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Player’s Handbook
, Mace, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 110 GP
Clerics draw power from the realms of the gods and harness it to work miracles. Blessed by a deity, a pantheon, or another immortal entity
, a Cleric can reach out to the divine magic of the Outer Planes—where gods dwell—and channel it to bolster people and battle foes.
Because their power is a divine gift, Clerics typically
Classes
Player’s Handbook
power, while others trace it to strange events in their personal or family history. The blessing of a dragon or a dryad at a baby’s birth or the strike of lightning from a clear sky might spark a
Sorcerer’s gift. So too might the gift of a deity, exposure to the strange magic of another plane of existence, or a glimpse into the inner workings of reality. Whatever the origin, the result is
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Skilled at Crafting …
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Exceptionally comfortable bedding.
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Furniture made of wood and canvas.
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Poisons that are soporific rather than lethal.
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Poultices and unguents
from medicinal herbs.
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Silks with intricate web patterns.
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Stories with cleverly concealed morals.
Shape-Shift. The aranea Shape-Shifting;shape-shifts into a humanoid form, into a
Classes
Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn
stories of the islands and their people. Bards of this college draw from the isles’ fey magic and the primal power of the moonwells to bolster their allies, protect the natural world, and inspire their bardic works.
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
. That Manshoon is dead, and the current Manshoon is one of the original’s many clones. Being a magical copy rather than an original doesn’t make Manshoon any less of a threat, as he’s
amassed magical skill and political influence he uses for his own gain. Manshoon considers the Zhentarim to be only one tool to amass personal power, and he casually sacrifices minions once they&rsquo
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
, Speak with Dead
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Power Word KillLegendary Action Uses: 3. Immediately after another creature’s turn, Sammaster can expend a use to take one of the
efficiently as he can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
, Prestidigitation
2/Day Each: Speak with Dead, Wall of Force
1/Day Each: Create Undead (level 8 version), Disintegrate, Power Word KillProtective Magic. Sammaster casts Counterspell or Shield in
can. Sammaster personally checks in on the cult’s most important plots, often surprising his minions with his presence.
Rather than keep a soul jar as liches do, Sammaster keeps a magical soul
Magic Items
Legendary Magic Items
Forged by Red Wizards using a secret process known only to them, this grim steel dagger draws its power from the Negative Plane. When you hit a creature with a melee attack using this magic dagger
, the target takes an extra 3d12 necrotic damage.
A creature reduced to 0 hit points by this weapon dies and can’t be raised from the dead except by a deity or by a creature using a tablet of reawakening to cast the true resurrection spell.
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Dagger","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Bhaal’s cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror. They are
charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore.
Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god’s power to leave their
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
magically turns invisible until the start of its next turn. This invisibility ends if the reaper makes an attack roll, makes a damage roll, or casts a spell.Bhaal's cultists emulate their deity
learn to call upon their god's power to leave their victims vulnerable to their long-bladed knives. When Bhaal's magic works its power, stab wounds erupt in terrible gouts of blood. Seemingly minor
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
of its next turn.Unstoppable (3/Day). The death's head reduces the damage it takes from an attack to 0.Bhaal's cultists emulate their deity, carrying out gruesome murders to spread fear and horror
. They are charming and disarming when they wish, but in combat their true, bloodthirsty nature comes to the fore.
Bloodletters. All cultists of Bhaal learn to call upon their god's power to leave their
Equipment
lightning are all closely guarded secrets. For those wishing to get some of this crackling power, be warned that wizards charge a hefty fee for even the smallest bottle. Wizards who bottle lightning can be
found, usually by hearing stories of their mountaintop towers or their mad wandering into lightning storms.
Monsters
Acquisitions Incorporated
feature of the village of Red Larch since before there was a Red Larch.
Prophetess spent long years haunted by the fate of her daughter, Auspicia. She never fully believed Omin's stories about the
and unexpected return to the world. Through all that time and currently, Prophetess has maintained a challenging relationship with her faith.
Though retired from active service to her deity, Prophetess
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
: suggestion
2/day each: darkness, fearNightmare speakers are yuan-ti malison priests who make a pact with the Dendar the Night Serpent to feed their deity the fears and nightmares of their victims in
exchange for power in the mortal world. These priests receive nightmarish visions from Dendar that they interpret as prophecies, and they then use their magic and influence to make these visions come true
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
… oh my goodness, is that circlet made of silver?
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I find the waking world tedious and mundane and would much rather spend my time asleep, in the realm of dreams.
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I find the
in even the simplest things if you look hard enough. (Good)
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Inspiration. Great are history’s artists and creators. But greater still are those who inspire them. (Any)
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Power
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
power that the dwarves became Aberrations.
Derro tell their own stories of flight and survival in the Underdark, in which mind flayers aren’t always the enemy. They tell of two brothers, the
tendency to develop sorcerous power. Individuals who do so usually serve as leaders and are known as savants.
Grandiose fantasies and rampant fanaticism have obscured derro’s true origin, even among
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
those servitors whose devotion to a dragon approaches fanatical reverence and who receive magical power from the dragon in return.
Dragon followers might serve and revere any kind of dragon, and
their behavior and beliefs reflect the ethos of the dragon they follow. Many dragon followers have personal stories of benevolent dragons sharing great knowledge, protecting their towns, or sparing their
Monsters
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.Gideon Lightward was a priest of Lathander who served Elturel and his deity proudly. Zariel saw that
his fervor could be an asset to her, so she sent devils to corrupt him in the months leading up to the fall of Elturel. The devils posed as angels, offering Gideon increased power if he would dedicate
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
many minions, students, employees, acolytes, and thralls. Dragon followers are those servitors whose devotion to a dragon approaches fanatical reverence and who receive magical power from the dragon in
return.
Dragon followers might serve and revere any kind of dragon, and their behavior and beliefs reflect the ethos of the dragon they follow. Many dragon followers have personal stories of
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeing the deepest places in the ocean.
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I find I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature.
Deep Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation
":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"}
Ideal
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Understanding. True power comes from the ability to discern other creatures’ motivations better than they can discern yours
Monsters
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
natural leader and a protective caregiver. She has a direct manner that reassures and inspires those around her.
Mercion does not worship a deity, but rather an ideal: that truth gives life to artistry
Deep Dragon Wyrmling
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
servants of my power. (Evil)
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Patience. All creatures might teach me something, and I’m willing to wait and find out what that might be rather than acting in haste. (Good)
Deep
I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature.
Deep Dragon Ideals
d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
are raised by the community rather than by a single set of parents, and all of a community’s eggs are kept in freshwater pools until they mature. Protecting their eggs is a major concern for
. 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.
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
.
A stat block is given for each of Auril’s three forms. These descriptions do not reflect Auril at full power, but rather Auril as she is encountered in this adventure.Lair Actions
Auril
. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee, queen of the wrathful sea, grew to despise the enduring nature of the ice and
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
devotion to a dragon approaches fanatical reverence and who receive magical power from the dragon in return.
Dragon followers might serve and revere any kind of dragon, and their behavior and beliefs
reflect the ethos of the dragon they follow. Many dragon followers have personal stories of benevolent dragons sharing great knowledge, protecting their towns, or sparing their lives during some
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local
. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and spells that
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pleasure alone.
Auril was aligned with the gods Talos, Umberlee, and Malar. Together they wrought terrible destruction, inspiring fear that compelled tribute to hold their power at bay. Umberlee
Portraying a deity, even a lesser god such as Auril the Frostmaiden, can be daunting. For roleplaying purposes, the following suggestions might prove helpful:
So long as she has mortal worshipers, Auril
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
all others. Over time, such a resident nymph often becomes connected with their aquatic home through sightings and stories, becoming a guardian of the place and, in effect, a manifestation of its
know for sure.
Nymphs
Divine servants that inhabit unspoiled corners of the world, nymphs protect places of natural power and infuse their surroundings with the magic of Nyx. Some are benevolent
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
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
’ psionic power that the dwarves became Aberrations.
Derro tell their own stories of flight and survival in the Underdark, in which mind flayers aren’t always the enemy. They tell of two
-normal tendency to develop sorcerous power. Individuals who do so usually serve as leaders and are known as savants.
Grandiose fantasies and rampant fanaticism have obscured derro’s true origin
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
hand is invisible), minor illusion
1/day each: detect thoughts, invisibility, silent imageEmerald dragons are the most curious, cunning, and manipulative of the gem dragons, wielding psionic power to
individuals. They usually know of places of power near their lairs and keep detailed records of how phenomena connected to those sites react to outside influences. They also avidly collect magic items and
Acolyte
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Backgrounds
Basic Rules (2014)
offering sacrifices in order to conduct worshipers into the presence of the divine. You are not necessarily a cleric—performing sacred rites is not the same thing as channeling divine power
the religious ceremonies of your deity. You and your adventuring companions can expect to receive free healing and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
In the Land of the Mists, power and dread lie in the simple question “What happened to me?” The following lineages are races that characters might gain through remarkable events. These
unfold during adventures that lead your character to replacing their race with this new lineage. Work with your DM to establish if you’re amenable to such a development and how such stories
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, prismatic spray
8th level (1 slot): incendiary cloud, maze
9th level (1 slot): power word kill, time stopChill Touch (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +15;{"diceNotation":"1d20+15","rollType":"to hit
— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a