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Dungeon Masterâs Guide
, foul rites that allow one to transform into a death knight or lich, or long-lost spells crafted by beings so evil their names ought never to be spoken aloud.
Vile Speech. While the book is on your
damage unless the creature is a Fiend or an Undead.
Destroying the Book. The Book of Vile Darkness allows pages to be torn from it, but any evil lore contained on those pages finds its way back into the
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
nearby settlements, an ogre chitterlord often leads the way, calling rats from the alleys and sewers to harry townsfolk from within the city while the ogres lay siege to the outer walls. Should their
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyussâs death, his malign disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected
worms jump onto nearby Humanoids and burrow into their flesh. A worm that penetrates a Humanoid body makes its way to the creatureâs brain. Once inside the brain, the worm kills its host and
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
âs goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evilâs realm.
An entity that
find any way out.
The creatures known as star spawn are the heralds, servants, and soldiers of the Elder Evils, capable of taking on forms that can journey to the Material Plane. They arrive most
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
"} poison damage and is poisoned for 1 minute. While poisoned in this way, the creature canât regain hit points. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage and isnât
island domain.
Long ago, it was revealed that the elven line of Vol â a house that practiced the art of necromancy and bore the Dragonmark of Death â was engaged in secret blood rites
Magic Items
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
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I allow nothing to stand in the way of my crusade to eradicate evil from the multiverse.
6
I ignore those who do not support my plans, for my calling is higher than all others
)
3
Responsibility. It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak. (Lawful)
4
Respect. All people deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
5
Honor. The way I
Acolyte
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Basic Rules (2014)
You have spent your life in the service of a temple to a specific god or pantheon of gods. You act as an intermediary between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a clericâperforming sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
feats
Your cult instructs you in eldritch rites, granting you the following benefits.
Two Cantrips. You learn two cantrips of your choice from the Warlock spell list. Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma is
prepared. You can cast it once without a spell slot, and you regain the ability to cast it in that way when you finish a Short or Long Rest. You can also cast the spell using any spell slots you have
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking
down the gate of a backwater dukeâs castle, slaying a dozen or more guards, then calling for parley is a typical fog giant strategyâfollowed by an offer to leave the duke alive in return
Species
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
tears to your eyes. Is it a bitter or cheerful memory? Does recalling it make you feel the same way?
3
You recall a childhood memory. What about that event or who you were still influences you
of Dread (detailed in chapter 3):
HarâAkir. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soulâyours or anotherâsâhas taken refuge in your
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure
between the realm of the holy and the mortal world, performing sacred rites and offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric&mdash
Class
Legacy
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Class is the primary definition of what your character can do. It's more than a profession; it's your character's calling. Class shapes the way you think about the world and interact with it and your
Folk Hero
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Basic Rules (2014)
lend help.
3
When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4
I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to
no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
2
I worked the land
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
you served on, or another ship you have good relations with (perhaps one captained by a former crewmate). Because youâre calling in a favor, you canât be certain of a schedule or route
during the voyage.
Baldurâs Gate Feature: Smugglerâs Sense
Youâre familiar with the docks of Baldurâs Gate, the movement of inspectors and tax collectors, the way cargo and
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
find a way to salvation.
2
You helped break a Guild protection racket afflicting a community of immigrants in the Outer City. Now, you canât travel through that part of the city without your
When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4
I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5
I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
gods donât grant this power to everyone who seeks it, but only to those chosen to fulfill a high calling. Harnessing divine magic doesnât rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers
and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deityâs wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
gods donât grant this power to everyone who seeks it, but only to those chosen to fulfill a high calling. Harnessing divine magic doesnât rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers
and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deityâs wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
trouble, Iâm always ready to lend help.
3
When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4
I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find
. (Neutral)
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
d6
Bond
1
I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
given funeral rites have no means to pay Athreosâs toll and thus have no way of reaching their place of rest. These lost souls primarily collect along the Tartyxâs shores where they languish or beg
Journey into Death Those who are prepared for death, or who receive funeral rites, typically have or are given a coin (or similar token of value) interred with their corpse. When these individuals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
hunting. Some individuals feel a calling to a particular deityâs service and claim that god as a patron. Particularly devoted individuals become priests by setting up a shrine or helping to staff a holy
site. Much more rarely, those who feel such a calling become clerics or paladins invested with the responsibility of true divine power. Shrines and temples serve as community gathering points for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
think or feel as others do, finding emotions messy and confusing.
3 In a brazen or desperate moment, you dared death to take youâand in a way, it has.
4 You sent a Returned back to the
stands for. (Any)
2 Tradition. Honor the dead through rites of respect and by continuing their ways. (Lawful)
3 Dread. Mortals put their fear out of mind, but through me, they will remember the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, when they piously observe the godâs rites and sacrifices, and when they devoutly trust in the godâs divine might, the god becomes more powerful. The competition for mortal devotion isnât necessarily
champion who acts as an agent of a god among other people helps increase those peopleâs devotion to the god. And if a hero should happen to strike down the agents of a rival god along the way, all the better. The Vanquisher, and the Hunter
(CHUCK LUKACS)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
rivals made a good pair. Vidorant was skilled with picking locks and deftly getting into tough places, and Goldenbeard used his connections and quick thinking to research targets and talk the pairâs way
âuntil thirty guards suddenly surrounded the pair of thieves. Vidorant nimbly escaped via the roof with the diadem in hand, but Goldenbeard was caught. He avoided imprisonment by calling in favors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Peril at the Parade The March of Vice parade begins as the characters make their way to the pier. The parade runs down the River of Gold and ends at the jetty. As the characters come to the cityâs
âcalling him the âPrince of Viceââto attract his attention. A character who asks a bystander about the significance of the Prince of Vice, or who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check, learns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
highest ideals of their calling. What is the temptation that your character succumbs to or finds it difficult to resist? Temptations d6 Temptation 1 Fury. When your anger is roused, you have trouble
of the enemies you must defeat, and at times you see no way to achieve final victory. 6 Greed. Regardless of how much glory and treasure you amass, itâs never enough for you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a greater calling? Folk Hero Bard. You served as a medic in the Last War, using humor and stories to keep up the spirits of your patients. Youâve seen too much suffering, and you need to do something
about it. Youâve broken away from the house and youâve been doing charitable work in your community. But you want to find a way to do more. Criminal Rogue. You grew up as an orphan in Sharn. One of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
and rites that help them draw on power from the Outer Planes. Not every member of a temple or shrine is a Cleric. Some priests are called to a simple life of temple service, carrying out their
devotion through prayer and rituals, not through magic. Many mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can. Becoming a Cleric... As a Level 1 Cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
others. When possible, you use the symbol as a calling card to mark your work. 2 Outfit. Whether it is a leather duster with a group symbol or a distinctive handkerchief tucked in your pocket, your gang
everyone knows the truth behind it. Youâre part of that facade of legitimacy, but you have a reputation for getting away with (literal) murder. 6 Legends. You have an air of mystery, and people whisper that you command strange powers. True or not, this reputation keeps people out of your way.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Black Swords The characters donât get this quest in the customary way, which is to say that the residents of Caer-Dineval arenât counting on adventurers to help them. The quest falls into the partyâs
her missing son, Huarwar. Crannoc Siever, the town speaker, resides in the castle and is also a prisoner. Devil-worshiping cultists calling themselves the Knights of the Black Sword have taken over and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis and regularly hold bloody rites in his honor. Warchanters, the minotaur clergy of Mogis, whip their marauders into a near-mindless frenzy before battle; the ensuing slaughter gives glory to
such, whispers among the servants of other gods claim that there might be a way to piece the fractured god back together. Doing so would require an incredible feat, though, likely involving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and Rites. Thanks to his prolonged absence from mortal giantsâ affairs, Annam has few priests. On some worlds, he has no priests and his name is all but forgotten. On other worlds, a priest of Annam
, imploring her to find her way once more to Annamâs secret sanctum and persuade him to end his seclusion. Grolantor Annamâs youngest son and Karontorâs younger twin is Grolantor, a brash braggart who takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
deceased archmages, dignitaries, and other important figures who die in Sigil and the planes beyond. Morticians. The bulk of Dusters fall into this role. Morticians prepare the way for the dead. They bury
departed and chronicle the deadâs deeds in obituaries. Necrologists also research burial rites appropriate to the deceased creatureâs beliefs, religion, or cultural background. Recruiters. Recruiters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Satyrs of the Skola Vale The satyrs of the Skola Vale are wild and free. They have taboos, but not laws, influence fluctuates constantly, and all are free to make merry in any way they please, so
. Sibyls warn the community when danger threatens the valley, select dawngreets, and oversee the âinitiation ritesâ of the Cult of Horns. The oldest sibyl is a gray-furred satyr named Cresa. She insists that the more she drinks, the further she can see into the future.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
deity or other immortal force that unlocked their magic. Harnessing divine magic doesnât rely on specific training, yet Clerics might learn prayers and rites that help them draw on power from the Outer
mortals claim to speak for the gods, but few can marshal the power of those gods the way a Cleric can. Becoming a Cleric... As a Level 1 Cleric Gain all the traits in the Core Cleric Traits table. Gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragonâs Wake
characters visit Leilon Point, see âLeilon Pointâ for more information.)
2 âMerchants from Neverwinter claim to have passed something massive out at sea near an old lighthouse on their way into town
few local merchants claim to have been attacked on the road by a band of brigands calling themselves the Chimera Crew! Bandits sure have gotten more colorful these days.â (If the characters investigate