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Jiangshi

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Jiangshi Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away

from the reflection as possible. Susceptible to Holy Symbols. While the jiangshi is wearing or touching a holy symbol, it automatically fails saving throws against effects that turn Undead. Unusual

Orc Legacy

races Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his toughness

Orc

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

Orc Orcs trace their creation to the one-eyed god Gruumsh, an unstoppable warrior and powerful leader. The divine qualities of Gruumsh resonate within orcs, granting them a reflection of his

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

known as Mistress Leafwind Path of the Totem Warrior Unlike your wilder cousins, your connection to the spirit world is a little less woodsy and a little more civilized. However, that doesn’t mean

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

do not worship her, so the chapel is seldom used for anything that could be considered a religious observance or mass. Instead, individual cultists or small groups sometimes retire here for quiet

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

do not worship her, so the chapel is seldom used for anything that could be considered a religious observance or mass. Instead, individual cultists or small groups sometimes retire here for quiet

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

Jiangshi

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

of the living. At night, they emerge to drain life from other creatures, these vital energies sustaining their unnatural existences and granting them greater powers. Humanoids killed by a jiangshi

Weaknesses. The jiangshi has the following flaws: Fear of Its Own Reflection. If the jiangshi sees its own reflection, it immediately uses its reaction, if available, to move as far away from the

Gold Dwarves

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

, gold dwarves tend to be more optimistic than their shield dwarf cousins, but they’re still standoffish and prideful as only a dwarf can be. They believe their race’s stable history is the result of their

artisans toil over items for years, getting their etchings and fine details just right before being satisfied with their efforts. That deliberate, perfectionist approach is a reflection of gold dwarf

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

’s mother is. This practice and the communal raising of the hatchlings mean that the tribe operates like a group of cousins. Because they lay eggs, and the eggs don’t require much tending

Medusa

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

. Those who strike such bargains gain physical beauty, restored youth, immortality, and the adoration of all who behold them, granting them the influence and power they so desire. However, after years

and adventurers who enter are often unaware of the medusa’s presence until the creature is among them. A medusa is subject to its own curse. By looking vainly on its reflection, it turns to stone as

Magic Item Special Features

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

destined to play a key role in future events. 6 Religious. This item was used in religious ceremonies dedicated to a particular deity. It has religious symbols worked into it. 7 Sinister. This item is

. The item warns you, granting a +2 bonus to your Initiative rolls if you don’t have the Incapacitated condition. 7–8 Harmonious. Attuning to this item takes only 1 minute. 9 Key. The item is used to

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

wear and metal weapons you hold—reproducing the effect of the rust monster;s;rust monster's Rust Metal trait. 06 Your fingers sprout tiny clockwork picks, granting you advantage on ability

poisons and suffocating;suffocation. Whenever you speak (including casting a spell with a verbal component), you must first use a bonus action to breathe. 81 Your blood is venomous, granting you

Special Features

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

might try to steal the item, or someone who wants to prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled might try to kill the item’s bearer. 6 Religious. This item was used in religious ceremonies dedicated

Guardian. The item whispers warnings to its bearer, granting a +2 bonus to initiative if the bearer isn’t incapacitated. 7 Harmonious. Attuning to this item takes only 1 minute. 8 Hidden Message. A message

Other Religious Systems

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

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

shadows, sometimes aiding the other deities, and sometimes working against them with the pantheon’s enemies. Mystery Cults A mystery cult is a secretive religious organization based on a ritual of

Threshold Locations

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

. The kingpriest insisted the Threshold was a holy place, but little besides the holy water fonts here remains of its religious trappings. Guardians. A bone devil named Guelfost and his handler, a

Threshold of the Heavens, Belephaion reveals his true form Enormous windows fill the walls of this room, granting a breathtaking view of the City of Lost Names. Lowered walkways line three walls like

Tomb Locations

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

they catch your reflection. This chamber was once used by the priests of the temple for meditation, and its magic is still intact. Two-sided mirrors set along the outside walls of this area reflect

cover this area and hang as freestanding walls inside it show a super-realistic reflection of everything in the room, including the other mirrors—quickly creating a confusing cascade of images. Any

Harrowhall Locations

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

than granting their request and letting them read the book, Gremorly killed them and trapped them as ghosts with a ritual. Patrin remembers little—his memory is fading due to his Undead status—but he

staff. “I hope you’ve made peace with your gods.” Gremorly fights until he is destroyed. Treasure. The staff Gremorly holds is a spectral reflection of his real Staff of Withering, which leans against

The Fissure

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

such as rotting flesh, crumbling edifices, and political speeches. This trauma imposes disadvantage on initiative rolls. On a successful save, these visions put the character on edge, granting

. Ten of the feet in the room are stomping feet, the lesser known and smellier cousins to the crawling claw. A stomping foot uses the crawling claw stat block with these changes: Its speed is 30 feet

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