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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into the supernatural power held
within runes.
The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most commonly used, many rune carvers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the supernatural power held within runes. The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most
Rune Carver What we call rune magic is the palest imitation of Annam’s creative work. He shaped worlds from the primal elements; we struggle to bind the merest scraps of elemental power into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
wasting illness. A warlock offends some dark power and contracts a strange affliction that spreads whenever he casts spells. A simple outbreak might amount to little more than a small drain on party
resources, curable by a casting of lesser restoration. A more complicated outbreak can form the basis of one or more adventures as characters search for a cure, stop the spread of the disease, and deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Witherbloom College At Witherbloom, the College of Essence Studies, mages draw power from the opposing forces of life and death. These mages brew their spells from natural components and the essence
of living creatures, using that power to heal or harm the living or to raise or entreat the dead. They can cause entire forests to blossom out of nowhere or call down old curses that scourge flesh
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
early days of Sharn, led by Halas Tarkanan—known as the Earthshaker—and the Lady of the Plague, who had power over vermin and disease. When the dragonmarked houses laid siege to the city and their
defeat became inevitable, the two unleashed their full might. Tarkanan’s power reduced the early towers to rubble, and the Lady of the Plague called forth a horde of disease-infested vermin.
For
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Glyphs This suit symbolizes faith, spirituality, and inner strength. It is the suit of priests and those who devote themselves to the service of a deity, a higher power, or a heightened philosophy
healing, as well as illness and disease. Glyphs Card Name Represents Master of glyphs Priest Enlightenment; those who follow a deity, a system of values, or a higher purpose One of glyphs Monk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Adventures in Richemulot Adventurers might be accustomed to defeating foes using sword and spell, but such weapons hold little power against a nation-spanning plague. The characters might even be
the Plague” section later in this domain explores how to use an ongoing disease as a backdrop to your adventures, while the Richemulot Adventures table suggests other plots that might unfold in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
surface and is akin to the Elemental Plane of Air with its wide-open nature. However, every bit of this plane glows brightly with innate power. This power is dangerous to mortal forms, which can’t
Positive Plane often find that it leaves them with a lasting charge, making it hard to calm down, to stem the flow of ideas, and even to sleep. On the other hand, they also find themselves with a persistent resistance to disease and despair.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Star Forge Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Star Forge or to give them missions to pursue there. A Star Is Reborn Thieves damaged the Giant runes stabilizing the
Star Forge, and the fallen star at the forge’s heart is regaining its former magnitude. As the star’s power grows, frequent earthquakes release creatures from the Elemental Earth Encounters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Rune Knight You’re researching ancient arts and drawing runes. It’s okay to just say you want to be a witch!
Tasha
Rune Knights enhance their martial prowess using the supernatural power of runes
you found the giant’s work carved into a hill or cave, learned of the runes from a sage, or met the giant in person, you studied the giant’s craft and learned how to apply magic runes to empower your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
success, the character discerns that the runes are connected to a ritual that could open a rift to the Far Realm. The dead humanoids were likely victims sacrificed to power the ritual. Something went
clear water bubbles lazily. A door on the cellar’s west wall is ajar.
Cistern. Operatives of the Six tainted the cistern here. The water might appear pure, but it’s teeming with a magical disease
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes. This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of Esclarotta
, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
daughters of Baba Yaga. The three became wild with jealousy when Iggwilv, Baba Yaga’s adopted daughter, surpassed them in power and carved out a Feywild domain for herself in the guise of an archfey named
imbue Iggwilv’s Cauldron with the ability to freeze time. When their sister returned, the hags used this power to trap Iggwilv and her court in temporal stasis. The hags then carved up Iggwilv’s domain
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gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
she uses this power and tends to frown upon the one so “blessed.”
Future Warriors
Young orcs must mature quickly in order to survive their perilous upbringing. Their early years are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
glowing white runes wink into existence, drifting about the room like snowflakes.
This is the castle’s steering chamber. When no one is present, the castle is under the control of the spirit of
Esclarotta, who is bound to the fortress by powerful magic that cannot be dispelled. Touching one of the glowing runes issues a specific command to Esclarotta’s spirit. A character who understands Dwarvish or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Heroes of the Giants Barbarians who harness the might of giants are not the only adventurers who draw power from giants. A character of any class can explore ties to giants in the following ways
. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. The basic services provided by Jorasco involve use of the Medicine skill and herbal remedies. The next tier of treatment is lesser restoration, offering immediate recovery from disease for those
with the power to raise the dead. But no one uses this power lightly. Regardless of the method used, it’s hard to pull someone back from Dolurrh, and it grows more difficult with each day that passes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Goblin Psi Commander Goblin psi commanders are among the few psionic goblins who manage to fully control the power within themselves. Awakened to the total breadth of their psionic abilities, goblin
psi commanders wield blades of pure psychic energy. They can throw barriers of mental force while toppling foes with a single, mind-splitting burst. Goblin Psi Commander Small Aberration (Goblinoid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. In olden times, the Lady of the Plague had power over vermin and disease, and a fanciful tale says that even today the undercity is inhabited by swarms of sentient rats and beetles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
powers to override senses, granting creatures, such as its followers, the illusion of promised rewards. Enemies of the Gods. The aboleths’ fall from power is written in stark clarity on their
Constitution saving throw or become diseased. The disease has no effect for 1 minute and can be removed by any magic that cures disease. After 1 minute, the diseased creature’s skin becomes translucent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Enchantment — Compelled Duel Enchantment C Cure Wounds Abjuration — Detect Evil and Good Divination C Detect Magic Divination C, R Detect Poison and Disease Divination C, R Divine Favor Transmutation
Banishing Smite Conjuration C Circle of Power Abjuration C Destructive Wave Evocation — Dispel Evil and Good Abjuration C Geas Enchantment — Greater Restoration Abjuration M Raise Dead Necromancy M Summon Celestial Conjuration C, M
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
noise when squeezed. 4 The egg contains a potion of giant strength (hill giant) with no container. 5 The egg holds a pearl of power. 6 The egg contains a brooch of shielding. 7 The egg contains a
figurine of wondrous power (silver raven) that activates automatically as the egg is opened, releasing what appears to be a living bird. 8–12 The egg is empty. Giant Goose Large Fey, Typically Neutral
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magical power than a potion, but they all believe that the tribal sorcerer can figure out how to use any such item they come across. When kobolds sense an opportunity to separate a magic item from its
see magic as part of their connection to dragons, and are proud to be blessed with the ability to wield such power. Young kobold sorcerers are trained by elders, and the training has an almost
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
path from the door to a raised dais carved with Celestial runes. Embedded in a stone atop the dais is a glowing longsword.
If Lulu died earlier in the adventure, add the following: Fluttering just
between the time the characters last saw her and now. The holy power of the citadel restores the characters, and they gain the benefits of a long rest. If a creature gained a flaw from a blood pool or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
bones of ancient, mysterious creatures festoon the ship. Potent runes crawl across these remains, emitting a sickly green radiance. When a humanoid dies aboard the ship, that creature must make a DC
crests. The banner’s true power is its ability to aid a ship in making rapid escapes. As an action, the ship and all friendly creatures aboard it teleport up to 3 miles to a known destination of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
consequence, it’s a path rarely taken. The exception is rune magic. Giants are drawn to the solidity and permanence of magical runes. Stone giants are great practitioners of rune carving, both because of the
ink in favor of stone and chisel, glacier and axe, or iron and forge. Carving a magical rune into an item imbues it with power. Like any other magic item, it can be used to activate one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Exploring the Gulch Dumathoin’s Gulch was once a dwarven mine, but the erosion of the stream exposed it to the sky. The mine contained a shrine to Dumathoin, and the power of that deity still infuses
threat has passed. MOON WRITING
The moon writing is magical Dwarven rune script left by ancient worshippers of Dumathoin. The runes writhe and wriggle until a living creature gets within 5 feet of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. A character familiar with conjuration magic recognizes that summoning giant scorpions in such numbers far exceeds the power of the conjure animals spell or other common magic. In the aftermath of the
, characters who investigate the alley the scorpions originated from can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. If they succeed, they find a partial series of smeared magical runes drawn on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
ship power the wards. Kycera knows one rune was placed in the ship’s stateroom, but she doesn’t remember the second rune’s location. She believes that magic or a pass phrase can deactivate the runes
sneakily directs monsters toward the wreck’s survivors and revels in the victims’ suffering. Ilren also magically modified Figaro’s memories and usurped power in the camp. On meeting the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Divination C Detect Magic Divination C, R Detect Poison and Disease Divination C, R Guiding Bolt Evocation — Healing Word Abjuration — Inflict Wounds Necromancy — Protection from Evil and Good
Spells Spell School Special Circle of Power Abjuration C Commune Divination R Contagion Necromancy — Dispel Evil and Good Abjuration C Flame Strike Evocation — Geas Enchantment — Greater Restoration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
inspire their work. Those who work minor magic into their labors are called magewrights. Far more limited in magical power than a typical spellcaster, a magewright is dedicated to learning a handful of
Healer Resistance, spare the dying. Ritual only: detect poison and disease, lesser restoration (1 hour). Medicine (+4), herbalism kit 4 Lamplighter Light. Ritual only: continual flame (1 hour). Tinker’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. Such priestesses execute the will of the Spider Queen, and as a result, they wield tremendous power and influence in drow society. The matron mothers who rule the drow houses are the most powerful of
, resistance, spare the dying, thaumaturgy
1st level (4 slots): animal friendship, cure wounds, detect poison and disease, ray of sickness
2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, protection from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
inches tall that weighs 2 pounds. It is made of adamantine with gold trim, and its interior is inscribed with tiny silver runes. A detect magic spell reveals a powerful aura of necromancy magic around
eight magi who possess the power of disintegration and bring them to common purpose. Their combined force can destroy the phylactery.” Other reliable divination spells provide similar advice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Waterdeep can undertake research to study its mysterious runes, which can lead to information regarding That-Which-Endures (see the sidebar in the “New Race: Verdan” section in chapter 3.) Gorkoh the
episode 2). In the long term, Gorkoh could take the lead in the scrutineering activity to research the shrine, or set up a shady business practice to restore part of the altar’s power and arrange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
transmutation). His theory suggests that the central obelisk grants a boost in arcane power to mages across the cosmos, and he urges the characters to aid him in empowering it. In truth, Ubbalux has
concocted this theory to dupe the characters into testing his latest escape plan. Characters who examine the standing stones and succeed on a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check discern that the arcane runes