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Kraul Death Priest

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, with little grasp of metaphor or nuance. The death priests occupy the highest roles in kraul society. They lead the buzzing chants of the kraul rites. Their inscrutable clicks and buzzing can summon

Spawn of Kyuss

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his malign disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected

Aerisi Kalinoth

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

grasp 1st level (4 slots): charm person, feather fall, mage armor, thunderwave 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust of wind, invisibility 3rd level (3 slots): fly, gaseous form, lightning bolt 4th

, without using components or a spell slot. She can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, although she can continue to concentrate on a spell she previously cast using a lair action. Aerisi can

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

’s goal is to tap into vast energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm. An entity that

hands become bulky, flipper-like appendages able to grasp the seer’s strange staff formed of a blend of flesh, bone, and star stuff. A star spawn seer is almost always accompanied by one or more

Thessalar

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

artificer spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): light, mending, message, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): alarm, cure wounds, identify, ray of sickness 2nd level (3 slots): invisibility, Melf's

, his research and experiments can continue indefinitely. Over time, Thessalar has subjected himself to so many of his own experiments that his blood has taken on alchemical and magical properties. He regularly uses it as the basis for many of the reagents used throughout his labs.Acid, Poison

Mummies

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

Mummies Deathless Ancients with Ageless Ambitions Habitat: Desert, Swamp; Treasure: Relics Mysterious rites and mighty faith can tie spirits to their corpses, binding them to their remains for all

hearts. Those who escape a mummy’s grasp might find themselves subject to a terrible curse. Victims of a mummy’s curse gradually wither, their bodies rotting away until they’re reduced to dust. This

Current Events

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

, eager to build a place where they could openly practice their vile rites. Others were brutal thugs, power-hungry dabblers in forbidden magic, or fanatics lured by the call of evil. At first the

many malefactors has caused a spate of banditry, kidnappings, murders, and raids. The cultists have also upset the weather in the region. All of these occurrences continue to worsen over the course of

Druid Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

section presents the Circle of the Land subclass. Circle of the Land Celebrate Connection to the Natural World The Circle of the Land comprises mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites

Fog Cloud, Hold Person, Ray of Frost 5 Sleet Storm 7 Ice Storm 9 Cone of Cold Temperate Land Druid Level Circle Spells 3 Misty Step, Shocking Grasp, Sleep 5 Lightning Bolt 7 Freedom of Movement 9

Tenets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

; they open the mind to the presence of the All-Consuming Star, helping initiates liberate themselves from the world’s grasp. Esoterica The leaders of the Heralds of the Comet, the hierophants, reserve a

imperfect things (by definition) don’t last forever. The only true perfection is the Void, and the only future is the Void. Feeding the All-Consuming Star. The rites of the Heralds of the Comet, including

Life in San Citlán

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

splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased

the populace lives in poverty. The seat of Councilor of the Foundry remains vacant following Doña Estela’s recent death, as it has become clear that the oligarch intended to be resurrected to continue

Spawn of Kyuss

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

disciples continue performing the horrific rites he perfected. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of Kyuss looks like an ordinary zombie. As it comes into clearer view, however, the scores of little

Redeeming Zariel

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

characters must present Zariel with the argument to rejoin the celestial host, then make a DC 25 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check is successful, Zariel is convinced to grasp the sword and

horrific fate. If Zariel is redeemed, she turns the death knight to dust, letting his soul rest at last. If the Charisma (Persuasion) check succeeds, continue with “Zariel’s Redemption” below. If the

More Downtime Activities

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

stronghold (including materials and labor) and the amount of time it takes, provided that the character is using downtime to oversee construction. Work can continue while the character is away, but each

days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in

Spawn of Kyuss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Spawn of Kyuss Kyuss was a high priest of Orcus who plundered corpses from necropolises to create the first spawn of Kyuss. Even centuries after Kyuss’s death, his mad disciples continue performing

the horrific rites he perfected. Kyuss has a lot to answer for. Sometimes you eat the worm — and sometimes the worm eats you. — Volo Plague of Worms. From a distance or in poor light, a spawn of

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

their worldly goods to the cult’s coffers and the hardiness of their bodies to the cult’s emaciating rites. Cultists that survive their initiation usually gain all the things the cult promised — at the

is from appendix B): Cantrips (at will): blade ward, gust,* light, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): feather fall, shield, witch bolt 2nd level (3 slots): dust devil,* gust

Magic and Metaphysics

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

Magic and Metaphysics Eerie vendors such as those at the Carnival’s Litwick Market deal in unique Mist talismans The Dark Powers manipulate the domains and creatures within their grasp in the most

mansion) are subject to the same restrictions as magic cast within a domain. While in the Domains of Dread, characters who receive spells from deities or otherworldly patrons continue to do so. In

Old Village and Temple

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

continue digging the place out, while their masters stay inside the part that has already been opened up. It’s here that preparations are being made for the sacrifice of the yuan-ti’s prisoners. When the

. Its hilt changes shape to adjust to the grasp of any creature that picks it up. The weapon deals an extra 1d10 poison damage to any target it hits.

Dimensional Caverns

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

resembling a crow shelters in the nest. It has a beak that comes together like mandibles, large enough to grasp a horse. Even more unsettling are the multitude of eyes clustered on its forehead, though

defeated or befriended Raah, they can continue beyond the ancient deep crow’s cavern toward the ritual site. The ancient deep crow’s cavernous lair begins to taper down again, revealing another canyon passage ahead. The light of volcanic vents fades behind you as you continue into darkness.

Eternal Flame Cultists

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

Elemental Fire, through a series of painful rites. A flamewrath’s skin is burned and scarred. Inured to pain, the flamewrath revels in battle, using an array of fire spells to incinerate enemies who would

: Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, mage hand, message, prestidigitation, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): mage armor, magic missile, shield 2nd level (3 slots): misty step, scorching ray 3rd level (3

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as Luthic. He

and gripped by its legs. No one had ever escaped the grasp of the behir, but Bahgtru saw this as the ultimate test of his strength, and laughed at his good fortune. One by one, Bahgtru broke the

The Sinkhole

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

sneak up on. If a character manages to approach without alerting it, continue: A strand extends from the stalagmite, with the thrashing cave fish in its grasp. It pulls the fish toward the rock

Druid Subclasses

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

comprises mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites. These Druids meet within sacred circles of trees or standing stones to whisper primal secrets in Druidic. The circle’s wisest

Sleet Storm 7 Ice Storm 9 Cone of Cold Temperate Land Druid Level Circle Spells 3 Misty Step, Shocking Grasp, Sleep 5 Lightning Bolt 7 Freedom of Movement

Lower Deck and Cargo Hold

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

the fiendish magic coursing through the webs here. Krell and the other cultists spent many hours here sanctifying the webs and offering rites to Lolth, and the goddess has rewarded them with these

or half-orc character makes this check with advantage. Once Krell is safe he slips away to continue his foul worship. Treasure. All the cultists’ ceremonial objects and treasure are stored in a

Abishai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

abishai has the following wizard spells prepared: Cantrips (at will): friends, mage hand, message, minor illusion, shocking grasp 1st level (4 slots): chromatic orb, disguise self, expeditious

abishais lead other devils into battle or take charge of troublesome cults to ensure that they continue to carry out Tiamat’s commands. A red abishai cuts a fearsome figure, and that sight can be inspiring

Star Spawn

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

energy sources and perform the dire rites that will extend a bridge between the Material Plane and the squirming chaos of an Elder Evil’s realm. An entity that appears as a star spawn seer in the

grasp the seer’s strange staff formed of a blend of flesh, bone, and star stuff. A star spawn seer is almost always accompanied by one or more star spawn hulks (also in this book). Not only is a hulk a

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

beasts in area 7 or the spies in area 15) here to attack them. Treasure. If the characters continue to trade riddles with Bindle, answering at least one of his own while also asking one or more, the

try to leave without agreeing to his help, he politely informs them he can’t allow that and urges them to reconsider. If they continue trying to leave—or if the adventurers penetrate his disguise and

Crushing Wave Cultists

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

perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools

spells, up to 3rd level, without using components or a spell slot. He can’t cast the same spell two rounds in a row, but he can continue to concentrate on a spell he previously cast using a lair

Monastery Locations

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

Maximilian’s earthen grasp, and a scroll of transmute rock (see appendix B for a description of these spells). Qarbo carries the coffer key, as well as the key to the locked doors in area M21. M5. West

-ups in the cult (for example, Miraj Vizann), Qarbo reluctantly assigns them space in the guest quarters (area M4) and sends word down to the Temple of Black Earth. Within a day or two, the characters

Ship Locations

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

stays with them throughout the conclusion of this adventure. He will, if requested to do so, remain with the characters for further adventures (assuming that they continue with Danger at Dunwater and

undertakings (he will, of course, expect a normal portion of treasure). Afterward, he reluctantly leaves them to return home. A PRISONER FROM THE DEEP Assuming that the characters befriend Oceanus

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

accounting, brewing, and medicine, are allowed to continue plying their trades. Skilled slaves receive better treatment, at least in the sense that an owner uses less force with a delicate tool, but as

Frost giants dominate wild creatures both as evidence of their strength and to use them as hunting companions. They don’t, however, have much grasp of animal husbandry, so their “pets” are bullied and

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