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Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar

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

Example Rival: High Priest Cheldar The temple of Pholtus, god of the sun, seeks to bring as many folk as possible under its sway. Though it has been in town for only two years, the temple is already

an influential force because of the determination and the brilliant oration of Cheldar, its high priest. Goals. Cheldar wants to make the temple of Pholtus the most popular religion in town by

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

Archlich;Vecna authored the Book of Vile Darkness. He recorded in its pages every horrid idea, every corrupt thought, and every example of foul magic he came across or devised. Other practitioners of

evil have added their own input to the book’s catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some

Inquisitor of the Sword Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, greater invisibility“Evil lurks everywhere. With our minds, we will unearth it, we will plumb its depths, and we will annihilate it.” With those words, the psychically gifted priest Ulmed

vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had corrupted the world and to ensure that those powers never rose again. Strahd, Ulmed

Inquisitor of the Mind Fire Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

.” With those words, the psychically gifted priest Ulmed founded the Ulmist Inquisition, an order of psionic inquisitors that seeks to discover the wickedness hiding in people’s souls. In the

days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had corrupted the world and to

Inquisitor of the Tome Legacy

monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

annihilate it.” With those words, the psychically gifted priest Ulmed founded the Ulmist Inquisition, an order of psionic inquisitors that seeks to discover the wickedness hiding in people&rsquo

;s souls. In the days before Count Strahd von Zarovich became the first vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had

Cleric

classes Basic Rules (2014)

gods they serve, clerics strive to embody the handiwork of their deities. No ordinary priest, a cleric is imbued with divine magic. Healers and Warriors Divine magic, as the name suggests, is the

. Most adventuring clerics maintain some connection to established temples and orders of their faiths. A temple might ask for a cleric’s aid, or a high priest might be in a position to demand it

Crystal Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, many of them are among the friendliest of dragonkind, nurturing and optimistic. Inner Glow When they hatch, crystal dragons have dull gray scales, with a few white or clear crystalline points

wyrmling has befriended a white dragon wyrmling. The wyrmlings’ parents, who are ancient rivals, regard the relationship with concern. 4 A crystal dragon wyrmling encourages nearby farmers to

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call

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, empathizing with them and always working toward

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Many organizations active in the North and across the face of Faerûn aren’t bound by strictures of geography. These factions pursue their agendas without regard for political boundaries

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

Eladrin Legacy

Species 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

inspiration for characteristics of your own. Autumn d4 Autumn Personality Trait 1 If someone is in need, you never withhold aid. 2 You share what you have, with little regard for

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call to serve your god in a different way? Perhaps you were the leader of a small cult outside of any established temple structure

person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies, empathizing with them and always working toward peace. 3 I see omens in every event and action. The

Aarakocra

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

birdfolk. Only when they roost on a branch or walk across the ground is their Humanoid nature clear. Standing upright, aarakocra are typically about 5 feet tall, and they have long, narrow legs that

, Humanoid, Monstrosity, Ooze, Plant, Undead. 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

Oath of Redemption

classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

the influence of dark forces that drives them to evil. By setting the proper example, and working to heal the wounds of a deeply flawed world, you can set anyone on a righteous path. Patience.

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Boros Legionnaire

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, inspired by the example of the angels, moved by the plight of the downtrodden, and devoted to the cause of justice. Or you could be a cynic in the ranks, perhaps because you reluctantly followed in the

;m alone. 2 I see everything in clear-cut black and white. 3 I’m just a little fascinated by the ways of the Gruul. 4 I trust the chain of command more than anything &mdash

Reborn Legacy

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

veins making it clear that they’ve been touched by death. Other reborn are marvels of magic or science, being stitched together from disparate beings or bearing mysterious minds in manufactured

themselves, but some rules in the game affect creatures of certain types in different ways. For example, the text of the cure wounds spell specifies that the spell doesn’t work on a creature of the Construct type. Reborn Traits

Deck of Several Things

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

addition, the Monastery of the Distressed Body’s brains in jars regard you thereafter as the monastery’s rightful master. You must defeat or otherwise clear out the Grand Master and its

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

The map we found showed the entrance to the Priest King’s treasure cache right in the middle of the ruined section of the city. We approached our destination without issue, but as we arrived

kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

. 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

following features: Shelf Floor. The sandy beaches represent the ocean floor at a depth of 100 feet, which is coated in a soft layer of fine sediment. The water around the lair is clear but dimly lit

Maintaining Order

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

bit of an advantage in this regard, in that the NPCs placed under their command are all well-trained faction operatives, not raw recruits or mercenaries. However, some of these seasoned personnel might

expeditionary force is organized and distributed (see “Marching Orders”), the players must also institute a clear chain of command. One or more of the adventurers might be the field commanders of the expanded

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs. Other practitioners of evil have held the book and

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Helm

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

of a treasury vault. Helm embodies the spirit of watchfulness without regard to good or evil. In legends, he is honorable and keeps his word to a fault, such as when he guarded the celestial

ever vigilant, ever aware, ever prepared for one’s enemies. Patience, clear thought, and careful planning will always defeat rushed actions in the end. Those who favor Helm strive to be alert, clear

Conclusion

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

Conclusion After Kirina’s formal arrest, Uzoma demands an immediate investigation of High Priest Kedjou’s lodgings to confirm the characters’ claims. Bolstered by Prince Simbon’s influence, she

drives immediate action. The characters might join her, Simbon, and a group of guards in a surprise visit to Kedjou’s chambers, where the high priest is caught off guard. His research notes—matching the

Divine Knowledge

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

similar effects. As the Commune spell description states, gods aren’t necessarily omniscient. But they are tremendously knowledgeable, particularly with regard to their particular areas of influence. A sea

god can be reasonably expected to know anything that has happened in or on a sea, for example, and a martial god knows details about wars. Gods can reliably predict the future, at least in the short

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

example of blackest magic he came across or devised. Vecna covered every vile topic he could, making the book a gruesome catalog of all mortal wrongs. Other practitioners of evil have held the book and

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

Reckless Hate

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

cultists’ path brings them close to wherever the characters happen to be staying. For example, if the characters are camped out near one of the Haunted Keeps, they spot the group as it exits the

low, strange chanting. When the characters investigate, add the following information. Several strangely dressed people stand in the street. One who looks like a priest chants as the others open a

Alignment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

) folk do the best they can to help others according to their needs. Many celestials are neutral good. Chaotic good (CG) creatures act as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others

neutral. Neutral (N) is the alignment of those who prefer to steer clear of moral questions and don’t take sides, doing what seems best at the time. Druids are traditionally neutral, as are typical

Adjudicating Reaction Timing

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

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

attack and the shield spell are clear about the fact that they can interrupt their triggers. If a reaction has no timing specified, or the timing is unclear, the reaction occurs after its trigger finishes, as in the Ready action.

Monastic Icon

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

certain creatures with special regard, either because the creature is tied to the order’s history or because it serves as an example of a quality the monks seek to emulate. If your character’s monastery

Playing the Same Character

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

approach revises the effect of the Void card; the character loses their soul but not their capacity to think and act. At first, the effects of the card might seem minor, and it might not be clear exactly

what has happened. The character might grow lightheaded or briefly fall unconscious, for example. But upon awakening, the character feels a profound emptiness and sense of loss. Everything feels

Experts at the Table

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

or otherwise deviate from existing lore, make that clear to your players so they know what to expect. You can take advantage of player expertise by turning such players into a resource at the table. To

return to an earlier example, if the characters arrive in Waterdeep and you don’t have an inn prepared, you can ask one of the experts at your table, “What inn do you stay at, and what’s unique about

The League of Malevolence

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

priest of Orcus who hopes to supplant Kelek as leader of the league, is usually encountered in area P30. Two other members of the League of Malevolence can be found elsewhere in Prismeer: Zarak, an

in chapters 2, 3, and 4, the hags retreat to area P47. When the hags are in the palace, members of the League of Malevolence act as their underlings while steering clear of the hags whenever possible.

Journey Back to Leilon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

experience the following encounters. Invisible Assassins The Talos priest Galas Windrage sends invisible stalkers to the ship the characters are traveling on, to kill the captains and officers before

the following boxed text aloud to set the scene: The sky becomes clear and sunny as the rain begins to clear, revealing two nearby ships. The smaller vessel, a longship, rows quickly toward you

Purphoros's Champions

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

table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Purphoros’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal 1 Clear out a monster-infested mine and help procure precious iron ore

has fallen into the hands of minotaurs. 4 Resist the corrupt authority of a powerful priest of Heliod or a cruel village elder. 5 Triumph in a contest of strength or crafting to bring

The Cogs

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

remarkable locations. For example, the Pool of Onatar’s Tears is sacred to the Sovereign of the Forge. The current caretaker is a warforged priest named Smith, who believes that Onatar has plans for

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