clashing whether religions

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

marauding monsters and clashing armies; a blazing fire and a generous meal; fine drink and fine conversation. Though some halflings live out their days in remote agricultural communities, others form

avoid unwanted attention. Halflings work readily with others, and they are loyal to their friends, whether halfling or otherwise. They can display remarkable ferocity when their friends, families, or

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

religions of the world. They believe that every living thing and every natural phenomenon—sun, moon, wind, fire, and the world itself—has a spirit. Their spells, then, are a means to

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

others can be exploited through bribes, favors, or threats. As creatures devoid of emotion, yuan-ti exhibit behavior and use tactics that exemplify that outlook (or lack of one). Whether in combat

Using This Book

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

Eberron or any other D&D setting. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the nations of Khorvaire (and beyond) and the religions of Eberron, handy details whether you’re a player seeking inspiration for your

Other Religious Systems

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

decide whether other gods exist. Even if they don’t, other religions can exist side by side with the monotheistic religion. If these religions have clerics with spellcasting ability, their spells might be

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

Dragon as Schemer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

…challenge a character’s ideal or exploit a flaw. The character might hear rumors of the dragon’s activity, spurring them into action. 4 …trap the characters between clashing forces. 5

an event-based adventure, as described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Whether the dragon is the villain, a patron, or an interested bystander, flesh out the dragon’s personality, goals, and other

Matriculating from the Schools of Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

business plan ever developed — and that plan has your name all over it. As a conjurer, your utility to your franchise knows no bounds, whether you’re creating the right tool for the job, summoning

gift of the diviner, able to tap into the flow of time to read portents of the future. Your divinations help negate the risks for your franchise, whether in business deals or dangerous treasure

Using Survivors

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

Using Survivors Survivors are premade characters that are simple and easy for players to master, while being customizable enough to fill broad roles in your adventures—whether they be farmers or

details on such adventures). Whether the characters survive or meet spectacular ends doesn’t matter, as death might mean a return to the character’s original body, a second chance to try again, or a

Forms of Worship

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

elevated to godhood or a deity whose arrival was foretold by prophets and leaders of new religions. In cosmopolitan places such as Waterdeep and Calimshan, small shrines and temples to strange gods spring

are abandoned or taken over by other faiths. To the deity’s worshipers in the world, it is immaterial whether the god is truly dead or merely dormant — the consequences for them are the same either way

Leaving Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

"River Styx" for the river’s effects). Those that fall off one of the anchoring posts take damage from the fall and land amid clashing devils and demons, where they are brutally killed if they survived

the fall. Flying Lulu has the ability to fly, and one or more characters might also be able to do so. Whether they possess wings or have access to magic such as a fly spell or a potion of flying

Baldur's Gate Today

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

armed citizens on the streets. Whether the Lower City is actually safer after the formation of crews remains an open question. In the Outer City, all the world washes against the city’s gates. Here crime

mercenaries, the Watch Commerce: Dyes, fish, imports from Chult, mercenaries, nautical supplies Organizations: The Guild, neighborhood crews, trade guilds Religions: Gond, Tymora, Umberlee, any

Baldur's Gate Today

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

armed citizens on the streets. Whether the Lower City is actually safer after the formation of crews remains an open question. Mike Schley In the Outer City, all the world washes against the city’s

: Flaming Fist mercenaries, the Watch Commerce: Dyes, fish, imports from Chult, mercenaries, nautical supplies Organizations: The Guild, neighborhood crews, trade guilds Religions: Gond, Tymora

The Assault

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

sahuagin is summarized by whether or not they are on alert. When the party reaches the fortress, the sahuagin are not alert. This can change quickly, though. If any of the following circumstances occur, the

makes any sort of noise greater than angry shouting and clashing arms — particularly noisy magical effects like fireball or thunderous smite. Reinforcements. As soon as the fortress goes on alert

Putting the Planes Together

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

look at a diagram in a book. No mortal can verify whether Mount Celestia is sandwiched between Bytopia and Arcadia, but it’s a convenient theoretical construct based on the philosophical shading among

eternal city, or by four cities that each represent a different aspect of reality. The Celtic cosmology has an otherworld, called Tír na nÓg, and the cosmologies of some religions inspired by Asian

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

have to their followers (whether the followers are aware their leader is a dragon or not). Each style of relationship suggests a variety of adventure possibilities, as shown on the Relationships and

their weakness relative to the dragon or treated fairly because of the dragon’s kindness. Employees who don’t perform up to the dragon’s standards are released from service—whether that means being

Tour of the Planes

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

, most religions maintain that Dolurrh isn’t the end of a soul’s journey; it is a gateway to whatever lies beyond. They assert that what appears to be dissolution is the natural process of the soul

reality. New arrivals are subject to forced conscription when encountered (whether by angel, demon, or devil), if they aren’t summarily dispatched. Amid the constant strife, windstorms of blades scour

Locations E - H

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

the northernmost rampart of the Frost Hills and the Spine of the World lies a high, cold pass that links the Lurkwood to the Surbrin River. Tribes of Uthgardt hunt the Fell Pass, occasionally clashing

assault) regroup and launch a second attack 1d4 + 1 hours later, this time leaving no giant behind. The frost giant raid occurs whether the characters remain in town or not. If the characters aren’t

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