currents reflection grow to have religious

Naiad

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

, naiads gather to revel in nature’s might. Individual naiads often grow fixated with a single type or body of water, potentially preferring a deep sea trench, coastline, or river system above

hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time, be it across the sea or along a river a hundred miles inland. Naiads do nothing to dissuade sailors from this

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

priests draw their strength from the pantheon of elven gods and oversee religious practices in astral elf society. It’s common for them to serve aboard spelljamming ships, not only as emissaries

elves use to grow crystals and repair their ships. Most important, astral elves use their time outside the Deep Astral to replenish their numbers by having and raising children. Many astral elves are

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, lightning bolt, sendingSpell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

without notice. The environment is warm and wet, a subtropical or tropical climate that keeps the morkoth and its “guests” comfortable. Each island glides on planar currents and is safe from

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

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hidden that the surface-dwelling citizens in the area often don’t know what lies beneath them. Because the kobolds make sure they stay out of the way of anyone more dangerous than themselves, grow

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

Inside the Conclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

, military and religious leaders in each vernadi regularly communicate with its members. Ordinary members of the conclave spend a few hours every day training with a military instructor and studying

with a religious teacher. Goals of the Selesnya Despite the growing tensions that now grip the world, in the long view of the Selesnya Conclave, not much has changed. Ravnica is troubled, but Ravnica

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

can do nothing but admire her own reflection in a mirrored cell that neutralizes her power. Given Atash’s intolerance for misconduct, the prison’s population continues to grow, but now it fills with more ordinary folk guilty of lesser crimes.

Childhood

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

. Because of the rarity of elf births, siblings might be separated in age by decades, or even a century or more. Thus, few elves grow up playing with brothers or sisters of similar age and instead

might grow up as opposites, each determined to seek out and defeat the other. During a young elf’s first few years, the memories evoked during trance are drawn not from current life experiences, but

Gold Dwarves

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

considered lucky). Males grow full beards that they keep oiled and well groomed, and both genders wear their hair long and often elaborately braided. Gold dwarves are best known for crafting beautiful objects

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

The Infernal Machine of Lum the Mad

Magic Items Infernal Machine Rebuild

violates the unicorn’s alignment, the unicorn immediately vanishes. You grow a unicorn horn. 10 A specialized clockwork compass floats in front of you. You can name one character, place, or

on a d20, you have disadvantage on your next d20 roll. 43 Grass, moss, and flowers instantly grow in your footsteps. You are also unaffected by difficult terrain created by plants. Any harm that

Adventures in Tepest

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

cottage exudes a warm glow. Smiles come readily but last too long. Wildflowers grow from the carcasses of mutated lambs. The Mists deposit visitors to Tepest near Viktal, whose folk encourage

. 8 Two young lovers go missing from Viktal. One is found days later, unable to remember anything, aged fifty years, and desperate for help to find their partner. 9 A character’s reflection on

Sloobludop

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

sensibilities, constructing their “great city” as if it were underwater. Sloobludop simmers with religious fervor and sectarian tension. While many of the kuo-toa still worship the goddess Blibdoolpoolp, a

Blibdoolpoolp tolerated this — but then his own daughter declared herself an archpriest of Leemooggoogoon, and the cult began to grow. SLOOBLUDOP: GENERAL FEATURES Sloobludop spreads out along the

Droaam

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

grow larger and more organized every day, and the rest of Khorvaire is uneasy with the potential power of a fully realized Droaam. The monsters that inhabit Droaam retain their racial subcultures. Most worship the Dark Six, but other religious traditions flourish as well.

Worshiping Iroas

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

religious leaders—particularly those who have retired from athletic competition—warn of growing addicted to triumph. Ultimately, they teach, only Iroas can drink endlessly from the river of glory and suffer

no ill effects. Mortals, though, can grow intoxicated by victory and sickened by unattainable ideas of honor or eternal praise. Therefore, wise competitors are encouraged to seek only their draught

Worshiping Karametra

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

communities offer abundant sacrifices to the god, but also guard their ancient rituals from outsiders, as Karametra’s organized clergy harshly forbids discussion of abandoned religious practices. However

let any plants grow. The mortals of the world, threatened with starvation, beseeched her to curb her wrath. In an effort led by Karametra’s priests, nearly all of humanity prayed for a week, neither

Gods and Religion

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

transcendent beneficence, described as a god of life). A number of such dragons of legend are discussed in more detail in sidebars in chapters 5 and 6. Dragons are not religious by nature. They can grow to

Regional Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

duplicate’s space. If the illusory duplicate takes any damage, it disappears. The region takes twice as long as normal to traverse, since the plants grow thick and twisted, and the swamps are thick

1 mile of her lair: Most surfaces are covered by a thin film of slime, which is slick and sticks to anything that touches it. Currents and tides are exceptionally strong and treacherous. Any ability

Hall of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players

gazing worriedly into a mirror, and a little girl in a pig mask can be seen in the pane, whispering to the halfling’s youthful reflection. As soon as she sees the characters, the girl turns and

Faerie Dragon Lairs

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

dragon can take one of the following lair actions on initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties): Chaotic Aura. The faerie dragon creates misdirecting currents of air and magic around itself. Until

the attack. Grasping Plants. The faerie dragon causes roots and vines to temporarily grow around it; until initiative count 20 on the next round, the ground within 20 feet of the dragon is difficult

Morkoth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

to glide on planar currents, maintains the island’s environment, and keeps the place safe from harmful external effects. A morkoth’s island might be found anywhere from the bottom of the ocean to the

morkoth freely gives away what it owns. Morkoths exist to acquire, and they give up possessions only if doing so helps their hoard grow. A morkoth knows every object in its collection and can track its

Knights: A Breed Apart

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

equivalent of religious figures in githyanki culture, although the githyanki have no priests or clerics of normal sort. Two aspects of their nature set knights apart from other githyanki. Each knight

raids. Since dragons don’t age while on the Astral Plane, they don’t grow in size or capability. In order to become both stronger and richer, they prefer to spend as much time as possible engaged in

Event-Based Adventures

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

members of a religious order of knights, and who now seeks revenge against the current members of that order. 2. Determine the Villain’s Actions Once you have a villain, it’s time to determine what

marketplace, increasing the horror and the body count each time. Growing Corruption. As time passes, the villain’s power and influence grow, affecting more victims across a larger area. This might take the

Manor Locations (C11-C20)

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

cacti grow in pots along the manor walls. The cacti have been overwatered recently, so they’re restless and attack anyone who moves into this area. Two cacti on each deck attack, using the needle blight

at their accomplishments. C16. Reflection Room Daybeds piled high with pillows stand in the corners of this spacious, comfortable-looking room. This is the manor’s quiet room, where faculty go to

Morkoth

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

tropical climate that keeps the morkoth and its “guests” comfortable. Each island glides on planar currents and is safe from most harmful external effects—one could float in the skies of Avernus in

, sending Reactions Spell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

Nymphs

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

lakes, on isolated shores, or amid coral labyrinths and deep sea fumaroles. Wherever rivers and seas show their variety and force, naiads gather to revel in nature’s might. Individual naiads often grow

the Sea. Sailors across the world claim that naiads know all the secret aquatic routes of Theros. Using this hidden system of currents and arteries, a ship might reach any destination in record time

World-Shaking Events

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

. You can choose the type of leader or determine one randomly using the Leader Types table. Leader Types d6 Leader Type 1 Political 2 Religious 3 Military 4 Crime/underworld 5 Art/culture 6

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

Magical Phenomena

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

forces, the subsequent effects range from whimsical to deadly. Eldritch Storm Eldritch Storms When magical currents become trapped amid winds and clouds, eldritch storms can result. Flaywind

, whichever happens first. 8 Bathing in the spring causes 1d10 flowers to grow from a creature’s head. The flowers smell lovely, and they renew their vitality and scent every day. The flowers vanish after 7

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