clearly respected get to have ritual

Darkling Elder

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

(Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). The darkling elder casts darkness, requiring no spell components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability.A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to

become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling grows into a taller, elf-like form. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails.

Nafik

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Nafik was a loyal subject and was respected in turn by Amun Sa and the lesser priests in the pharaoh’s retinue. When Amun Sa died, Nafik and a cadre of priests locked themselves in Amun Sa’s

tomb according to tradition. There, they performed holy rites and accepted food and offerings from the outside. As time went on, Nafik grew envious of Amun Sa. “Why should the pharaoh get to

Tempest Spirit

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

hit point maximum is reduced to 0.A storm giant can escape death through a mystical ritual that transforms the giant into a semiconscious storm. However, if the giant performs the ritual in a place

where the barrier between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is thin, the seeping negative energy drastically alters the ritual’s outcome. The giant’s soul becomes infused with negative

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

live by. 7 I am always the first to offer a compliment. 8 Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders! Crystal Dragon Ideals

clarity that bend and refract light, sometimes making them difficult to see clearly. The radiant energy of the Positive Plane shimmers in crystal dragons’ scales. It glows like starlight between

Young Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the words I live by. 7 I am always the first to offer a compliment. 8 Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders! Crystal

scales of perfect clarity that bend and refract light, sometimes making them difficult to see clearly. The radiant energy of the Positive Plane shimmers in crystal dragons’ scales. It glows like

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

noble ends.” Bond. “My staff of power dramatically enhances my magical abilities. I shudder to think how its power could be abused in the wrong hands.” Flaw. “I get prickly

when people who are clearly less intelligent want to tell me what to do.” Combat Notes Ringlerun can fend off melee attackers with wild swings of his staff, but he prefers to fly out of reach and

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

work—those are the words I live by. 7 I am always the first to offer a compliment. 8 Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders

crystal dragons have scales of perfect clarity that bend and refract light, sometimes making them difficult to see clearly. The radiant energy of the Positive Plane shimmers in crystal dragons&rsquo

Ancient Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

All play and no work—those are the words I live by. 7 I am always the first to offer a compliment. 8 Get off my snowfield, you immature bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected

. The oldest crystal dragons have scales of perfect clarity that bend and refract light, sometimes making them difficult to see clearly. The radiant energy of the Positive Plane shimmers in crystal

Clan Crafter

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: RESPECT OF THE STOUT FOLK As well respected as clan crafters are among outsiders, no one esteems them quite so highly as dwarves do. You always have free room and board in any place where shield dwarves

tirelessly to get the best deal possible. 8 I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

injured marine for miles to avoid capture and death. Suggested Characteristics Marines are looked up to by other soldiers and respected by their superiors. They are veteran warriors

solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful) 3 Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) 4

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

(though it might cause more problems than it solves when you’re dealing with incorrigible lawbreakers). If you abuse this privilege, though, you can get in serious trouble with your superiors and

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

Darkling Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

for the beauty of art. A darkling might risk taking a peek at a sunset or lighting a tiny candle to glimpse the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can

qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the

Darkling Elder Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

the colors in a painting or a jewel. Elder Transformation. A wise and respected darkling can qualify to undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos

, channeling some of the darkling's absorbed light away from its body. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling grows into a tall and fair form, like that of a gray-skinned elf. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails.

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

have clearly been lost or thrown away, which is easy to do without attracting attention. At the same time, they don’t automatically shy away from trying to grab items that are the property of

the hatchery. If a particularly important or respected member of a tribe dies, the hatchery is closely monitored. The next egg laid is immediately separated from the rest and carefully protected. Once

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

wandering children unless they clearly have something to gain by doing so. From the viewpoint of the rest of the world, their aggression and savagery are thankfully offset by their rarity and lethargy

rather than perform the work or confront the foe. Even when subsumed into a goblinoid host and drawn into war, bugbears must often be roused from naps and bribed to get them to do their duties. This

Darkling Elder

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Darkling Elder A wise and respected darkling can undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If

the ritual succeeds, the darkling grows into a taller, elf-like form. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails. Darkling Elder Medium Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (studded

Strahd's Presence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Strahd’s Presence Strahd has finally deemed Death House worthy of attention. Once the party retrieves the rod piece in the ritual chamber, read the following to describe Strahd’s arrival at Death

nothing. Then, as clearly as if it were happening right next to you, the house’s front door creaks open and slowly closes, latching with a crisp click. Then, once again, nothing. The characters must now contend with Strahd’s nightmare magic in Death House until they find and face the Darklord directly.

Arrival

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

you get to the inn. Your vision is hampered to the point you can only see clearly within thirty feet. Lights coming from the inn reveal a strange scene. Six humanoid creatures stand at the main

The Characters' Goals

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

crystals in specific places to complete her ritual. If the characters find and sabotage the special crystals, they’ll disrupt Teremini’s ritual. Get the Rod Piece Teremini is using a piece of the Rod of

, disrupt the magic forcing him to remain transformed, and restore him to his human form. Stop Teremini’s Ritual If the characters rescue Valendar, he tells them that Teremini needs three special

What Really Happened

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

What Really Happened Five years ago, Lord Viallis murdered his family, Sarah, and three other servants as part of a ritual to contact an otherworldly entity. The ritual was successful, and with the

dedicated to Gaernoo. Lord Viallis, empowered by Gaernoo’s otherworldly magic and wanting to get away from talk of his family’s death, moved to the village of Greenfast, a day’s travel southeast of

Victory without Vizeran

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

once he has supplied them with the necessary components and information. The dark heart talisman to be crafted for the ritual (see chapter 15) can be placed anywhere to draw the demons to it. Likewise

, the ritual can be performed in any location in the Underdark imbued with faerzress. Vizeran has kept this information from the adventurers only because he sees the ritual as his chance to destroy

Creating a Crystal Dragon

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

need me to interpret what the stars say. 6 All play and no work—those are the words I live by. 7 I am always the first to offer a compliment. 8 Get off my snowfield, you immature

bipeds! When I was a wyrmling, people respected their elders! Crystal Dragon Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Exploration. Yesterday is already known. Today is for something new. (Chaotic) 2

Enacting the Plan

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

Enacting the Plan Once the dark heart is in place, the ritual can begin. The adventurers and their allies take up a position not far from the dark heart, close to where the demons will appear. Where

exactly depends on the placement of the talisman and the adventurers’ own tactics and plans. They can use a sending spell to signal Vizeran to begin the ritual once the talisman is in place. (If none

Confronting the Prince

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

chances of becoming the empress’s next heir. At Kirina’s behest, Kedjou crafted the ritual that brought the aurumvoraxes to the Goldwarren. In exchange for positioning Kirina to become Inaya’s heir, Kedjou

Guild for the shoddy conditions that caused the collapses, conveniently ignoring anyone who points out that the burrowing aurumvoraxes clearly contributed to them.

Bowl Bandits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble

to hear clearly and make out the words. But if you get too close without being quiet, they may also hear you. What do you do? Matias Tapia The two Bandits, Vonnet and Dilly (an orc woman and a

. The passageway continues, stone steps leading upward. Beyond the steps, the sound of hushed, whispered voices echoes off the stone, incomprehensible but audible. You can try to get closer if you want

Something Fishy in Town

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

Something Fishy in Town After dealing with the members of the Cult of Talos, the characters should be in a hurry to get to Leilon and see what is happening. Approaching the Town. By following the

High Road, the party can easily get to town. They may also decide to approach from a less conspicuous direction. Either way, they can get to the edge of town without being spotted. When they reach Leilon

Darklings

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

respected darkling can undergo a ritual to become an elder. Other elders mark the supplicant with glowing tattoos, channeling away some of the darkling’s absorbed light. If the ritual succeeds, the darkling

grows into a taller, elf-like form. The darkling perishes if the ritual fails. Darkling Elder Medium Fey, Typically Chaotic Neutral Armor Class 15 (studded leather armor) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5

Silent Witnesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

humanoid, and it might take subtle coaxing to get the raven to describe a scene that likely frightened it. The characters might also choose to watch and follow Galin on one of his late night excursions

. Neronvain does not show up that night, but the warden’s prearranged meeting place is a spot of flattened brush where a dragon has clearly landed more than once.

The Road to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

provisions from Neverwinter to Phandalin. They’re a half-day’s march from Phandalin when they run into trouble with goblin raiders from the Cragmaw band. Read the following text to get the adventure

. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big,” and that he’d pay you ten gold pieces each for

Getting the Quest

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

characters pay Speaker Huddle a visit, read: Nimsy Huddle, the town speaker, tempts you with freshly baked, halfling-shaped cookies. Her house was clearly built for humans, but most of the furniture is sized

it. We depend on the forest for our survival. I wouldn’t be a very good town speaker if I let a dumb moose get the better of us. Will you help?” If the characters demand more than tasty treats as an

Silent Witnesses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

humanoid, and it might take subtle coaxing to get the raven to describe a scene that likely frightened it. The characters might also choose to watch and follow Galin on one of his late night excursions

. Neronvain does not show up that night, but the warden’s prearranged meeting place is a spot of flattened brush where a dragon has clearly landed more than once.

The Farmers' Story

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

clearly is preparing to return to Promise for the Awakening Festival. They also share that Kianna had been behaving strangely, growing increasingly convinced that her dead friend was speaking to her

soon as it is detected. If Proclaimer Ward is with the party, the Proclaimer stays with the farmers to help them either get back on their feet or join Uncle Polder’s community.

Surveilling the Target

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

characters can get a good glimpse of Vidorant and several associates, which can aid the characters in creating disguises. Vidorant is a tall elf woman with sleek black hair. She usually wears black

clothes accented with tasteful but clearly valuable silver jewelry. She’s brusque, authoritative, and direct, though she listens with remarkable patience and intensity whenever anyone addresses her

Indentured Spirit

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Indentured Spirit Those who die with unpaid debts to the Orzhov Syndicate don’t get a reprieve. Instead, their spirits serve the syndicate until they have worked off their obligation. Sometimes that

willingly undergone by the heads of the oldest and most respected families of the Orzhov oligarchy, resulting in pampered spirits that think they can spend the rest of eternity enjoying the spoils of their

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