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Returning 35 results for 'current ritual get to have risk'.
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Demonic Ritual. Brusipha can spend 3 hours performing a ritual that summons 1d3 + 1 barlgura;barlguras or 1 hezrou. She must sacrifice a Medium or larger living creature to Baphomet during this
ritual, and the ritual can be performed only at night. The demons vanish at dawn.
Labyrinthine Recall. Brusipha can perfectly recall any path she has traveled.Multiattack. Brusipha makes two Eldritch
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
hit point maximum is reduced to 0.A storm giant can escape death through a mystical ritual that transforms the giant into a semiconscious storm. However, if the giant performs the ritual in a place
where the barrier between the Material Plane and the Shadowfell is thin, the seeping negative energy drastically alters the ritual’s outcome. The giant’s soul becomes infused with negative
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
priest of Lolth in an unholy, dangerous ritual in which it is infused with the fey essence of the creator and the fiendish essence of a glabrezu. This ritual rarely succeeds, but Lolth’s
faithful consider it worth the risk, as the resulting creature is gifted with innate magic and physical might. The draegloth usually serves its creator, lending its thirst for destruction to the creator
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
-Turn Directions. You can name any location within 10 miles of your current location that is known to at least one creature also within 10 miles of that location (including you). Once you name the
wholly secret or not known to any creatures within range. Once you use this feature of the timepiece of travel, it cannot be used again until the next dawn.
Get Away From It All. As an action, you can
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
If you want a wall of muscle to get between you and a blade, go to House Deneith. If you want someone to anticipate the threat and make sure you aren’t even in the room with whoever’s
. Medani advisors specialize in risk assessment and management, protecting clients from both physical and social threats. While Medani overlaps with the inquisitives of House Tharashk and the bodyguards of
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tomb according to tradition. There, they performed holy rites and accepted food and offerings from the outside.
As time went on, Nafik grew envious of Amun Sa. “Why should the pharaoh get to
starvation loomed over Nafik and his priests. In a desperate measure, Nafik wrought a haphazard ritual on himself and his fellow priests, transforming them and himself into Undead. Heartless and corrupted
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
lightly obscured;lightly obscures the area until a current clears it away. Water in containers remains corrupted until it evaporates.
A creature that consumes this foul water or swims in it must make a
wastrilith risk their very souls. Those who drink the poisonous liquid might wither away until they finally die, or they remain alive only to become thralls of chaos and evil. To represent this
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
with terror, so folk never venture out at night, strangers are met with suspicion and anger, and parents warn their children: “Be good, or the annis will get you.”
When an annis feels
tokens at any distance (no action required), whereupon the token retains its current form but loses its magic.Cold
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
thin cloak of mist forms around her. Blades of ice grow out of her body at odd angles, breaking off before they get too long. When she moves, her body crackles.
In this form, Auril creates weapons of
. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words, define her.
Lesser gods in the D&D multiverse are
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Don’t get sentimental. A beast is a tool. Our role is to find the right tool for the task and to make sure they’re of the finest quality. Nature is our kingdom; never forget that we
content; they’re more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of the house, Dalin d’Vadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
incapable of showing mercy or compassion. Play her as a supremely cold and unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally
own flaws. It’s appropriate for Auril to act as though she’s invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
unfeeling entity.
Have Auril speak only when necessary. The less she talks, the less risk you have of unintentionally demystifying her in the eyes of your players. Let her actions, not her words
invincible while underestimating her mortal enemies, even in her current weakened state.
Auril’s Three Forms
In her current weakened state, Auril can assume three different forms. To destroy her
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
dedicated solely to her, but the devotees performed no such ritual. As revenge for the devotees’ betrayal, the Spider Queen manipulated the creation rituals so that they sometimes created
supervisors. The choldriths continually jockey for position, although they rarely confront one another in a way that puts the colony at risk. The colony is ruled by a sovereign, who determines which colony
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Maglubiyet conquered the goblin gods, a trickster deity was determined to get the last laugh. Although Maglubiyet shattered its essence, this trickster god survives in a splintered form as possessing spirits
possess another goblin. The only way to keep a nilbog from wreaking havoc is to treat it well and give it respect and praise.
Among fey courts, the risk of attracting a nilbog has given rise to the
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave. When
encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested Characteristics
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Amphibious. The dragon turtle can breathe air and water
Blessing of the Sea (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the dragon turtle would be reduced to 0 hit points, its current hit point total
and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land.
Dragon Turtle Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creatures—especially while I can
cause of the hostility.
8
A deep dragon wants someone to manufacture a scenario that will get the dragon out of an old commitment to protect a city.
Connected Creatures
Deep dragons
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Exploration
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave
encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave. When the
one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested Characteristics
House
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
;s activities.
3
I’ve been assigned to get close to an individual in this guild and learn their secrets.
4
I’ve been assigned to recruit a new Dimir spy from the ranks of this
don’t share it.
3
I like to sound mysterious, because wisdom hidden grows deeper with time.
4
I have no patience with people who get in my way.
5
I love hearing about other
Genasi
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Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble.
Too much failure can
.
Fire genasi often get themselves into difficulty with their fiery tempers. Like their air genasi cousins, they sometimes flaunt their perceived superiority over common folk. But they also want
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
8
I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on
anger. This temperament, combined with their disinterest in moral quandaries, allows them to get along with—or at least abide—most creatures they encounter. They frequently enter symbiotic
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land.
Dragon Turtle Ideals
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and slow to anger. This temperament, combined with their disinterest in moral quandaries, allows them to get along with—or at least abide—most creatures they encounter. They frequently
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Exploration
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house
you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Exploration
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave
may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
leader, a masked archmage called the Eye of Aurnozci.
Aurnozci’s followers believe the demon lord’s imprisonment is coming to an end, and soon the Caged Worm will shed its current form and
down mortal souls for violent ritual sacrifice to their god.
Roleplaying Aurnozci
Aurnozci is a being of mindless destruction, and the Caged Worm has few dealings with mortals that don’t end
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
help select spells for a spellcasting dragon.
Deep Dragon Personality Traits
d8;{"diceNotation":"1d8","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Trait"}
Trait
1
I will not risk injury at the
true cause of the hostility.
8
A deep dragon wants someone to manufacture a scenario that will get the dragon out of an old commitment to protect a city.
Connected Creatures
Deep
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
gain access to the records and inner workings of any noble court or government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current
tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
8
I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
provide you with access to a hidden safe house, free room and board, or assistance in finding information. These agents never risk their lives for you or risk revealing their true identities.
relic of my faith that was lost long ago.
2
I will someday get revenge on the corrupt temple hierarchy who branded me a heretic.
3
I owe my life to the priest who took me in when my
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Everybody’s always trying to get a leg up on somebody in Baldur’s Gate. One group’s con artist might be another’s revolutionary. Or maybe you’re just in it for yourself
want.
4
I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5
I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6
Sarcasm and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
love gazing upon it, but I abhor being wet.
4
Why should I risk damaging my splendid physique when I can fight with the power of my mind?
5
I am predictable only in my unpredictability
dragon egg, and they care for it as if it were their own.
5
A sea hag is on the hunt for a topaz dragon wyrmling, to be used as a component in a fell ritual.
6
A pirate crew keeps a curmudgeonly topaz dragon wyrmling as a beloved mascot.
Cold, Necrotic
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
Origins table for an event that started you down your heroic path..
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Origin
1
You helped get healing for a sick child. Now the sick come to you, knowing you’ll help them
, unless you have shown yourself to be a danger to them. They will shield you from the law or anyone else searching for you, though they will not risk their lives for you.
BALDUR’S GATE FEATURE
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave. When the
encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested Characteristics
House
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Exploration
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house
you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested
Backgrounds
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
7
Negotiation
8
Covert Operations
Feature: House Connections
As an agent of your house, you can always get food and lodging for yourself and your friends at a house enclave. When
encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house..
Suggested Characteristics