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Xanathar's Guide to Everything
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate their ancestors’ deeds
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
barbarian who follows this path rages, the barbarian contacts the spirit world and calls on these guardian spirits for aid.
Barbarians who draw on their ancestral guardians can better fight to protect
their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate their ancestors’ deeds
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
you have no memories except for a single name.
4
You were a necromancer’s undead servant for years. One day, your consciousness returned.
5
You awoke in an abandoned laboratory
itchy straw stuffing inside you.
Reborn in the Domains of Dread
When creating a reborn, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains
races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Githzerai migrated to the Everchanging Chaos of Limbo after the ancient schism that split their ancestors from their cousins, githyanki. Limbo is a roiling maelstrom of matter and energy, collapsing
;s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
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races
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
order from the encroachments of Fiends and other extraplanar threats. Gruumsh’s blessings have made orcs tireless guardians and mighty allies wherever they are found, even when they turn their
in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Adventure Summary The adventure begins with the characters discovering the recently murdered Returned, Varyas, and confronting his killers. Varyas’s gold mask bears a code on it, one that points
reaching the Court of Orestes. Once at the lost holy site, the characters discover ancient guardians, as well as an unliving entity with the potential to reveal Phenax’s lost secret.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
archlich turned some of his victims into undead and flesh golems, then locked them inside the tomb to serve as guardians. Acererak then resumed his wanderings. In Acererak’s absence, the tomb snared
adventurers from faraway lands and harvested their souls to feed the archlich’s phylactery, which remained hidden on another plane. Every few decades, Acererak returned to tinker with his dungeon’s traps
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
guardians can better fight to protect their tribes and their allies. In order to cement ties to their ancestral guardians, barbarians who follow this path cover themselves in elaborate tattoos that celebrate
Spirit Shield (2d6) 10th Consult the Spirits, Spirit Shield (3d6) 14th Vengeful Ancestors, Spirit Shield (4d6) Ancestral Protectors Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, spectral warriors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, or the characters might need to find one in order to consult with the guardians there. The Gatekeeper Seal Adventures table presents some possibilities. Gatekeeper Seal Adventures d4 Adventure Goal
terrorizing the countryside. 3 Assist the Gatekeepers in an annual ritual that will reenergize the seal and keep it shut for another year. 4 Escort a new Gatekeeper guardian safely to the seal after its previous guardians were corrupted.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
options in the Player’s Handbook and are more rare in the worlds of D&D than the races in that book are. If you’re a player, consult with your DM before using any of the races here. Many DMs like to
are humanoids with an angelic spark in their souls, which grants them supernatural power. Firbolgs are forest guardians who prefer peaceful methods to protect their homes but take up arms they must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
character returned with the whirlwyrm fang, Tyrza invites them to the feast she throws for whoever did. Bkol then thanks the characters for the adventure and rewards them with three feathers from the Courier
. These function as three random Quaal’s feather tokens. Once the chapter concludes, consult the “Advancing in Level” section of chapter 4 and let the party determine their next destination.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to the Underworld’s borders. Though Athreos ferries the dead across the Tartyx, he’s not above accepting a one-way fare from those who still breathe. Even the other fearsome Underworld guardians that
a vital piece of information from someone who wasn’t supposed to die. This might even mean pursuing the soul of a player character, particularly if they’re somehow barred from being returned to life
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
The Enemy Sighted After Cudgel has returned and the characters have organized Vogler’s evacuation, a local farmer rides into the village circle. The farmer reports seeing hundreds of soldiers on the
road, headed toward Vogler. The adventure unfolds in one of two ways from here: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this adventure, consult the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
test traps. Iron Kiln The dwarves use the iron contraption on the dais to craft tomb guardians from the corpses of slain adventurers. As the characters arrive, the tomb dwarves are in the process of
unleashing their newest creation. The iron contraption shudders as it opens, releasing a hissing cloud of steam. Through the roiling vapor, an armored figure wearing a bucket helm stomps into view
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
cultists sealed this room after a disastrous run-in with its undead guardians. On the Stairs The dumbwaiter shaft from area 6 to the stairwell in front of the vault was once used to bypass the long
wall. If it is returned to the library (area 9), the ghost there is free to move on from this world. The silver ewer and four goblets next to the bed are magical. If a character pours from the empty ewer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
cultists sealed this room after a disastrous run-in with its undead guardians. On the Stairs The dumbwaiter shaft from area 6 to the stairwell in front of the vault was once used to bypass the long
wall. If it is returned to the library (area 9), the ghost is free to move on from this world. The silver ewer and four goblets next to the bed are magical. If a character pours from the empty ewer into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the waters of the Tartyx River.
4 Escort a Returned sentry (see chapter 6) escaping from the Underworld into the mortal world.
5 Bargain with a lampad (see chapter 6) to learn where the
consists of twisting crypt halls that hold no bones, bodies, or other remains—only dust and guardians. These halls give way to a second sanctuary filled with somber funeral music—though there are no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Gibbering Mouther Ravenous Chorus of Unreality Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: None Helge C. balzer Gibbering mouthers endlessly feed on and regrow their own amoeboid bodies—amorphous heaps roiling
Gibbering Mouther Nascencies table to inspire what brought one of these horrors into being. Alas, the Elder Elves made a fatal mistake. When the Dragon’s Tear comet next returned, the Vast Gate—still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
to the gas, 1d4 guardians of Gorm (see appendix B) eventually discover them and deliver them to the faction’s leader in area B12. Cylinders. The three cylinders in this area are the hollow bases of the
stretches toward a toppled leather pouch just out of reach. Glittering, blue gemstones have spilled from the bag onto the dusty floor.
A dishonest member of the Guardians of Gorm stole riches from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
located on a mountain peak. Second, portals often have guardians charged with ensuring that certain creatures don’t pass through. A portal’s guardian is typically a powerful magical creature, such as a
into further adventures as they chase down a key item, scour old libraries for commands, or consult sages to find the right time to visit the portal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
left to you to choose, depending on the story you want to tell. Consult the Secrets of Phenax table, which presents several options for what divine secret Varyas’s eidolon might relate. The veracity
Underworld once more. By discovering this secret, any Returned could become a god.
6 Phenax is dying, his immortality flawed. Over the ages, he has manipulated destiny and his own bloodline to bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Clystran has returned with the dragonnels he sought. From here, the adventure proceeds in one of two ways: With Mass Combat. If you are using the Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn game along with this
adventure, the characters are asked to report to Marshal Vendri. She plans to have her troops take to the field, providing cover for the characters to reach the dragonnels. Consult the “Warriors of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
each of these areas, two cogwork archivists (see chapter 7) busily shelve returned or misfiled books. Characters who browse these shelves unaided stumble on what they need with a successful DC 15 Wisdom
from teleporting into and accessing this area, two shield guardians patrol at all times. Both the guardians have sleep as their stored spell, and their control amulets are in the possession of two of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
The Order of the Silver Dragon The death of Argynvost enraged the spirit of Vladimir Horngaard, the greatest of the dragon’s knights. Horngaard returned as a revenant and swore to avenge the
animate. To determine where the revenant’s new body rises, roll a d20 and consult the following table.
d20 Corpse Location 1–4 Village of Barovia cemetery (ch. 3, area E6) 5–11 Church graveyard in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
hired Newmy and paid her several lifetimes of wages up-front to keep their tomb clean shortly after the tomb was built—more years ago than Newmy can remember. When Newmy died, she returned as a ghost to
gp to a planar scholar (such as Eldon, who promises to buy the book once returned to Neverwinter) A snow globe containing a miniature replica of the city of Neverwinter, worth 350 gp B5: Puzzle Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
, when I followed a haunting song or a wisp of light among the roiling fogs of the Greycloaks, picked sweet berries in the hollows of the hills, and swam in the cold streams that flowed out of their
. Yet should such approach Evereska, its guardians mounted on giant eagles would ensure no ill befell the vale. Unlike cramped and crowded human cities, Evereska is composed of clusters of buildings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
described as “roiling heaps of tentacles,” Marthungrim returned here. His last entry describes his wounds getting worse. If the characters share the journal’s information with Gwyn, she recalls heroic tales
Stonehills’ ten-year-old son, Pip, hasn’t returned from playing in the fields southeast of town. Toblen or Trilena Stonehill asks the characters to search the field and bring Pip home. Pip’s Curiosity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
their century away, and now that they are returned, are they happy to be here, or does it seem like their world has once more been ripped away? Some ships claiming to be from returned Lantan have
speculation about Lantan’s development of smokepowder weapons and greater willingness to blend magic with machinery. Indeed, Lantanese traders have reportedly offered many shield guardians in private
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
heavenly mountain of Celestia might be located on a mountain peak. Second, portals often have guardians charged with ensuring that undesirable people don’t pass through. Depending on the portal’s
overwhelming number of such item-keyed portals. Learning and meeting a portal’s requirements can draw characters into further adventures as they chase down a key item, scour old libraries for command words, or consult sages to find the right time to visit the portal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Deep Ethereal, one typically needs a Plane Shift spell, a Gate spell, or a magical portal. Visitors to the Deep Ethereal are engulfed by roiling mist. Scattered throughout the plane are curtains of
. Roll 1d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone 1d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey. Each character in a group traveling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
guardians in Undermountain. Populating and defending the dungeon became an obsession. Over time, the mage’s preoccupation with Undermountain electrified his eccentricities and infused him with an air of
intrepid adventurer named Durnan delved into the labyrinth beneath the tower and returned alive, laden with riches and countless harrowing tales. Durnan used his new fortune to demolish the remnants of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
has also rested, healed, and returned to finish his work. In either case, the characters arrive just as Sparkrender’s ritual is getting underway. (If they took or destroyed the dragon effigies in
dragon spirits Sparkrender is trying to bind to himself, but their effects are unpredictable. Roll a d10 and consult the Dragon Spirits table to see what happens. Dragon Spirits d10 Effect 1–2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
who committed crimes of treason, adultery, or murder. As punishment, they were cursed with eternal undeath, embalmed, mummified, and sealed away. Other times, mummies acting as tomb guardians are
its endless rest by undoing the transgression that caused it to rise. A sacred idol might be replaced in its niche, a stolen treasure could be returned to its tomb, or a temple might be purified of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
’ actions. Hostile If the characters enter the abbey with swords drawn and spells blazing, the survivors believe the pirates have returned and mount a solid defense. Once combat begins, the survivors
Ozymandius relies on spirit guardians and spiritual weapon to wear down the characters. The veterans try to keep Ozymandius safe, possibly by standing in the doorway to his chamber. Odium shrinks back in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
characters have no planned encounters in the air, you can add an encounter whenever it suits you. Roll a d20 and consult the Random Aerial Encounters table. You can also use the Weather table in chapter 5
fewer, it flees. The dragon doesn’t give up its prize easily, however. If it withdraws and this encounter occurs again, the same dragon has returned, having regained its hit points and tracked down the