death inherent are banished

Witherbloom Professor of Decay

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

’s end is an asset waiting to be tapped. Witherbloom Scholars Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the

): At will: druidcraft, spare the dying 1/day each: antilife shell, bane, feign death, speak with deadProfessors of decay wield magic that drains and twists the essence of the professors&rsquo

Witherbloom Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

fog and muck of the swamp, the students of Witherbloom College—first as apprentices and then as witherbloom pledgemage;pledgemages—study the cycle of life and death. Their magic is fueled

studies. Their magic ranges from necrotic shadows and withering bursts of poison to flourishing bursts of plant life. Witherbloom Scholars Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural

Witherbloom Professor of Growth

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

espouse the philosophy that a thriving system benefits all. Witherbloom Scholars Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach

conjured poisonous vines to avatars of nature’s wrath. These professors teach their students to focus on the growth side of the natural cycle of life and death and to avoid wasting resources. They

Witherbloom Pledgemage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Witherbloom College studies the magic inherent in the natural cycle of life and death. Witherbloom professors approach the philosophy from different directions, with one methodology focusing on

. Spellcasting. The apprentice casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability: At will: druidcraft, spare the dying 1/day each: death

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

ensure they can manipulate even the shrewdest opponents. Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a

work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by

Shard Solitaire

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

). Shard Solitaire Types Shard Solitaire Spells All Banishment (3 charges; the target is banished to the stone’s extradimensional space for the spell’s duration), mirror

image (1 charge) Shard Solitaire (Black Sapphire);Black sapphire Blight (3 charges), finger of death (6 charges) Shard Solitaire (Diamond);Diamond Ice storm (3 charges), simulacrum (6

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with one of Tiamat’s five dragon

;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and

Aurak Draconian

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

advantage on saving throws made to avoid or end the frightened condition on itself. Death Throes. When the draconian is reduced to 0 hit points, its magical essence lashes out as a ball of lightning at

creature takes 9 (2d8);{"diceNotation":"2d8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Death Throes", "rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage and is stunned until the end of its next turn. On a successful

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

destruction on the battlefield. Abishais Each abishai was once a mortal who somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her

do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

great evil claims your soul. You can’t be restored to life by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. The Book of Vile Darkness has the following properties: Circle of Death. While attuned

to the book, you can cast circle of death (save DC 20) from it as an action. After you cast the spell, roll a d6. On a roll of 1–5, you can’t use this property again until the next dawn

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

children of Khyber rose from the darkness to reign over Eberron. The greatest among them were the overlords, who held dominion over a world of fear, war, and death until the children of Eberron and Siberys

powers they would wield if they were ever unleashed upon the world. Immortal Nature. An overlord doesn't require air, food, drink or sleep. It also can't die permanently. Upon its death, it reforms

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

somehow won Tiamat’s favor before death and, as a reward, found its soul transformed into a draconic devil to serve at her pleasure in the Nine Hells. Each type of abishai is associated with

Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon. 2 A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goal—destroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated

their inherent magic and natural tunneling abilities to great effect. Eventually, a sapphire dragon’s lair is a dizzying honeycomb of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

godlike power and has protected your island home for thousands of years. The greatest heroes of your people join the Undying Court after death; if you achieve great things in your life, you too could

you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime against the Undying Court? As one of the Aereni, think about your history. What is your family known for, and how can you prove yourself to be a

Forlarren

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, set itself up as a petty lord, and rule over all those who fall into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in

its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to death, or to throw itself into caring for others with such relentless energy that it eventually collapses from exhaustion

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

godlike power and has protected your island home for thousands of years. The greatest heroes of your people join the Undying Court after death; if you achieve great things in your life, you too could

you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime against the Undying Court? As one of the Aereni, think about your history. What is your family known for, and how can you prove yourself to be a

Erebos's Influence

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

Erebos’s Influence Born from Heliod’s shadow and then banished to the Underworld, Erebos claimed dominion over that desolate realm. He sees it as his duty and his right to ensure that those who

typically fear death, yet death is the inevitable end of each one’s time in the mortal world. Erebos, having long ago come to terms with his own banishment, teaches his followers to accept the

High Elves: The Aereni

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

council of undead high elves. The greatest heroes of the Aereni join the Undying Court after death, joining their heroic ancestors in immortality. The Aereni are isolationists who have little interest

a quest by one of your own deathless ancestors? Or are you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime against your people’s rulers? Consider your character’s personal and family history

Birth of the Poleis

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

other for control over the region and that only their eventual death paved the way for the peace that allowed the new polis of Meletis to flourish. The truth is that they ruled Meletis peacefully

the badlands of Phoberos as a barrier separating the poleis from each other. Meletis, Akros, and Skophos perpetuated the stark division between civilization and nature that was inherent in the archons

Noteworthy Features

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

CHARACTERS The people of Richemulot know how unexpectedly death can arrive. The domain is predominantly populated by humans and halflings with dark hair colors and various rich skin tones, many of

painful memories do you have from the experience? How did the Gnawing Plague change your destiny? Did your chances for education, travel, or apprenticeship vanish? Were you a noble who lost all they had? Were you banished from your community when you got sick?

Story Overview

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

protector of the city of Mezro. He betrayed his oaths and was banished. Rather than redeem himself, he raised an undead army to conquer Mezro. The would-be tyrant was defeated and banished once more. Mezro

Soulmonger is feeding souls to an undead horror called an atropal. Once it consumes enough souls, the atropal will transform into an evil god. Destroying the Soulmonger ends the death curse affecting

Enacting the Plan

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

being forcibly summoned yet again by a ritual, the demons fly into a frenzy once they see each other, beginning a battle to the death. As each demon’s material form is destroyed, its essence is

banished back into the Abyss. The task of the adventurers is to be close at hand but not get caught up in the battle until one demon lord is left standing, weakened and spent from the conflict. That

Elves of Aerenal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

of years. The greatest heroes of your people join the Undying Court after death; if you achieve great things in your life, you too could achieve this immortality. The Aereni are isolationists who

of a power that could earn you your place in the Undying Court? Have you been given a quest by one of your own deathless ancestors? Or are you an exile, banished from your homeland for some crime

Druids of Khorvaire

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

champions of the natural world. We defend it from anything and anyone who threatens it. We, the Children of Winter, preserve the natural cycle of life and death. Disease and decay cull the weak and

, consider whether you have ties to one of these traditions, and what led you to leave your order. Are you on a mission? Are you exploring the world? Have you been banished, with good reason or otherwise?

Princess Xedalli

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

birthright. He seized control of my father’s navy, banished me from court, and left me in the clutches of his sycophants. He orchestrated the attack on your world, bombarding it with astral seeds

information, most of which is true: Xedalli and Xeleth were meant to share the throne upon the death of their father, Emperor Xavan. (True) The death and funeral of the emperor are the final stages in

Woods Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

wafts from its chimney. The hut’s wooden door is shut. A hermit named Xanthe lives here. Banished months ago from the keep, Xanthe is initially Hostile toward the characters, who she believes have

Stat Block: Commoner One of the Borderlands’ oldest and wisest residents was banished from the keep for crimes she didn’t commit. Bad Reputation. Xanthe was wrongfully exiled for using occult magic

Giantkind

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

ordning also overlooks the fomorians and their progenitor, Karontor, who is usually described as Grolantor’s older twin. Just as Annam banished Karontor from the family of the gods for his part in

inciting the fomorians to assault the Feywild, the All-Father also excluded the fomorians from the ordning. Death Giants. Once cloud giants, death giants (introduced in chapter 6 of this book) technically

City Overview

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

evil aren’t tolerated, however. When an evil sect is discovered in the city, its wealth is confiscated, its leaders are put to death, and all other members are banished from the city for life. See the “Gods of Greyhawk” table for many deities worshiped by the inhabitants of the Free City.

. Crimes more severe than those described above—including murder, bribery or impersonation of a city official, and magical coercion—are major crimes. The criminal faces 2d10 years of imprisonment, the death

Ras Nsi

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

Ras Nsi The word “ras” is a noble title akin to “duke.” Ras Nsi was once a Chultan paladin, a Chosen of Ubtao and sworn protector of the city of Mezro. He betrayed his oaths and was banished from the

Death. Ras Nsi has died and been brought back from the dead more than once. Consequently, he is suffering from the effects of the Soulmonger’s death curse. His hit point maximum has been reduced, and

Building a Dungeon

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

, roll one at random, or use your own ideas. Dungeon Purpose d20 Purpose 1 Death trap 2–5 Lair 6 Maze 7–9 Mine 10 Planar gate 11–14 Stronghold 15–17 Temple or shrine 18–19 Tomb 20 Treasure vault

Death Trap. This dungeon is built to eliminate any creature that dares to enter it. A death trap might guard the treasure of a villainous wizard, or it might be designed to lure adventurers to their

Forlarren

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

into its grasp. A Sinister Cycle. A forlarren in its fey aspect demonstrates self-destructive urges that reflect the inherent tension in its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to

death, or to throw itself into caring for others with such relentless energy that it eventually collapses from exhaustion. Unfortunately, when it reaches that breaking point, its diabolical nature

Relentless Impaler

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

-preservation, knowing that, for itself at least, death isn’t the end. Relentless Impaler Large Fiend, Typically Neutral Evil Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Hit Points 184 (16d10 + 96) Speed 30 ft

Spike attack takes 18 (4d8) necrotic damage. Sorrowsworn Sorrowsworn embody the forms of suffering inherent to the Shadowfell and visit horror on those who stumble into their midst. Lonely

Doomspace in a Nutshell

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Doomspace in a Nutshell Thousands of years ago, a war between gods and primordials ended with all gods being banished from Doomspace. After the war, the primordials encased the system in a crystal

home to families of aarakocra evacuated from Fyreen. B’rohgs (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie), death dogs, gorgons, hydras, and other monsters stalk the foothills. Inivar. Inivar is a swirling ball of

Duthcloim

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

is out surveying damaged sections of the city. Merchants and crafters who confront the priestess, claiming to have lost everything in Demogorgon’s attack, are banished to the Braelyn. Locals driven mad

by the demonic invasion are brought before the priestess and put to death. If the characters approach the priestess claiming to have vital information about the demon attack, they can, with a

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