is ranges from power shadow the devote

Warrior of Shadow

Classes Player’s Handbook

Harness Shadow Power for Stealth and Subterfuge Warriors of Shadow practice stealth and subterfuge, harnessing the power of the Shadowfell. They are at home in darkness, able to draw gloom around themselves to hide, leap from shadow to shadow, and take on a wraithlike form.

Knight of the Gauntlet

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

, Bullseye Lantern, Holy Symbol, Manacles, Oil (5 flasks), Tinderbox, Traveler's Clothes, 9 GP; or (B) 50 GP Not all who answer the call of a higher power are content to pore over scripture in a stuffy

your siblings in arms, and heartfelt compassion for the survivors of war. With weapon and holy symbol in hand, you’ve sworn not to rest until the light of justice has vanquished the shadow of chaos across Faerûn.

House Phiarlan Heir

Backgrounds Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Ability Scores: Dexterity, Wisdom, Charisma Feat: Mark of Shadow Skill Proficiencies: Deception and Stealth Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Disguise Kit, Fine

Clothes, 10 GP; or (B) 50 GP Though you have seen wealth, fame, and beauty as a child of House Phiarlan, you consider knowledge (and the power it brings) the greatest treasure of all. You might

Scion of the Three

Classes Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

Become a Gruesome Agent of Malice A Scion of the Three draws power from a group of malevolent gods known in Baldur’s Gate as the Dead Three: Bane, a god of tyranny; Bhaal, a god of violence

power manifests as various occult gifts, as well as an uncanny talent for striking and terrifying foes. Scions of the Three are most common in Baldur’s Gate, where the Dead Three lived as

Silverquill Professor of Shadow

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

save DC 15): At will: dancing lights, friends 2/day each: bane, command, darkness, mage armor 1/day each: tonguesProfessors of shadow wield the linguistic magic of Silverquill College through slicing

wit and debilitating inky shadow. Whether weaving their magic through spoken incantations and scathing insults or through shadows, these teachers break down the resolve of their foes. The professors

Shadrix Silverquill

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

mastered the magic of light and shadow, and he focused that magic through communication. Shadrix’s words thrummed with power, inspiring his allies and demoralizing his enemies. He established

"} slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it is wracked with despair and has disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn. Illuminating Shadow Breath (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation

Cuprilach Rilmani

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

from an attack that hits it, provided it can see the attacker.Cuprilachs infiltrate places of power throughout the multiverse, serving as spies and assassins. They strike surgically, following the

frequently encountered on their home plane, the Outlands, where they work to ensure that no force overexerts itself on the Concordant Opposition. Rilmani are bipedal, with bodies of living metal that ranges

Irda Seeker

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

minions. Distantly related to oni, ogre;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape

-shifting abilities and the power to create illusions.Veil Walk (Recharge 4–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Veil Walk"}. The seeker, along with any equipment it is wearing

Ringlerun

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Special Equipment. Ringlerun wields a staff of power. It has 20 charges when fully charged and regains 2d8 + 4;{"diceNotation":"2d8+4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain charges"} expended

rolls but loses its other properties; on a 20, it regains 1d8 + 2;{"diceNotation":"1d8+2","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Regain Charges"} charges.Multiattack. Ringlerun makes three Staff of Power or

Witherbloom Pledgemage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

magical potions and talismans, in addition to their spellcasting studies. Their magic ranges from necrotic shadows and withering bursts of poison to flourishing bursts of plant life. Witherbloom Scholars

decay and the other dealing with growth.PoisonVociferous Form (1/Day). The pledgemage transforms into an avatar of plants and shadow. While in this form, the pledgemage adds its Wisdom modifier to its AC

Dragonborn of Sardior

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Sardior's divine essence survives within every gem dragon. This philosophy is central to the teachings of Sardior's dragonborn champions, who wield psionic power in the service of their mysterious cause

. Many of these champions are associated with the Inheritors of the First World (see chapter 3). Sardior's champions use telekinetic power to move their foes and even carry themselves through the air

Drow Arachnomancer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

magic, etherealness, faerie fire, fly, insect plague, invisibilityDrow spellcasters who seek to devote themselves wholly to Lolth, the Spider Queen, sometimes walk the sinister path of the arachnomancer

. By offering up body and soul to Lolth, they gain tremendous power and a supernatural connection to the ancient spiders of the Demonweb Pits, channeling magic from that dread place.PoisonChange Shape

Irda Veil Keeper

Monsters Monstrous Compendium Vol. 2: Dragonlance Creatures

;ogres, and other giant folk, irda have shimmering skin that ranges through shades of indigo and sea green. Their innate magic provides them with limited shape-shifting abilities and the power to create illusions.

Shadow Magic (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

transformed by it. The power of shadow magic casts a strange pall over your physical presence. The spark of life that sustains you is muffled, as if it struggles to remain viable against the dark energy

You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell energy and

Aereni High Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

godlike power and has protected your island home for thousands of years. The greatest heroes of your people join the Undying Court after death; if you achieve great things in your life, you too could

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

the Shark. Sahuagin worship the shark god Sekolah. Only female sahuagin are deemed worthy of channeling the god’s power, and priestesses hold tremendous sway in sahuagin communities. Sahuagin are

— none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the

Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

each: chain lightning, create undead, dream, hold monster, mass suggestion, scrying 1/day each: foresight, gate, power word kill, teleport Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Sul Khatesh fails a saving

surrounding magic, from malevolent warlocks to mad wizards, from deadly curses to magical power that draws those who wield it deeper into darkness. Sul Khatesh is subtler than the Rage of War. She

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

female sahuagin are deemed worthy of channeling the god's power, and priestesses hold tremendous sway in sahuagin communities. Sahuagin are driven into a frenzy by the smell of fresh blood. As

aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the malenti threat incites paranoia and suspicion among aquatic elves, whose resilience is weakened as the prelude to an actual sahuagin invasion.

Shadow Magic

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

transformed by it. The power of shadow magic casts a strange pall over your physical presence. The spark of life that sustains you is muffled, as if it struggles to remain viable against the dark energy

You are a creature of shadow, for your innate magic comes from the Shadowfell itself. You might trace your lineage to an entity from that place, or perhaps you were exposed to its fell energy and

Priest of Osybus (Dread)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over

immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the Dark Powers and tapped into

Priest of Osybus

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

; malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over. This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago

more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the Dark Powers and tapped into their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis. As his power grew, he

College of Whispers

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

other settings of power. College of Whispers Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

Priest of Osybus (Ectoplasmic)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

points.Necromancers of deep evil, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature

; souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the

Priest of Osybus (Spectral)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

, the priests of Osybus steal the souls of others to fuel the priests’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the

his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the Dark Powers and tapped

Priest of Osybus (Vampiric)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

’ malevolent magic. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over. This unholy order of priests was founded

give him more power and delved into any eldritch secret that would prolong his life. He became a devotee of the Dark Powers and tapped into their immortal malice to fuel his apotheosis. As his power

Priest of Osybus (Deathly)

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

. Using this soul power, each priest can defy death and become an undead creature, potentially cheating the grave over and over. This unholy order of priests was founded centuries ago by Osybus, a

mysterious figure of unfathomable ambition and evil. Osybus sought to use others’ souls as springboards to his own immortality. He forged pacts with any entity that would give him more power and

Devourer

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

-tall, desiccated biped with a hollowed-out ribcage, then fills the new creature with a hunger for souls. Orcus grants each new devourer the essence of a less fortunate demon to power the devourer

Material Plane, he often sets them on a mission to create, control, and lead a plague of Undead. Skeleton;Skeletons, zombie;zombies, ghoul;ghouls, ghast;ghasts, and shadow;shadows (all of which

Light Domain Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

shadow and see through every deception. Some are deities of beauty and artistry, who teach that art is a vehicle for the soul’s improvement. Clerics of a god of light are enlightened souls infused

with radiance and the power of their gods’ discerning vision, charged with chasing away lies and burning away darkness. Light Domain Spells Cleric Level Spells 1st

Ulitharid

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, the elder brain can form a psychic link with any other creature the ulitharid can detect using its Creature Sense. Any such link ends if the creature falls outside the telepathy ranges of both the

of an ulitharid varies. In most colonies, the ulitharid becomes an elder brain’s most favored servant, invested with power and authority. In others, the elder brain perceives an ulitharid as a

Aasimar Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Whether descended from a celestial being or infused with heavenly power, aasimar are mortals who carry a spark of the Upper Planes within their souls. They can fan that spark to bring light, ease

dark eyes 3 Starkly colored hair 4 An unusual hue tinting your shadow 5 A ghostly halo crowning your head 6 Rainbows gleaming on your skin Creating Your Character At

Mister Light

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

inheritor of the Umbrage estate and legacy, and he did everything in his power to make life miserable for everyone around him, especially his parents. He seemed bereft of ambition and spent much of

Gloomwrought and asked Naeryx to help him run it. For Urmius, the carnival was a chance to emerge from under his family’s shadow and become the master of his own fate, but it also meant forsaking his

Aereni Wood Elf

Species Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

to perfect the techniques of their ancestors. With centuries to devote to their studies, the elves are masters of their chosen crafts; at the same time, their society has changed very little over the

godlike power and has protected your island home for thousands of years. The greatest heroes of your people join the Undying Court after death; if you achieve great things in your life, you too could

Monk Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

exhales and a blast of fire roars from his mouth, engulfing his foes. Moving with the silence of the night, a black-clad halfling steps into a shadow beneath an arch and emerges from another inky

shadow on a balcony a stone’s throw away. She slides her blade free of its cloth-wrapped scabbard and peers through the open window at the tyrant prince, so vulnerable in the grip of sleep

College of Whispers (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

other settings of power. College of Whispers Features Bard Level Feature 3rd Psychic Blades, Words of Terror 6th Mantle of Whispers 14th Shadow Lore

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

The Undying

Classes Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize—like all power—comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal

;Larloch the Shadow King, legendary master of Warlock’s Crypt, and Gilgeam, the God-King of Unther.

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