guides contained life

Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

disappears, your Attunement to it ends immediately, and you lose all benefits granted by it. If you die while attuned to the book, an entity of great evil claims your soul. You can’t be restored to life

damage unless the creature is a Fiend or an Undead. Destroying the Book. The Book of Vile Darkness allows pages to be torn from it, but any evil lore contained on those pages finds its way back into the

Deck of Many Things

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

ally with its attacks. You and your allies can each summon only one avatar as a consequence of this draw. A creature slain by an avatar can’t be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium Undead

, which must be cleared out before you can claim the keep as yours. Void. Your soul is drawn from your body and contained in an object in a place of the DM’s choice. One or more powerful beings

Baba Lysaga's Creeping Hut

Monsters Curse of Strahd

with a semblance of life. When she wills it to do so, the hut pulls its gigantic roots free of the earth and shambles around like a spidery behemoth, shaking the ground with every step. The hut

furnishings have been bolted to the floor, since the hut lurches from side to side when it walks. Heart of the Hut. The gemstone that has given life to Baba Lysaga's hut was previously buried in the

Stone Giant Dreamwalker

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

there is permanent, so nothing there is real. What happens on the surface doesn’t matter. Promises and bargains made there needn’t be honored. Life and even art hold less value there

them valuable guides, and their insights can help other stone giants grasp the dangers of living in a dream. Dreamwalkers become divorced from reality by isolation, shame, and their unendingly alien

Nightmare Shepherd

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

dead that it torments and occasionally feeds upon. Overseers of the Underworld. Nightmare shepherds are Nyxborn, drawn from the god-energy of Erebos to be guides of the dead, shepherding them to one of

miserable lives they had. Having been despicable in life, these spirits fester in death. The worst of these hateful dead, through ages of bitterness, gradually transform into fiends, the tormentors of

Vellynne Harpell

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Companions. Since arriving in Icewind Dale, Vellynne has secured the services of six icewind kobold;Icewind kobolds that act as her valets and guides. Two of them were killed by a Melf's acid arrow spell (cast

’s blood on the title page. The tome contains the spells Vellynne has prepared plus the following additional spells: bestow curse, blindness/deafness, false life, find familiar, magic weapon, polymorph, protection from evil and good, remove curse, shield, and Tenser's floating disk.

Avarice

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

challenge, even when the odds are clearly stacked against her. Seeing other wizards as a threat, paranoia rules her life. Avarice has been a member of the Arcane Brotherhood for almost two years. She

archdevil Levistus, having traded her soul years ago for her first taste of magical power. Levistus speaks to her in dreams and guides her path. Shortly after Avarice arrived in Ten-Towns, Levistus

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature

great evil claims your soul. You can’t be restored to life by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. The Book of Vile Darkness has the following properties: Circle of Death. While attuned

Ideals Legacy

Rules

Your ideals are the things that you believe in most strongly, the fundamental moral and ethical principles that compel you to act as you do. Ideals encompass everything from your life goals to your

core belief system. Ideals might answer any of these questions: What are the principles that you will never betray? What would prompt you to make sacrifices? What drives you to act and guides your goals and ambitions? What is the single most important thing you strive for?

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature

great evil claims your soul. You can’t be restored to life by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. Random Properties. The Book of Vile Darkness has the following random properties: 3

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

gave Burgell room to pack in all his gnome-sized gear. The front room was his workshop, and it contained a bewildering miscellany of tools: hammers, chisels, saws, lockpicks, tinted lenses, jeweler&rsquo

communities. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

becomes your enemy. The devil seeks your ruin and plagues your life, savoring your suffering before attempting to slay you. This enmity lasts until either you or the devil dies. Fool. You lose 10,000 XP

own avatar of death. A creature slain by an avatar of death can't be restored to life. Avatar of Death Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 20 Hit Points half the hit point maximum of its

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

hardship is essential to you and is at the heart of a personal philosophy or ethos that often guides your actions. You can roll on the following table to determine this hardship or choose one that best fits

solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful) 3 Embracing. Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) 4

Sovereigns

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

Sovereigns These common names and attributes describe the nine Sovereigns as they are worshiped in Khorvaire: Arawai is the Sovereign of Life and Love. She is the patron of fertility and of the

is the Sovereign of Horn and Hunt. He guides both the beast and the hunter, and he is the patron of those who walk on the edge of civilization and the natural world. Boldrei is the Sovereign of Hall

Kolyan Indirovich's Letter (version 2)

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

nights bitten by a vampyr. For over four hundred years, this creature has drained the life blood of my people. Now, my dear Ireena languishes and dies from an unholy wound caused by this vile beast

. He has become too powerful to conquer. So I say to you, give us up for dead and encircle this land with the symbols of good. Let holy men call upon their power that the devil may be contained within

Esoteric Martial Arts

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

Esoteric Martial Arts The Book of Inner Alchemy is an esoteric document on the mental, physical, and spiritual practices pertaining to the life energy known as ki. Contained within it are meticulous

diagrams of the humanoid form, outlining the flow of ki through the body and obscure practices for cultivating one’s vitality. It describes the techniques monks learn to consciously control their life

Delerium Chip Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Geode Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Massive Cluster Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

homeland, content to dwell in small, tight clans. These tabaxi hunt for food, craft goods, and largely keep to themselves. However, not all tabaxi are satisfied with such a life. The Cat Lord, the divine

path to satisfy their obsessions become wandering tinkers and minstrels. These tabaxi work in small troupes, usually consisting of an elder, more experienced tabaxi who guides up to four young ones

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

are 10 feet high unless otherwise noted. Light. Unless specified otherwise, there is no light inside the tomb. Regional Effects. When Diderius died, those who honored him in life transformed him into

appearance of opulent and well-kept rooms suitable for a noble archmage. This effect is an illusion, however, failing to cover the rank scent of dust and decay. Diderius’s magic also guides those who show proper respect. Map 11.1: Tomb of Diderius View Player Version

Delerium Fragment Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Administration

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

operations, numerous automatons and artificial life-forms—various kinds of Constructs—serve in various roles, including campus guides and library assistants. All these operations are managed by an

Cosmetic Spell Modifications

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

. Find steed: The summoned steed is undead—not a celestial, fey, or fiend—and is immune to features that turn undead. Find the path: A child’s spirit appears and guides the caster to the desired

together by the spell can’t shake the feeling that something vile is telepathically eavesdropping on them. Revivify: A creature restored to life by a revivify spell screams upon regaining consciousness

Finding a Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Finding a Guide Guides can be retained in Port Nyanzaru or Fort Beluarian. All Port Nyanzaru guides must register and serve under the auspices of Jobal, who takes a princely cut of their earnings and

findings. The Zhentarim also have a black market network in the city that provides guides. Jobal is aware that this network exists and makes it abundantly clear that guides who fail to register with

Delerium Crystal Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Delerium Shard Legacy

Equipment

acid, cold, fire, and lightning damage; as well as slashing and piercing damage from magical weapons. Vulnerable to bludgeoning damage from magical weapons. Unless contained within an antimagic field

attack or cast a spell. 13 Tendrils of life flow from the nearest creature to others. It must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 8d8 necrotic damage, half on a success. The three

Gods of Theros

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

(Titus Lunter) A pantheon of fifteen gods guides religious life on Theros. From the sun and agriculture to death and passage into the Underworld, the gods oversee the forces of nature and the most

important aspects of mortal life. These gods are quite real to the people of Theros, who see them moving across the sky at night and sometimes encounter them face to face. Thus, most people perform

Gnome

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

apartment gave Burgell room to pack in all his gnome-sized gear. The front room was his workshop, and it contained a bewildering miscellany of tools: hammers, chisels, saws, lockpicks, tinted lenses

. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.

Gnome

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

apartment gave Burgell room to pack in all his gnome-sized gear. The front room was his workshop, and it contained a bewildering miscellany of tools: hammers, chisels, saws, lockpicks, tinted lenses

. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.

Cliffside

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

district of Precarious. The area’s rough and poor, filled with sailors and dockworkers. Many of these boisterous folk love the life in Cliffside; as a common saying goes, “Better a tankard of ale in

, who sell their services as guides to help ships traveling to Xen’drik. In fact, the sahuagin rarely initiate violence, but there have been clashes between them and aggressive, drunken sailors.

Beginning the Adventure

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

book by that name contained in the library-fortress of Candlekeep. With luck, the book holds information that might help you end the saprophytic plague before it wipes out every village, town, and

phylacteries, but Xanthoria discovered a way to house her soul in a living sprite named Thunderwing. Though initially concerned with ways to end the unnatural life of the undead, Xanthoria’s research took a dark turn, as chronicled in her journal, titled Xanthoria.

The Talenta Plains

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

The Talenta Plains Capital: Gatherhold Noted for Halflings, livestock, dinosaurs The halflings of the Talenta Plains live a simpler life than the people of the Five Nations. They have no cities, no

departed ancestors and the spirits of the natural world. Each nomadic tribe has a lath—a chieftain who guides and protects the tribe—but it is the shamans who consult the spirits and choose the paths of

Undying Court

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

Undying Court Our greatest champions and sages will never be lost to us. Their wisdom guides us, and their power protects us all. Honor our past. Respect our traditions. Perfect your skills and you

as an assembly of your greatest sages and leaders. Should you accomplish great achievements in your life, you can aspire to join the Court. As a cleric or paladin of the Undying Court, you have a

Mirror of Life Trapping

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

Mirror of Life Trapping Wondrous item, very rare When this 4-foot-tall mirror is viewed indirectly, its surface shows faint images of creatures. The mirror weighs 50 pounds, and it has AC 11, 10 hit

number. The creature named or contained in the named cell appears as an image on the mirror’s surface. You and the creature can then communicate normally. In a similar way, you can use an action to

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