broken before devoted choices returner

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

creature within 120 feet of her who is concentrating on a spell. The target must succeed on a DC 26 Constitution saving throw or its concentration is broken on the spell, and Sul Khatesh gains 5

primary patrons for warlocks in Khorvaire. Covens devoted to the Queen of Shadows use dark magic and fear to dominate whole communities, while isolated warlocks make pacts with Sul Khatesh to pursue power

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

until her concentration is broken (as if concentrating on a spell).Auril can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at

using her magic. Casting such great magic night after night while also granting spells to her devoted followers leaves Auril weak and vulnerable. In her self-inflicted weakened state, Auril is inclined

Gruul Anarch

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

vast, sprawling rubblebelts of broken terrain that civilized folk have long abandoned. You can find a suitable place for you and your allies to hide or rest in these areas. In addition, you can find

devoted to a sacred site in the midst of the rubblebelt. 5 My weapon is made from the first raktusk I ever hunted. 6 GrrrRRAAAAGGHH! [I will do anything to prove myself greater than my

Paladin Legacy

Classes 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

. Although the class features related to your oath don’t appear until you reach 3rd level, plan ahead for that choice by reading the oath descriptions at the end of the class. Are you a devoted

Chapter 2: The Lost City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

factions devoted to ancient gods. Meanwhile, an ageless evil of unknown origin lurks in the bowels of the dilapidated ziggurat. Called Zargon the Returner, the tentacled, one-eyed creature preys on the

Keeper of Tomes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

votes to determine who among them is elevated to the position. Tie votes are broken by the First Reader. In 1492 DR, the Keeper of Tomes is the human archmage Janussi, a devoted follower of Deneir.

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

water—must remain in equilibrium. If one element were to gain power over the others, the world could be destroyed, drawn into one of the elemental planes and broken apart into its component

might value the yucca tree and cactus plants. DRUIDS AND THE GODS Some druids venerate the forces of nature themselves, but most druids are devoted to one of the many nature deities worshiped in

Chapter 1: Character Creation

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

the following choices: Race. Choose one of the playable races detailed in this chapter, or pick a race from the Player’s Handbook and learn here how Eberron has affected that species’ development

. Dragonmark. Decide whether your character bears one of the mystical marks associated with the dragonmarked houses. Background. Choose the house agent background if your character has devoted themself to

Lower Central

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Lower Central Lower Central seems to exist in blissful ignorance of the power struggles raging above it, and it’s a largely peaceful place. One exception is a street gang called the Broken Mirror

radicals. Most of these folk hold nonviolent ideals that contribute to the ward’s peacefulness, but at least one cult devoted to a radiant idol (described in Eberron: Rising from the Last War) meets

Despotic Perspective

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

beholder’s true rivals are other beholders, for only another beholder has the intellect, power, and magic to threaten another of its kind. Most of a beholder’s mental activity is devoted to unearthing plots

offered a role in the beholder’s retinue once its will is broken. A beholder might consider a group of skilled adventurers to be a valuable prize and use its abilities to capture them all for this

Dura

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

Description District The Citadel of the Sun A temple devoted to Dol Arrah, noteworthy for the three blessed griffons that reside there. Hope’s Peak, Upper Dura The Clifftop Adventurer’s Guild An

safest establishments in Lower Dura. Callestan, Lower Dura The Broken Mirror A curious tavern owned by a family of changelings, the Broken Mirror changes its appearance and theme every week. It’s

Chapter 3: Balance

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

leads to pursue or actions to take. This is a fun way to offer players choices without overwhelming them with too many options. Customizable Results. Drawing from a deck of cards is equivalent to

situations The rest of this chapter is devoted to examples of how you can use these properties of cards to enrich your D&D game. If you’re interested in further possibilities, the reference book that

Deathly Interludes

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

good or ill. Perhaps a villain the hero slew now exists as a broken misera, giving mute testament to the hero’s success. Characters who overcame their personal flaws might even be confronted with

afterlife awaiting them can be powerful. From a personal standpoint, this sort of interlude can serve to reinforce a character’s choices and actions or offer a warning of what’s to come if their priorities

House of Thalivar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

the west, but it fell long ago and only a few broken arches of masonry remain. The eastern side of the tower is undergoing repair; from here, characters can climb a ladder to ascend to the scaffolds

and shovels still lie where they fell. Clearing the rubble would take one person a week of hard labor. H9. Thalivar’s Bedroom This chamber is sealed behind rubble. A broken window is the only entrance

Story Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, has sent operatives to Chult to steal the Soulmonger or, failing that, destroy it. Leading the Thayan expedition is Szass Tam’s devoted lieutenant, Valindra Shadowmantle. Valindra has been warned that

of transformation, becoming a yuan-ti malison. As a yuan-ti, Ras Nsi imposed his terrible will on the evil snake people and became their leader. Beneath the cracked and broken streets of Omu lies a

NPCs as Party Members

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

to complain humorously about the characters’ terrible choices and bad planning. You can occasionally use this NPC to suggest legitimate courses of action or share insights. Dutiful Assistant. A dutiful

assistant NPC is good at carrying equipment and looking after the party’s horses and other belongings. Such an NPC might be entirely devoted to their duty, or they might be using this easily

High City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

ice is broken up into manageable pieces. A natural stone formation, called the Stonebridge, spans a narrow part of the lake. Festival Grounds and Arena of Frun The Festival Grounds is a broad parkland

illusions and pyrotechnical special effects. Temple District The temples in the Temple District are devoted to various gods, faiths, and pantheons. The priests here are willing to cast helpful spells in

Mages of High Sorcery

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

cooperate as part of a single organization, overseen by a council of experienced members known as the Conclave. Equally devoted to the study of magic and united in defending their knowledge and

apprentice will honor the laws of their order, no matter the circumstance. To this end, the test confronts an apprentice with bitter moral and emotional choices as well as magical challenges. Illusion and

Temple Locations T10-T18

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

, read the following: The interior of the shrine has the appearance of having been abandoned after some sort of terrible confrontation years ago. Broken benches with shredded cushions are overgrown by

thick fungi, and four large mirrors hanging on the walls have been shattered, leaving the stone floor covered in shards of broken glass. A grime-encrusted statue of Sune stands against the far wall. The

Planning to Evacuate

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

system. The mechanism can be broken down in two hours, freeing up vessels for one hundred people. Battle Plans Early in the afternoon, Cudgel returns to Vogler. She shares the following information

knighthood. Mayor Raven and Becklin support Cudgel’s choices, and the knight agrees with her friend’s plan. Defenders of Vogler. This plan leaves the village and its escape operation undefended except for

Upper Northedge

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

Hope is a temple district; although the city’s most impressive churches and shrines are located in Upper Central, it’s commonly known that if you’re looking for a truly devoted priest, you should go to

Enigma of the Diamond voice I challenge anyone to leave a performance of The Broken Sword with dry eyes. I believe that even a warforged would be moved to tears by this unflinching look at the

The Iron Tabernacle

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

some surface towns, devoted to the faith of the former Delzoun Empire and of the dwarves who answered Bruenor’s call to reclaim the city. Vast cathedrals of stone once echoed with the paeans of a

halls are numerous and multileveled. The dwarf priests have restored many shrines and altars, and have cleared paths through the cracked and broken hallways to the Vault of Kings so that Bruenor can

Getting Around

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

sacred grove. Upper Dura Overlook Overlook is noteworthy for its kalashtar community, which maintains a community center, a shrine devoted to the Path of Light, and a few restaurants serving Sarlonan

cuisine. Upper Dura The Bazaar The largest commercial district in Sharn, an excellent place to buy or sell used—and possibly stolen—goods. Middle Dura Broken Arch Once a proud residential district

7. Shocking Discoveries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

7. Shocking Discoveries Several chambers where mining equipment and copper ore were once stored are now occupied by laboratories devoted to experiments in electricity and necromancy. Trenzia, one of

the middle of the room amid destroyed tables, shards of broken glass, and rusty mining equipment. Chute. A 5-foot-wide, 5-foot-high chute in the southeast corner curves downward, descending 20 feet

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

behir’s legs, and freed himself from its clutches. The creature’s shrieks became the lightning of the storm, and its broken femur became the symbol of Bahgtru’s followers, reminding them that anything can

be broken and defeated by superior strength. Competing in Cruelty. Most young orcs that an explorer or an adventurer might encounters are followers of Bahgtru. Orcs of Bahgtru continually try to prove

Bobby

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

, you can practice weapon drills and change one of these weapon choices. (You have selected Greataxes, Greatclubs, and Handaxes, which have the following mastery properties.) Cleave. If you hit a creature

concentrating, it must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or its Concentration is broken. In addition, you can cause a 30-foot-deep, 10-foot-wide fissure to open up on the ground anywhere in the area

The Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Master’s Guide). Its captain, Tholtz Daggerdark (CE male Illuskan human archmage), is one of Slarkrethel’s mad, devoted thralls. He claims to be in constant telepathic contact with the kraken, though in

and unconscious while bound in this manner. Four chains bind him. The chains are secured to the hull and must be broken to release the giant from his stasis or free him from the ship’s hold. Striking

Dark Duchess Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

side of the vessel is broken and slightly bowed, as if an immense weight had been resting on top of it. When Arveiaturace climbs onto the Dark Duchess, she does so from the forecastle. Examination of

dragon is back, circling above me like a vulture. I reckon she could carry this ship back to Luskan were she of a mind to. To die from starvation, bitter cold, or a dragon? Choices, choices.” Treasure

Cult of the Crushing Wave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

is a sullen man who says little, letting his actions speak for him. He believes he has been wronged by the world and hates all people except those as broken and unfortunate as himself. Gar also

was an elemental sent by the sea. From that day forward, he devoted himself to the ocean, teaching himself its secrets and learning powerful water magic over years of lonely wandering. He despised all

Island Approach and First Floor

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

garden. Barricaded Doors. Any close inspection of the double doors leading into the hermitage reveals that they were recently broken open and have been jammed shut again. The doors were smashed by the

drowned ones, but the survivors of the attack have repaired and barred them with broken planking from the dining hall. The doors can be forced open with a successful DC 16 Strength (Athletics) check

Overlords

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

fosters hatred unwittingly serves Rak Tulkhesh, and countless soldiers in the Five Nations are devoted to the Rage of War. Many of the Carrion Tribes of the Demon Wastes likewise serve Rak Tulkhesh and

warlocks in Khorvaire. Covens devoted to the Queen of Shadows use dark magic and fear to dominate whole communities, while isolated warlocks make pacts with Sul Khatesh to pursue power and revenge. By

Trielta Hills

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

broken only rarely. The hills of Trielta do occasionally offer up some impressive bounty, in the form of heretofore-undiscovered gold and silver. While such finds are usually small lodes that are

that they can spend the cold months beside a hearth, with a slice of fried pie in one hand, and a tankard of bitter gnomish stout in the other. Any cellar space not devoted to another purpose is used

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

.) Ralvald’s Goals. Ralvald is eager for aid and wants the dragon dead. He would prefer that his sister survive, but he understands that her choices might have serious consequences. Advice for Ralvald

this room like glittering curtains. A path of broken icicles on the ground winds from one exit to the other. A life-size statue of a frost giant woman bearing a look of surprise stands near the

Elven Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

most sensible, although its Intelligence score of 6 means that it can make bad choices. Sahnar speaks Common and Elvish. The mummy knows how the moon dial functions (see area E5) but knows nothing about

. Once broken, the mirror’s magic is gone forever. E8. First Tomb of the Half-Moon The stone door to this tomb is engraved with a white semicircle (the symbol of a half-moon), with its rounded edge facing

The Seldarine

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

Three lines symbolizing waves Sehanine Moonbow CG Dreams, death, travel Grave,* Knowledge, Light Full moon under a moonbow Shevarash CN Vengeance, loss, hatred War Broken arrow over a

where carved or painted stars cover the ceiling of a cave. On the planes that have hosted one of these rare events, elf priests consecrate and maintain temples devoted to the Mysteries. Often these

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