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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
bonus action on her subsequent turns to continue singing. She can stop singing at any time. The song ends if Aphemia is incapacitated or dies.
Grave Calling Song. Aphemia intones a low, growling
upon travelers or claw open fresh graves, stripping bodies of riches and flesh. Then they carry back any treasures or appealing bones they find to reeking nests situated in cramped caves or rotten trees.Necrotic
Half-Orc
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
Gruumshâlord of war and furyâcreated the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is true of half-orcs. Some half
-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumshâs exultation when they join in melee combat â and either
Folk Hero
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
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
, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
5
I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6
I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
. (Neutral)
6
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
My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
5
I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
6
I wish my childhood sweetheart had come
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
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, I love the land
, and I will protect the land.
3
A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
4
My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a rangerâs true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters and
, frustration, and compassion. But they quickly learn that other adventurers who can carry their own weight in a fight against civilizationâs foes are worth any extra burden. Coddled city folk might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
The Mark of Gruumsh The one-eyed god Gruumshâlord of war and furyâcreated the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is
true of half-orcs. Some half-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumshâs exultation when they join in melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Independent Adventurers Though a ranger might make a living as a hunter, a guide, or a tracker, a rangerâs true calling is to defend the outskirts of civilization from the ravages of monsters that
compassion. But they quickly learn that other adventurers who can carry their own weight in a fight against monstrous foes are worth any extra burden. Coddled city folk might not know how to feed themselves or find fresh water in the wild, but they make up for it in other ways.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
The Mark of Gruumsh The one-eyed god Gruumshâlord of war and furyâcreated the first orcs, and even those orcs who turn away from his worship carry his blessings of might and endurance. The same is
true of half-orcs. Some half-orcs hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their dreams, calling them to unleash the rage that simmers within them. Others feel Gruumshâs exultation when they join in melee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonmarked Characters Here are a few examples of characters who carry the Mark of Healing. Noble Cleric. You are one of the heirs of Baron Ulara, the matriarch of House Jorasco. Your mark is
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
described in area 5a. If the party doesnât release him, he breaks free himself after an hour. Dranzorg torments the party and rampages through the house, calling for Mara to face him. Once freed, he
by Mara might carry a piece of her spirit with them, potentially in the form of a Dark Gift (see chapter 1). The evil beneath the House of Lament adds to its prison of souls.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters who hear that calling and respond to it. Running This Prelude Characters in this prelude can come from any background. Perhaps theyâre discovering the gods for the first time, or they might be
divine calling to learn about their deityâs goals and become one of their chosen. You may alter any of this preludeâs elements to better match individual godsâ virtues and identities. Before you begin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Infernal Calling 5th-level conjuration Casting Time: 1 minute Range: 90 feet Components: V, S, M (a ruby worth at least 999 gp) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour Uttering a dark incantation, you
the duration of the spell, though it can still carry out your commands if it chooses. If your check succeeds, the devil carries out your command â such as âattack my enemies,â âexplore the room ahead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
has varied terrain, with prairies, mountains, and shallow rivers. The Outlands is a great disk. In fact, those who envision the Outer Planes as a wheel point to the Outlands as proof, calling it a
slaad to wreak havoc in the gate-town of Automata than it is for even a horde of slaadi to accomplish anything in Mechanus itself. Celestial spies and Fiend assassins carry out subtle plots and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Ogre Furious Tempers. Ogres are notorious for their quick tempers, which flare at the smallest perceived offense. Insults and name-calling can rouse an ogreâs wrath in an instant â as can stealing
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
Greedy Collectors. An ogreâs eyes glitter with avarice when it sees the possessions of others. Ogres carry rough sacks on their raids, which they fill with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
assassins kill for a reason, perhaps hiring themselves out to wealthy patrons or slaying for an unscrupulous cause. They use poisons and other deadly tools, and they might carry equipment to help them
hollow furnishings. 3 Leaving behind a signature item, such as a calling card, flower, seashell, or tooth. 4 Posing as celebrities, holy people, or servants. 5 Taking trophies from their victims. 6 Using
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. Thereâs no good in pretending to be something Iâm not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
take my revenge on any bully I encounter. 4 My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. 5 I protect those who cannot protect themselves. 6 I wish my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, calling them âthe Delvers,â and leave the bodies untouched. Secret Door. In the southeastern corner is a secret door that requires a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to find by noticing the
until you are ready to carry on with the next part of the adventure.) He carries four Mirabar trade bars, each a foot-long spindle of iron, like two long, four-sided pyramids joined at the base. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
deserve. (Evil) 5 Sincerity. Thereâs no good in pretending to be something Iâm not. (Neutral) 6 Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I have a
take my revenge on any bully I encounter. 4 My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots. 5 I protect those who cannot protect themselves. 6 I wish my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
or claw open fresh graves, stripping bodies of riches and flesh. Then they carry back any treasures or appealing bones they find to reeking nests situated in cramped caves or rotten trees. SIRENS
incapacitated or dies.
Grave Calling Song. Aphemia intones a low, growling magical melody. Every undead within 300 feet of her must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or fall under her control
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Items d10 Item
1 A tooth from a previous victim, wrapped in a silk handkerchief
2 A calling card with your name on it
3 A quick charcoal sketch of your victim, done in your own
from the victim
Style Makes the Raider Your savage kin of the wilds sport tattoos to celebrate their connection to their tribes or ancestors. They might wear fetishes or carry totems symbolizing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
the drama and derring-do. But the tale is so much better for the telling if you can highlight it with visual aids. You carry a trophy from that big score, which you pull out when the occasion demands
3 The Flattering Butchers, known for their sales of discount meat of unknown provenance
4 The Profane Pilferers, who leave lewd calling cards at the scenes of their crimes
5 The Undead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
of my ancestors called on me to carry out a great task. 3 I lost control in battle one day, and it was as if something else was manipulating my body, forcing it to kill every foe I could reach. 4 I
new techniques of performance and magic. 4 I felt a calling to recount the deeds of champions and heroes, to bring them alive in song and story. 5 I joined one of the great colleges to learn old lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
communicate with Esclarottaâs spirit simply by calling out to it while inside the tower. She is a kind soul, disturbed by the cultists, dragon, wyverns, and kobolds infesting her beautiful castle, and she
power, generate weather effects, and so on. The castle will drift on powerful winds that carry it northward, where it ultimately crashes on the Miklos Glacier in the Spine of the World Mountains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
spirit simply by calling out to it while inside the tower. She is a kind soul, disturbed by the cultists, dragon, wyverns, and kobolds infesting her beautiful castle, and she longs for information
, generate weather effects, and so on. The castle will drift on powerful winds that carry it northward, where it ultimately crashes on the Miklos Glacier in the Spine of the World Mountains. Repairing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the customer can carry.) Bargewright Inn fell under Zhentarim influence a few years ago. Any member or ally of that faction can find a discreet welcome (and few or low fees) within its walls
. Cairn Road The Cairn Road is a well-worn wagon trail that crosses the Dessarin Valley between the village of Red Larch and the Bargewright Inn trading post. Calling Horns Calling Horns was nothing more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
carry the wildfires there. The most prominent locals disagree about what to do, and this has exacerbated tensions. Townsfolk are initially Indifferent to the characters. If the characters seek out
priests calling themselves the Burning Circle teach that the dragon is a force of nature to be respected, not destroyed. Just as controlled burns are necessary to keep forests healthy, they say, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they carry their living acts into the afterlife. A hero in death becomes a hero eternal. Young hobgoblins start soldiering when they can walk and heed the mustering call as soon as they can wield their
know the value of arcane magic in warfare. Where other cultures treat magic as an individual pursuit, a calling that only a select few can even attempt, hobgoblins practice mass indoctrination and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, oven, and washbasin. Several spectral hands prepare and plate food as the chef serves a party of smiling customers. 22â25 A harpy decked out in colorful ribbons flies overhead, calling, "Get the
livery of House Vadalis struggles to carry a 3-foot-tall speckled blue egg down the street. 47â48 An aasimar oracle approaches and promises to give you the answer to all the problems that ever existed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Walkway A walkway surrounds the highest level of the warehouse, which is now used only as an approach to area D5. The door to area D5 is made of iron and is kept locked. Dory and all his guards carry a
cross the footbridge to the ship, simultaneously calling out to alert the shipâs occupants. These skum are intimately familiar with the walkway and the precarious bridge, so they can move and act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
who can see the bridge in area H5 also notices a goblin guarding the bridge. The goblin automatically notices the characters if they carry any light source or donât use stealth as they approach the
goblin on the bridge waits to see if the first flood got rid of all the intruders before calling for the second flood to be released. H6: Goblin Den The Cragmaw raiders stationed in the hideout use this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters received a letter of recommendation from Tamalin Zoar (see the âCalling Hornsâ section) and they show it to Dral Thelev, the half-orc tells them that the Zoar family has power in the city and
, after which they know enough about griffon riding to control their mounts. Each griffon is able to carry one Medium rider or two Small riders (along with their armor and portable gear), and Dasharra has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
iron grate blocks the stream mouth.
The iron grate has a swinging gate section secured by a simple lock. Reash (area K9) and Jolliver Grimjaw (area K16) carry keys. The stream is 10 feet deep and
and calling for help. Any nearby cultists (see areas K19 and K20) answer his call. If the characters are discovered in this room when Grimjaw isnât here, they are immediately attacked, since the room is






