grave continue learning

Aphemia

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

bonus action on her subsequent turns to continue singing. She can stop singing at any time. The song ends if Aphemia is incapacitated or dies. Grave Calling Song. Aphemia intones a low, growling

continue singing, and she can mentally command the undead under her control as part of the same bonus action. She can stop singing at any time. The song ends if Aphemia is incapacitated or dies.The

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

Revenants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Revenants Vengeance from beyond the Grave Habitat: Forest, Swamp, Urban; Treasure: Any Wrathful spirits bent on revenge, revenants possess corpses and other materials, using them to seek justice or

vent their rage on those who wronged them. Revenants refuse to rest until those they seek to punish are no more. If their bodies are destroyed, revenants claim new forms and continue their ruthless quests. Cristi Balanescu Revenant Followed by a Graveyard Revenant

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried into death and the

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

Shadow Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baron’s firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossing—a gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters

must first open Sylphene’s grave and remove the coffin (see area C9). In the darkest hours of the night, fog leaches into the open grave and fills it. Any creature that lies down in the fog-filled

The Mournland

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

. The Mournland is a vast open grave. In the Mournland, the wounds of war never heal, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Arcane effects

continue to rain upon the land, magical storms that never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells — war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for

Thebestys

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Ma’at. Founded by a god of learning, Thebestys draws sages and scholars with the promise of knowledge, for its library is said to hold the answer to any question one could ask. However, finding answers

within the endless repository can prove futile—some creatures die of old age in between its bookshelves only to continue their hunt as petitioners. More often, planar powers of knowledge come to

Wight

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Motives 1d8 The Wight Returned from the Dead To... 1 Challenge anyone who passes near its grave on a certain cursed night. 2 Conquer the land it believes it should rule. 3 Continue

them beyond death. Unlike mere zombies, they retain the memories and evil agendas they harbored in life. After dying and returning from the grave, a wight continues its villainous ways, but it is now

Old Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

vampirate. Topolah fears that the crew of the Second Wind might be discouraged by learning this fact before they meet Gargenhale in person. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check

continue without Topolah, she lets out a wistful sigh and hangs her head in disappointment. After giving Krux the directions to Gargenhale’s fleet, she tips her hat at the characters and returns to her tower for a much-needed nap.

Morgrave University

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

of Wynarn, whose administrators have been known to refer to Morgrave as an “institute of learning, relic hunting, and grave robbing.” The University of Wynarn is ancient—the first university

. Library of Korranberg. The Library of Korranberg boasts the greatest collection of learning in Khorvaire. Its prestige means that people associated with it often look down on their colleagues at

C. Svalich Woods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

a forgotten grave, yet exude the feeling of an unvoiced scream. If the characters are traveling in Vistani wagons, they can continue on to the village of Barovia (area E) without incident. If the

Build Your Group

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

be a character with plenty of training and experience in the dangerous life of an adventurer. Sometimes called tomb raiders or grave robbers, such characters know that groundbreaking work requires

on learning and research, the Scholar in your party might represent the academic emphasis of the university. This character is often a noncombatant, a professor or student the rest of the party

Worshiping Athreos

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

“frame” the identity of the dead for Athreos, and with at least one coin, so a soul might pay Athreos to ferry them to the Underworld. Some people are laid to rest with large amounts of grave goods

the newly dead, learning an incredible amount about the mortal world in the process. The only thing she’s less impressed with than the state of the modern world is Athreos, whom she curses like a

Ramya Vasavadan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

forgave the rebel faction, Arijani was imprisoned, and Ramya ascended as Kalakeri’s maharani, Queen of Kings. A golden period in Kalakeri’s history followed as Ramya promoted learning and upheld

that closed around Kalakeri. The storm lashed Kalakeri for weeks, and when it reached its height, Ramya emerged from her watery grave. Reborn with terrifying power, she called upon those who had been

22. Steadfast Stone

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

process repeats once more, until the third earth elemental appears and is destroyed. The elementals ignore the galeb duhr, which continue to stand motionless throughout the fight. When the characters reduce

. The galeb duhr then animate and acknowledge the characters with a grave nod, before settling down in their boulder guise around the menhir. Gurnik delivers his promised blessings when the characters

5. Dilapidated Rooms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. The surviving objects continue to float, doing so even if removed from the room. It takes almost no effort to move them, and they sink to the floor under 1 pound or more of additional weight. A

components (for the indicated spells): a vial of blood, a strip of flesh, and a pinch of bone dust (animate dead); a clay pot of grave dirt, a clay pot of brackish water, and three 150 gp black onyx

Harpies

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

immune to Aphemia’s Discordant Song for the next 24 hours. Aphemia must take a bonus action on her subsequent turns to continue singing. She can stop singing at any time. The song ends if Aphemia is

incapacitated or dies. Grave Calling Song. Aphemia intones a low, growling magical melody. Every undead within 300 feet of her must succeed on a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw or fall under her control

Graymatter Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

, the graymatter engine assumes the role of a gracious host. It is far more interested in learning about its visitors than in talking about itself. If pushed, Landro briefly explains how it was created by

before. After this process, Landro nods in quiet appreciation and thanks the party for sharing their secrets. Secrets Revealed. If any character consents to the graymatter engine’s secret-learning

Sphinx of Secrets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Sphinx of Secrets Hazem Ameen Sphinxes of secrets are commonly associated with a site of great magic or learning. These immortal beings often outlive such locations, though, and might protect a

site’s ruins as they continue their own studies. Sphinxes of secrets fiercely guard their dwellings and research. Sphinx of Secrets Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral AC 16 Initiative +5 (15) HP 136

Episode 6: Showdown with the Six

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

local townsfolk, learning that the members of the “C” Team entered the inn but have not returned. Likewise, the inn’s co-owner and proprietor, Propha Dran, has not been seen since the planar strangeness

continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off

The Mourning

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

vast open grave. In that horrific landscape, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Magical effects continue to rain upon the land as storms that

never dissipate. Stories speak of living spells—war magic that has taken physical form, sentient fireballs and vile cloudkills that endlessly search for new victims. And angry ghosts continue to fight

Cult of the Howling Hatred

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

her to the hidden city of Evereska. Her parents then realized their grave mistake. In pampering and sheltering their daughter, they had raised not a young lady but a spoiled child. Accustomed to

of an old mystic with brown skin and white hair, who promised to teach her all she desired to know — a vision of Yan-C-Bin, the Prince of Evil Air. Aerisi turned her study to elemental air, learning

Mortuary Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

characters interrupt or otherwise ruin the tune, 1d4 irascible specters emerge from the walls and attack, causing the bards to flee. 10 Three skeleton farmers quietly tend to corpse-white grave

testament to continue their exploration. If a character doesn’t have a will, the testator offers to write one for them on the spot in exchange for 10 gp each. 5 A githyanki knight and four pallbearers

Ghost

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

some unresolved task from its life. It might seek to avenge its own death, fulfill an oath, or relay a message to a loved one. A ghost might not realize that it has died and continue the everyday

might seep into the area, inanimate objects might move of their own accord, and corpses might rise from the grave. The ghost has no control over these manifestations; they simply occur. Undead Nature

Cove Reef

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

statue. C4. Bleached Reef This small reef is stark white and covered by twenty crabs crawling over it. This reef marks Ogrorlo’s grave. The aboleth’s loyal slaves buried the remains after Lenth killed

. The anemone has AC 10 and 45 hit points. C6. Merfolk Mass Grave Fifty merfolk skeletons are buried in a mass grave 12 feet beneath the seafloor. These bones are the remains of Ogrorlo’s slaves that died

Plague-Mort

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

common nuisance, as pox-ridden corpses regularly return to confront their oppressors. CoupleOfKooks “The knife of betrayal is best twisted twice–once in the back and again in the grave. Trust no one

cursed blight goads farmers to wade into the stalks and reap what they sow. Razed Altar Believed to have once been a temple to a god of learning, Plague-Mort’s abandoned cathedral has become a monument

The Scarlet Sash

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

The Scarlet Sash Years after Anil Zasperdes’s death, members of the Scarlet Sash continue to use the chalet as a meeting place. They keep some robes, sandals, and scarlet sashes in the house so that

secret and will carry that secret to the grave.” Ideal. “Without vigilance, evil runs amok.” Bond. “I love glass. I adore its colors and its polished gleam. Watching glass bend and take different forms

The Xaryxian Threat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

The Xaryxian Threat Prince Xeleth is a chaotic evil astral elf aristocrat (see Boo’s Astral Menagerie) who wears a ring of shooting stars. After learning of his sister’s escape from custody, Xeleth

hope of forming a coalition among the Doomspace factions is lost. (Skip over the “Alliance in Doomspace” and “Assemble the Fleet!” sections.) When the characters are ready to leave Doomspace, continue with the “Red Dragon Rider” section at the end of the chapter.

The Thornapple

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

The Thornapple Once things are under control in the market, the characters can continue to the Thornapple. When they enter, read the following description: Although the building is packed with people

Proud Edun to break the bargain. After calling the witch to a secret meeting, they murdered her. Learning about Kala Mabarin When the effects of the poison end, Diva Luma and her fellow entertainers

World-Shaking Events

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

Philosophy/learning/magic Political leaders are monarchs, nobles, and chiefs. Religious leaders include deities’ avatars, high priests, and messiahs, as well as those in charge of monasteries and leaders of

, or sculptor. A major leader in philosophy, learning, or magic is a genius philosopher, a counselor to emperors, an enlightened thinker, the head of the highest institution of learning in the world, or

Outer City Gazetteer

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

later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the

striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by brigands and necromancy-obsessed followers of Myrkul only

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

tribute to the great man — until one morning several months later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning

it’s not uncommon for a gravedigger to find themselves striking the wood of a coffin where no coffin should be, or tumbling through into a forgotten stretch of tunnel. Rampant grave robbery by

Bryn Shander Quests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

frost giants continue hunting for Sirac. If the characters allow Sirac to accompany them, assume that any frost giants that appear in a random encounter are searching for him. If they travel to

faction of the Order of the Gauntlet called the Order of the Gilded Eye. Sir Lanniver provides the following information about the organization if the characters seem interested in learning more. The

Halfling Gods and Myths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Earth, death Death, Grave,* Knowledge Silhouette of a dog’s head Yondalla LG Primary goddess of halflings Life Cornucopia *Appears in Xanathar’s Guide to Everything Yondalla The

their caps doffed, humbly asking permission from Sheela to continue. Charmalaine Charmalaine is an energetic and spontaneous deity, unafraid of danger, for she expects to be able to detect it as it

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

, the orc goddess who represents both life and the grave. It is her worshipers that raise young orcs to be warriors, and then, at the end of their lives, take them to Yurtrus and Shargaas to be carried

study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as Luthic. He

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