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Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

within the sphere is heavily obscured, and the sphere moves with Auril. The effect lasts until Auril drops to 0 hit points in this form, until she chooses to end the effect (no action required), or

the god’s divine spark. The diamond has facets and a sharp point at the bottom. It hovers in the air, radiating intense cold all around it. When Auril speaks, her voice seems to emanate from the

Soulknife Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

Most assassins strike with physical weapons, and many burglars and spies use thieves’ tools to infiltrate secure locations. In contrast, a Soulknife strikes and infiltrates with the mind

gith, a githzerai is encouraged to become a Soulknife when stealth is required against the githyanki foe. As a Soulknife, your psionic abilities might have haunted you since you were a child, only

Hobgoblin Devastator

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

by the spell and to succeed on the required saving throw.Multiattack. The hobgoblin makes two Quarterstaff or Devastating Bolt attacks. Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3;{"diceNotation":"1d20+3

peoples—goblin;goblins, hobgoblin;hobgoblins, and bugbear;bugbears—first appeared in the Feywild millennia ago, and they resided there until the god Maglubiyet conquered them. They then

Akmon, Hammer of Purphoros

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Purphoros’s hammer works wonders and disasters, the god of the forge using it to craft ground-breaking marvels and dangerous inventions in equal measure. Purphoros rarely bestows Akmon on

a force of destruction, or forge something remarkable somewhere the god isn’t welcome. Hammer of the Forge. This magic warhammer grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. When

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

with interests and concerns that transcend local politics and geography, the Alliance has its own cadre of individuals who work on behalf of the organizations, wider agenda. Alliance agents are required

) 6 Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my god’s favor by matching my actions against his or her teachings. (Any) d6 Bond 1 I would die to recover an ancient

Star Spawn Grue

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the cultist touches

surrounds the cultist for 1 minute, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range

Dekella, Bident of Thassa

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Thassa wields Dekella, a two-pronged weapon gifted to her by Purphoros. When the god of the sea bestows her weapon on a mortal, it’s often so they might work her will far from the ocean, right

cold damage. Blessing of the Deep. If you are a worshiper of Thassa, you gain all the following benefits for which you have the required piety: Piety 10+. You can breathe underwater, and you gain a

Star Spawn Mangler

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType

flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In addition

Shield of the Hidden Lord

Magic Items Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

The Shield of the Hidden Lord is of celestial origin and serves as a prison for the pit fiend Gargauth, whose mortal followers revere it as a god. Over time, Gargauth’s evil has warped the

charges to cast wall of fire from the shield (save DC 21 for each). The wall of fire spell lasts for 1 minute (no concentration required). The shield regains all expended charges daily at dawn. Anytime

Mastix, Whip of Erebos

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Erebos wields Mastix, a whip capable of extending like an impossibly long shadow. In the hands of the god of the dead, the whip snares the reluctant dead and drags them into his realm. When Erebos

’t be used again until the next dusk. Blessing of the Dead. If you are a worshiper of Erebos, you gain all the following benefits for which you have the required piety: Piety 1+. The whip has 1

Star Spawn Hulk

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effect while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effect while it’s in the slug-like form, but it is subject to areas of effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6

extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy with a range of 30 feet, and it can teleport as a bonus action up to 30 feet to an unoccupied space it can see. In

Star Spawn Seer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

effect as normal. Cult of Tharizdun, the Chained God Tharizdun’s Spark (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Tharizdun's Spark"}. As a bonus action, the

). Multihued flame surrounds the cultist for 1 minute, until the cultist is incapacitated or dies, or until the cultist extinguishes the flame (no action required). While inflamed, the cultist has telepathy

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

remnant of celestial matter imbued with life-giving magic. The collision released a storm of chaotic energy and sent countless islands spinning away into the void. Within some of them, bits of the god&rsquo

warped by the creature’s presence, creating the following effects: Alter Water. With a thought (no action required), the morkoth can initiate a change in the water within its lair that takes

Using These Rules

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

, a character can approach Studying in any way they desire, with that phase then culminating in a single ability check of their choice. In contrast, Testing requires ability checks using specific skills

. In each phase, resolve the outcome of one character’s ability checks before moving on to another character. (If any characters are studying together, however, resolve their ability checks at the

Can a Rogue/Monk use Sneak Attack with Unarmed Strikes?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

. In contrast, a Rogue/Monk can use Sneak Attack with a Monk weapon, such as a Shortsword or a Dagger, that has one of Sneak Attack’s required properties.

Resolving Activities

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

Resolving Activities The description of each activity tells you how to resolve it. Many activities require an ability check, so be sure to note the character’s relevant ability modifiers. Follow the

over a longer period of time than is required for the activity. But that period of time should be no more than twice as long as the required time; otherwise you should introduce extra complications (see

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

d6 Flaw 1 I feel twinges of emotion, and it shames me that I am imperfect in this way. 2 I put too much credence in the dictates of a particular god. 3 I frequently

Human Paladin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

protect them. Recently, your resolve has been shaken by corruption in the city guard and ruling aristocrats. Personal Goal: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a

remote cloister, Dragon’s Rest, on a tiny island. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut. You feel drawn to contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

Top Card: The Challenge

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

road, or a situation the characters are asked to resolve. You decide the scope of the decision the characters must make. You can ask them to make a simple choice (“Do you want to take the path along

small dungeon or an encounter (which might involve multiple ability checks or even combat). Let the character of the player who flipped the card be the focus of the day’s events and make any required

Mask

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

Mask The Lord of Shadows, the Master of All Thieves Mask is a trickster god, the patron of ne’er-do-wells, spies, and thieves. All that occurs within shadow is in the purview of Mask. People whisper

a prayer to Mask whenever stealth is required or intrigue is afoot. Courtiers and diplomats invoke the god’s name in hopes of a smooth negotiation. Those who favor Mask usually pursue thievery and

Heliod's Influence

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

receive Heliod’s favor. As sunlight casts out darkness, Heliod’s justice casts out chaos and lawlessness. He is the god of the laws that govern society and the laws that punish the wicked. He is

from anyone, god or mortal. He just wants everyone to defer to his will and carry out his orders. He believes that his decisions are always just and right, and that if his sovereignty were properly

Purphoros's Influence

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

Purphoros’s Influence The raw creative force that Purphoros embodies is chaotic, but Purphoros isn’t a god of unbridled chaos. Rather, he shows mortals how to harness that primal energy, shaping it

frequently makes wondrous gifts for Thassa, and her underwater palace holds countless unique creations of the god of the forge. Purphoros holds Kruphix in contempt for hobbling his mind after he engaged

Encounters

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

Once you’re done describing the situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you

bookshelf. Outside combat, the characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s

Encounters

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

situation, ask the players what their characters want to do. Note what the players say, and identify how to resolve their actions. Ask them for more information if you need it. Sometimes the players

characters don’t need to take turns, but you need to give each player a chance to tell you what their character is doing so you can decide how to resolve everyone’s actions. In combat, everyone takes

Catching Coal

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

rules and Urban Chase Complications table in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to resolve the scene. The chase ends when the characters catch up to Coal or after three rounds, when a Daask hit

alley. If the characters rush to help her, they find the warforged unconscious on the ground, but stable, surrounded by the Daask criminals. If the characters resolve the chase by catching up to Coal

Multiclassing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

strikes? The Sneak Attack feature works with a weapon that has the finesse or ranged property. An unarmed strike isn’t a weapon, so it doesn’t qualify. In contrast, a rogue/ monk can use Sneak Attack with a

monk weapon, such as a shortsword or a dagger, that has one of the required properties. A wizard multiclasses into Wild Magic sorcerer. Do spells cast from their spellbook trigger Wild Magic Surge if

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

: Rejuvenating Pilgrimage. Seeking to reinvigorate your resolve, you learned of a remote cloister, Dragon’s Rest, on a tiny island. The cloister holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut. You feel drawn to

of Death. Researching images from your dreams pointed you to Stormwreck Isle, not far from Neverwinter. A remote cloister there holds a temple to the dragon god Bahamut, who is a patron of heroes and

Knights of Solamnia

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

. Three of the gods of good appeared to him: Paladine, god of justice and order; Kiri-Jolith, god of just warfare; and Habbakuk, god of nature, loyalty, and the elements. The three gods inspired three

Honor Is My Life.” This principle—to sacrifice all for the sake of honor—guides the actions of every knight, at least in theory. The Measure. In contrast to the Oath, the Measure is a staggeringly

Zariel

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

, that change signaled a major shift in the devils’ tactics. Zariel’s fiery temperament and reckless maneuvering stand in stark contrast to Bel’s approach, which relied on his expertise in logistics and

a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the

Myths and Deeds

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

. Each tale about Keranos expresses a truth about the god, about inspiration and storms and secrets. Studying each one can lead Keranos’s worshipers to a deeper understanding of and a closer relationship

with their god. Various writings, usually organized around a central theme, collect myths about the gods. The Origin of Monsters is one such collection, notable as an attempt to find commonality in a

Faerie Dragon Treasures

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

to reveal the chambers and secret passages within NATHAIR SGIATHACH Sometimes incorrectly assumed to be a god by non-dragons, Nathair Sgiathach (pronounced “nah-HAIR skee-HOKH”) is the most

Fey associates. Though Nathair’s magical powers are far greater than those of most faerie dragons (thanks in part to highly developed dragonsight), Nathair still prefers to resolve conflict with

8. Unkh's Shrine

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

shrine, with a smaller ruin standing nearby. The shrine to the trickster god Unkh (represented by a flail snail) contains one of nine puzzle cubes needed to enter the Tomb of the Nine Gods. 8A. Shrine

Entrance Above the doors is written an inscription in Old Omuan: “Unkh urges us to contrast all options before acting.” Unkh’s priests were contemplative but prone to indecision. Their message is a clue

City of Skophos

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

Skophos that can coexist in some measure of peace with the wider world. Mogis’s Chalice Many grand temples to Mogis stand in Skophos, presenting a stark contrast to the crude shrines that usually serve as

sites of worship for the god of fury. Near the center of the polis, one temple larger and more elaborate than the rest serves as a holy site and the seat of the minotaur government, called Mogis’s

Akmon, Hammer of Purphoros

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

Akmon, Hammer of Purphoros Akmon, Hammer of Purphoros (YEONG-HAO HAN) Weapon (warhammer), artifact (requires attunement) Purphoros’s hammer works wonders and disasters, the god of the forge using it

does permit a mortal to use the hammer, it’s usually so they might bring an important work into being, wreck a force of destruction, or forge something remarkable somewhere the god isn’t welcome

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