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Darkness, ruler of the Gloaming Court; Titania of the Summer Court; or an ancient hag. Or you might call on a spectrum of Fey, weaving a web of favors and debts. Whoever they are, your patron is often inscrutable and whimsical.
The Archfey
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
Your patron is a lord or lady of the fey, a creature of legend who holds secrets that were forgotten before the mortal races were born. This being’s motivations are often inscrutable, and
Gloaming Court; Titania of the Summer Court; her consort Oberon, the Green Lord; Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools; and ancient hags.
Monsters
Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
control, that time has long since passed.
“I smell frosting. Ready your weapons!”
—Greta, scourge of Sweettooth
Horrors of Sweettooth Village
In addition to the Sweettooth horror
described here, creatures found in and around Sweettooth Village might include gingerbrute;gingerbrutes as well as variations of oozes from the Monster Manual. For example, a black pudding might have
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
they came to Khorvaire, they battled the champions of the goblin empire. The greatest heroes of those struggles live on after death, known as the patron ancestors. When you became an adult, one of
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
Axiomatic Mind. The hexton can’t be compelled to act in a manner contrary to its nature or its instructions.
Combat Ready. The hexton has advantage on initiative rolls.
Disintegration. If the
endeavors outside Mechanus, with the most notable example being the Great Modron March. Hextons have solid frames that bristle with six shining flanges. They boast a pair of arms and tentacles, both of
classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize—like all power—comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal
the Eye; the dread Iuz; the lich-queen Vol; the Undying Court of Aerenal; Vlaakith, lich-queen of the githyanki; and the deathless wizard Fistandantalus.
In the Realms, Undying patrons include
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Hourglass Coven. Better known as Granny Nightshade, she offers her assistance to those who are haunted by regret. Her deals often result in cruel twists; for example, a petitioner who asks to be reunited
returned, the hags used this power to trap Iggwilv and her court in temporal stasis. The hags then carved up Iggwilv’s domain, splitting it between them. The sisters couldn’t agree on which
Classes
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize—like all power—comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal
the Eye; the dread Iuz; the lich-queen Vol; the Undying Court of Aerenal; Vlaakith, lich-queen of the githyanki; and the deathless wizard Fistandantalus.
In the Realms, Undying patrons include
Eladrin
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Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
emotional state. For example, an eladrin might shift to autumn if filled with contentment, another eladrin could change to winter if plunged into sorrow, still another might be bursting with joy and become an
be hungry today and have food for tomorrow.
3
Life is full of dangers, but you are ready for them.
4
A penny spent is a penny lost forever.
d4
Winter Flaw
1
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
find ready audiences, and the constant flow of travelers means that both new spectators and new spectacles are always passing through.
You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them
court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
tend to be loud, flashy, or explosive, even when the effect is unremarkable. For example, when you open the portal of a rope trick spell, the portal might be outlined by harmless, showy
Azorius inspector seems interested in my work.
2
I was ready to join the Boros before I decided on Izzet, and I sometimes still hear from the sergeant who tried to recruit me.
3
One of my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Favor of the Gloaming Court Ending the threat of the Princess of the Shadow Glass brings the characters to the attention of the Queen of Air and Darkness—whether they want that attention or not
. Though the queen does not deign to consider herself in the debt of mortals, she might bestow favors on them if asked, or she could become a powerful but unpredictable ally or patron.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
immortal’s schemes and what sorts of deeds you’ll be called on to perform varies from patron to patron. Consider the following options when determining what immortal patron your party might serve: Flamewind
to be brought out of Xen’drik,” she might say. She never explains her proclamations, and never provides information on mundane affairs. Faerie Court. Somewhere deep in the western forest of the Eldeen
Hexblood
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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
youngster is considered a gift from the town’s patron deity, who is known as Mother.
Becoming a Hag
Hags can undertake a ritual to irreversibly transform a hexblood they created into a new hag
ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type.
Hexblood Traits
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
court of the Queen of Air and Darkness, one of the Feywild’s archfey. Goblins thrived in her dangerous domain thanks to a special boon from her—a supernatural knack for finding the weak
. These types don’t have rules themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the cure wounds spell doesn’t work on a Construct or an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Do you know another elf with the same patron ancestor, and what’s your relationship to that character? Do you know an elf
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
organization. An academy, for example, might not organize particular missions, so you hunt down ancient artifacts knowing that your patron will reward you for bringing them back. You have the freedom to chart
Assignments A more hands-off patron can still significantly motivate your group. Maybe you seek adventures based on what pleases your patron, possibly earning status and rewards within your
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in a game of dragonchess that has been going on for centuries.
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An ancient dragon turtle serves as counsel to an empyrean court, tempering the Celestials’ passions with the dragon turtle
.
As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragon’s lair in a seaside cavern, but it could be reimagined as a grotto in the side of a coral reef rising from a shelf on the ocean floor, with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
party’s entire campaign. For example, a group whose patron is an academic institution is likely to have a very different story from a group that serves a military. A patron can influence characters
patron. These patrons provide a strong binding element: an individual or an organization that unites a party as a team in service to a greater purpose. A group patron can help set the tone of your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Arcane Subclasses June 26, 2025
Get ready to be enchanted by the latest Unearthed Arcana content! This document presents nine subclasses: revised subclasses for the Cleric (Arcana Domain), Fighter
(Arcane Archer), Warlock (Hexblade Patron), and Wizard (Conjurer, Enchanter, Necromancer, and Transmuter) and new subclasses for the Monk (Tattooed Warrior) and Sorcerer (Ancestral Sorcery). The material uses the rules in the Player's Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
How Patrons Work Each type of patron in this section includes the following information: An example of the general type of patron, including information about its organization, headquarters, allies
patron’s background and your characters’ roles in it, including the kinds of adventures and missions you might undertake on its behalf Benefits your group gets from your patron, which might include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
as a launchpad tailored for organizations of your design. For example, the guild group patron could represent the Harpers or the Zhentarim of the Forgotten Realms, the Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild in
How Patrons Work The following sections present several group patron options. The description of each patron provides an overview of the types of organizations the group patron represents, perks of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
multiverse.
Level 3: Celestial Spells The magic of your patron ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Celestial Spells table, you thereafter always
magic of your patron ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Warlock level specified in the Fiend Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.
Fiend
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
in the shadows. Order agents tend to be proficient in Religion, and frequently seek aid from law enforcement friendly to the order’s ideals, and the clergy of the order’s patron gods.
The
Personality Trait
1
I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example.
2
I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Unearthed Arcana
Apocalyptic Subclasses August 21, 2025
Get ready for the end of a world with the latest innovations from the D&D Game Design Team! This document presents four new subclasses for the Druid (Circle
of Preservation), Fighter (Gladiator), Sorcerer (Defiled Sorcery), and Warlock (Sorcerer-King Patron). The material uses the rules in the Player's Handbook. Learn more about this playtest directly from the designers in this article!
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
patron and so earn a reward. A university, for example, might not send you on a particular mission, but you might decide to follow leads to an ancient artifact hoping the university might reward you
. Your group’s patron might occasionally come to you and give you an assignment. This can be an easy way to get into an adventure. Of course, it’s up to you how you respond to your patron’s demands, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Patrons in Eberron Here are the most likely types of patrons for an adventuring group in Eberron. Presented in alphabetical order, the patrons each include an example. Patrons Type of Patron
Example Adventurers’ Guild Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild Crime Syndicate Boromar Clan Dragonmarked House Any dragonmarked house Espionage Agency King’s Dark Lanterns Head of State Prince Oargev of New Cyre
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
the area patrolled by the guard did she explain that the noises indicated that the wingless folk had claimed that area, and that to trespass would be to court death.
— Gimble, Notes from a
their ingenuity and skill had turned toward scheming against their patron, the spark of creativity was torn from their souls. Finally, to ensure that the kenku could never divulge any secrets, their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Build Your Group Dragonmarked houses employ adventurers who suit their needs. The roles characters play in a group with a dragonmarked house patron often have more to do with their relationship to
the house than with the specific roles in the party. Consider some or all of these roles for your characters: Adventurer. Some characters are associated with your patron house because of their
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Adjudicating Reaction Timing Typical combatants rely on the opportunity attack and the Ready action for most of their reactions in a fight. Various spells and features give a creature more reaction
options, and sometimes the timing of a reaction can be difficult to adjudicate. Use this rule of thumb: follow whatever timing is specified in the reaction’s description. For example, the opportunity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
The Archfey Your patron is a lord or lady of the fey, a creature of legend who holds secrets that were forgotten before the mortal races were born. This being’s motivations are often inscrutable, and
of the Gloaming Court; Titania of the Summer Court; her consort Oberon, the Green Lord; Hyrsam, the Prince of Fools; and ancient hags. Expanded Spell List The Archfey lets you choose from an expanded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
about the fulfillment of the Prophecy in a certain way often has immediate or long-term benefits that are equivalent to the favors another patron might grant your group. Toppling the Crown in the Bear King’s domain might give you access to a spell inscribed in the ancient tree’s rings, for example.
Patron Benefits The patronage of an immortal being is a relationship built on favors, not on employment or service. Your group does favors for your patron, and you can ask favors in return. These
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
broken, the spell dissipates without taking effect. For example, if you are concentrating on the web spell and ready magic missile, your web spell ends, and if you take damage before you release magic missile with your reaction, your concentration might be broken.
Ready Sometimes you want to get the jump on a foe or wait for a particular circumstance before you act. To do so, you can take the Ready action on your turn, which lets you act using your reaction
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Planning the Heist Once the characters are ready to begin planning the heist, show the players map 13.1. The map arrives via whoever asks the characters to undertake this mission. Written on the
provide this information straightforwardly to the players, present it through conversations with the party’s patron, or allow characters to use their skills and abilities to research and gather information. Map 13.1: Players’ Map
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. If your concentration is broken, the spell dissipates without taking effect. For example, if you are concentrating on the web spell and ready magic missile, your web spell ends, and if you take damage before you release magic missile with your reaction, your concentration might be broken.
Ready Sometimes you want to get the jump on a foe or wait for a particular circumstance before you act. To do so, you can take the Ready action on your turn, which lets you act using your reaction