champions winning rites

Rites

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

Rites The services of the Blood of Vol focus on drawing the faithful together as a community and encouraging people to find power within themselves. The most important ritual of the faith is the

Sacrament of Blood. After a sermon, each member of the congregation sheds a small amount of blood into a basin. This is a symbol of unity, and a message that members of the community would shed their blood to defend one another. In some temples, this blood is donated to vampire champions of the faith.

Iroas as Campaign Villain

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

his honor. The campaign might end with the adventurers winning Iroas’s respect in some way, convincing the other gods (including Heliod if the party is interested in honor and justice, or Mogis if not

, forms a group in support of Mogis. Iroas, rather than accepting Heliod’s aid, launches a grand campaign of his own against his brother. 3 Mogis arms one of his champions with an axe capable of

Heliod as Campaign Villain

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

Heliod as Campaign Villain Whether Heliod is a villain from the beginning of the campaign or takes a villainous turn against his former champions, a campaign centered on Heliod’s arrogance and

kingship over everything: Nyx, the mortal world, and the Underworld. He might begin, through his agents, by enacting laws that make participation in Heliod’s rites mandatory for the citizens of a polis

Spirits of the Past

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

Spirits of the Past We are the spiritual anchors of the greatest champions of our people. Through our faith, we keep their spirits from being lost to oblivion. You have been chosen by a hero. Live

show kindness to neighbor and stranger alike, and not to let “fear cause strife in the hard days to come.” Apparently Havakhad hasn’t heard the news that we’re winning the war. But if the world does

Karrnathi Undead Soldier

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

Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and

as cannon fodder. Over decades, a high priest named Malevanor worked with the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to develop the Odakyr Rites, which grant Karrnathi undead the ability to make tactical

Athreos's Villains

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

Athreos’s Villains Athreos’s champions readily forsake their connections to other mortals. Working among endless throngs of the dead and grieving can sap one’s empathy and harden any soul. As a

. 4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect. 5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers

Religious Service

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

Religious Service Characters with a religious bent might want to spend downtime in service to a temple, either by attending rites or by proselytizing in the community. Someone who undertakes this

activity has a chance of winning the favor of the temple’s leaders. Resources. Performing religious service requires access to, and often attendance at, a temple whose beliefs and ethos align with the

The Harpers

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

The Harpers Members of this clandestine network of spellcasters and spies pride themselves on being incorruptible defenders of the greater good and champions of the oppressed. Harper agents are

his family’s considerable income on the finer things in life. He’s a confident sort who likes to gamble. Winning over Roaringhorn requires a willingness to dine, drink, and potentially game with him

Worshiping Mogis

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

their creator and they were made in his image. Revel in Ruin. The summer festival of the Megasphagion is a domesticated version of Mogis’s typical rites. It involves the sacrifice of many cattle to

Mummy

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

Mummy Common mummies are the remains of priests, nobles, or champions of faith that underwent magical burial rites. Some are preserved through processes using linen wrappings or clay, but others are

Iroas's Champions

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

Iroas’s Champions Alignment: Usually chaotic, often good Suggested Classes: Barbarian, cleric, fighter, paladin, sorcerer Suggested Cleric Domains: War Suggested Backgrounds: Athlete, folk hero

, soldier Many champions of Iroas are warriors for honor and justice. They often seek to embody martial courage and are motivated by strong personal codes of honor. Iroas’s Favor Iroas has a soft spot in

Athreos's Champions

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

Athreos’s Champions Alignment: Usually lawful, often evil Suggested Classes: Cleric, monk, rogue, wizard Suggested Cleric Domains: Death, Grave (described in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) Suggested

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

T6: Occult Library

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

are close to their ultimate triumph, persuading him to join the “winning side” in this cosmic conflict. As soon as Eleith notices a character use obvious divine magic—healing an ally or turning

succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns that these materials describe various rites practiced by Orcus worshipers. Ghostly Librarian. The spectral figure in the alcove is the Ghost of

Iroas's Influence

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

sees preparing for and winning life’s essential battles as being of paramount importance and the highest calling one can experience. The true warrior fights with honor, courage, and dedication, and

of one with such talent at creating weapons of war. Iroas champions the cause of justice and thus seeks Heliod’s guidance and counsel from time to time. During Heliod’s piques of arrogance and temper

Nature Domain

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

associated with particular springs and groves (such as Eldath). Druids revere nature as a whole and might serve one of these deities, practicing mysterious rites and reciting all-but-forgotten prayers in their

own secret tongue. But many of these gods have clerics as well, champions who take a more active role in advancing the interests of a particular nature god. These clerics might hunt the evil

Fortress Level 2

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

DC 14 Dexterity check using thieves’ tools. The key to the coffer is held by one of the sahuagin champions in area 42. The coffer contains: Six leather harnesses with silver buckles (5 gp each) A

leather bag containing 25 gp 23. Champions’ Quarters The walls and floor of this room are tiled in deep blue, and the ceiling is light blue. In the center of the room is a table with a small bench

Encounters (F-H)

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

mostly interested in bragging rights, but they’re open to other possible rewards. For example, the characters might propose that the losing team carry the winning team’s gear for a day. Athletic

first wins the contest for their team. The champions make one or more simultaneous DC 20 Strength (Athletics) checks; the first one to succeed wins. If both succeed at the same time, the one who rolled

Predator Pools

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

of the globe while within 100 feet of it. Another creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A

tow. Part of the deal the Red Wizards struck with the sahuagin involves providing prisoners for dark rites and horrid meals. The magic of the black shrine keeps ten commoners standing around it in a

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