near cluster religion pdf

Acolyte Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of

must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to

Acolyte - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

, or even an occult group that served a fiendish master that you now deny. Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift

and care at a temple, shrine, or other established presence of your faith, though you must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only

Orzhov Representative

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

you can work your way into a more prominent position. Regardless of your past and the wealth of your family, your initial status with the guild is near the bottom, until you have proven your value

. 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

Roads and Pathways

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

encounters involving merchant caravans, guard patrols, and fellow travelers. Small farms and manors cluster near the roads, relying on passing guard patrols for their safety. Where these settlements

Human Fighter 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

at all. Rebuilding Corlinn Hill is impractical, thanks to the volcano. But in the last three or four years, hardy settlers have been rebuilding another ruin near the city: the old town of Phandalin

do it. The nobility are bound by honor and tradition to protect their people from both external and internal threats to stability. An organized society leaves no room for evil and chaos to take root. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF

L2. Old Cabin and Chimney

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

hair. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check can discern that the totem’s purpose is to bring ill fortune to all who reside near it. Destroying the totem causes any ankhegs that haven’t attacked yet to lose interest in the camp and burrow away.

Beginning the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

relied on a community of grippli to the north for fresh seafood. These frogfolk capture and raise giant crabs as livestock in an offshore cluster of pens they have erected just outside their village, then

have become less and less active, and the supply of food has been all but cut off. To make things worse, rumors have arisen about serpent creatures being seen near the Cloakwood and the grippli

Sorrow's Zenith

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

. Read or paraphrase the following: An ancient statue of a bakunawa is cracked with age and covered with unusual vines. Amid a cluster of tangled roots, a blister-like growth heaves like a breathing

figures. A character who has proficiency in the Nature skill recognizes that these vines and the blister are unnatural. With a successful DC 18 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check made to examine

House Exterior

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

of the road, swaying slightly in the wind. Wild flora grows throughout the inner yard, but all the years cannot hide the evidence of a well-tended garden that once sat here. Near the house, the

gardening tools and a tangle of weeds are all that remain. A single rosebush near the gate has overgrown the wall and choked out most of the other plants. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence

Q13. Chapel of Morning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

the room’s iconography and orientation (the fact that it draws light from the east) can determine, with a successful DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check, that the chapel is dedicated to a god of the

dawn. Anyone familiar with Barovian religion can conclude that the god in question is the Morninglord. The balcony (area Q24) is 20 feet high and can be reached by climbing either spiral staircase (area

Viktal and the Tithe

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

Viktal and the Tithe Those who come to Tepest inevitably arrive near the domain’s lone surviving settlement, Viktal. There, they find welcoming people, warm food and beds, and an unsettling sense

cottages surrounding a market square, a meeting hall, and an inn. Farms and fishing shacks cluster around the village, shying away from the shadows of the surrounding woods and mountains. Those who

Gate of Illumination

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

flowers, fruits, and crafts are brought here and to similar shrines to thank the gods for their bounty, as the volcanic pools are viewed as passages to the gods’ realm. As the characters near the Gate

noticed the tlexolotl carvings at the Twin Gods Observatory recognize similar imagery here. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Nature or Religion) realizes the carvings depict reptilian spirits that dwell in volcanoes.

Voice of War

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Voice of War However the characters choose to respond to the army near Vogler, their plans are derailed by unexpected visitors. As the characters prepare, a messenger in black-and-red armor arrives

night. Refuse and die. This is the Dragon Queen’s will. Characters proficient in Religion recognize the name Takhisis as one of the gods of Krynn. A cleric of Takhisis or a character who succeeds

Ruined Dhakaani Fort

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

ground floor features a statue of a great hobgoblin hero of old in a large enclosed courtyard, and a cluster of unidentifiable statues in one back corner. The outermost area of the ground floor is the

Adventures d6 Adventure Goal 1 Gnolls lairing in the fort have been attacking caravans and travelers near the Darguun border. But the gnolls are mercenaries. Who are they working for? 2 The ruins are

Undead Attack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

Triboar Trail and the High Road. Two entrances into the building are apparent: a smaller one at the northern corner, and a larger one, suitable for beasts of burden and wagons, near the first. Right now

building to the party, who are easier to reach. If the zombies are defeated and examined, each bears a brand on its forehead in the shape of a skull. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check reveals

Buried Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

three statues depict Cynidicea’s ancient gods: Gorm, Usamigaras, and Madarua. A character who studies the statues and succeeds on a DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the lost gods—who might

still have sparse followers in nearby regions—and their portfolios. The ziggurat’s main entrance is buried beneath the sands and sealed from the inside. Characters who search for another entrance find the once-hidden secret door to area B1 near the top of the ziggurat.

Flumph

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

sentient beings of great intelligence and wisdom, possessing advanced knowledge of religion, philosophy, mathematics, and countless other subjects. Flumphs are sensitive to the emotional states of nearby

from psionic creatures, and they can be found lurking near communities of mind flayers, aboleths, githyanki, and githzerai. As passive parasites, they take only the mental energy they need, and most

1. Main Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

ogre named Nob bathes in a 5-foot-deep pool of hot mud near the cave entrance. The pool is heated by a natural vent that keeps the temperature of the mud around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Nob doesn’t

superior intellect and nasty disposition. Nob tries to crush enemies with his greatclub. If his enemies try to flee, Nob and his mate chase after them. 1c. Stalagmite Forest A cluster of stalagmites

Temple of Paladine Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Temple of Paladine Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.4. Map 6.4: temple of paladine View Player Version P1: Causeway As characters near the temple’s grounds, read or paraphrase

the following: Ahead, the water deepens into a broad pond broken by the rooflines of submerged buildings. An embankment rising just above the water is covered in a cluster of violet-leafed trees. The

Briny Maze Locations

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

ashenwights. Characters who investigate the corpses determine the duergar died from weapon wounds a few months ago. They all have postmortem head wounds; the encephalon cluster that lairs in area B12

. Two phase spiders live here and are responsible for the flimsy webbing. The spiders can’t use their Ethereal Jaunt ability in the Briny Maze and scuttle from known dangers like the encephalon cluster

Burning Sugar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

through the structure’s roof. Workers race toward the building as smoke billows through the roof and doors. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check suspects that the

unimpeded, the hostile whistlers slay one worker per round, taking their time to savor the confused mortals’ fear. If attacked, they teleport near their attacker and ignore the workers. The alien beings fight to the death.

11. Hobgoblin Base Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

the floor. Monsters. Lurking behind the cluster of stalagmites to the north are five domesticated death dogs, four hobgoblins, and the hobgoblin warlord Yargoth the Breaker. When Yargoth gives

stand guard near a pair of flame cannons aimed at a natural stone bridge. Lit Enclosure. Seven-foot-high stone walls form an enclosure that abuts the west wall. Inside are trapped four rust monsters

Factions in Eberron

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

. Because the Silver Flame is Thrane’s state religion, characters of any class from that nation might work toward the Silver Flame’s ends. The Emerald Enclave The Wardens of the Word or the Gatekeepers

The Wardens of the Wood are this faction’s logical equivalent in Eberron if you’re setting Princes of the Apocalypse anywhere near the Eldeen Reaches. Otherwise, the Gatekeepers are a good choice. The

Exile

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

from outside threats. 4 An adventurer receives an exclusive invitation to study a topic of interest (perhaps giants’ sagas or religion), but the invitation seems suspicious—demanding secrecy, traveling

to a remote place, and so on. The teacher is a giant living near a city who is trying not to attract attention. 5 A group of adventurers—supplied with superior equipment and information by their

12. Cultist Hideout

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

action to open. If any of the quasits escaped from area 11, they warn the cultists that intruders are near. Otherwise, the characters might catch the cultists by surprise. The quasits remain invisible

Dwarvish into its back. A successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check allows a character to recognize the profane symbols as being related to Demogorgon. A search of the platform uncovers a

Seagrow Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

leads up ten feet to a higher cave area in the north. Water burbles down from that upper cave and collects in a large pool. Two small mushroom-like people are working amid the mushrooms near the pond

at most. The two mushroom people are myconid sprouts named Molen and Kraz. They are spreading fertilizer from area B3, while two myconid adults named Hipsiz and Rugoso tend the mushrooms near the

Inside the Syndicate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

ministrant with a staff of knights and syndics. These sites are centers of commerce clothed in the trappings of religion, where lowly borrowers come to seek atonement for their sins — atonement that is

given in the form of debt and obligation. Orzhov attorneys and advokists maintain offices near New Prahv and other Azorius courts. Despite their proximity to law enforcement, these offices are centers of

Rejecting the Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

worship of Annam’s children to other powers (as described under “Gods and Religion” later in this chapter) also reject the ordning. In some cases, as in the hierarchical cults of Elemental Evil, the

new religion replaces the giants’ ordning with a different structure that offers the same sense of order, purpose, and meaning. Such cults place giants at a higher position than the giants would

Acolyte

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

, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Acolyte

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

: Insight, Religion Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A holy symbol (a gift to you when you entered the priesthood), a prayer book or prayer wheel, 5 sticks of incense, vestments, a set of common

spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle. You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a

Chaos at the Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

, creatures of living water attack people trying to flee. A hostile water elemental and two water weirds with heads shaped like king cobras attack anyone who comes near the temple. A character who

succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Religion) check realizes the water creatures are defenders of the temple. A character who uses an action and succeeds on a DC 16 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check

2. Walled Compound

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

2. Walled Compound Smoke drifts lazily from a walled compound. The gate lies in splinters, and scorch marks deface the buildings. Near the center of the compound is a plaza littered with charred

Intelligence (Religion) check, a character recognizes the sigil on the wall as the symbol of Dendar the Night Serpent devouring the world. Orvex Ocrammas During the attack, an explosion buried a member of

Halfway Isle (Area L3)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

this building. A character who examines the golden pick and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes it as the symbol of the Deep Brother, Callarduran Smoothhands, a god worshiped

wrists and carry no weapons. Slonk was the leader of a gang of goblin brigands that preyed on travelers in the tunnels near Little Lockford. Yuzzik is Slonk’s sole surviving bodyguard. Both are

Middle City

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Donjon The Donjon is a walled fortification near the shore of Lake Bral where some offenders and malefactors against the crown are held. In addition to its role as an auxiliary barracks for the Royal

gaudily decorated building tucked away in a cluster of residences is a branch office of the Sindiath Line, a charter service that ferries passengers from Bral to destinations throughout Wildspace

Niko

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Niko Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill of

(included above). In addition, your mystical connection to the divine gives you a bonus to your Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) checks. The bonus equals your Wisdom modifier (minimum of +1). (This is

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