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Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of

must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to

Monk

classes Player’s Handbook

: Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies Choose one type of Artisan

power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

delight in exploring their feelings, their freedom, and their relationships with others. Most warforged have no interest in religion, but some embrace faith and mysticism, seeking higher purpose and

how new they are to the world. The Warforged Quirks table contains example quirks. Warforged Quirks d8 Quirk 1 You analyze — out loud — the potential threat posed by

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

. Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: An Orzhov insignia, a foot-long chain made of ten gold coins, vestments, a set of fine clothes, and

needs warrant. For example, you can have a message carried across a neighborhood, procure a short carriage ride without paying, or have others clean up a bloody mess you left in an alley. The DM

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

invade the dreams of adventurers, sending parties on quests to assist the spellcaster’s nefarious schemes. 8 A moonstone dragon that accidentally stumbled through a portal to the Material

of one plane to wander into others. Moonstone Dragon Lair Features You can look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragon’s lair. For example

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

adventurers, sending parties on quests to assist the spellcaster’s nefarious schemes. 8 A moonstone dragon that accidentally stumbled through a portal to the Material Plane can’t

look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragon’s lair. For example, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lair’s

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only

Faction Agent

Backgrounds 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

Religion in the Realms

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

Religion in the Realms Though wizards work wonders with their Art, and adventurers take their fates into their own hands, it is on the gods that most folk in the Forgotten Realms depend when they

region to region, with different cultures and societies emphasizing some deities over others. Although exceptions exist — the gods of Mulhorand, for example — all the gods are revered across all of Faerûn.

Choosing a Race

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race

character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only

Choosing a Race

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

of adventurers who make up typical parties. Dragonborn, gnomes, half-elves, half-orcs, and tieflings are less common as adventurers. Drow, a subrace of elves, are also uncommon. Your choice of race

character you want to play. For example, a halfling could be a good choice for a sneaky rogue, a dwarf makes a tough warrior, and an elf can be a master of arcane magic. Your character race not only

Skills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

monster's stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character's attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

how to use a skill associated with an ability. Strength Athletics Dexterity Acrobatics Sleight of Hand Stealth Intelligence Arcana History Investigation Nature Religion Wisdom Animal Handling Insight

Skills

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

monster’s stat block.) For example, a Dexterity check might reflect a character’s attempt to pull off an acrobatic stunt, to palm an object, or to stay hidden. Each of these aspects of Dexterity has an

how to use a skill associated with an ability. Strength Athletics Dexterity Acrobatics Sleight of Hand Stealth Intelligence Arcana History Investigation Nature Religion Wisdom

Infernal Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

some theatrical manner; for example, it might arrive in a puff of smoke, accompanied by a fiendish cackle or an imp waving a sparkler. Contracts take a variety of forms, with the terms of the deal

written out in Infernal, and are made binding in one of several ways, ranging from a simple signature to a revolting act. Once all concerned parties perform the actions necessary to enter the contract

Skill Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character

List The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. Skills Skill Ability Example Uses

Skill Proficiencies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

make ability checks involving that skill but doesn’t add its Proficiency Bonus. For example, if a character tries to climb a cliff, the DM might ask for a Strength (Athletics) check. If the character

List The skills are shown on the Skills table, which notes example uses for each skill proficiency as well as the ability check the skill most often applies to. Skills Skill Ability Example Uses

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

Character Objectives

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

alleviates the risk of players losing interest. For example, if the overall story of your adventure involves a quest to deliver a priceless relic to a remote monastery, each encounter along the way is an

constantly threatening the monastery. Some players create their own objectives, which is to be expected and encouraged. It is, after all, as much the players’ campaign as yours. For example, a

Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse Religion is an important part of life in the worlds of the D&D multiverse. When gods walk the world, clerics channel divine power, evil cults perform dark

different gods at different times and circumstances. People in the Forgotten Realms, for example, might pray to Sune for luck in love, make an offering to Waukeen before heading to the market, and pray

Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse

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

Appendix B: Gods of the Multiverse Religion is an important part of life in the worlds of the D&D multiverse. When gods walk the world, clerics channel divine power, evil cults perform sacrifices in

different gods at different times and circumstances. People in the Forgotten Realms, for example, might pray to Sune for luck in love, make an offering to Waukeen before heading to the market, and pray to

Other Religious Systems

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

Other Religious Systems In your campaign, you can create pantheons of gods who are closely linked in a single religion, monotheistic religions (worship of a single deity), dualistic systems (centered

), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small

T6: Occult Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

undead, for example—the dwarf surrenders. In this case, Eleith becomes willing to share information about the cult in exchange for information about living deities and the state of the cosmos. See “Xia’s

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

Factions in Eberron

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

. Because the Silver Flame is Thrane’s state religion, characters of any class from that nation might work toward the Silver Flame’s ends. The Emerald Enclave The Wardens of the Wood or the Gatekeepers

half-elves of House Lyrandar, for example) include members of other races. When you start the adventure, have every character choose a dragonmarked house in addition to a race, class, and background

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies Choose one type of Artisan’s Tools or Musical Instrument

various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a subtler manifestation of defense and speed, this power

Rejecting the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

one their kind traditionally values. These are often giants whose ranking within their kind is low. For example, a contemplative cloud giant might pursue knowledge rather than wealth, or a weak frost

of giant and try to break from the ordning by exceeding those standards. A strong stone giant, for example, might try to claim a place within the frost giants’ ordning. Third, giants who turn from the

Build Your Group

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

Build Your Group Religious orders attract people from all walks of life. It can be fun to play against type—to make a devout character with the criminal or charlatan background, for example

connection to the divine. This character might be the driving force behind the group’s quests, steering them according to divine will. Proficiency in skills such as Insight and Religion can help reflect

Monk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Skill Proficiencies Choose 2: Acrobatics, Athletics, History, Insight, Religion, or Stealth Weapon Proficiencies Simple weapons and Martial weapons that have the Light property Tool Proficiencies

power. Different Monks conceptualize this power in various ways: as breath, energy, life force, essence, or self, for example. Whether channeled as a striking display of martial prowess or as a

Creating a Combat Encounter

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

challenge rating is higher than the party’s average level. Such a creature might deal enough damage with a single action to take out adventurers of a lower level. For example, an ogre has a challenge rating

of 2, but it can kill a 1st-level wizard with a single blow. In addition, some monsters have features that might be difficult or impossible for lower-level characters to overcome. For example, a

Encounter Pace and Tension

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

that define the environment the characters are exploring. For example, an encounter table filled with bats, wraiths, giant spiders, and zombies creates a sense of horror and suggests the possibility of

assistance. Reinforce Campaign Themes. Random encounters can remind the players of the major themes and conflicts in your campaign. For example, if a war between two nations is a major conflict in

Religious Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

stave off otherworldly invasions, to protect the powerless from oppression, or to spread the teachings of your religion in a hostile land. Or perhaps you serve a corrupt hierarchy by making its

prophets. 3 Relic Collectors. This order of archaeologist-monks seeks to fill their museum-like temple with storied holy relics. 4 Charitable Missionaries. Adhering to the belief that religion

Acolyte

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Acolyte

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

: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Feywild Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

, music, and singing birds Values ceremony and refinement (for example, proper ways of speaking, formal etiquette, and extravagant dinner parties) Favors elaborate, manufactured costuming with

) Gloaming Court (Unseelie Fey) Favors gloom, twilight, cobwebs, fireflies, hooting owls, and croaking frogs Values the intuitive and instinctual (for example, mystical rituals, visionaries, and

Decisionist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

. You might primarily attempt to convince others through charismatic arguments, or through force of will or intellectual cunning. You might lead by example, or by extolling the examples of other people

who’ve done the things you haven’t quite gotten around to yet. Many decisionists go on to publish famous tomes, such as the best-selling Habits of Effective Adventuring Parties and I Don’t Care If

Rival Houses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

sometimes boil out into conflict within the house. A Rival Houses Arc This example arc presupposes that the characters generally stay neutral in disputes among the dragonmarked houses. The characters

other motivates them to maintain peace. If the characters belong to a single house, you can adapt this example by using their house as one of the rival factions. Based on that initial assumption, the

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