw on the power of starlight. These

druids have tracked heavenly patterns since time immemorial, discovering secrets hidden amid the constellations. By revealing and understanding these secrets, the Circle of the Stars seeks to harness

Indentured Spirit

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

ORZHOV SPIRITS For the members of the Orzhov Syndicate, life as a spirit after death can be a gift, or it can mean everlasting servitude. The process of separating the soul from the body is often

willingly undergone by the heads of the oldest and most respected families of the Orzhov oligarchy, resulting in pampered spirits that think they can spend the rest of eternity enjoying the spoils of their

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

towns of other species. From such enclaves, they quietly ply their trade as thieves and assassins. Darkling The Summer Queen’s curse causes a darkling’s body to absorb light, which wizens the

light flashes out from it in a 10-foot radius as its body and possessions, other than metal or magic objects, burn to ash. Any creature in that area must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or

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