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Returning 24 results for 'evil rite'.
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Basic Rules (2014)
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
darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
druids (Varigo, Mahoon, Iniri, and Fariya) are looking forward to the Rite of the Wicker Giant and hope it leads to greater cooperation among the druids of the Dessarin Valley. These druids are already
celebrating in hopes of a successful rite. They offer the characters food and drink, including a few sips from a small cask of brandy, and encourage the group to spend the night and witness the rite
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
, and the palace fell into ruin. Descendants of the tortles who built the Typhoon Palace soon discovered evil creatures lurking within. Older tortles wisely shun the ruined palace, but younger tortles
occasionally try to explore it as a rite of passage. Few of them get far before strange monsters frighten them away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
creatures in the room. Inscription. The inscription on the ceiling is written in Draconic and reads “Fifth, quench the flame in thy palm with ice.” This is a passage from the Rite of the Arcane Octad (see
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, the remaining leaders choose an initiate to fill the position, preferring initiates from the oldest broods. A new hierophant undergoes a rite similar to the rite of initiation, but only the other
hierophants are present. As the cosmic narrative unfolds, the new hierophant is inducted into the esoteric secrets of the group’s leadership. The rite concludes with a mind-shattering vision of the Void
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
detected, a combat encounter or social interaction might result. Stop a Ritual The plots of evil cult leaders, malevolent spellcasters, and Fiends often involve rituals that must be foiled. In a
combat encounter, characters might have to fight their way through evil minions before attempting to disrupt the ritual’s magic. This could also drive an exploration encounter, where the challenge is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
gnarly face. The Nether Oak uses the treant stat block but is neutral evil and speaks Common and Primordial. When the characters arrive, the Nether Oak is in deep slumber. To complete the Rite of the
Arcane Octad (see "Rite of the Arcane Octad"), they must craft a wand from the wood of this tree. Gathering wood without waking the tree requires a successful DC 20 Dexterity (Stealth) check. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
advantage of this moment of uncertainty, making a Charisma (Persuasion) check with advantage to sway Zariel from the path of evil. Resolve a successful check as noted in “Redeeming Zariel” earlier in
choose not to try, read: Zariel grabs the sword by the blade and lets her fiendish blood cascade down its edge, snarling in pain. “With this final rite, I discharge my divine duty. Let my name be forever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
accident, a flaw in a divine plan, or purely the work of evil gods. It’s evidence that the whole of creation is fundamentally flawed and already unraveling. Coming Destruction. The destruction of the world
. Divinatory readings using cards modeled after the original Deck of Many Things are an important way to gain insight into the future and the fate that awaits the world. Arcana Those who undergo a rite of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
Order of the Emerald Claw Daarken Two Emerald Claw Knights join their commander in a hunt for powerful magic Driven by fanatical evil and bolstered by legions of undead soldiers, the Order of the
ritual in the heart of Shae Mordai, the elven City of the Dead. The rite will destroy the islands of Aerenal and elevate Lady Illmarrow to divinity—unless the characters stop her first. Emerald Claw
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
and slays a mind flayer as part of a sacred rite of passage, it is permitted to rejoin its people on the Astral Plane. Githyanki Knight Githyanki Knight
Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil
Armor
weakly endure. Later, the githyanki return to their conquered foes, plundering them again and again. Githyanki Warrior
Medium humanoid (gith), lawful evil
Armor Class 17 (half plate)
Hit Points 49
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
abilities of fledgling adventurers. These characters navigate dangerous terrain and explore haunted crypts, where they might fight ferocious wolves, giant spiders, evil cultists, flesh-eating ghouls
control of the governing council. 3 Bandit activity signals efforts to revive an evil cult long ago driven from the region. 4 A pack of gnolls is rampaging dangerously close to local farmlands. 5 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
artifacts and places to dig. 3 1d6 minotaur infiltrators are performing a bloody rite to Baphomet; if there are six, one is their leader, Brusipha (both stat blocks appear in this chapter). If
and have the prone condition.
Minotaur Infiltrator Medium Humanoid, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
18 (+4)
DEX
11 (+0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pass through it, nor can they teleport to any location inside it. Any creature that performs the Rite of the Arcane Octad (see "Rite of the Arcane Octad") near the spire can pass through the force
.
Veneranda This ritual room is designed to serve a grisly purpose: the transformation of a living creature into a brain in a jar. Veneranda, a neutral evil Netherese wizard, extracted her own brain to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
certainly be used in casting evil magic. Nanny Pu’pu is the only creature in Chult who can perform the Rite of Stolen Life. The ritual takes 1 hour to complete and requires three things: a mostly intact
attack. Rite of Stolen Life Nanny Pu’pu is a worshiper of Myrkul, the Lord of Bones, and knows a ritual of transformation that can turn a dead humanoid into a zombielike creature. Characters who bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
gruesome rite that fuses them into an amalgam that is regarded as an avatar of their fearsome god. A troll amalgam is a misshapen mass of rubbery flesh, claws, and faces. If a creature tries to attack
, and sometimes they regather and combine into a new troll amalgam. Troll Amalgam Gargantuan Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 217 (14d20 + 70)
Speed 60 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or
— the Bone Throne.
“I claim this throne of evil,” Bane the tyrant shouted to Jergal.
“I’ll destroy you before you can raise a finger,” threatened Bhaal the assassin.
“And I shall imprison your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
choose adventure-specific hooks from the list below and align with a faction (see “Factions” below). Doing so ties the characters more to the fight against Elemental Evil. The following descriptions detail
and discover their true plans. The circle supposedly knows ritual magic unknown to other druids. The character earns inspiration for discovering the truth behind the Rite of the Wicker Giant and again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with the elemental and magical nature of giants or places where the Elemental Planes break into the Material Plane. The creatures on these tables might be connected to the cults of Elemental Evil
2 2d4 aarakocra (attitude: 1d10 + 2) flying in formation
3 1d4 air elementals (attitude: 1d8 + 2) kicking up dust and debris
4 1d4 Evil Air cultists (veterans; attitude: 1d8) riding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
dungeon’s monstrous inhabitants from raiding the surface world. 2 Foil a villain’s evil scheme. 3 Destroy a magical threat inside the dungeon. 4 Acquire treasure. 5 Find a particular item for a specific
Escape from captivity in the dungeon. 15 Clear a ruin so it can be rebuilt and reoccupied. 16 Discover why a villain is interested in the dungeon. 17 Win a bet or complete a rite of passage by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. They serve as guides and advisors to the living, and members of the noble lines of Aerenal can exercise the rite of counsel to consult with ancestors in Shae Mordai. The greatest members of the Undying
person
3rd level (3 slots): daylight, dispel magic, spirit guardians
4th level (3 slots): banishment, divination, guardian of faith
5th level (2 slots): dispel evil and good, flame strike (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
astrological event, a holy (or unholy) rite, a royal wedding, the birth of a child, or some similar fixed time. The villain’s activities up to that point are geared toward preparation for this event
form of armies conquering new territory, an evil cult recruiting new members, or a spreading plague. A pretender to the throne might attempt to secure the support of the kingdom’s nobility in the days or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
important business with Valin, and she freely answers any questions put to her. Power of Disbelief. Alessia scoffs in response to a suggestion that Valin might be involved in improper activities or evil
paired with a lack of conversational practice makes Alessia honest to a fault. She remains unaware of Valin’s evil nature—and of the fact that she is the living canopic vessel for Valin’s heart. Alessia’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
her into the pool. Twelve aquatic ghouls (which have a swimming speed of 30 feet) lurk in this chamber — previous victims of the cult’s obscene rite. Eight are submerged in the pools where they died
Evil Water,” or “water.” What are you? The proper answer is “I am nothing.” What lies below? The correct answer is “the Fane of the Eye” or “the Elder Elemental Eye.” If the party can’t answer any of the questions, the mezzoloth attacks. It fights to the death.