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Avi

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians Reach to the Wave. At will, Avi can control the flow and shape of water in a 5-foot cube, or cause the water to

of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.Acid

Priest Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit

influence in their communities. Evil priests might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.

Valetta

Monsters Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit

rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help with religious ceremonies and other sacred duties.Lightning

Lorehold Professor of Chaos

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability.Multiattack. The professor makes two

their magic into creating breaks that are to their advantage. Whether those breaks are in a series of events, in obstacles, or in enemies depends on the needs in the moment. They crush enemies&rsquo

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Your body hosts a possessing spirit that shares its memories and replaces your missing appendages with phantasmal limbs. 8 In public, you pass as an unremarkable individual, but you can feel the

Domains of Dread (detailed in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft): Har’Akir. You died and endured the burial rites of this desert realm, yet somehow a soul—yours or another’s&mdash

Folk Horror Torments

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

in their duties or cause rites to spin out of control. Such Darklords remain devoted, though, desperately trying to prove themselves or satisfy the object of their belief. Folk Horror Torments d6

Torment 1 The Darklord can’t commune with the spirit they worship. They offer ever greater sacrifices in hopes of proving their worthiness. 2 The Darklord constantly, uncontrollably

Yuan-ti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

supernatural rites. Roll on or choose a result from the Yuan-ti Transformations table to inspire how yuan-ti obtain their serpentine aspects. Yuan-ti Transformations 1d6 A Yuan-ti Gained Its Snake

Experiments by spirit nagas or other yuan-ti. 5 A ritual involving the skin of a fiendish snake. 6 Trials to excise its “weak” human parts.

Elemental Engines

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

the distinctive ring attached to every airship. The appearance of a ring depends on the type of elemental spirit bound to the core; for example, a fire elemental spirit generates a blazing ring of

Elemental Engines Airships are powered by an elemental spirit bound to a core carved from a Khyber dragonshard. This core is placed into a heavily fortified containment chamber connected to an arcane

Karrnathi Undead Soldier

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

Emerald Claw. The Odakyr Rites. The nation of Karrnath has a proud martial heritage, and its soldiers are unmatched in discipline. But in the early years of the Last War, Karrnath was crippled by famine and

as cannon fodder. Over decades, a high priest named Malevanor worked with the necromancers of the Blood of Vol to develop the Odakyr Rites, which grant Karrnathi undead the ability to make tactical

Circle of the Shepherd

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

spirit’s aura depends on the type of spirit you summon from the options below. Bear Spirit. The bear spirit grants you and your allies its might and endurance. Each creature of your choice in the aura when

them. Circle of the Shepherd Features Druid Level Feature 2nd Speech of the Woods, Spirit Totem 6th Mighty Summoner 10th Guardian Spirit 14th Faithful Summons Speech of the Woods At 2nd level

The Ruin of Bakar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

if their bodies were prepared with specific funerary rites and then entombed with their wealth, they could ascend to their chosen afterlife. Amun Sa, the last pharaoh of Bakar, took this tradition

Curse on the Pharaoh After his death, Amun Sa’s spirit began its journey to the afterlife, but he was stopped by a god of death. The disapproving god chastised the pharaoh’s spirit: “Your legacy was

Athreos's Villains

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

. 4 A group of cult fanatics charges exorbitant prices for funeral rites, threatening to lead the dead astray unless they’re shown proper respect. 5 A priest of Athreos speaks out against healers

god. Athreos’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source 1 Giant vulture MM 2 Two-headed cerberus MOoT 3 Hell hound MM 3 Lampad MOoT 6 Invisible stalker MM 6 Underworld cerberus MOoT 8 Spirit naga MM 9 Phylaskia MOoT

T11. Ritual Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

an eye patch. It clutches a whip in one bony hand. Along the east wall are three rusty gates with mold-covered cells beyond them. Cultists used to perform ghastly rites here. Human prisoners were

skeleton causes the traitor’s spirit to manifest as a Wraith and fight the characters. Skeletal Remains. The skeletal remains in the cells are clad in tattered rags and have no equipment or treasure. The

Priest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

might work openly under a tyrant, or they might be the leaders of religious sects hidden in the shadows of good society, overseeing depraved rites. A priest typically has one or more acolytes to help

, sacred flame, thaumaturgy 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians Actions Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage.

Roots of Bathalang Puno

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

emanate from four green, blister-like growths entangled amid the great tree’s roots. Whether the creature is alone or the dragon hunters are present depends on whether the characters found a direct

the Bakunawa. Pangil ng Buwan isn’t currently in control of itself and can’t be reasoned with, as the spirit blisters in its lair cause it to see the party as the invaders of Lambakluha who haunt its

T6: Occult Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns that these materials describe various rites practiced by Orcus worshipers. Ghostly Librarian. The spectral figure in the alcove is the Ghost of

action and makes a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check discerns the way to lay her spirit to rest: either by removing all the books and scrolls from the library or by destroying them. Melindra

Star Spawn Seer

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

spellcaster establishes communication with it, the seer-entity takes control of the mortal’s form and spirit, transforming it into a star spawn seer. Whoever the seer once was largely vanishes beneath the

expands to assault other creatures. The seer’s goal is to tap the energy sources and master the rites that will enable it to extend a bridge between the vulnerable sanity of the Material Plane and the

Life in San Citlán

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

—believed to be death herself—is the patron spirit of the city. She is a capricious figure who wishes to be celebrated rather than feared. While numerous festivals are held throughout the year, the most

splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased

The Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

. Whether the Mists ever return what they claim depends on the whims of the Dark Powers. Domain Borders. The Mists surround and isolate every Domain of Dread, preventing easy or predictable travel between

them. Transportation. The Mists can appear anywhere, claim individuals, and spirit them elsewhere in the Domains of Dread. Pauline Voss Few claimed by the Mists escape the horrors within Mysteries of

Wilderness Features

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

an area depends on the dominant society, the population, the strategic importance or vulnerability of the region, and the wealth of the land. Weird Locales Weird locales make the fantastic and the

Handbook whenever a spell is cast within the zone) 4 Boulder carved with talking faces 5 Crystal cave that mystically answers questions 6 Ancient tree containing a trapped spirit 7–8 Battlefield where

More Downtime Activities

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

days equal to his or her current renown multiplied by 10, the character’s renown increases by 1. Performing Sacred Rites A pious character can spend time between adventures performing sacred rites in

a temple affiliated with a god he or she reveres. Between rites, the character spends time in meditation and prayer. A character who is a priest in the temple can lead these rites, which might

Rage of Demons

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

Abyss in chapter 9, his gemstone is hurled into the fray by Vizeran’s ritual. Unless the characters retrieve it, another demon lord steps on the gem, destroys it, and sends Fraz-Urb’luu’s spirit back to

afterward, potentially putting in one last appearance at the end of the adventure to hint as to his true nature before vanishing into the Underdark. Who is Jimjar really? That depends on your characters

Religious Institutions

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

priesthood depends on the tenets of that god: the cunning rogues who venerate Mask have little in common with the upright law-keepers of Tyr, and the delightful revelers who revere Lliira are different from

traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as

Other Religious Systems

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

. Sometimes a mystery cult is a type of worship within a pantheon. It acknowledges the myths and rituals of the pantheon, but presents its own myths and rites as primary. For instance, a secretive order of

, matter and spirit, body and mind, health and illness, purity and defilement, positive energy and negative energy — the D&D universe is full of polar opposites that could serve as the foundation for a

Circle of the Land

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

Circle of the Land The Circle of the Land is made up of mystics and sages who safeguard ancient knowledge and rites through a vast oral tradition. These druids meet within sacred circles of trees or

folk. As a member of this circle, your magic is influenced by the land where you were initiated into the circle’s mysterious rites. Bonus Cantrip When you choose this circle at 2nd level, you learn one

Elemental Magic Items

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

Pack Wondrous item, uncommon This backpack contains the spirit of an air elemental and a compact leather balloon. While you’re wearing the backpack, you can deploy the balloon as an action and gain the

the feather fall spell for yourself. When either spell ends, the balloon slowly deflates as the elemental spirit escapes and returns to the Elemental Plane of Air. As the balloon deflates, you descend

People of Setessa

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

exploits, while men do so by finding their own way in the world. As a result, the polis is populated mostly by women and children. When young men reach the age of fourteen, their rites of passage

Ruling Council, the market, and anywhere else their paths take them. Such freedom is meant to cultivate a curious spirit and help the children find the path they’re most interested in following later

Drow Matron Mother

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

between them and their enemies. Although matron mothers command great power, that power depends on maintaining the Spider Queen’s favor, and the dark god sometimes capriciously takes back what she has

, spirit guardians 4th level (3 slots): banishment, death ward, freedom of movement, guardian of faith 5th level (3 slots): contagion, flame strike, geas, mass cure wounds 6th level (2 slots): blade

Court of Orestes Locations

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

lid caked in crumbling candle wax and rotted offerings. Whatever rites were performed here were overseen by a larger-than-life statue in the alcove to the south, a sculpture depicting the upper body of

, Varyas’s eidolon entered the tomb. Antiophes and Callisos hope to capture the errant soul and deliver it to Athreos, but the spirit has avoided them so far. When the characters arrive, only Antiophes

Types of Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

of the following spells, using Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 14): At Will: Speak with Dead, Thaumaturgy Bonus Actions Spirit Wail (Recharge 5–6). Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 14

the Champion of Elemental Evil and am ready to carry out your wishes. —Rites of the Cult of Elemental Evil Fiend Cultist Fiend cultists worship fiends or evil deities. They often work to bring

Interloper Gods

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

stalker of Baphomet in chapter 6). Demogorgon. Demogorgon has few followers among the giants of the ordning, but ettins often recognize a kindred spirit in the two-headed demon lord. The echo of

Snurre’s hall houses a temple where drow priests lead rites to the Elder Elemental Eye Another popular avenue for giants who turn from the gods of the Ordning derives from giants’ close ties to the

Lorehold Scholars

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

breaks that are to their advantage. Whether those breaks are in a series of events, in obstacles, or in enemies depends on the needs in the moment. They crush enemies’ plans under the weight of time and

Bonus +3 Voice from the Past (1/Day). The professor can cast the contact other plane spell to contact a long-dead spirit, using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability. Actions Multiattack. The

Najara

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

the ruins rather than allowing the sage his study, but their idiocy awoke an ancient spirit that caused most of the group to drop off into a deathly sleep while it consumed their souls. Since I am

unaffected by magics that force slumber, I escaped, along with a half-elf among the apprentices to the sage. The spirit chased us across the moors relentlessly, forcing us into the tunnels beneath the

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

. The form that the spirit takes depends on the alignment of the one who summoned it: Non-evil Summoner. If the summoner isn’t evil, the spirit assumes solid form, appearing as a darkly handsome

of value is kept here. The trapdoor in the ceiling can be pulled down to reveal an attic room (area N3r). An unfolding wooden ladder allows easy access. N3p. Bridal Gown and Spirit Mirror This room

Secret Basement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

as well. He later brought these two prisoners to his lab and has been performing magical rites on them, draining their vitality and will to keep them in a state between life and death. Map 3.2 shows

some chamomile tea? My name is Hoobur Gran’Shoop, by the way. Pleased to meet you.” Creatures. Hoobur Gran’Shoop (LE gnome archmage) depends on a keg robot (see appendix B) to defend him. (The

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