compound remain guides to her religious

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple. BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE: RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY You’re tightly connected with the religious community of Baldur’s Gate

religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

body and mind. Some shifters believe that these spirits are independent entities, and they may speak of Bear or Wolf as ancestors or guides. Most just see the beast within as a formidable expression

shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

: Founded more than a millennium ago, disbanded and reorganized several times, the Harpers remain a powerful, behind-the-scenes agency, which acts to thwart evil and promote fairness through

to one day rise to the top of my faith’s religious hierarchy. (Lawful) 5 Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon

the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost. Wandering Outcasts Most tabaxi remain in their distant

stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

resources, goals, and leaders—directly sponsors and guides your adventures. Types of Religious Orders Not every religious order represents an alliance of worshipers devoted to godly ideals. Perhaps your

Religious Order Sure, serve that religious order, and soon you’ll be doing a thousand loads of your high priest’s laundry, because—conveniently—it’s divine will. Tasha Your group acts in the

The Sands of Sute

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

known to stop and rise without warning, obeying Ankhtepot’s whims. Religious guides known as Sute’s Chosen wander the region; the order’s members claim to know how to read and navigate past the storms to reach the City of the Dead by the most expedient route.

Clerics

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

belong to an established religious hierarchy, but many do not. The gods choose whomever they will, and sometimes a devoted worshiper is blessed with all the abilities of a cleric, despite not being a

priest of any kind. That cleric might be a contemplative hermit, a wandering prophet, or simply a devout peasant. Religious orders often try to recruit such clerics and bring them into the fold, but

Underdark Natives

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

Underdark Natives Knowing that many of their NPC companions have homes in the Underdark can be an important part of the decision-making process that guides the characters through the early chapters

visit locations in the Underdark. Shuushar, Topsy, Turvy, Stool, Rumpadump, and Glabbagool would rather remain in the Underdark than suffer sunlight.

Priests

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

Priests Arbiters of the Mortal and the Divine Habitat: Any; Treasure: Individual, Relics Katerina Ladon Priests harness the power of faith to work miracles. These religious adherents are as diverse

as the faiths they follow. Some obey gods and their servants, while others live by age-old creeds. Belief guides priests’ actions and their magic, which they use to shape the world in line with their

Religion

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

temples, with clergy and daily rituals, are in the Upper City, which precludes commoners from worshiping after dark, when only residents are allowed to remain in the Upper City. Since most commoners work

during the day, their faith usually becomes secondary in their lives. Ostentatious adherence to religious rituals is seen as a privilege of the wealthy. Some Baldurians even think outwardly displaying

Religion

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

temples, with clergy and daily rituals, are in the Upper City, which precludes commoners from worshiping after dark, when only residents are allowed to remain in the Upper City. Since most commoners work

during the day, their faith usually becomes secondary in their lives. Ostentatious adherence to religious rituals is seen as a privilege of the wealthy. Some Baldurians even think outwardly displaying

11: Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

11: Temple The temple meets the spiritual needs of the keep. The curate, a human man named Fazzir, guides the temple’s daily activities, which include conducting ceremonies, healing injured soldiers

hard on new recruits.” (True) DM Secret! Ivlis secretly leads the Cult of Chaos, an evil cult that feeds on destruction and disarray. Her supposed religious journey is a cover for her occult

The Athasian Cult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

hold a social position similar to that of religious hermits or tribal shamans of other worlds. Common Athasians, especially those who live outside the walls of the city-states, revere elemental

dedication to evil. An elemental priest protects and guides the common people, using elemental magic to better their lives. An elemental cultist demands abasement, sacrifice, and obedience. The element

Gods of Theros

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

(Titus Lunter) A pantheon of fifteen gods guides religious life on Theros. From the sun and agriculture to death and passage into the Underworld, the gods oversee the forces of nature and the most

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

more than a few hundred members, because a larger group would need a prohibitive amount of resources to remain strong. As a rule, a tribe is violently hostile toward any other tribe it meets, seeing the

Gricks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

nearest prey, grabbing a fallen creature with its tentacles and dragging it off to eat alone. Roving Ambushers. Gricks remain in an area until the food supply dwindles, often because sentient creatures

intelligent prey, and expert guides know to look out for these telltale signs. Underdark explorers sometimes seal off the routes leading to and from a grick lair to starve them, then claim the wealth of the foul creatures’ victims.

Acolyte

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

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You

Forest Gnomes

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

even with civilizations that seem friendly. Forest gnomes use their affinity with small animals and their knack for illusions to help them remain hidden. When necessary, a forest gnome community

gnomes who leave their people to become adventurers often draw upon their closeness to nature and their magical gifts to serve as guides, scouts, or mystics. Living close to nature also makes forest gnomes

Acolyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

. Choose a god, a pantheon of gods, or some other quasi-divine being from among those listed in appendix B or those specified by your DM, and work with your DM to detail the nature of your religious

clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp Feature: Shelter of the Faithful As an acolyte, you command the respect of those who share your faith, and you can perform the religious ceremonies of your deity. You

Walking a Different Path

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

faithful, but your dedication to your job can easily be mistaken for a kind of religious zeal. For long years, that dedication has been a force that guides you, granting you abilities beyond those of

Leonin of Oreskos

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

, friendships, romances, teaching, or otherwise. Leonin women tend to remain part of their mothers’ prides, while males often leave to join new prides when they find partners. Councils of matriarchs

declare their status and ornament themselves with claws and small bones taken from defeated opponents. While intensely territorial, the Ironmanes sometimes offer their services as guards or guides

Ghorbani Bakery

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

platter of desserts as she attends other customers. Once the other shoppers are gone, she locks the doors and apologizes for her strange invitation. Laleh is friendly toward the characters and guides

disappointed but trusts them not to compound the tragedy her family suffered today. She still shares any information she has about the Ashen Heirs, seeking to put an end to their threat.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

religious significance. Most kobold sorcerers are of the draconic bloodline origin and specialize in either damaging magic (which can also be used in mining), augmentation (of materials or allies), or

Gates of Gravenhollow

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

which the entire expeditionary force can enter along with the characters. The golems turn their heads to watch new arrivals but otherwise remain still. The basilisk Veldyskar guides the characters in

Camp Vengeance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Camp Vengeance Through the foliage, you see a crude timber fortification — a walled compound with watchtowers and tents inside it, encircled by a ditch bristling with sharpened stakes. A large

veteran). Reporting to them is a fighting force comprised of eight veterans and twenty-four guards. This is supplemented by a religious corps of six acolytes led by Sister Cyas (LG female Chondathan

Notable Locations

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

travelers remain confined in the foreign quarter. Merchants from across Khorvaire trade for exotic Riedran goods, while envoys from many nations negotiate with the emissaries of the Inspired. To enter

outsiders or the Inspired. It is the de facto capital of Adar and the abode of the Keeper of the Word, who guides the kalashtar people. High in the mountains, the monastery is reached by winches and lifts

Village

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

if they remain undamaged, the characters could use them for transport when they decide to leave this place behind. Pond Mother’s Home The religious center of the village, this enormous building made

small boats remain tied up at these piers, the others having been used by the grippli who retreated to the trading post. The yuan-ti have no interest in the small boats that are moored here—meaning that

Flight of the Dragonnels

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

points toward the citadel and guides his mount to follow the path of a group of Dragon Army dragonnels returning from an attack. As the characters near the flying citadel, they must succeed on a DC 14

mountain of black stone and exposed dragon bones. Fissures riddle this foundation, creating tunnels that extend deep into the rock. Clystran guides his dragonnel close to one of these, a natural

House of the All-Seeing Orb

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

Tashlutans claim to have some amount of skill with personal prognostication. One of the most notable sights in Tashluta, the House of the All-Seeing Orb is an immense compound dedicated to the study of

carrying tomes or mysterious-looking magic devices, bustle about the immense compound. The largest building is patterned with inscribed eyes. A larger, more detailed eye is carved above the building’s

Attack on Goldenfields

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

, ogres, bugbears, and goblins died that day. The survivors fled, only to stumble into an Uthgardt ambush. At that point, it became clear to those who remained alive that Lob and Ogg were poor guides and

goblins that are still inside the compound, and they flee back toward the wall. During this time, inexplicably, Lob and Ogg decide to climb over the wall and enter the compound rather than flee, while the

Barovian Lore

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

-rooted religious beliefs and superstitions that they pass down from one generation to the next: Two divine forces watch over the Barovian people: the Morninglord and Mother Night. Before the curse of

sent the devil Strahd to punish them for their ancestors’ offenses. Spirits drift along the Old Svalich Road toward Castle Ravenloft in the dead of night. These phantoms are all that remain of Strahd’s

The Mourning and You

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

could expand, or do you prefer not to dwell on such things? If you’re religious, did the shocking tragedy of the Mourning cause you to question your faith, or did it reinforce it? If you’re an

power could somehow be harnessed and controlled? Beyond this, player characters are remarkable people. Perhaps you were caught in the Mourning and survived the experience… but its effects remain with you

Notable Locations

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

capital of Aerenal, the seat of the Sibling Kings, and the center for commerce and diplomacy between the elven families, who otherwise remain isolated in their own city-states. Foreigners are encouraged

remarkable beasts—remain in Aerenal. Aerenal’s Influence in Khorvaire In Khorvaire, you might… The Sharn Inquisitive Nightlife of the walking dead The port city of Pylas Talaear is a place

City Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

city, patrol its streets, and send raiding parties into the surrounding jungle. Ras Nsi rules over them, but traitorous priests plot his downfall. Salida’s Treachery. One of the guides presented in

barely aware of the kobolds’ existence. Red Wizards of Thay A group of Red Wizards entered the city a couple of days prior to the characters’ arrival. They camped in the ruined compound at area 2, but

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