cults whisper revealing

Green Dragons

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

for centuries without revealing themselves; even their most devoted followers might know them only as the voice of the woodlands or a whisper in their dreams. Despite their might, most green dragons

Green Dragons Dragons of Deceit and Derision Habitat: Forest; Treasure: Arcana From forbidden forest depths, green dragons whisper evils into the world and manipulate the lives of those who listen

Learning Secrets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, it counts as a secret learned for the whole party. Revealing Secrets A character can magically spend a secret like currency, revealing it to the multiverse to gain a momentary boon. To do this, the

character must use an action to whisper the secret into the wind. The secret is then gone from the minds of every character in the party. There is one exception; if the characters spend the secret they

Undercroft

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

the characters reveal about the cults, the Dark Lady reveals one, too. Skipping anything the players already know, the Dark Lady might begin by revealing some of the following points: Four elemental

adventurers any lore you wish. She knows only the basics of what the elemental cults are planning, but she’d like to know more. She’s willing to trade information to get it. The exchange of information can

The Dead Three

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Gate. Nefarious patriars whisper prayers to Bane when they seek to gain power through coercion, intimidation, and forceful exaction of the law. Gang leaders, evil mercenaries, and others who rely on fear

wealthy dead of Cliffside Cemetery all whisper prayers to Myrkul. Of the Dead Three, Myrkul’s base of power is the smallest. Residents of Baldur’s Gate rarely fear death by old age — a grim fact of

The Dead Three

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

Gate. Nefarious patriars whisper prayers to Bane when they seek to gain power through coercion, intimidation, and forceful exaction of the law. Gang leaders, evil mercenaries, and others who rely on fear

wealthy dead of Cliffside Cemetery all whisper prayers to Myrkul. Of the Dead Three, Myrkul’s base of power is the smallest. Residents of Baldur’s Gate rarely fear death by old age — a grim fact of

49. Maze of Death

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

extended, both slabs open at the same time, regardless of any efforts taken to prevent them from doing so. When this happens, read: The slab sinks into the floor, revealing a dusty passageway beyond

transmutation magic on the face. The darkness within the mouth is a sphere of annihilation, which can’t be controlled or moved. Any character who stands within 5 feet of the sphere can hear a faint whisper

Welcome to the City of Blades

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

’ surface, a harsh voice hisses from a slit on the cavern wall that was not therebefore. “State your names and business!” the voice orders in Dwarvish. Other similar slits open, revealing the tips of a

“Getting Captured” below). The first time the characters are allowed inside the city or turned away from a gate, a secret door on the wall opens, revealing Gorglak, a duergar Stone Guard (see appendix C

Cult of the Howling Hatred

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

elemental air gain the power to punish those who have wronged them. More so than the members of the other cults, air cultists see their beliefs as a means to an end. Destruction for its own sake isn't

, Aerisi speaks to her people in a whisper that sounds clearly in the ears of all in her presence. Aerisi regards her followers not as cultists, but as her noble subjects. Before them she is prophet and

Daelkyr

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

waiting. THE SIX DAELKYR Six daelkyr are known on Eberron through their cults and legends: Belashyrra and Dyrrn, who are detailed in this chapter, and the four described below. Other daelkyr surely

vegetation might be its work. Kyrzin. The cults of the Prince of Slime are based in the Shadow Marches and are infamous for cultivating gibbering beasts. Kyrzin creates sentient slimes that can enter

Elemental Magic Items

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

Elemental Magic Items Elemental power has allowed the cults to have more magic items than is normal for groups of their size, yet there still aren’t enough magic items for each cultist to have one

. Every member of the air cult, for example, would love to be able to soar on the wind, but only certain members have a magical ability or an item that confers that blessing. The cults have some special

Court of Orestes Locations

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

examines the rock formation quickly realizes it’s a door. Opening or otherwise investigating the door knocks free the dirt encrusting it, revealing an ancient etching of a phoenix wearing a mask rising from

. Then the illusion vanishes, revealing the mosaics’ actual state. 3. Viewing Room Grave niches and alcoves holding funerary urns line the walls of this chamber. The ceiling in the northern part of the

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

properties. Roll for each of these properties on the Infernal Machine Properties table. To keep things interesting, the DM might roll secretly for detrimental properties, revealing those properties only

+1 bonus to initiative rolls. You are unable to hear any speech louder than a whisper. 17 An exact duplicate of you appears next to you, dressed as you but lacking any gear. The duplicate

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

, stick out its tongue, or yawn, the face sticks out its tongue and says “aah,” revealing a gemstone the size of a hen’s egg on its tongue. “Truth.” If a character asks one of the faces which way to

blood, and the scent of iron hangs thick in the air. Twenty stirges hang from the ceiling of this cave. Bright light or any noise louder than a whisper disturbs the stirges, causing them to attack. L3

Areas of the Water Temple

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

it encounters. Other monsters attack parties they identify as intruders. C3. Whisper Lake This underground lake is dark, still, and cold. To the west, the lake ends at a gravel shore, and a faint

its highest point almost 50 feet above the water. The lake is 20 feet deep near the cavern walls, dropping to 60 feet in the middle. The lake earns its name from a trick of acoustics. A mere whisper

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

yawn, the face sticks out its tongue and says “aah,” revealing a gemstone the size of a hen’s egg on its tongue. “Truth.” If a character asks one of the faces which way to go or uses the word “truth

noise louder than a whisper agitates the bats and sends them into a panic, causing a number of swarms of bats equal to the number of characters in this area descend from the ceiling and attack the source

Howling Hatred Cultists

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

mysticism shouldn’t forget the wild destructive power the cultists wield when they unleash cyclones and tornadoes. The Cult of Howling Hatred cooperates with the fire and water cults but they loathe the

hair and (illusory) feathered wings that gently fan the air, Aerisi Kalinoth speaks to her people in a whisper that belies her violent temper, which reveals itself whenever she is denied. Aerisi was a

N4. Wachterhaus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

based on devil worship and has written a manifesto that she reads to her “book club,” which is made up of the most fanatical group members. Inspired by her words, these zealots have created smaller cults

bookshelf that stretches along the southernmost wall is actually a secret door on hidden hinges. The bookshelf can be pulled outward, revealing an open doorway that leads to area N4q. N4q. Storage Room

Castle Cinis Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

the thrill. As fire and smoke and passion did whisper Of fluttering and risk the first time you kiss her. The match held elation and a breath on the edge, The trust strong between you as you

characters enter through the secret door in the west wall: This chamber holds the king in his new, terrible form: a hulking, ashen brute with his ribcage torn open, revealing an empty cavity where his

Areas of the Air Temple

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

from the lantern, revealing ruined shops around the plaza, their inner chambers extending into the rock. Two Howling Hatred initiates, one hurricane, one skyweaver, and two kenku are stationed here

, Whisper, glides through the chamber unseen. If he escaped from area A4, Windharrow is here as well, kneeling or sitting at Aerisi’s feet. Ten Howling Hatred initiates lay drugged behind the curtains that

Outer City Gazetteer

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

a cylindrical stone building, its open doorway revealing stairs leading down into the forest floor. Atop the building, a smaller statue of Balduran stared back the way he had come. Prevented from

long stretches, making them favored hideouts for fugitives, smugglers, aquatic predators, and particularly adventurous trysting lovers. Though rumors whisper that some tunnels lead directly under

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

the jar and can still speak, though his voice comes out no louder than a whisper. Upon seeing the characters enter the room, he attempts to grab their attention (he has been attempting to get

) radiant damage Storm. 13 (3d8) lightning damage Wind. 13 (3d8) force damage Once the correct sequence has been tapped, the secret door in the wall opens, revealing area Z11. Z11: Vault The stale air in

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

. In a wood just a few miles west of the city, he came upon a cylindrical stone building, its open doorway revealing stairs leading down into the forest floor. Atop the building, a smaller statue of

, making them favored hideouts for fugitives, smugglers, aquatic predators, and particularly adventurous trysting lovers. Though rumors whisper that some tunnels lead directly under Baldur’s Gate, to date

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

from the ceiling. Bright light or any noise louder than a whisper wakes the stirges, causing them to attack. A character attempting to retrieve the gems must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity (Stealth) check

-faced god A gold-plated statue of Gorm—a smaller version of the statue atop the ziggurat—stands in the hallway east of this room. The gold flakes easily, revealing the statue’s wooden construction

Wedding Itinerary

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

— and if they’re up for even more of a roleplaying and improvisational challenge — Gwendolyn and Tannus look to one another and whisper, “Whippoorwill.” They laughingly explain that a whippoorwill flew

south through the Hall of War and east past dwarven residences. Ironbeard exits his quarters to join them, revealing the location of that area if the characters haven’t sussed it out already. The

Eternal Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

beings, the pixies and sprites are perfectly amiable, revealing themselves and welcoming such characters to their home. If the characters inquire about the garden or any of its residents, the Fey huddle up

and whisper among themselves before a spokes-pixie cheerfully announces they’ll happily help in exchange for a gift. The pixie accepts any magic item, anything shiny or sparkly, or anything with a

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and unsettling, revealing some element of the environment’s history and putting the character in the place of someone who suffered a grim fate there. 81–85 A coffin or small enclosed space in the region

that whisper secrets, clouds that speak their mind. While monsters like elementals, galeb duhr, and treants represent natural forces brought to life, not every chatty rock or sagacious stream needs a

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