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Wave Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

from sea chanteys to sacred hymns of the sea gods. Wave zealously desires to convert mortals to the worship of one or more sea gods, or else to consign the faithless to death. Conflict arises if the

Preserve the Balance

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

zombies and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids’ territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over

regions of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Preserve the Balance

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

and vampires). Druids sometimes lead raids against such creatures, especially when the monsters encroach on the druids’ territory. Druids are often found guarding sacred sites or watching over regions

of unspoiled nature. But when a significant danger arises, threatening nature’s balance or the lands they protect, druids take on a more active role in combating the threat, as adventurers.

Sacred Stone Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Sacred Stone Monastery The third of the Haunted Keeps of the Sumber Hills, the Sacred Stone Monastery is where the lich Renwick Caradoon chose to make his home, discouraging other monsters from

settling nearby. The former keep has been reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, now home to a reclusive order of mysterious monks (actually earth cultists in disguise) who spend their days in meditation

Investigating the Monastery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

area M14 don’t attack characters dressed in Sacred Stone robes and masks. Other villains and monsters ignore the disguised characters unless they act suspiciously. Infiltration and Combat The denizens

Investigating the Monastery Unlike the flamboyant Feathergale Knights or the aggressive raiders of Rivergard Keep, the monks of the Sacred Stone Order keep a low profile. They quietly recruit

Druid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

sustains plant and animal life and with the need for people to live in harmony with nature. Druids often guard sacred sites or watch over regions of unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger

arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Druid Gain all the traits in the Core Druid Traits table. Gain the Druid’s level 1 features

Druid

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant and animal life and with the need for people to live in harmony with nature. Druids often guard sacred sites or watch over regions of

unspoiled nature, but when a significant danger arises, Druids take a more active role as adventurers who combat the threat. Becoming a Druid... As a Level 1 Druid Gain all the traits in the Core

Curses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger in desecrated locations, where demonic spirits await victims. A

, while one that lasts until dispelled equates to a level 9 spell. Cursed Creatures Some monsters are associated with curses, whether as part of their origins or due to their ability to spread curses

Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Monsters Power-hungry humanoids see Elemental Evil as a principle deserving of worship and form cults around the destructive magic Elemental Evil offers. Evil creatures that come from the elemental

planes are likewise ready servants of Elemental Evil. Finally, monsters of the Material Plane that have an affinity for one of the elements also fall under the sway of Elemental Evil, especially in

The Mournland

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

. The Mournland is a vast open grave. In the Mournland, the wounds of war never heal, vile magical effects linger, and monsters mutate into even more foul and horrible creatures. Arcane effects

Curses

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

Possession is one example of an environmental curse. Demonic Possession Demonic Possession arises from the chaos and evil of the Abyss and commonly besets creatures that interact with demonic objects or linger

other curses. A curse that lasts for 1 minute equates to a level 3 spell, while one that lasts until dispelled equates to a level 9 spell. Cursed Creatures Some monsters are associated with curses

Haunted Keeps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

castles are haunted by ghosts and prowling monsters. Sensible valley dwellers avoid them. In recent years, four elemental cults have taken over the keeps. The cultists are careful to keep the curious

Hatred. Cult warriors watch the surrounding area but leave travelers close to the spire alone. They want to avoid drawing attention to their activities for now. Sacred Stone Monastery This “keep” is

Kruphix's Villains

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

Kruphix’s Villains Kruphix doesn’t often act in the world, but when he does, his agenda is often morally ambiguous, and his servants’ sacred quests can look like villainous schemes from other points

discovered knowledge mortals were not meant to know and works to silence them. Kruphix’s Monsters Kruphix is rarely associated with monsters, but those most likely to serve him appear on the

Mind Flayer Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Mind Flayer Monsters Mind flayers hardly ever use non-humanoid creatures as thralls or develop other relationships with them. Most of them are either too big and strong to keep penned up for long or

a colony. A neothelid arises when a tadpole pool is left untended. The tadpoles turn against each other, and the survivor grows to immense size. Comparable to purple worms, these behemoths devour everything in their path. See chapter 3 of this book for more information on neothelids.

The Temple of Elemental Evil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

descends from Sacred Stone Monastery to the Temple of Black Earth. Finally, the Path of Frozen Fire leads from the cellars below Scarlet Moon Hall to the Temple of Eternal Flame. Each elemental cult

defeat each dungeon when they kill its prophet or eliminate the monsters in the elemental shrine in these locations: Temple of Howling Hatred: area A19 Temple of the Crushing Wave: area C25 Temple of

Missing Players

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

the character to miss the adventure, perhaps by having him or her linger in town or continue a downtime activity. Leave a way for the character to rejoin the party when the player returns. Have the

, but don’t try to come up with any in-game explanation for this absence. Monsters don’t attack the character, who returns the favor. On returning, the player resumes playing as if he or she was never gone.

Elf Adventurers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

adventure. Humans tend to equate adventurers with people who battle monsters, explore dangerous ruins, delve into deep caverns, and generally stir up trouble, usually in pursuit of gold and glory. Elves

their eternal contentment. So they seek out experiences that will produce exciting, beautiful, or satisfying memories. A few battles against monsters certainly could qualify, but such activities aren’t

Wave

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

conversation. Personality. When it grows restless, Wave has a habit of humming tunes that vary from sea chanteys to sacred hymns of the sea gods. Wave zealously desires to convert mortals to the

worship of one or more sea gods, or else to consign the faithless to death. Conflict arises if the wielder fails to further the weapon’s objectives in the world. The trident has a nostalgic attachment to

Thassa's Villains

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

its uncaring depths and half-glimpsed monsters. Still others preemptively strike at those who risk offending the god—white knights, overprotective of their own deity. The Thassa’s Villains table

, preventing its use. 6 A ship carrying a massive pearl sacred to Thassa has been sunk. Thassa’s cultists want the pearl back, but anyone trying to retrieve it find that the god’s triton followers

Talhundereth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Dumathoin. Talhundereth was built above the sacred Crypt of the Talhund, where the most ardent priests of Dumathoin were entombed. Talhundereth was as busy as the Crypt of the Talhund was peaceful: miners

remained. Since that attack, various bandits and monsters have squatted in the abandoned temple. Sometime after the mind flayers’ reign, aspiring lore-seekers brought one piece of the shattered obelisk

Religious Order

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

you’re a bunch of cynics taking advantage of a wealthy congregation. You could be on a mission to retrieve sacred relics lost in ancient ruins, holy objects from war-ravaged temples, or treasures to fill

the church’s coffers. Your faith might drive you to hunt evil monsters or stave off interplanar invasions, to protect and defend the powerless from oppression and exploitation, or to spread the

Vale of Dancing Waters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

became a sacred place where dwarves come to worship their gods. Some legends among the Stout Folk say the cellars of the ancient palace hide riches of the royal treasury of Besilmer. (Actually, the

palace collapsed long ago, but the shrine survives.) Recent sightings of monsters and roving bands of marauders in the Sumber Hills have alarmed the shield dwarf priests who tend the shrine. They worry

Nylea's Champions

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

been captured and imprisoned in a menagerie. 2 Investigate reports of unnatural horrors infesting the Nessian Wood. 3 Plant a golden acorn in a distant grove guarded by monsters. 4

Find and punish an unknown perpetrator who killed a unicorn, cut off its horn, and left its body to rot, and retrieve the horn. 5 Hunt a dangerous creature for a sacred feast. 6 Defeat a

Homesteads

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

outlaws and monsters) and are eager for news. Homesteaders can usually point the way to the nearest town or neighboring homesteads (there is usually another homestead within one or two hexes). Reason to

are currently held in the slave pens beneath Sacred Stone Monastery.) In addition, three homesteads — Anderil Farm, Dellmon Ranch, and Nettlebee Ranch — are featured in side treks and shown on the regional map.

Oath of Conquest

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

punished as an example to all who might follow. Strength Above All. You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin

listed in the Oath of Conquest Spells table. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how oath spells work. Oath of Conquest Spells Paladin Level Spells 3rd armor of Agathys, command 5th hold person

Peryton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

peryton is somehow driven away, it stalks lost prey from afar, attacking again when the opportunity arises. Bane of the Mountains. Perytons roost atop mountain ridges and lair in high caves. They prey

the mountains know to avoid confrontations with these monsters at all costs. Established settlements are attractive to perytons as a renewable food source. As such, village councils and local

Athreos's Champions

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

loved one, a mentor, or a champion from the Underworld. An Athreos Campaign Early in a campaign, Athreos’s champions likely face dangerous or wayward undead, such as ghouls and ghosts, or monsters

that have taken up residence in sacred burial sites. As the story progresses, the Returned and eidolons might feature more prominently, along with situations that force champions to oppose those

Law and Order

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

against pirates, raiders, and monsters. The guard is seen as something of a meddlesome force, since most of its members are drawn from the military veterans who migrated here with the crown’s blessing

. Townsfolk tend to see them as brutish thugs, though they are quick to call them when trouble arises. Local Law Enforcement The town guard arrests lawbreakers and imprisons them in the town jail. In

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Monastery Locations M1. Passage of Stone When the characters arrive at the Sacred Stone Monastery, read the following text: A trail leads into an ever-narrowing defile between bluffs of wind-sculpted

right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are

Material Plane

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

peoples and monsters that inhabit the worlds on the Material Plane originated. After the First World was shattered by a great cataclysm, the many worlds were formed like reflections or (in some cases

schedule. Such a place might linger on one world for anywhere from a year to an hour before moving on to another, carrying everyone inside with it to a new world.

Components of a Curse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

vague sense of foreboding—such as a chill down the spine or a wave of nausea. The victim might not notice the curse’s effect until a situation arises to make it obvious. For example, a character cursed

linger beyond the resolution but can then be removed by a remove curse spell or similar magic if the victim succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw when the spell is cast. If the save fails, it can be

Dakra Isles

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

suffused with immortal magic and memory. Ages later, the Dakra Isles—also called the Isles of Enchantment—harbor strange sights and fierce monsters. Thassa’s power makes it impossible to keep an

island shifted to the mortal realm. Skathos The island of Skathos was once a sacred meeting place for a secret cult of Pharika whose rites revolved around consuming a magical flower native to the island. The island is now home to the medusa queen, Hythonia (described in chapter 6). (CHRIS RAHN)

Khyber's Influence in Khorvaire

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

the Inner Sun are infinitesimal. And if a portal to Khyber existed in the sewers of Fairhaven, odds are good that it would already have been discovered. The risk arises when you’re exploring passages

uncovered. Wherever a passage to Khyber appears, monsters and dark powers can rise up to threaten the world above. Cults of the Dragon Below often have ties to Khyber. Some serve aberrations or fight

The Iron Tabernacle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

the absent dwarves. They defaced statues, tore down altars, and carved obscenities into the sacred tablets. Anything of value, such as silver or mithral trim, gold icons, and hallowed weapons, has

Tabernacle is close enough to some of the lower reaches and fissures in the Underdark that monsters from below occasionally find their way in and set up lairs in one shrine or another. The dwarves impress

Phandalin Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

—by undertaking the following quests. Quest: Pip’s Adventure Lily Abdullina A young boy named Pip followed some strange monsters deep into the hills, and the characters must bring him safely home

through the top of a dwarven ruin and couldn’t escape. This put Pip in a quandary. He needed to tell someone about the monsters, but he knew he might get in trouble for leaving town. Worse, the

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