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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
would enable him to achieve his dream. Yet the potential power of his creation terrified Damara so much that he dared not use the orb. Instead, the wizard entombed himself with the Artifact to seal it
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
interfere with the goings-on of the faerie court. Instead, treefolk serve as guardians and shepherds of their wild groves, dispensing wisdom and blessings to travelers who wander under their branches
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Legendary Resistance (2/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 15
’s Guide) taken from vessels that dared to invade the dragon’s territory.
A lunar dragon can become incorporeal, but not to the extent that it can pass through other creatures or solid
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the dragon fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Tunneler. The dragon can burrow through solid rock at half its burrowing speed and leaves a 20
the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) taken from vessels that dared to invade the dragon’s territory.
A lunar dragon can become incorporeal, but not to the extent that it can pass through other
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
Psychic Mirror. If the hulk takes psychic damage, each creature within 10 feet of the hulk takes that damage instead; the hulk takes none of the damage. In addition, the hulk’s thoughts and
Blessings
Disciples of certain Elder Evils can bestow supernatural gifts on those who serve that cult, including star spawn. The following powers are unique to specific cults; typically a creature has
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Klauth fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Klauth carries a wand of fireballs and a wand of lightning bolts, and he wears a
;s dread overlord, the red wyrm Klauth. Scattered here and there are the crushed or charred bones of powerful adventurers and entire orc hordes that dared to enter the valley.
“Old Snarl,&rdquo
Bugbear
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even honored them in a way by setting them free — under his control — so that bugbears could continue to employ their talents against his enemies
in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back.
Blessings of the Bugbear Gods
Bugbears have no use for priests or shamans. No one needs to tell them what their gods want
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
out. Legends say that the violence persisted for a century, until the Dragon of Heavenly Blessings who had founded Great Xing returned. Descending from the clouds, the great dragon bowed before a
the story goes, three of her advisors came forward with three different plans for war, but the exiled dwarf empress instead called for a sumptuous bed to be made for her. She then took a nap until
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the gods that if they threatened the mortal realm with their disruptive quarrels, he would bind them to Nyx for as long as he saw fit. As of yet, no god has dared to test Kruphix’s threat, but there
, he etched all their names—including his own—in the bark of his great tree at the edge of the world. Immediately, the gods’ oracles could no longer hear them, their blessings faded, and the night sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
forested wilds. Though many treefolk rival members of the high fae in age, they rarely interfere with the goings-on of the faerie court. Instead, treefolk serve as guardians and shepherds of their wild
groves, dispensing wisdom and blessings to travelers who wander under their branches. Treefolk Large Plant (Druid), Any Alignment
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 171 (18d10 + 72)
Speed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
called infernal blessings. When a character attracts the attention of Hulgaz, she or her servants confront the character and offer a boon. But any boon on offer is fated to make the recipient miserable
. Even those who choose to not take part in Hulgaz’s schemes eventually suffer at her hands. Examples of infernal blessings Hulgaz can offer characters are provided below, followed by sample encounters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
over the signing of treaties, and they are often asked to arbitrate in disputes. These clerics’ blessings draw people together and help them shoulder one another’s burdens, and the clerics’ magic aids
damage instead. Potent Spellcasting 8th-level Peace Domain feature You add your Wisdom modifier to the damage you deal with any cleric cantrip. Expansive Bond 17th-level Peace Domain feature The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
roll a d4 instead. Crypt Hauntings d6 Haunting 1 Each character feels a creeping sensation along their scalp, as of probing tentacles seeking a weak spot in their skull. 2 The ghostly image of an
the rules for blessings presented in the Dungeon Master’s Guide: Blessing of Dumathoin. Your eyes become keen enough to pick out hidden secrets. You gain darkvision. If you already had darkvision, you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Two
Verminaard Ariakas,
As the Dragon Queen wills me to obey, here is my assessment of your servant, Verminaard of Nidus: Unchanged. The man remains a blustering dastard awash in blessings earned by
can choose to succeed instead.
Special Equipment. Verminaard wears +2 plate armor and wields the mace Nightbringer, which grants him darkvision as well as immunity to fire damage and to the charmed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
realized their folly. For thousands of years, no elf dared set foot on Evermeet. But eventually Corellon must have forgiven his wayward children, for the oldest elves began to feel the call to the west
world, where do you think they went? Then the Spellplague struck, and some of that old elven High Magic must have unraveled. Evermeet became unmoored from the world and found itself instead in a sea
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
check fails, proceed with “Zariel’s Wrath” instead. Zariel’s Redemption If Zariel is convinced to accept the angelic spark, she grasps the Sword of Zariel. Read or paraphrase the following boxed text
than I ever dared to hope for. Thank you. Your selflessness will live on in my memory forever.”
“And in mine!” Lulu says, beaming.
Zariel’s tone turns more somber as she says, “You have made an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
they disdain and fear: Maglubiyet and Skiggaret. Maglubiyet, the leader of the goblinoid pantheon, forced both brothers to submit to his rule, but instead of killing them, he showed mercy and even
they don’t relish experiencing it. After the madness has passed, bugbears don’t dwell on things that were done in the presence of Skiggaret. Talking about such acts might call him back. Blessings of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
can’t be tampered with. Members of local guilds that do business outside the town don’t entirely trust the Traders’ Bank, preferring instead to borrow coin from the Hardcheese family of halflings that
, one of the mighty mages of Netheril, dared to believe that he could wrest control of the Weave and become a god himself. He almost succeeded, but in his failure Karsus killed the goddess of magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
closest to the priest quarters (area G5) instead attempts to move to that area and warn Gideon of the intruders. If warned, Gideon quickly moves to area G4 and prepares to defend the chapel, while the
the chapel, and who requested to take their final rest alongside the poor they served. The holy symbols in this area once channeled the blessings of their gods, but that trace magic has been corrupted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hiatea, ranging from simple blessings at the kindling of a hearth fire to thanksgivings at the conclusion of a successful hunt or harvest. She is the most popular god of the Ordning among goliaths and
, including wealthy cloud giants, strong frost giants, and accomplished stone giants. Being a priest of Stronmaus has no effect on a giant’s rank in the ordning; instead, it often makes the giant a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
communication. When the signs are right, cultists gather together, read aloud their blasphemous texts, and conduct the mind-searing rituals that guide star spawn into the world. Elder Evil Blessings
within 10 feet of the hulk takes that damage instead; the hulk takes none of the damage. In addition, the hulk’s thoughts and location can’t be discerned by magic.
Actions
Multiattack. The hulk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh decades ago when his sealed coffin was brought to town by a trader and opened. A cleric of St. Cuthbert confronted him, but she wasn’t able to destroy him. Instead, she trapped him here by
blessings of his clerics, dogging their steps with wretched weather until his attention is drawn elsewhere.
Procan’s clerics reflect their deity’s chaotic nature. They seek omens of his moods in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
are all but forgotten. Mind flayers scheme in the sewers of Sharn, and cultists beseech beholder priests for the blessings of Belashyrra, the Lord of Eyes. And in the shadows of Khyber, the daelkyr are
different creature. 3 The creature produces eerie music instead of speech. 4 The creature’s skin has an unusual texture or color. 5 The creature’s hair is replaced by spines or tentacles. 6 The creature’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
walls are two openings: a wider opening to the southwest and a narrow tunnel leading southeast.
If the characters are standing on the ledge at area B6 or B21, use the following text instead: Beyond the
now stands watch in area B24, and the other is here. The ancient construct is equivalent to a stone golem with 102 hit points and no Multiattack action (challenge rating 4 instead of 8). Roleplaying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
shelter behind its walls. Random Encounters When in this region, use the Random Encounters in Icewind Dale table instead of the Random Wilderness Encounters table earlier in this chapter. Random
might strafe them once with her breath weapon or try to snatch up one of them with her claws, grappling the victim instead of dealing damage on a hit, only to drop the poor fool from a perilous height
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
when their hunting patrols encounter other beings, they always look for ways to capture their foes instead of killing them. Goblins that run up against the fringes of a society first test its defenses
sometimes makes his presence or his desires known through wrathful signs and magical blessings: the crack of a whip without a visible source, chains or ropes that move of their own accord, or a glowing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
and have already passed their own variations of the Frostmaiden’s tests. These druids have the darkvision spell prepared instead of animal messenger. They flew to Grimskalle in owl form and entered the
statue instead of a stone one. On a successful save, the character gains the blessing of the Frostmaiden, which Auril can rescind at any time while she’s alive. This blessing otherwise adheres to the rules
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
springs, driving off strangers or demanding a worthy price for access to the mystical waters. While many enchanted springs bear the blessings of wild gods or fey beings, some are tainted. These might be
the environment grasp the target. If a target fails the save by 5 or more, it is restrained instead for that duration. The mimic colony uses the Help action, aiding a creature of its choice within 300
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Stoneshar can expect blessings upon their works in the coming year, whereas individuals who do nothing constructive on this day can expect all manner of misfortune to rain down on them in the year ahead
them, having secreted it away somewhere the previous evening. Instead, people fill their pockets and belt pouches with candies. Traditionally, a pickpocket is meant to take the candy and leave a token
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
the place. Her family had an herb and alchemy shop, inside which is an emerald necklace in a case hidden beneath a section of storage shelves. She never dared return to retrieve it. The shop was in
of the Lords’ Alliance, Glasstaff seized an opportunity in Phandalin to line his own pockets. Originally tasked with setting up a constabulary, he instead assembled a group of outlaws and local
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
(up to normal for a troll), and can’t use Multiattack. If he is defeated in this state, the dragonpriest is worth 450 XP. Development. The dragonpriest won’t pursue fleeing characters. Instead, he
? “Months past, I was on my way to seek my fortune and took the Old Road. My bad luck that the goblin bandits caught me; I’ve been here ever since. My deity’s blessings have kept me healthy; otherwise I’m