night cults reflections pdf

Baba Yaga's Mortar and Pestle

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

herbs, pulped organs-into separate piles. Traverse the Night. If you are holding the pestle while you are inside the mortar, you can use your action to verbally command the mortar to travel to a

1,000 miles of you, the mortar lifts into the air and vanishes. You and any creatures in the mortar travel through a dreamlike sky, with hazy reflections of the world passing by below. Creatures might see

6. Reflections

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

6. Reflections This swampy cavern has a 50-foot-high ceiling of jagged rock. Rising from the mire is an island of dry rock, upon which are the following features: Ruins and Statue. Amid the ruins of

successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check suggests that the statue is a representation of Dendar the Night Serpent, the yuan-ti god of nightmares. Any character who touches the statue is cursed

Adventure Synopsis

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

dungeon beneath the Sumber Hills, the new Temple of Elemental Evil. Here, the elemental cults have established themselves in the ruins of an ancient dwarven stronghold. They are building up their

opposition in the various elemental temples and the retribution of the offended cults, the characters succeed in rescuing some of the Mirabar delegates and driving out some or all of the cults from

Grasslands of Oreskos

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

. At night, the movements of Nyx are striking, but images of the gods seem to keep their distance from this land where few pay them honor. Yet most non-leonin will never see this beauty. The leonin

reflects the sunlight so brightly that it’s difficult to look at. Those who approach the lake and gaze into its waters usually see their own reflections, but on rare occasions, they see visions of places

Noteworthy Features

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

. (See “Travelers in the Mists” at the end of this chapter for details on the Vistani.) The stories of Barovia’s people are full of hidden evils: treacherous witches, secretive cults, portentous ravens

you suffer some brush with the creatures of the night? What superstitions do you cleave to? Is there something you do or say every morning or at night? Do animals—particularly bats, ravens, or

Worshiping Pharika

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

. Pharika’s followers include members of several small mystery cults, which embrace varying aspects of her divine nature. The most infamous of these is the Cult of Frozen Faith, led by a medusa. Initiates

mortal realm. Selfishly, the medusas each kept secrets for themselves, using these as currency to bargain with mortals. Angered that her children would hoard any of her secrets, Pharika cursed them, so that they could never after behold their own reflections without risking death.

Baba Yaga's Mortar and Pestle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

the tables in the “Artifacts” section of the Dungeon Master’s Guide: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 major beneficial property 1 minor detrimental property A night hag takes Baba Yaga’s Mortar and

mortar separate its contents—like powdered bone, crushed herbs, pulped organs—into separate piles. Traverse the Night. If you are holding the pestle while you are inside the mortar, you can use your

Life in Siabsungkoh

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

, issues licensing for harvesting natural resources, and establishes the rules of business in the night market. However, their success pushes some greedy members of the collective to keep the group

meditate on reflections in the water. Some forgo the duties of family, seeking to attune with nature and work the will of the spirits at the Temple of Ember. Many animals are believed to be messengers

Knights' Quest

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

Feathergale Spire (see chapter 2) Doing one’s duty for the realm Hunting and hawking Hippogriffs, giant vultures, and other aerial mounts If the characters mention elemental cults, read the following text

any way we can.” The knights use the feast to learn about the characters and how much they know about the elemental cults. Applauding bravery and offering toasts, the knights listen to the

Vampires

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

the war years and the killing years wore down my soul as the wind wears down stone into sand.” — Count Strahd von Zarovich Awakened to an endless night, vampires hunger for the life they have lost

and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the

Coming and Going

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

if the caves were near-perfect reflections of each other. Fey Crossings d8 Fey Crossing 1 Altar. This stone altar might be found atop a lonely plateau, behind a waterfall, inside a cave, or in

crystalline formations and resembles a glittering cathedral. When moonlight shines into the cave at night, it causes a shimmering pool or spring in the center of the cave to transform into a fey crossing. 3

Wandering Outsiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

staff has been instructed by Mister Witch and Mister Light to ignore them. These thieves possess a preternatural awareness of who is a carnival worker and who is a ticket-carrying visitor. Every night

these thieves. Some characters might catch glimpses of these spooky figures as reflections in mirrors, shadows in doorways, or out-of-place figures standing motionless in the moving crowd. Use these

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

midst of all this tragedy, there’s no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but it’s important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night

monks were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special

Adventure in Red Larch

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

they work at night. The workers now refuse to stay in the quarry after dark. Workers at Waelvur’s Wagonworks (area 16) have been talking about suspicious activity around the workshop. They can be

Spies The spies for the elemental cults in Red Larch (Justran Daehl, Ghileeda, and Iraun Thelder) aren’t formidable combatants and are unwilling to fight adventurers. They pass information by slipping

Chapter 2: Raiders' Camp

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

midst of all this tragedy, there’s no reason you would have heard about the fate of my master, Leosin Erlanthar, but it’s important you know. He is a monk from Berdusk. He disappeared last night, after

were returning to Berdusk from the great library at Candlekeep, where Leosin was consulting the librarians and researching ancient writings on dragon folklore. Dragon cults are his special interest

Worshiping Kruphix

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

Worshiping Kruphix Many pray to Kruphix when they need to find something lost, but few dedicate themselves to his worship. Cults devoted to Kruphix fiercely guard their secrets, and their initiates

, he etched all their names—including his own—in the bark of his great tree at the edge of the world. Immediately, the gods’ oracles could no longer hear them, their blessings faded, and the night sky

Elder Evil Blessings

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

that breached the cult’s laws to redeem itself. The following powers are unique to specific cults, and typically a creature has no more than one of them. Cult of Borem of the Lake of Boiling Mud Borem’s

plane or world, or held in check somehow by wandering stars, imprisoned in the vastness of the night sky. The names given to these terrible entities include such strange descriptions as Ityak-Ortheel

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

. Many of the cults devoted to these lesser gods are unique to a particular city, and followers of the three main yuan-ti deities usually consider these religious practices quaint rather than

threatening. Dendar The Night Serpent came into being before recorded history, spawned from the feverish dreams of the first intelligent creatures. She subsists and grows stronger by feeding on the fears that

Yuan-ti

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

serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound

strive for ascension and are willing to commit the darkest atrocities to achieve it. SERPENT GODS The yuan-ti revere a number of powerful entities as gods, including the following. Dendar, the Night

E5. Church

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

mixes logic exercises with lurid descriptions of fiend-worshiping cults. E5f. Chapel The chapel is a shambles, with overturned and broken pews littering the dusty floor. Dozens of candles mounted in

man’s voice cry out, “Father! I’m starving!” Donavich Donavich (LG male human acolyte) has been praying throughout the night. His voice is hoarse and weak. He is, in a word, insane. A little more than a

Children of the All-Father

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

Children of the All-Father In an age before human and elf, when all dragons were young, Annam the All-Father put the first giants upon the world. These giants were reflections of his divine offspring

and arrogant trickster, have substantial followings. Like humans, some giants even fall prey to demon cults, in which they pay homage to a demon lord such as Baphomet or Kostchtchie. Worshiping such

Regional Effects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Weather. The weather within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair is always sunny and pleasantly warm during the day. Rain falls only at night, and dew waters the ground in the early morning. Unending Rain

bronze dragon’s lair, or the crystalline growths common near any gem dragon’s lair. Other examples include the following effects: Deceptive Reflections. At first glance, still water within 6 miles of

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

the next night, one random sleeping creature vanishes and reappears approximately a foot beneath where they were sleeping—typically buried in undisturbed dirt or in a space beneath floorboards. The

, writing on foggy glass, or insects swarming to create messages. 76–80 During the next night, one sleeping character in the region receives a vision as if the target of the dream spell. The dream is brief

Trek To H'Catha

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

is a distant speck, and daylight on H’Catha is no brighter than a starry night on Toril. Review the “H’Catha Features” section, then continue with the “Finding the Meteorite” section. Spelljammer

Academy While adventurers of all stripes explore Faerûn and deal with the perils of ancient ruins, malevolent cults, and long-forgotten tombs, those who come through Spelljammer Academy on Nimbral strive

Camp Locations

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

celebrating in hopes of a successful rite. They offer the characters food and drink, including a few sips from a small cask of brandy, and encourage the group to spend the night and witness the rite

restoration and a scroll of skywrite (see appendix B). If the characters earn her favor, she gives them her scrolls as gifts to help them in their struggle against the cults of Elemental Evil. Hc6. Druid

Kraken

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

gods, with cults and minions spread across sea and land. Others are allied with Olhydra, the evil Princess of Elemental Water, and use her cultists to enforce their will on land and sea. A kraken pleased

.” — From NIGHT OF THE KRAKEN CULT by Malfeore Serrang, pirate-mage of Tethyr Kraken Gargantuan monstrosity (titan), chaotic evil Armor Class 18 (natural armor) Hit Points 472 (27d20 + 189

Wilderness Survival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

mountain pass are reflections of Auril’s self-imposed isolation. A blizzard in Icewind Dale typically lasts 2d4 hours, and whenever the characters are caught in one, the following rules apply until it

. Icewind Dale is otherwise dark until Auril’s aurora or the full moon appears in the night sky. Overland Travel The fastest way to travel across the tundra is by dogsled (see “Getting Around Ten-Towns

Gods of the Orcs

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

weakness, malformation, injury, or age) often join these cults instead of facing daily humiliation, exile, or death. Serving as the bridge between the two parts of the tribe are the priestesses of Luthic

been picked for the special purpose of spreading his virulent message among the enemy. At night, or during a heavy fog, these infected orcs rush toward an enemy’s encampment, often through a hail of

N4. Wachterhaus

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

based on devil worship and has written a manifesto that she reads to her “book club,” which is made up of the most fanatical group members. Inspired by her words, these zealots have created smaller cults

’ Quarters The furnishing in this room are bereft of imagination: four simple beds with equally austere wooden chests. Lady Wachter’s four servants (N male and female commoners) sleep here at night. They

Red Larch Locations

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

of the Long Road, just south of the inn’s stable yard, stands what looks like a grand stone mansion. Two wide wooden doors painted with the symbols of many gods stand open day and night. Inside is a

) “brigands” lurking around Red Larch at night, not to mention monsters ranging from snake-headed rats to ghostly dragons that faded away when approached. (If you’re looking for NPCs to deliver more fanciful

Nine Hells

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

deals with night hags, rakshasas, incubi, succubi, and other Fiends. Contracts signed on his layer contain special provisions that allow Dispater to collect a cut of the deal. Dispater is one of

hierarchy that defines every aspect of its society. Asmodeus is the supreme ruler of all devils and wields the power of a lesser god. Worshiped as such on the Material Plane, Asmodeus inspires evil cults

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

her parties. Lacking Watch tokens, Nysene’s guests face a night in the Citadel’s cells or worse if they’re caught in the Upper City after dark. They therefore have little choice but to let her and her

shrine a popular place for weddings, dedication ceremonies, and other oaths. Legend holds that bards and artists who study their own reflections in the basin for half a day, opening their minds to Oghma’s

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

her parties. Lacking Watch tokens, Nysene’s guests face a night in the Citadel’s cells or worse if they’re caught in the Upper City after dark. They therefore have little choice but to let her and her

popular place for weddings, dedication ceremonies, and other oaths. Legend holds that bards and artists who study their own reflections in the basin for half a day, opening their minds to Oghma’s will

Locations M - P

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

forges, foundries that operate day and night, and tunnels leading to the mines. Mirabar’s marchion, Selin Ramur (LN male Damaran human noble), meets with the other members of the Lords’ Alliance to

night. Constable Narm and his militia of twenty guards (N male and female humans of various ethnicities) keep the peace. Nightstone This motte-and-bailey settlement lies south of the Ardeep Forest

Areas of the Water Temple

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

patient. For now, she tries to convince Shatterkeel to strike against the rival cults, hoping that the air or fire cultists kill him for her and clear the way for her to take over the Crushing Wave cult

, mimicking a starry night. The canal that runs through this lake continues north and south. To the east, a wide quay at the end of the lake leads to a large hall with red pillars. The ceiling is 50 feet

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