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’t propagate like other trees as each dawn blossom tree has been planted by a nature spirit that then inhabits the tree. Despite the efforts of ambitious horticulturists, dawn blossom trees only
grow where they are planted by their host spirit. Because of this, they are quite uncommon and considered sacred by most villagers.
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Acquisitions Incorporated
spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bless, command, divine favor, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): enhance ability, hold
world.
Omin Dran built the organization called Acquisitions Incorporated to facilitate and expand his quest to find his true sister, at least in part. For despite his unprecedented success in
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
Clad in plate armor that gleams in the sunlight despite the dust and grime of long travel, a human lays down her sword and shield and places her hands on a mortally wounded man. Divine radiance
sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Temple Features The features described below are common throughout Talhundereth. Dwarven Construction The temple’s stone remains strong despite millennia of neglect. Surviving furnishings, such as
tables and beds, are also made of stone. Wall carvings of mountain peaks and multifaceted gemstones predominate, as these images are sacred to Dumathoin. Darkness The temple’s sconces haven’t held
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Paladin Clad in plate armor that gleams in the sunlight despite the dust and grime of long travel, a human lays down her sword and shield and places her hands on a mortally wounded man. Divine
darkness. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a sacred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Paladin Clad in plate armor that gleams in the sunlight despite the dust and grime of long travel, a human lays down her sword and shield and places her hands on a mortally wounded man. Divine
darkness. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a sacred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
sought to resurrect a being bonded to the land and capable of bending the Mists to its will. This resulted in the corruption of her order’s sacred pools and unleashed Darcalus Rex, a Necrichor (see chapter
. Rexcrown Residents of Rexcrown consider themselves the only true Darkonians due to their proximity to the capital, Il Aluk. Despite that prestige, Rexcrown is covered in deadly swamps, depleted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to the point of discomfort!
— Donaar Blit’zen
THE PALADIN AS FIXER
Personnel Bodyguard All life is sacred. Well, some lives are sacred. Okay, fine. The people you protect are sacred. On
d6 Secret
1 Before taking your paladin oath, you accidentally publicly humiliated a good friend. You have sworn to make it up to them, despite them wanting nothing to do with you.
2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
circle operates nearby, seeking the circle’s blessing before hunting or farming on the lands they protect. The druid habit of gathering in clearings, wooded groves, or around sacred pools gave rise to
, bugbears, and their kin from the wood, while also safeguarding it against exploitation at the hands of civilized folk and protecting the wood’s ancient ruins and sacred sites from looters. In the Druid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Monastery Locations M1. Passage of Stone When the characters arrive at the Sacred Stone Monastery, read the following text: A trail leads into an ever-narrowing defile between bluffs of wind-sculpted
right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Crypt — took Auspicia from the world. Omin Dran built the organization called Acquisitions Incorporated to facilitate and expand his quest to find his true sister, at least in part. For despite his
spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). He has the following cleric spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, sacred flame, spare the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
alchemists. Pharmacists offer prayers to her while crafting potions, as do the ill or infirm before imbibing a supposed remedy. Likewise, a body’s slow transformation is sacred to her, whether it be the
findings in novel ways. She is willing to do anything to perpetuate experimentation and discovery, even at the cost of turning her less devout followers into specimens. Divine Relationships Despite her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Tier 1 Locations The first tier, the ground floor of the gardens, appears on Map: Garden of Sacred Repose. This tier is called the Garden of Sacred Repose. G1: Hall of the Dragon This wide, vaulted
: Garden of Sacred Repose View Player Version The frescoes in these chambers depict four githyanki building and tending the gardens, conquering the surrounding region, and feasting in celebration. An
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of the Talhund. Dwarven Made The crypt is solid dwarven construction. Its stone remains strong despite millennia of neglect. Carvings of dwarf priests are prevalent, as are carvings of mountain peaks
invading some sacred or secret place important to that character, such as a childhood home. 4 Each character hears low muttering in Dwarvish that repeats, “The brain eaters have come! Save us! If you cannot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
is no marriage, and ancestry is traced matrilineally. Despite the very different roles played by men and women, Setessans are flexible when it comes to any individual’s place in that structure. Some
children are sacred to Karametra, so they are brought into the city and tended just as Setessa’s own children are. In contrast to the discipline associated with educating children in other poleis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
, far from the chittering of bats or the patrols paced out by the giants’ cave bear companions, are holy places where silence and darkness are complete. Stone takes on its most sacred quality in these
prophets. The holy hands of such giants become the hands of the god as they work.
Graceful Athletes. Despite their great size and musculature, stone giants are lithe and graceful. Skilled rock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to visit sacred dwarven sites before continuing on to Goldenfields. They were last seen at the west end of the Stone Bridge, turning south to proceed overland through the heart of the Sumber Hills
— essentially bombs of elemental energy created from the elemental nodes — to unleash natural disasters throughout the Dessarin Valley, punishing everyone for the characters’ interference. Despite fierce
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
shed there, the river’s waters run black and foul for miles west of the bridge. Adding to the location’s sacred nature, Cyric, the man who killed Bhaal, was himself elevated to godhood. Although he
threats at Boareskyr Bridge that I can’t. Najara has been more active of late, despite its quiet exterior, I assure you. Dragonspear Castle to the north was once again the source of an infernal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Horror Villains Despite the genre’s grand magnitude, villains of cosmic horror are still often individual beings. Godlike terrors and inscrutable forces might pull the strings with their unknowable goals
murder. 2 A priest obsessed with creating a shelter safe from the coming apocalypse. 3 A mayor who will do anything to ensure citizens finish a sacred transformation. 4 An astronomer broken and enraptured
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
-topped rock at the cavern’s center. Orchids bearing large white flowers wrap around the tree.
The ancient tree is a sacred plant that Chimagua cultivated. It rises 20 feet to the cavern ceiling. Night
closer to that shape than any other. The shape is shattered and crawling with convulsing, bipedal parasites. Despite the shape’s ruin, the darkness within one of its hollow eyes deepens and fixates. It
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
weakness of their enemy like a pack of hungry wolves. Bahgtru, “the Leg Breaker” Despite the influence of Ilneval, orcs are and will forever be brutal and feral in how they wage war. Bahgtru is the deity who
Bahgtru’s followers prove which among them will eventually be worthy of Gruumsh’s unwavering gaze. The Sacred Bull. Orcs of Bahgtru sometimes enter battle astride aurochs, large creatures that resemble oxen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
power does—the power to influence, administer, and evade the rule of law. Despite its luxuries and breathtaking vistas, the Lady’s Ward is quieter than other wards, its solemn streets frequented by
Michel Sigil citizens prepare for trial on the steps of the High Courts, where the law is sacred Presented here are some noteworthy sites in the Lady’s Ward. Armory The Doomguard is headquartered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
sacred sites are natural spaces that have intrinsic magical properties. Stories about the Mysteries are preached by many theologians as examples of Corellon’s abiding love for his wayward children. Some
of their own and donate them to shines in his honor. Despite Labelas’s influence in the Seldarine, elves can become psychologically immersed in their mortal incarnations, forgetting about the tick of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, despite Ontharyx’s decision to join the cult. Worth the Effort. If the characters ask for a reward, Yanthdel reveals his magical periapt (see “Treasure” below) and agrees to exchange it for his father
, leaving an impression of sickness and suspicion. Chris Casciano The procession hall leading to the Crypt of the Talhund is lined with sacred statues of dwarves T20: Crypt Entrance The west end of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
founded, Red Larch is situated on a fertile patch of land on the western outskirts of the Sumber Hills, at a place where the Kheldell Path and the Cairn Road meet the Long Road. Despite its small size
talk about the founding of Secomber and the ancient kingdom of Athalantar, on whose bones the town was built. Despite their intimidating size, the giants (who are neutral good in alignment) mean no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
hidden there. Eastward along the Chultan peninsula lie the remains of Thindol and Samarach. Despite the apparent fall of both civilizations, Thindol remains infested with yuan-ti, while the illusions
the drow. The clans meet twice a year at a sacred site known as the Hills of the Kings, where dozens of totem sculptures are preserved. At these gatherings, each clan updates its totem with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
intermediaries to help extricate the needful from destructive conditions. Despite its charity, though, the Church of Last Hope is not universally loved. The Faithless, the Guild-associated gang in Twin Songs
Little Calimshan family or otherwise earned the sacred trust of a drudach’s residents. While many residents of Little Calimshan venture into the larger city for business or pleasure, not even the Flaming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
conditions. Despite its charity, though, the Church of Last Hope is not universally loved. The Faithless, the Guild-associated gang in Twin Songs, see a trove of wealthy city-dwellers and wishy-washy non
shuffled back out the arched gates, and the only non-Calishites still allowed within the neighborhood are those who’ve married into a Little Calimshan family or otherwise earned the sacred trust of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Burrow A large pile of rubble from a partially collapsed wall fills the southeast corner of this guardroom, while a narrow fissure mars the wall to the north. Despite these failings, the room serves as a
the Howling Hatred cult. He is virtually catatonic but shuffles from place to place if led. Wulgreda, a hapless female dwarf commoner who was captured while prospecting in the hills near the Sacred
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
call themselves the Blackmaws. These creatures have degenerated into savagery despite their use of human-style arms and armor. The carcasses by the brazier include the remains of a fire cultist spy
tomes written in Dethek (the Dwarvish script). These are the missing books of Bruldenthar, the sage from Mirabar. The sage is held in the mines below the Sacred Stone Monastery. C27. Priests’ Quarters