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Returning 35 results for 'deadly intense are beauty'.
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
tidesâand weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly.
Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldnât ever be relegated to pure practicality. His
teachings emphasize that magicâs beauty must contribute to unfolding culture and personal emotional growth. Galazeth views dynamic expression and precise perfection as necessarily competing forces, both within individuals and the world at large.Cold, FireLightning
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature protectors who donât
forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil)
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Wonder. Though I donât wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good)
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Code of
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and other nature
my territory has forfeited its right to be upset by anything I do to it. (Evil)
5
Wonder. Though I donât wish to spend time in it, my soul sings at the sight of the vast beauty of the
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the godâs divine spark. The diamond has facets and a sharp point at the bottom. It hovers in the air, radiating intense cold all around it. When Auril speaks, her voice seems to emanate from the
;Divine Rankâ sidebar in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide.) Aurilâs beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw the ire of druids and
beauty of the ocean. (Good)
6
Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures. (Lawful)
Topaz
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Topaz dragons often come into conflict with bronze dragons when their coastal territories overlap, and they can nurture an inexplicably intense hatred of these metallic dragons. They can also draw
the sight of the vast beauty of the ocean. (Good)
6
Code of Combat. I despise most other dragons, but I meet them face to face without resorting to the base trickery I use on lesser creatures
Backgrounds
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Prerequisite: Planescape Campaign
You spent a significant amount of time somewhere influenced by intense planar forces or a portal to another plane of existence, such as one of the gatetowns in
the Outlands. Youâre accustomed to experiences that would leave others reeling in terror or enraptured by otherworldly beauty, and youâre as comfortable dealing with Celestials and Fiends as
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Mordenkainenâs Tome of Foes
Sea elves fell in love with the wild beauty of the ocean in the earliest days of the multiverse. While other elves traveled from realm to realm, the sea elves navigated the deepest currents and
as many perils in their watery world as other elves face on dry land, but none are as deadly as the sahuagin. The animosity between these two races stems from the sahuaginâs ferocious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Sea Elf Sea elves fell in love with the wild beauty of the ocean in the earliest days of the multiverse. While other elves traveled from realm to realm, the sea elves navigated the deepest currents
face on dry land, but none are as deadly as the sahuagin. The animosity between these two races stems from the sahuaginâs ferocious territoriality. They simply wonât abide any other intelligent society
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
they hurl themselves against infernal legions of devils. Avernus was not always the blasted, war-torn battlefield it is today. Long ago, it was a plane of lush gardens and bucolic beauty created by
. Pieces of cities stolen from other planes, tiny remnants of Avernusâs lost beauty, evidence of destroyed celestial armies, and tombs of ancient travelers all dot the Avernian wasteland. Avernus is not a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Medusa As deadly as they are ravishing, the serpent-haired medusas suffer an immortal curse brought on by their vanity. They lurk in quiet exile among the tumbled ruins of their former lives
, surrounded by the petrified remains of past admirers and would-be heroes. Immortal Splendor. Men and women who desire eternal youth, beauty, and adoration might pray to malicious gods, beg dragons for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
forever shattered when Strahd led a bloody crusade against the enemies of his family that ended here with the slaughter of hundreds. Struck by the scenic beauty of his most recent conquest and eager to
Strahd once tried to conquer. It now exists within a demiplane formed by Strahdâs consciousness and surrounded by a deadly fog. No creature can leave without Strahdâs permission, and those that try
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Elysium Elysium is home to creatures of unfettered kindness and a refuge for planar travelers seeking a safe haven. The planeâs bucolic landscapes glimmer with life and beauty. The River Oceanus
charactersâ devotion to doing good by offering them the opportunity (or the temptation) to rest from their labors and enjoy a well-earned reward. Belierin is said to be the prison of some deadly creature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
used to express the beauty and precision of the martial arts. That such mastery makes a kensei a peerless warrior is but a side effect of intense devotion, practice, and study. Why did the
, while the weapon is in your hand and you arenât incapacitated. Kenseiâs Shot. You can use a bonus action on your turn to make your ranged attacks with a kensei weapon more deadly. When you do so, any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
scenic beauty that he decided to settle there. Queen Ravenovia lamented the death of Barov and was fearful of Strahd. War had made him cold and arrogant. She kept her younger son, Sergei, away from the
Barovian woman of fine lineage and remarkable beauty. Strahd believed her to be a worthy bride, and he lavished Tatyana with gifts and attention. Despite Strahdâs efforts, she instead fell in love with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
somewhere influenced by intense planar forces or a portal to another plane of existence, such as one of the gate-towns in the Outlands. Youâre accustomed to experiences that would leave others reeling in
terror or enraptured by otherworldly beauty, and youâre as comfortable dealing with Celestials and Fiends as you are with the vendors in town (who might be one and the same). Skill Proficiencies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
intelligence. Many creatures mistake ixitxachitl for common manta rays, but this can prove a deadly mistake. The ixitxachitl are as evil as they are cunning, leading to their common nickname âdemon rays
feeding grounds and territory. Demon Worshipers. The ixitxachitl venerate and serve various demons, particularly Demogorgon, whom they consider their patron and creator. They have an intense rivalry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
outcast god, then taught that song of beauty and seduction to the elf.
When her singing failed to draw Fenmarel Mestarine to her side, the elf cursed the gods, invoking a dreadful power and transforming
creatures to her deadly embrace.
Harpy Song. To hear a harpyâs song is to hear music more beautiful than anything else in the world. A traveler that succumbs to the entrancing effect of that singing is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
primal energyâsuch as flame, lightning, and the tidesâand weaves them into spectacles both beautiful and deadly. Galazeth founded Prismari College to ensure that the study of magic wouldnât ever be
relegated to pure practicality. His teachings emphasize that magicâs beauty must contribute to unfolding culture and personal emotional growth. Galazeth views dynamic expression and precise perfection as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
reflects human ideas about art and beauty. Over time this perspective was skewed toward the concept that the snake is the perfect form, so serpents are a common theme in their aesthetic. The major
cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I canât believe such tales.
â Volo
Ye should.
â Elminster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
creature died from intense acid and then was partially eaten by an enormous predator. After finding the bulette, the characters might follow the sounds of belching and laughter (see âHill Giant Campâ) or
beauty of their surroundings. They sit in a rough circle, belching and laughing loudly. Two equally enormous flightless birds with axe-like beaks shift restlessly nearby.Several of the outcroppings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
IâCath Domain Trapped in a Dream Darklord: Tsien Chiang Genres: Body horror and cosmic horror Hallmarks: Endlessly changing labyrinth, deadly jiangshi, inescapable dreamworld Mist Talismans: Scrap of
IâCath, Darklord Tsien Chiang rules a golden vision of the cityâa place of ultimate beauty and efficiency where all things move according to her design. For her, it is near perfection. For her people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
touching my stuff, though.
Tasha
Druids of the Circle of Spores find beauty in decay. They see within mold and other fungi the ability to transform lifeless material into abundant, albeit somewhat
regain all expended uses of it when you finish a long rest. Spreading Spores 10th-level Circle of Spores feature You gain the ability to seed an area with deadly spores. As a bonus action while your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
dressed in wizardly robes stands by one of the windows, caught in a fugue of intense contemplation. Perched on the corner of a table nearby is a spindly little demon with warty green skin, buggy eyes
at such beauty, one can easily overlook the terrible force bound within it. Gargauth is, I believe, its name, though it calls itself the Hidden Lord. It was a pit fiend sent by Asmodeus to corrupt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
. The dictate to seek physical perfection and recognize hidden virtue has similarity to Suneâs teachings about physical and spiritual beauty. Followers of SelĂ»ne recognize their goddessâs exhortation to
dwell, and they travel the countryside gathering information for isolated groves and fastnesses. They donât ever seek to provoke violence, but are quite deadly when defending themselves, their charges, and their holy sites.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
wilderness of the Realms one can still find connections to the Feywild. These are fey crossings, places of mysterious natural beauty in the world that have a near-perfect mirror in the Feywild. You can pass
soul of savagery and the wild. Hyrsam the Fool is a prankster and prone to mischief, but when such jokes turn vicious and deadly, Hyrsam the Savage is at play. The Queen of Air and Darkness rules the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
a kneeling womanâa rose of great beauty plucked too soon. The master of the marsh knows of whom I speak.
The treasure lies under Marinaâs monument in Berez (chapter 10, area U5). âThe master of the
lies on the top floor of Van Richtenâs Tower (chapter 11, area V7). Coins (Diamonds) 1 of CoinsâSwashbuckler I see the skeleton of a deadly warrior, lying on a bed of stone flanked by gargoyles.
The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
flattery festered with poisonous vanity in ZalkorĂ©âs mind until she bargained with an erinyes to retain her youth and beauty forever. The erinyes fulfilled the deal by transforming the queen into a medusa
the jungle: a hanging garden of exotic beauty. Water streams down the steps between two massive elephant carvings. Beyond them, a broad, flooded avenue runs arrow-straight for more than a hundred feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs 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
. Supernaturally powerful windsâlike those from planes such as Pandemonium or Minethys, the third layer of Carceriâcan spawn flaywinds. A flaywind is an intense sandstorm, gathering large rocks and other debris in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
devil whose beauty encases the blackest heart in the Nine Hells. The alliance of Belial and Fierna is unbreakable, for both are aware that their mutual survival hinges on it. Stygia. The fifth layer of
. Parts of the layer break off from time to time, creating deadly and deafening avalanches of stone. The inhabitants of Malbolge live in crumbling fortresses and great caves carved into the mountainside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the following flaw: âI canât get enough pleasure. I desire others to create beauty for me at all times.â X33c. Ghastly Vault The amber door to this room hangs open, and the chamber reeks of death. This
âAmber Sarcophagiâ sidebar). West Sarcophagus. The vestige within this sarcophagus offers the dark gift of Delban, the Star of Ice and Hate. Delbanâs gift is the power to unleash deadly cold. This
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
moon Ghaunadaur CE Oozes, slimes, outcasts War Purple eye with black sclera Keptolo CE Beauty, hedonism, fertility Nature, Trickery Mushroom Kiaransalee CE Necromancy Arcana,* Death Drow hand wearing
companion nearby to hold culpable for your crimes. Gossip can be as deadly as the venom on an assassinâs blade. Use the poison of words to destroy your rivals, that you may claim for yourself all they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
leading west contains a white gate, which leads to the Flesh Golem Mortuaries. 90. Golem Pen Pillars of white marble glow with an intense white light that brightly illuminates the area. The light is so
bright that it almost obscures the arcane glyphs carved in the archways that lead into the room.
Pillars of Light. The intense bright light, created by evocation magic in the pillars, causes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
â sidebar in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide.) Aurilâs beloved ice grasps all things in her clutches, preserving them against the ravages of time. She hoards beauty in all forms, from art objects and flowers to
sharp point at the bottom. It hovers in the air, radiating intense cold all around it. When Auril speaks, her voice seems to emanate from the heart of the diamond. If Auril is killed in her third and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in their mindâs eye of a female half-elf in a gossamer cape made of mycelial threads. This brief vision is accompanied by a momentary feeling of intense longing and hunger. This event occurs only once
resembles that of a humanoid. Four ropy, fibrous antennae grow from her forehead, somehow enhancing her disgusting and compelling beauty. Her lower half is a mass of writhing, pulsing tentacles covered with