cosmos weakness religion

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

time apart from the clamor of society, you found quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit

hermitage gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

time, the serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults

emotions are foreign to most yuan-ti, which understand sentiment only as an exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly

Hermit Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A scroll

seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have

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

Terrorism Villain’s Secret Weakness Finding and exploiting a villain’s weakness can be very gratifying for players, although a smart villain tries to conceal its weakness. A lich, for example, has a

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

Terrorism Villain’s Secret Weakness Finding and exploiting a villain’s weakness can be very gratifying for players, although a smart villain tries to conceal its weakness. A lich, for example, has a

Klothys as Campaign Villain

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

Klothys as Campaign Villain As a foe, Klothys might endeavor to reestablish the order of the cosmos that existed before the meddling of Xenagos and Heliod. These corrections start small, manifesting

convinced that mortals giving worship to the gods distorts their proper relationship to each other, and she sets out to abolish religion. 4 Now that she has left the Underworld, Klothys knows it’s only

T6: Occult Library

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

undead, for example—the dwarf surrenders. In this case, Eleith becomes willing to share information about the cult in exchange for information about living deities and the state of the cosmos. See “Xia’s

succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns that these materials describe various rites practiced by Orcus worshipers. Ghostly Librarian. The spectral figure in the alcove is the Ghost of

Klothys as Campaign Villain

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

Klothys as Campaign Villain As a foe, Klothys might endeavor to reestablish the order of the cosmos that existed before the meddling of Xenagos and Heliod. These corrections start small, manifesting

convinced that mortals giving worship to the gods distorts their proper relationship to each other, and she sets out to abolish religion. 4 Now that she has left the Underworld, Klothys knows it’s only

T6: Occult Library

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

undead, for example—the dwarf surrenders. In this case, Eleith becomes willing to share information about the cult in exchange for information about living deities and the state of the cosmos. See “Xia’s

succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns that these materials describe various rites practiced by Orcus worshipers. Ghostly Librarian. The spectral figure in the alcove is the Ghost of

Life in the City of Blades

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

yet overwhelmed them, it manifests in behavior such as Errde Blackskull’s conspiracy theories, Gorglak’s corruption, and Gartokkar Xundorn’s paranoia. Religion Duergar don’t pray, but their religion

create weakness in society, a duergar who intentionally commits any crime receives a death sentence. Accidental crime by a duergar is compensated by goods or work equivalent to the damages. Derro, slaves or outsiders caught committing any crime can be executed on the spot by any duergar present.

Life in the City of Blades

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

yet overwhelmed them, it manifests in behavior such as Errde Blackskull’s conspiracy theories, Gorglak’s corruption, and Gartokkar Xundorn’s paranoia. Religion Duergar don’t pray, but their religion

create weakness in society, a duergar who intentionally commits any crime receives a death sentence. Accidental crime by a duergar is compensated by goods or work equivalent to the damages. Derro, slaves or outsiders caught committing any crime can be executed on the spot by any duergar present.

Hermit

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

quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A scroll case

gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful

L5. Jagged Sanctum

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

enters a low fighting stance. His arms and hands move in a flurry, displaying unnatural grace and agility for a human of such advanced age. “I have no weakness. No flaw. Show me your so-called power

) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +9, Con +9, Int +6, Wis +8, Cha +8 Skills Acrobatics +9, Athletics +5, Medicine +8, Religion +6, Stealth +9 Damage Resistances

Bitter Grievances

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

Aundairians consider this an unforgivable act of treason committed at a time of national weakness. The Reachers say their actions were precipitated by the neglect and corruption of the Aundairian nobles. Now

, but he refuses to take action against the perpetrators. Some scholars believe Vadallia and the Valenar are trying to provoke a full-scale conflict — by the strictures of their religion they don’t

Hermit

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

quiet, solitude, and perhaps some of the answers you were looking for. Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Religion Tool Proficiencies: Herbalism kit Languages: One of your choice Equipment: A scroll case

gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful

Yuan-ti

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

serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound

exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly impossible to manipulate, influence, or control by nonmagical means, even as

Yuan-ti

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

serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound

exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly impossible to manipulate, influence, or control by nonmagical means, even as

14. Shrine of Laduguer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. Abandon joy, love, pride, anger, and ambition, for they are signs of weakness. Know your role and perform it to the best of your ability.” Laduguer’s dogma guides Aximus and Exekarus as much as it does any

pounds and bears the broken arrow symbol of Laduguer. Any duergar recognizes the symbol right away, while non-duergar recognize it with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. Any humanoid that

14. Shrine of Laduguer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. Abandon joy, love, pride, anger, and ambition, for they are signs of weakness. Know your role and perform it to the best of your ability.” Laduguer’s dogma guides Aximus and Exekarus as much as it does any

pounds and bears the broken arrow symbol of Laduguer. Any duergar recognizes the symbol right away, while non-duergar recognize it with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check. Any humanoid that

L5. Jagged Sanctum

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

enters a low fighting stance. His arms and hands move in a flurry, displaying unnatural grace and agility for a human of such advanced age. “I have no weakness. No flaw. Show me your so-called power

) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 16 (+3) Saving Throws Str +5, Dex +9, Con +9, Int +6, Wis +8, Cha +8 Skills Acrobatics +9, Athletics +5, Medicine +8, Religion +6, Stealth +9 Damage Resistances

Bitter Grievances

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

Aundairians consider this an unforgivable act of treason committed at a time of national weakness. The Reachers say their actions were precipitated by the neglect and corruption of the Aundairian nobles. Now

, but he refuses to take action against the perpetrators. Some scholars believe Vadallia and the Valenar are trying to provoke a full-scale conflict — by the strictures of their religion they don’t

Labyrinth of Eyes Locations

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

. The mind flayer fanatics sensed this psychic weakness when they sought to negotiate with Golcuus about using its labyrinth. Instead of diplomacy, they simply blasted the beholder’s sanity and

chest. Doing so requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) or Intelligence (Religion) check; on a failed check, the trap triggers. If the corpse is touched, each creature within 15 feet

Labyrinth of Eyes Locations

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

. The mind flayer fanatics sensed this psychic weakness when they sought to negotiate with Golcuus about using its labyrinth. Instead of diplomacy, they simply blasted the beholder’s sanity and

chest. Doing so requires a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) or Intelligence (Religion) check; on a failed check, the trap triggers. If the corpse is touched, each creature within 15 feet

Thalivar's Beacon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

library contains dozens of tomes covering a variety of esoteric subjects: magic, alchemy, religion, and the cosmos. B13. Planar Beacon This room is dominated by the planar beacon: a 5-foot-high, egg-shaped

Example Members

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

, which hierophants understand to be the formless nothingness that preceded the creation of the cosmos and will endure past its destruction. The leaders of the Heralds of the Comet, hierophants are

(+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 15 (+2) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +9 Skills Arcana +10, Deception +9, Persuasion +9, Religion +6 Damage Resistances psychic

Thalivar's Beacon Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

library contains dozens of tomes covering a variety of esoteric subjects: magic, alchemy, religion, and the cosmos. B13. Planar Beacon This room is dominated by the planar beacon: a 5-foot-high, egg-shaped

Example Members

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

, which hierophants understand to be the formless nothingness that preceded the creation of the cosmos and will endure past its destruction. The leaders of the Heralds of the Comet, hierophants are

(+1) CON 18 (+4) INT 15 (+2) WIS 17 (+3) CHA 20 (+5) Saving Throws Wis +7, Cha +9 Skills Arcana +10, Deception +9, Persuasion +9, Religion +6 Damage Resistances psychic

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

mercenary general. His preferred weapon is a mace. Bane overpowers those who display any weakness, bullying them into submission or crushing them with his physical and magical power. His charisma is such

) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Arcana +5, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Actions Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

mercenary general. His preferred weapon is a mace. Bane overpowers those who display any weakness, bullying them into submission or crushing them with his physical and magical power. His charisma is such

) CHA 10 (+0) Skills Arcana +5, Religion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Abyssal, Common, Infernal Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Actions Skull Flail. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit

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

can aid you if the clues include broken glass or glass objects. Identify Weakness. With 1 minute of study, you can identify the weak points in a glass object. Any damage dealt to the object by

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

can aid you if the clues include broken glass or glass objects. Identify Weakness. With 1 minute of study, you can identify the weak points in a glass object. Any damage dealt to the object by

Black Earth Cultists

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

, Religion +3, Persuasion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Terran Challenge 3 (700 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma

weakness in any form. Therefore, she hates just about everybody, and barely tolerates the other Black Earth cultists. Hellenrae Medium humanoid (human), lawful evil Armor Class 16 Hit Points 78

The Fissure

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

tread carefully, look for signs of previous passage and structural weakness, dodge falling rocks, and use their wits. Picking Up the Trail. The characters’ first task is to stay on the trail left by

the Big Foot. A character can deactivate the magic of the runes by standing within 5 feet of a footprint and using an action to succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check. Alternatively