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Wersten Kern

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

success, Wersten drops to 1 hit point instead. Unusual Nature. Wersten doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.Multiattack. Wersten makes three Banner Pike attacks and uses Terrifying

Litany if it’s available. Banner Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +10;{"diceNotation":"1d20+10","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Banner Pike"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5

Gildha Duhn

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

reduced to 0 hit points, she drops to 1 hit point instead (but can't do this again until she finishes a long rest).Club. Melee Weapon Attack: +2;{"diceNotation":"1d20+2","rollType":"to hit","rollAction

clergy, usually answerable to a priest. They perform a variety of functions in a temple and are granted minor spellcasting power by their deities.

Athar Null

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

Avoidance. If the null is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take half as much damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and half as much

of gods, believing the so-called deities are merely powerful spellcasters. To combat false gods, Athar nulls train to negate the powers of those with magic. Nulls work in the shadows, serving as

Telescopic Transporter

Magic Items The Book of Many Things

This enormous telescope allows you to view distant celestial objects, including stars, Wildspace systems, and Astral Sea phenomena like the cities of deities or the petrified husks of dead gods

at the intended destination. On a failed check, a mishap occurs instead. The DM rolls on the Telescope Travel Mishaps table to determine the mishap or chooses a mishap that’s good for the

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Evasion. If the leonin is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dart","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.While leonin don't deny the existence of the gods, most denounce them, believing the deities are more likely to spread

Living Portent

Monsters The Book of Many Things

much damage on a successful one.Living portents are embodiments of prophecy sent by deities or other cosmic forces. These Celestials descend to Material Plane worlds in the form of falling stars. When

’ will. These living portents are Aberrations instead of Celestials and are typically chaotic evil. They replace any radiant damage in their stat block with necrotic or psychic damage (DM&rsquo

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the ki-rin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. The ki-rin has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

Outer Planes, ki-rins in service to benevolent deities take a direct role in the eternal struggle between good and evil. In the mortal world, ki-rins are celebrated far and wide as harbingers of destiny

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Deadly Critical. Rak Tulkhesh scores a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20 and rolls the damage dice three times, instead of twice. Innate Spellcasting. Rak Tulkhesh's spellcasting ability is Charisma

, staggering smite Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Rak Tulkhesh fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead. Magic Resistance. Rak Tulkhesh has advantage on saving throws against spells and

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Idols

would prefer the position were filled by someone more like himself, but Bargrivyek was all he was left with after Maglubiyet’s conquest. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to

Knight Legacy

Backgrounds Player’s Handbook (2014)

most societies, but it can be a path to higher status. If you wish to be a knight, choose the Retainers feature (see the sidebar) instead of the Position of Privilege feature. One of your commoner

horse and a servant who polishes your armor (and even helps you put it on). As an emblem of chivalry and the ideals of courtly love, you might include among your equipment a banner or other token from a

Noble Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

) instead of the Position of Privilege feature. One of your commoner retainers is replaced by a noble who serves as your squire, aiding you in exchange for training on his or her own path to knighthood

, you might include among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond

Noble - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

knighthood is among the lowest noble titles in most societies, but it can be a path to higher status. If you wish to be a knight, choose the Retainers feature (see the sidebar) instead of the

among your equipment a banner or other token from a noble lord or lady to whom you have given your heart—in a chaste sort of devotion. (This person could be your bond.) Variant Feature

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to

to be invincible. They see the principles that define them and their deities at work every day in the world around them — nature rewards the strong and mercilessly eliminates the weak and the

Aasimar Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

Dragons Aasimar bear within their souls the light of the heavens. They are descended from humans with a touch of the power of Mount Celestia, the divine realm of many lawful good deities. Aasimar are

;provides guidance to the aasimar, though this connection functions only in dreams. As such, the guidance is not a direct command or a simple spoken word. Instead, the aasimar receives visions, prophecies

Bugbear Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

deities who are brothers, Hruggek and Grankhul. Hruggek is the fearsome elder sibling, possessed of legendary might and prowess in battle. Bugbears believe their strength and bravery come from him

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

Hobgoblins

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

they know will result in death if the act will bring glory to the banner or the legion. Honor the Gods. Hobgoblins give regular recognition to the deities left to them after Maglubiyet’s conquest

. Although both deities are ultimately beholden to Maglubiyet, the greater god allows them to retain a measure of their influence over the hobgoblins because their philosophies are in line with his own

Other Elements

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Other Elements Replace any mention of deities specific to the Forgotten Realms setting with appropriate Greyhawk deities. For example, the knights based in Summit Hall should be followers of

Heironeous instead of Helm or Tyr. (They could be followers of Saint Cuthbert, but that would mean that one of the player character factions has an important stronghold in the region; better if they are

Other Religious Systems

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

on two opposing deities or forces), mystery cults (involving personal devotion to a single deity, usually as part of a pantheon system), animistic religions (revering the spirits inherent in nature

), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

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

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

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

Life in Godsbreath

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

influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant tales—verses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the gods’ past exploits and share signs of their current influence

Proclaimers of the Covenant are the acolytes of Godsbreath’s deities, tasked with promoting worship of the Covenant and maintaining the Awakening Song as a living history of this land. They take turns

Investigating Rivergard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

. The keep seems old and worn, but new timbers and shingles suggest that repairs are underway. A white banner with a blue gauntlet flies over the keep. The front gate is closed. What happens next

characters entered through the water gate (area K11), three Crushing Wave reavers (chapter 7) provide escort instead. The escort takes the party to the great hall (area K16), where Grimjaw interviews

Tempest Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

and thunder, gods of earthquakes, some fire gods, and certain gods of violence, physical strength, and courage. In some pantheons, a god of this domain rules over other deities and is known for swift

justice delivered by thunderbolts. In the pantheons of seafaring people, gods of this domain are ocean deities and the patrons of sailors. Tempest gods send their clerics to inspire fear in the common

Superstitions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Superstitions Barbarians vary widely in how they understand life. Some follow gods and look for guidance from those deities in the cycles of nature and the animals they encounter. These barbarians

they hold in their hands. They have no use for the invisible world, instead relying on their senses to hunt and survive like the wild beasts they emulate. Both of these attitudes can give rise to

Dwarven Religion

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

religion of the dwarves is at the root of the societal roles that dwarves follow. Where most other creatures view their deities as ultrapowerful beings who stand forever apart from their worshipers

, the dwarves see their gods as exemplars who blaze a path for their lives to follow. Dwarven deities exist in a wide variety, with a few common across many worlds. They are collectively known as the

8. Ballroom

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

following ways corresponding to their reaction: Join Lady Silvra or Belligerence. Characters who say they’ll join Lady Silvra or who taunt the voice hear the scream but aren’t affected by it. Instead

belligerence. Closet. At the rear of the room is a closet filled with withered decorations from past celebrations. A faded banner depicts numerous winged seahorses and the words “Happy Birthday Regan and Vastion!”

Cleric: Death Domain

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

Cleric: Death Domain The Death domain is concerned with the forces that cause death, as well as the negative energy that gives rise to undead creatures. Deities such as Chemosh, Myrkul, and Wee Jas

1st level, the cleric learns one necromancy cantrip of his or her choice from any spell list. When the cleric casts a necromancy cantrip that normally targets only one creature, the spell can instead

Features of Meletis

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

deities and various neighborhood shrines devoted to the pantheon as a whole. Inside the city, the wild lands feel like a remote threat. Perils from the sea present more obvious dangers, but a great

their banner. Undeterred, the rebels soldiered on against impossible odds. Seeing their dedication to the cause of freedom, the goddess Ephara came to the heroes. She offered to aid Kynaios and Tiro in

Cleric Subclass

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

domain, so a Cleric of almost any religious tradition might choose it. This domain is particularly associated with agricultural deities, gods of healing or endurance, and gods of home and community

; instead use the highest number possible for each die. For example, instead of restoring 2d6 Hit Points to a creature with a spell, you restore 12.

Life Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

healing the sick and wounded, caring for those in need, and driving away the forces of death and undeath. Almost any non-evil deity can claim influence over this domain, particularly agricultural deities

you reach 14th level, the extra damage increases to 2d8. Supreme Healing Starting at 17th level, when you would normally roll one or more dice to restore hit points with a spell, you instead use the

Life Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

healing the sick and wounded, caring for those in need, and driving away the forces of death and undeath. Almost any non-evil deity can claim influence over this domain, particularly agricultural deities

level, the extra damage increases to 2d8. Supreme Healing Starting at 17th level, when you would normally roll one or more dice to restore hit points with a spell, you instead use the highest number possible for each die. For example, instead of restoring 2d6 hit points to a creature, you restore 12.

Goblinoids: The Conquering Host

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

and conquered all who stood before him, mortals and deities alike. Gods and heroes who wouldn’t bend to his will were broken and discarded. He put his foot on the neck of mighty Khurgorbaeyag, bound

another as strangers or foes. Instead they know that by the fact of their meeting alone, Maglubiyet has commanded them to come together. They know the time has come to form a host. Ahh, the Sly Fox

Athar Null

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Athar Null The Athar deny the legitimacy of gods, believing the so-called deities are merely powerful spellcasters. To combat false gods, Athar nulls train to negate the powers of those with magic

half as much damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and half as much damage if it fails. Actions Multiattack. The null makes two Force Dagger attacks. Force

Peace Domain

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

forces that try to prevent peace from flourishing. See the Peace Deities table for a list of some of the gods associated with this domain. Human Cleric of Peace Clerics of the Peace Domain preside

those who are driven to fight for the way of peace. Peace Deities Example Deity Pantheon Angharradh Elven Berronar Truesilver Dwarven Boldrei Eberron Cyrrollalee Halfling Eldath Forgotten Realms

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

of their individual deities. All types rightly fear Maglubiyet’s wrath, but each carries out the Mighty One’s divine will differently. Goblins typically flee from obvious threats, and hobgoblins often

and despair until he one day conquers all pantheons. Goblinoids harbor a special hatred for clerics of enemy deities, focusing on them in battle and desecrating their temples whenever they have the

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