combine weakened religion

Extracurricular Options (I-Z)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

enthusiasts combine their athletic skills with the finesse of artists as they choreograph water dances to the latest popular songs. Live-Action Roleplaying Guild Skills: Animal Handling, Performance

, which is distributed across the campus. Student-Mages of Faith Skills: Insight, Religion Member: Melwythorne, Shuvadri Glintmantle These pious students of many faiths gather to share prayers and theological debates and to celebrate one another’s high holidays.

Extracurricular Options (I-Z)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

enthusiasts combine their athletic skills with the finesse of artists as they choreograph water dances to the latest popular songs. Live-Action Roleplaying Guild Skills: Animal Handling, Performance

, which is distributed across the campus. Student-Mages of Faith Skills: Insight, Religion Member: Melwythorne, Shuvadri Glintmantle These pious students of many faiths gather to share prayers and theological debates and to celebrate one another’s high holidays.

A Flight of Demons

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

warriors as the demons savagely tear into each other. The drow move to engage the demons and defend the outpost, leaving the characters with an opportunity to escape. You can combine this event with

weakened state. If Jorlan is alive when the demons attack, he might use the distraction to free the prisoners (as described in “Jorlan’s Gambit”). Any character who asks Jorlan about the demons gets a stern reply: “The demons are not my doing. Fight them at your own risk.”

A Flight of Demons

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

warriors as the demons savagely tear into each other. The drow move to engage the demons and defend the outpost, leaving the characters with an opportunity to escape. You can combine this event with

weakened state. If Jorlan is alive when the demons attack, he might use the distraction to free the prisoners (as described in “Jorlan’s Gambit”). Any character who asks Jorlan about the demons gets a stern reply: “The demons are not my doing. Fight them at your own risk.”

Life in Djaynai and Janya

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

and values, though Janya’s aquatic environment drives some differences. Education and Religion Both realms’ culture is tightly tied to Djaynai’s historical roots as an advanced, influential

, reserving family names for close loved ones. In both realms, those family names combine Djaynaian words focused on nature, such as Pineshadow or Misthare. The following are common public names: Feminine

Life in Djaynai and Janya

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

and values, though Janya’s aquatic environment drives some differences. Education and Religion Both realms’ culture is tightly tied to Djaynai’s historical roots as an advanced, influential

, reserving family names for close loved ones. In both realms, those family names combine Djaynaian words focused on nature, such as Pineshadow or Misthare. The following are common public names: Feminine

Villains

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

Betrayal or treason 2 Confiscating property 3 Conspiracy 4 Espionage or Spying 5 Oppressive Laws 6 Raising taxes 15 Religion (d4) 1 Curses 2 Desecration 3 False gods 4 Heresy or cults 16 Stalking 17

object holds the villain’s soul. 2 The villain’s power is broken if the death of its true love is avenged. 3 The villain is weakened in the presence of a particular artifact. 4 A special weapon deals

The Big Picture

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

. Summarize what lengthy works say, and focus on the most plot-worthy parts. Scholarly Expertise. Characters who have proficiency in the Arcana, History, or Religion skill can be fonts of useful

useful for revealing a few details. You can combine them to share nuanced histories and help players feel like they’re digging into a rich and realistic history.

The Big Picture

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

. Summarize what lengthy works say, and focus on the most plot-worthy parts. Scholarly Expertise. Characters who have proficiency in the Arcana, History, or Religion skill can be fonts of useful

useful for revealing a few details. You can combine them to share nuanced histories and help players feel like they’re digging into a rich and realistic history.

Villains

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

Betrayal or treason 2 Confiscating property 3 Conspiracy 4 Espionage or Spying 5 Oppressive Laws 6 Raising taxes 15 Religion (d4) 1 Curses 2 Desecration 3 False gods 4 Heresy or cults 16 Stalking 17

object holds the villain’s soul. 2 The villain’s power is broken if the death of its true love is avenged. 3 The villain is weakened in the presence of a particular artifact. 4 A special weapon deals

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

treasure you acquire on your adventures. CHRIS SEAMAN Consider how your choices combine to set your character on the path to adventure Choose a Species Choose a species for your character. The following

an organization, such as a guild or religion? If so, are you still a member of it? What elements of your past inspire you to go on adventures now? Choose Languages Your character knows at least three

Step 2: Determine Origin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

treasure you acquire on your adventures. CHRIS SEAMAN Consider how your choices combine to set your character on the path to adventure Choose a Species Choose a species for your character. The following

an organization, such as a guild or religion? If so, are you still a member of it? What elements of your past inspire you to go on adventures now? Choose Languages Your character knows at least three

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

stone in this room was badly weakened in the mind flayer assault. The statues fall to pieces if disturbed, creating difficult terrain across the southern half or northern half of the room, depending on

the religion of Dumathoin. Getting In. Rivibiddel accessed a secret Underdark passage leading to the pool in area P5. He swam past that room’s treacherous inhabitants and was delighted to find the work

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

stone in this room was badly weakened in the mind flayer assault. The statues fall to pieces if disturbed, creating difficult terrain across the southern half or northern half of the room, depending on

the religion of Dumathoin. Getting In. Rivibiddel accessed a secret Underdark passage leading to the pool in area P5. He swam past that room’s treacherous inhabitants and was delighted to find the work

Areas of the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

railings overlook the temple’s ceremonial hall (area A7). The distance to the floor below is 20 feet. Collapsing Floor. The balcony floors have weakened with age. Any Medium or larger creature that

succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the figure as Asmodeus. Cult Gathering. During cult gatherings, a bearded devil guards each of the doors leading to area A7. A4. Family Crypt

Areas of the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

railings overlook the temple’s ceremonial hall (area A7). The distance to the floor below is 20 feet. Collapsing Floor. The balcony floors have weakened with age. Any Medium or larger creature that

succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the figure as Asmodeus. Cult Gathering. During cult gatherings, a bearded devil guards each of the doors leading to area A7. A4. Family Crypt

Upper Level Locations

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

character who examines the carving and takes a Study action can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, the character recognizes its meaning. M16: Hierarch’s Quarters The hierarch’s

, shuttles, and bottles of dye. Using wool collected from island sheep, the monks weave their own garments. Characters searching the room can combine the supplies to make two sets of Weaver’s Tools. M20

Upper Level Locations

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

character who examines the carving and takes a Study action can make a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check. On a success, the character recognizes its meaning. M16: Hierarch’s Quarters The hierarch’s

, shuttles, and bottles of dye. Using wool collected from island sheep, the monks weave their own garments. Characters searching the room can combine the supplies to make two sets of Weaver’s Tools. M20

Middle Level (M1-M9)

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

room. There are small reading desks with cozy scarlet chairs in the corners. The shelves contain books on Fistandia’s favorite subjects: arcana, natural science, religion, astrology, and planar

its place, hoping to capture any creature entering from the kitchen. It has been able to ambush only the occasional cat or faerie dragon, so it’s in a weakened state and has the following changes to its

Overlords

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

soldiers and civilians alike, whose actions then weakened the overlord’s bonds to give him even greater sway over the regions surrounding his shards. The violence seen in Thaliost and other occupied

30 (+10) WIS 22 (+6) CHA 25 (+7) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +18, Wis +14, Cha +15 Skills Arcana +18, History +18, Insight +14, Religion +18 Damage Resistances cold, fire

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations

adventure hooks that you can use instead, or combine with the ones here, as inspiration strikes you. Delve into the Past d6 Adventure Hook 1 During a long drought, the water level of a lake lowers

Overlords

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

soldiers and civilians alike, whose actions then weakened the overlord’s bonds to give him even greater sway over the regions surrounding his shards. The violence seen in Thaliost and other occupied

30 (+10) WIS 22 (+6) CHA 25 (+7) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +18, Wis +14, Cha +15 Skills Arcana +18, History +18, Insight +14, Religion +18 Damage Resistances cold, fire

Middle Level (M1-M9)

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

room. There are small reading desks with cozy scarlet chairs in the corners. The shelves contain books on Fistandia’s favorite subjects: arcana, natural science, religion, astrology, and planar

its place, hoping to capture any creature entering from the kitchen. It has been able to ambush only the occasional cat or faerie dragon, so it’s in a weakened state and has the following changes to its

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations

adventure hooks that you can use instead, or combine with the ones here, as inspiration strikes you. Delve into the Past d6 Adventure Hook 1 During a long drought, the water level of a lake lowers

The Fissure

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

, they veer off the trail at one point into an unsafe passage weakened by the earthquake. Each character must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage from falling rocks

cavern, and pursues characters who flee in any direction. GORKOH Weak Ceiling. The sharp stalactites in the passage between the two chambers were weakened by the earthquake. A character who

The Fissure

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

, they veer off the trail at one point into an unsafe passage weakened by the earthquake. Each character must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or take 4 (1d8) bludgeoning damage from falling rocks

cavern, and pursues characters who flee in any direction. GORKOH Weak Ceiling. The sharp stalactites in the passage between the two chambers were weakened by the earthquake. A character who

Tool Descriptions

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

a quill, ink, parchment, a pair of compasses, calipers, and a ruler. Arcana, History, Religion. You can use your knowledge of maps and locations to unearth more detailed information when you use

an object was made and whether it is genuine. Other Tools. Knowledge of other tools makes your forgeries that much more believable. For example, you could combine proficiency with a forgery kit and

NPCs by Guild

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

throw. CHRIS RAHN Firefist Boros firefists combine potent magic with peerless fighting ability, inspiring all who serve alongside them. They often act as the point of contact between the Boros

14(+2) INT 11(+0) WIS 17(+3) CHA 13(+1) Saving Throws Con +5, Wis +6 Skills Intimidation +4, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 13 Languages any one language