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Hold Breath. The grippli can hold its breath for 20 minutes.
Standing Leap. The grippli can leap 30 feet horizontally or 20 feet vertically from a standing position.Multiattack. The grippli makes
. Grippli religion is based in animism and nature spirits; the frogfolk do not pay reverence to a single deity, but they might beseech a particular nature spirit for aid from time to time.
Backgrounds
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
coins from different worlds and planes
Sigil Faction Affinities
Faction
Skill
Athar
Religion
Bleak Cabal
Insight
Doomguard
Nature
Fated
Intimidation
forever. The purpose of everything is to crumble and decay.
Fated. Everyone makes their own fate and is entitled to whatever they can take and hold.
Fraternity of Order. All of existence is governed by
backgrounds
Curse of Strahd: Character Options
, Religion, or Survival
Languages: Choose two, one of which must be Abyssal, Celestial, Deep Speech, Draconic, Infernal, Primordial, Sylvan, or Undercommon
Equipment: A Monster Hunter's Pack;monster
. You escaped, but the hag still has a magical hold over you and fills your mind with evil thoughts.
8
You opened an eldritch tome and saw things unfit for a sane mind. You burned the book, but its
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the spell is cast. The spell has no effect, other than to be stored in the stone. If the stone can't hold the spell, the spell is expended without effect. The level of the slot used to cast the spell
in the Religion skill, or a +1 bonus to checks with that skill if already proficient, while this tiny golden gem orbits your head.
Ioun Stone of Language Knowledge;Language Knowledge (Rare). You
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
; wealth.
Flaws
d6
Flaw
1
I hold a scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever — but could also earn me the favor of the Ghost Council.
2
I’m
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
10 +0 +0
Wis 14 +2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
(+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4
Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon
3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians
Actions
Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd.
Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
13 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4
Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
slots): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon
3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians
Actions
Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd.
Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
13 (+1)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +6, Cha +4
Skills Deception +4, History +2, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common
slots): calm emotions, hold person, spiritual weapon
3rd level (2 slots): mass healing word, spirit guardians
Actions
Multiattack. Frulam attacks twice with her halberd.
Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Religion Baldurians are permitted to worship whatever deities they wish, so long as they refrain from violent acts and practices that disrupt trade. While multiple temples rise within the city walls
one’s faith is a sign of pretentiousness and insincerity. Among the many deities worshiped in Baldur’s Gate, a handful hold particular prominence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Religion Baldurians are permitted to worship whatever deities they wish, so long as they refrain from violent acts and practices that disrupt trade. While multiple temples rise within the city walls
one’s faith is a sign of pretentiousness and insincerity. Among the many deities worshiped in Baldur’s Gate, a handful hold particular prominence.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
)
INT
15 (+2)
WIS
18 (+4)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Wis +8
Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6, Religion +6
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Common, plus one of
ft.
STR
10 (+0)
DEX
12 (+1)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
18 (+4)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
14 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +6
Skills Arcana +8, Investigation +8, Religion +8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
14 (+2)
Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 2
, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
Actions
Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
orc war chief who threatens to overrun and destroy everything you hold sacred 2 A fiend or a celestial, the agent of a power of the Outer Planes, who has been charged with corrupting or redeeming you
, as appropriate 3 A dragon whose servants dog your steps 4 A high priest who sees you as a misguided fool and wants you to abandon your religion 5 A rival paladin who trained with you but became an oath
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
11(+0)
WIS
17(+3)
CHA
13(+1)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +7
Skills Intimidation +5, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages
Challenge 9 (5,000
movement, guardian of faith, stoneskin
5th level (1 slot): flame strike, mass cure wounds, hold monster
Actions
Multiattack. The priest makes two melee attacks.
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
)
Hit Points 52 (8d8 + 16)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
15 (+2)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
14 (+2)
INT
10 (+0)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
16 (+3)
Skills Deception +5, Religion
): expeditious retreat, magic missile, shield
2nd level (3 slots): blur, hold person
3rd level (2 slots): sleet storm
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
12(+1)
INT
10(+0)
WIS
13(+1)
CHA
14(+2)
Skills Deception +4, Persuasion +4, Religion +2
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages any one language (usually Common
, inflict wounds, shield of faith
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
Actions
Multiattack. The fanatic makes two melee attacks.
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
11 (+0)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
12 (+1)
WIS
14 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Sahuagin
:
Cantrips (at will): guidance, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): bless, detect magic, guiding bolt
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon (trident)
3rd level (3 slots): mass healing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
10 +0 +0
Wis 11 +0 +2
Cha 10 +0 +0
Skills Deception +2, Religion +2
Gear Leather Armor, Sickle
Senses Passive Perception 10
Languages Common
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2
+2 +4
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Deception +3, Persuasion +3, Religion +2
Gear Holy Symbol, Leather Armor
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 2 (XP 450; PB +2)
Actions
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
+1 +1
Dex 11 +0 +0
Con 12 +1 +1
Ability Score Mod Save
Int 12 +1 +1
Wis 14 +2 +2
Cha 13 +1 +1
Skills Perception +6, Religion +3
Resistances Acid
the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12):
At Will: Thaumaturgy
2/Day Each: Hold Person, Tongues
Bonus Actions
Fiendish Aid (2/Day). The sahuagin casts Bless or Healing Word, using the same spellcasting ability as Spellcasting.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
10 Intelligence (Religion) check can ascertain that the bones are a warning to stay away.
B: Boar Pen. The gate to this room is lashed shut with rope. It holds a boar that is the anchorite’s
its path.
C: Cell. The gate to this cell is lashed shut with rope. The cell is used to hold animals doomed to be sacrificed in rituals to Talos. There’s a 25 percent chance that a harmless deer is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, with significant elf, hobgoblin, lizardfolk, and yuan-ti populations making up most of the remainder. Faith and Religion The dominant faith is Iwahhid, a philosophy that rejects idols and promotes
meat, and many are vegetarians. Monarchy and Order Authority in the Tayyib Empire stems from Empress Firuzeh. Nobles who hold prewar titles are respected, while state-appointed judges enforce the law
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
.
STR
11 (+0)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
20 (+5)
CHA
17 (+3)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wis +8, Cha +6
Skills Medicine +8, Religion +6
-level version), hold person
1/day each: divination, sending, word of recall
Bonus Actions
Starlight Step (2/Day). The elf magically teleports up to 30 feet, along with anything it is wearing or carrying, to an unoccupied space it can see.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
17 (+3)
INT
16 (+3)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
18 (+4)
Saving Throws Dex +8, Cha +8
Skills Perception +11, Religion +7
Damage Resistances radiant
Condition Immunities frightened
Senses
, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 16):
1/day each: command, hold person
Eric Belisle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Priest Priests bring the teachings of their gods to the common folk. They are the spiritual leaders of temples and shrines and often hold positions of influence in their communities. Evil priests
10 (+0)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
13 (+1)
Skills Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
a few feet away. Maggots feast on the rotting remains.
Any character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes that the hand shape on the back wall resembles the symbol of Torm
the adventurers descended deeper into Undermountain. When blood lust finally took hold of the planetar, it turned on the adventurers and decapitated Brythia with its greatsword. This former cleric of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Drow Priestess of Lolth Female drow with blood ties to a noble house are molded and trained from birth to become priestesses of Lolth. The Spider Queen doesn’t allow male drow to hold such positions
Throws Con +4, Wis +6, Cha +7
Skills Insight +6, Perception +6, Religion +4, Stealth +5
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Elvish, Undercommon
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
(+2)
CON
12 (+1)
INT
13 (+1)
WIS
16 (+3)
CHA
15 (+2)
Saving Throws Wis +5, Cha +4
Skills Insight +5, Persuasion +4, Religion +5
Senses passive Perception 13
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:
At will: guidance, light, thaumaturgy
3/day each: bless, guiding bolt, healing word, hold person
1/day each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
11 (+0)
WIS
17 (+3)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Con +6, Wis +7
Skills Intimidation +5, Religion +4
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages
Challenge 9
, dispel magic, flame strike, guardian of faith, hold person, lesser restoration, revivify
Bonus Actions
Healing Light (2/Day). The war priest or one creature of its choice within 60 feet of it regains 12 (2d8 + 3) hit points.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Rejecting the Ordning Some giants reject the ordning, in part or entirely. This rejection most commonly takes one of three forms. First are giants who hold themselves to a different standard than the
giant might trade in secrets and blackmail to hold onto some measure of power. These giants might avoid the company of their own kind to escape the expectations and customs attached to the ordning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
would drive the order into obsolescence or even banishment if she were in charge.
Does Lady Ofejjaia hold her lofty position because of her loyalty, her piety, and her qualifications? Or is she
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
16 (+3)
CHA
13 (+1)
Skills Athletics +4, Performance +3 Persuasion +3, Religion +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages Common, Elvish
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Divine Display (1
, guiding bolt
2nd level (3 slots): hold person, spiritual weapon
Actions
Multiattack. Phoenix makes two melee attacks.
Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
)
INT
19(+4)
WIS
12(+1)
CHA
15(+2)
Saving Throws Int +7, Cha +5
Skills Deception +5, Perception +4, plus one of the following: Arcana +7, History +7, Nature +7, or Religion
, requiring no components:
3/day each: charm person (as 5th-level spell), color spray, detect thoughts, hold person (as 3rd-level spell)
Sulfurous Impersonation. As a bonus action, the oblex can extrude a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
allowed to hold honest jobs, and their rights are hardly ever recognized by the duergar. Even slaves are held in higher regard. Derro scuttle about like vermin and are mostly confined to hovels built
yet overwhelmed them, it manifests in behavior such as Errde Blackskull’s conspiracy theories, Gorglak’s corruption, and Gartokkar Xundorn’s paranoia.
Religion Duergar don’t pray, but their religion