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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
Monsters
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
1/day each: contact other plane (as an action, contacting a long-dead spirit), divination, move earth, wall of forceVelomachus can take 3
Actions). Velomachus magically summons 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Repeating History"} spirit statue mascot;spirit statue mascots in unoccupied spaces she can see within 60
Priest
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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.
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
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
living doll is a mean spirit that encourages those around it to behave badly toward others. The doll takes pleasure in tormenting the guilt-ridden and despondent, hastening their descent into depression
or paranoia. Because it fears its own destruction, the doll rarely causes direct harm to others. When forced to defend itself, it debilitates opponents with its maniacal cackle and assaults the minds
Reborn
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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.
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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
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
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A flamboyant spy or brigand
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The incarnation of a nation or people
3
A scoundrel with a masked guise
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A vengeful spirit
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The manifestation of a deity or your faith
their faceless selves.
d8
Personality Trait
1
I’m earnest and uncommonly direct.
2
I strive to have no personality — it’s easier to forget what’s hardly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
decisions and operate without direct guidance. The Odakyr Rites work only when performed on the remains of a soldier slain in battle, and only in manifest zones tied to the plane of Mabar. The most
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
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
Adult Deep Dragon
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragons, but we are superior beings and should not lower ourselves to direct conflict.
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I have no interest in going to the surface world. It’s where one sends one’s servants.
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An adult deep dragon craves the knowledge stored in an aboleth;aboleth's nearby lair.
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A spirit naga desperately wants to claim the key to a mysterious underground door from the hoard
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.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Lingering Memories From the Park of the Elders, Dae Won-Ha’s spirit spreads her influence across the city that forgot her Once the characters have visited some of the sites above, they’ll likely
about any glowing antiques the characters might find or what use they have. If the characters need any other pointers to put together the pieces of Dae Won-Ha’s past or direct them toward seeking the
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
and discovery through the lens of creating a direct conduit to the past. She founded Lorehold College to ensure mortals would never forget the lessons of the past. After living for centuries, Velomachus
components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability:
1/day each: contact other plane (as an action, contacting a long-dead spirit), divination, move earth, wall of force
Legendary Actions
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
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.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, particularly for old or noble families. At the baduk hall, dozens of pairs of players concentrate at tables covered in circular, black and white pieces. Hall guards or attendants can easily direct the
information in the “Gwishin” section earlier in this adventure, but they don’t like talking about such things. The nobles don’t know why such a spirit might be lurking around the tea shop, but they suspect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Living Doll A living doll is easily mistaken for an inanimate doll or a stuffed animal until it moves. Trapped within each living doll is a mean spirit that encourages those around it to behave badly
direct harm to others. When forced to defend itself, it debilitates opponents with its maniacal cackle and assaults the minds of its enemies by turning their worst fears against them. Living Doll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, you can use a bonus action to expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration and roll on the Spirit Tales table using your Bardic Inspiration die to determine the tale the spirits direct you to tell. You
you in channeling spirits, be they historical figures or fictional archetypes. You can use the following objects as a spellcasting focus for your bard spells: a candle, crystal ball, skull, spirit board
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
different rank on each world, depending on their influence there.
Greater deities are beyond mortal understanding. They can’t be summoned, and they are almost always removed from direct involvement in
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
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
oracle. The Uthgardt spirit mounds are described in chapter 3, and their locations are marked on the maps of the North in that chapter. Lost Giant Relics Spirit Mound Relic Giant Lord Beorunna’s
locations of all nine spirit mounds. He can take an hour to draw a crude map that shows where the spirit mounds are located relative to key landmarks and terrain features. He doesn’t know what relics are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
despair, to let a disease break your spirit as it tries to kill everyone it touches. Well, f*** that. We might not have the magic bullet that puts cancer away for good, but we’re getting there. Your support
for Extra Life, whether through a product like this or direct donations, slowly fills the XP bar that gets us to the next breakthrough. That day is coming, if we just keep going. Thanks for your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
moment redcaps awaken, they desire only murder and carnage, and they constantly seek to satisfy these cravings. Redcaps lack subtlety. They live for direct confrontation and the mayhem of mortal combat
, though they might instead seek out their maker to enjoy proximity to a kindred spirit. Although redcaps don’t usually operate in groups, an individual responsible for the creation of multiple redcaps at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
conniving can’t save those who fail the test, however, because the evidence of such an outcome is immediately obvious — a drow whose spirit has failed its test in the Demonweb Pits becomes transformed
into a drider. When Lolth is well served, she rewards her faithful with favors. When she is defied, she visits the Underdark in one of her forms and takes a direct hand in punishing the malefactor in a
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. From the moment it awakens, a redcap desires only murder and carnage, and it sets out to satisfy these cravings. Redcaps lack subtlety. They live for direct confrontation and the mayhem of mortal
might use this innate connection to find its creator and make that creature its first victim. Others seek out their maker to enjoy proximity to a kindred spirit. An individual responsible for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
out for a mission on the mainland, they direct the ship’s staff-member captain to surprise other vessels and liberate goods from them. The DM decides that such acts of piracy fit the shady business
, training
Dungeon Master’s Guide (chapter 6): Building a stronghold, carousing, crafting a magic item, gaining renown, performing sacred rites, running a business, selling magic items, sowing rumors
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
perhaps you work as its direct agents, enacting its will. Whether you chose this arrangement or were tricked into it, you can count on the strange resources of your benefactor as long as you serve its
. Perhaps it’s not as evil as conventional adventuring wisdom suggests? 3 Bound Fiend. This fiend is bound to a location, either in its true form or as a possessing spirit. Whether trapped in an unbreakable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
most direct route. It doesn’t avoid opportunity attacks, but before moving into damaging terrain, such as lava or a pit, and whenever it takes damage from a source other than the harpy, a target can
her into the first harpy. The curse worked its magic on the elf’s spirit as well as her body, turning her desire for love into a hunger for flesh, even as her beautiful song continued to draw