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Player’s Handbook
the old feat and gain the benefits of the new one. You can’t replace a feat that is a prerequisite for any of your other feats or features.
Roll Redo. You undo a single recent event by forcing
wish for something not included in any of the other effects. To do so, state your wish to the DM as precisely as possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater
Magic Items
Storm King's Thunder
The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the ancient dwarven empire. The Korolnor Scepter’s location was
unknown for the longest time until a storm giant queen, Neri, found it in a barnacle-covered shipwreck at the bottom of the Trackless Sea. The Ruling Scepters are all roughly the same size and shape, but
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen of the Dead.
The Mark of Death
for personal gain, but Illmarrow cares for nothing except increasing her necromantic knowledge and finding a way to restore her lost mark.
LADY ILLMARROW AND THE BLOOD OF VOL
The Blood of Vol and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Korolnor Scepter Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement) The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the
Ruling Scepters are all roughly the same size and shape, but their materials and properties vary. The Korolnor Scepter is a tapered mithral rod as thick and long as a dwarf’s forearm, with a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Korolnor Scepter Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement) The Korolnor Scepter is one of ten Ruling Scepters of Shanatar, forged by the dwarven gods and given to the ruling houses of the
Ruling Scepters are all roughly the same size and shape, but their materials and properties vary. The Korolnor Scepter is a tapered mithral rod as thick and long as a dwarf’s forearm, with a small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. The characters gain 1 level when they escape the Maze of Mists and reach the third floor of the pyramid for the first time. Recover Amun Sa’s Implements. The characters gain 1 level when they
recover both the Staff of Ruling (see appendix A) and the star-gem of Mo-Pelar. If you follow this method, the characters should reach 9th level by the adventure’s conclusion.
About the Original
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. The characters gain 1 level when they escape the Maze of Mists and reach the third floor of the pyramid for the first time. Recover Amun Sa’s Implements. The characters gain 1 level when they
recover both the Staff of Ruling (see appendix A) and the star-gem of Mo-Pelar. If you follow this method, the characters should reach 9th level by the adventure’s conclusion.
About the Original
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to
agenda. Vizeran has cultivated his role as a patron and ally of the council to gain influence among its members — while giving them no hint of his desire to destroy the drow’s obsessive worship of Lolth
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
human society, so they gain influence by controlling enemy rulers — and those close to them — through blackmail, drugs, magic, and the subterfuge of disguised purebloods.
From Calimshan and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
priestesses. A secret cabal of noble wizards calling itself the Council of Spiders works to see wizards represented on the Ruling Council — overturning thousands of years of tradition while remaining true to
agenda. Vizeran has cultivated his role as a patron and ally of the council to gain influence among its members — while giving them no hint of his desire to destroy the drow’s obsessive worship of Lolth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wicked peace. That ended when Hazlik discovered that Indreficus had gained the attention of the land’s ruling zulkirs and planned to betray Hazlik to garner their favor. Heartbroken and enraged, Hazlik
impress his people’s rulers and gain their patronage. Instead, the zulkirs revealed that Indreficus had not betrayed him. Rather, the zulkirs had watched the pair’s ascent and, wary of their potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
wicked peace. That ended when Hazlik discovered that Indreficus had gained the attention of the land’s ruling zulkirs and planned to betray Hazlik to garner their favor. Heartbroken and enraged, Hazlik
impress his people’s rulers and gain their patronage. Instead, the zulkirs revealed that Indreficus had not betrayed him. Rather, the zulkirs had watched the pair’s ascent and, wary of their potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
impressive carriage, Itzmin emerges. Itzmin A spiteful tiefling in his late forties, Itzmin del Prado is a chaotic evil cult fanatic. He’s also a politician and part of San Citlán’s ruling council, the
.” Ideal. “I’ll do whatever it takes to gain the upper hand in any situation.” Bond. “I must restore my family to its former glory.” Flaw. “I value prestige over security.” Itzmin’s Goals Itzmin wants to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles
. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in human society, so they gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
impressive carriage, Itzmin emerges. Itzmin A spiteful tiefling in his late forties, Itzmin del Prado is a chaotic evil cult fanatic. He’s also a politician and part of San Citlán’s ruling council, the
.” Ideal. “I’ll do whatever it takes to gain the upper hand in any situation.” Bond. “I must restore my family to its former glory.” Flaw. “I value prestige over security.” Itzmin’s Goals Itzmin wants to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the city, the age-old fortress of Castle Kalaman rises atop rugged cliffs, visible from anywhere within the city walls and for miles beyond. The city’s governor dwells within the castle, and the ruling
gain access to the apothecary’s back room, which houses esoteric spell components. The “Message for a Mage” section later in this chapter provides more details on Wyhan and her shop.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the city, the age-old fortress of Castle Kalaman rises atop rugged cliffs, visible from anywhere within the city walls and for miles beyond. The city’s governor dwells within the castle, and the ruling
gain access to the apothecary’s back room, which houses esoteric spell components. The “Message for a Mage” section later in this chapter provides more details on Wyhan and her shop.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles
. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in human society, so they gain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. You replace one of your feats with another feat for which you are eligible. You lose all the benefits of the old feat and gain the benefits of the new one. You can’t replace a feat that is a
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
. You replace one of your feats with another feat for which you are eligible. You lose all the benefits of the old feat and gain the benefits of the new one. You can’t replace a feat that is a
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Sovereign I never had much interest in ruling, partly because the titles all sound so stuffy. But “witch queen” has a lovely ring to it, don’t you think?
Tasha
A leader without allies is not long
Merfolk Sovereign With the sovereign as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. Elite Access. While in service to the sovereign, you have access to the highest echelons of society. With your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Sovereign I never had much interest in ruling, partly because the titles all sound so stuffy. But “witch queen” has a lovely ring to it, don’t you think?
Tasha
A leader without allies is not long
Merfolk Sovereign With the sovereign as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. Elite Access. While in service to the sovereign, you have access to the highest echelons of society. With your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
whatever emotion she chooses to evoke. Belial, meanwhile, doesn’t attempt to sway others with his interpersonal skills and focuses on the duties of ruling a layer of the Nine Hells. The two seem to hate and
Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
. You replace one of your feats with another feat for which you are eligible. You lose all the benefits of the old feat and gain the benefits of the new one. You can’t replace a feat that is a
possible. The DM has great latitude in ruling what occurs in such an instance; the greater the wish, the greater the likelihood that something goes wrong. This spell might simply fail, the effect you desire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Speakers for the Ancestors The Speakers for the Ancestors are the ruling body of the Radiant Citadel. Candidates are chosen through an election among the diaspora of the people they represent. Once a
approve them again. As founding civilizations are rediscovered and rejoin the Radiant Citadel, the council is expanded, and the new Speakers gain power equal to that of their peers. A Speaker’s Role
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
whatever emotion she chooses to evoke. Belial, meanwhile, doesn’t attempt to sway others with his interpersonal skills and focuses on the duties of ruling a layer of the Nine Hells. The two seem to hate and
Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Speakers for the Ancestors The Speakers for the Ancestors are the ruling body of the Radiant Citadel. Candidates are chosen through an election among the diaspora of the people they represent. Once a
approve them again. As founding civilizations are rediscovered and rejoin the Radiant Citadel, the council is expanded, and the new Speakers gain power equal to that of their peers. A Speaker’s Role
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
who meet their demands. 4 Pirate Fleet. This alliance of pirate captains is unified under a ruling captain or admiral and adheres to a strict code of honor. They converge only in response to an
syndicate as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. Assignments. The syndicate doesn’t pay you directly, but it assigns you to particular tasks on behalf of its clients or the organization
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
who meet their demands. 4 Pirate Fleet. This alliance of pirate captains is unified under a ruling captain or admiral and adheres to a strict code of honor. They converge only in response to an
syndicate as your group’s patron, you gain the following perks. Assignments. The syndicate doesn’t pay you directly, but it assigns you to particular tasks on behalf of its clients or the organization
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
is the power behind the Order of the Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen
has a more important goal: restoring her dragonmark and unlocking godlike powers. The agents of the Emerald Claw who serve her fight either for the good of Karrnath or for personal gain, but Illmarrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
is the power behind the Order of the Emerald Claw, but her motives for founding the order are buried in her past. Lady Illmarrow has no interest in ruling the living. Rather, she seeks to become Queen
has a more important goal: restoring her dragonmark and unlocking godlike powers. The agents of the Emerald Claw who serve her fight either for the good of Karrnath or for personal gain, but Illmarrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rival, Bel, who fell out of Asmodeus’s favor and was forced to serve as Zariel’s adviser. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine
into imps to gain stealthy spies under its command. High-level promotions are almost always based on merit, such as when a bone devil that distinguishes itself in battle is transformed into a horned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
rival, Bel, who fell out of Asmodeus’s favor and was forced to serve as Zariel’s adviser. Tiamat, the Queen of Evil Dragons, is a prisoner on this layer, ruling her own domain but confined to the Nine
into imps to gain stealthy spies under its command. High-level promotions are almost always based on merit, such as when a bone devil that distinguishes itself in battle is transformed into a horned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
uninterrupted while seven other aarakocra chant prayers to the Wind Dukes of Aaqa. When the dance concludes, Asharra’s wings disappear and she loses the ability to fly. The ritual’s beneficiaries each gain a
and 3 hit points) are guests of the aarakocra — although “wards” might be a more accurate description. Their great-grandmother, Napaka, was the last ruling queen of Omu; their father, Omek, died in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on
allied faction, or an influential figure in Sigil, one can gain temporary protection services or extra muscle in the form of a few reliable guards who stubbornly obey every city ordinance. Fortune’s